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The industrial area of Haifa Bay (Shay Levy/Flash90)
February 6, 2020, 7:44 am
Small earthquake shakes northern Israel; no reports of injuries or damage
Temblor said to measure 3.8 on Richter Scale with epicenter off coast of Haifa
By TOI staff
Turkish officials and police arrive at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey, January 24, 2020. (DHA/Demiroren News Agency (DHA)/AFP)
January 24, 2020, 10:19 pm
Powerful quake rocks eastern Turkey, killing 21; tremors felt in Israel
Turkish authorities say 6.8 magnitude tremblor in eastern province of Elazig causes buildings to collapse; no reports of injuries or damage in Israel
By TOI staff and AFP
The Israeli Navy trains with foreign navies in response to a simulated massive earthquake striking northern Israel in the 'Mighty Waves 2019' naval exercise in August 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 12, 2019, 7:27 pm
In largest-ever drill, Israeli Navy prepares for massive, devastating quake
Representatives from 9 foreign countries and NATO participate in naval exercise ‘Mighty Waves 2019,’ simulating aftermath of tremor
By Judah Ari Gross
A crewmember of a Dvora patrol boat gets the ship ready in the Haifa port for the Israeli Navy's flotilla in honor of Israel's 70th Independence Day on April 19, 2018. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
August 4, 2019, 1:27 pm
Navy hosts major multinational earthquake drill to prep rescue, recovery
10 foreign naval fleets participate in exercise around Haifa port, which includes transfer of humanitarian aid
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative image of people floating on the water in the Dead Sea, Israel, on May 27, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 26, 2019, 2:03 pm
Minor earthquake shakes Dead Sea
Temblor said to measure 3.8 on the Richter scale; growing concern over Israeli preparedness
By TOI staff
Under government plans to meet population growth with denser residential building in urban areas, tall apartment buildings like these in north Tel Aviv, photographed in December 2, 2016, will change the skyline of many cities. (Gili Yaari /Flash90)
June 26, 2019, 11:10 am
With its population set to double in 30 years, how will Israel cope?
The government plans to build 1.5 million new homes by 2040, mostly in the crowded center, but critics say housing without infrastructure won’t work, call to develop Negev, Galilee
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: A seismograph for earthquake detection (vchal; iStock by Getty Images)
May 15, 2019, 11:38 pm
Minor earthquake felt throughout Israel
Temblor centered off the Mediterranean coast measures 4.5 on Richter scale; no reports of damage or injuries
By JTA
Illustrative photo of Israelis enjoying the beaches of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, on April 1, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 27, 2018, 1:08 pm
Minor earthquake again shakes Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Geophysical Institute says temblor measuring around 4.6 on the Richter scale felt in northern Israel
By TOI staff
View of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, April 19, 2017. (Isaac Harari/Flash90)
July 22, 2018, 10:46 am
Minor earthquake again shakes Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Geophysical Institute says temblor measuring around 3.4 on the Richter scale felt in northern Israel
By TOI staff
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/ Flash90)
July 18, 2018, 8:39 pm
State comptroller: Israel unprepared for major quake, ignoring warnings
Yosef Shapira says recommendations from previous reports not implemented, as experts warn strong tremor likely
By TOI staff
IDF soldiers search for survivors in a building that collapsed during an earthquake that struck Mexico on September 24, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 14, 2018, 6:03 am
After tremors, experts warn a huge quake is the greatest threat facing Israel
Scientists say thousands could die because Israel, which sits on a major fault line, has ignored warnings to strengthen homes and schools
By TOI staff
View of damage caused to houses in northern Israel, after earthquakes shook the area, on July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 11, 2018, 8:42 pm
80,000 residential buildings vulnerable to quakes, Israel’s disaster agency told
In emergency session, National Disaster Management Agency gathers army, police and local authorities to address concerns after a series of tremblors up north
By TOI staff
US President Donald Trump (right) greets Judge Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
July 10, 2018, 3:29 pm
But is it bad for the Jews? 6 things to know for July 10
From discriminatory housing to hemming in Gaza and the newest SCOTUS pick, the Israeli press seems most concerned with how it will affect the tribe
By Joshua Davidovich
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, on July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 10, 2018, 2:08 pm
State to invest billions in reinforcing buildings amid quake fears – report
In meeting with local council heads, Finance Minister Kahlon promises widespread program will be approved by ministers next week
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/ Flash90)
July 9, 2018, 10:23 pm
New earthquake hits northern Israel, as cracks in readiness exposed
More than 40 tremors rattle Sea of Galilee region in last several days; just 53 of 1,600 schools at risk of collapse have been reinforced, according to report
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
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