Former party chair commits to serving out term as environmental protection minister, but says it's her time to depart political 'wheel of fame'

Alternate PM vetoes appointment of Yossi Beilin to lead Israel Nature and Parks Authority after backlash from right

Esawi Frej insists he'll remain active in public service to strengthen left-wing bloc, Jewish-Arab partnership; argues that Horowitz failed leadership test

Those over age 70 most affected by sudden temperature jumps

Bill sponsored by Likud MK is up for a vote on Wednesday, following controversy over display of Palestinian banner at Ben Gurion University

Meretz's Zandberg says 'defiant' nationalist procession is 'endangering whole Middle East,' Yair Golan calls planned route 'a wrong decision'; supporters say event legitimate

Discovered during past decade, Palmachim Disturbance to get protected status; includes rare corals, squid, sharks, methane springs, breeding grounds for endangered species

Health and environmental protection ministries join call to not celebrate with traditional fires, of which tens of thousands are expected to be lit across the country

Report, which says state has no strategic action plan for dealing with decline, coincides with battle between green organizations, environment minister over biodiversity bill

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for former lawmaker who championed the rights of the most vulnerable in society