Winter

Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day

New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.

Air Haifa aircraft.
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Spring 2026 fashion blends comfort, color, and optimism for a fresh, festive look

Winter cocktails, Tatti

A European winter in an Israeli glass: Tatti’s cocktail menu

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape


Low sugar and lots of vitamin C: Dr. Maya Rosman recommends a particularly delicious winter fruit

Strawberries may be associated by many with being loaded with sugar – but the truth is that this is an excellent fruit for a diet, and not only.

A bowl of strawberries

Infusions, pourings and curling up

A fashionable delay, right on time for the forecast: Lipton’s new tea.

Lipton tea

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

Winter in Mateh Yehuda: Drive east through the lush green Judean hills and enjoy a rich, European-like landscape that delights in every season.

Tavlin Distillery.

Everything you need for perfect winter skin: The skincare products that are a must

The skin suffers during the winter, and lightweight summer products no longer do the job. From intensive moisturizing products to anti-aging treatments – everything you need in the cold season.

Lierac Paris

The winter spice that may help cope with depression

It won’t make your bad mood disappear – but it can ease it a little – and that’s a lot.

Tea with spices

Russia strikes on Kyiv leave 6,000 buildings without heat as temperatures near -20°C

Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko advised citizens on Friday to temporarily evacuate the city after Russian strikes and the difficulty authorities face in resuming services.

Residents at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026.

Dr. Maya Rosman: These are the best carbohydrates for health

Winter is here, and we all want more comforting and filling food – and what’s better than carbohydrates. Here are some of the best ones you can eat without guilt.

Quinoa stew