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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 475

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The village of Buq'ata during snowfall, February 7, 2023 (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
February 7, 2023, 2:04 pm
Snowfall in northern Israel and parts of West Bank as winter storm thunders on
Schools shut in some northern towns; sea foam churned up by strong winds blankets Tel Aviv port in white
By ToI Staff
A tree downed in Haifa by a winter storm, February 6, 2023 (Roni Ofer/Flash90)
February 6, 2023, 6:59 am
Storm Barbara blows in with furious winds, heavy rain, snow; injuries reported
Teens hurt by falling tree branches, Sea of Galilee rises 1.5 centimeters as storm sparks flash flood warnings; snow possible in high-elevation areas as mercury plummets
By ToI Staff
High winds and snow covers the streets and vehicles in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. (WKBW via AP)
December 27, 2022, 4:59 am
‘Blizzard of the century’ leaves nearly 50 dead across US
Extreme weather conditions lead to widespread power outages, cancellation of over 15,000 flights, and at least 49 deaths across nine states, officials say
By Joed Viera
Children dressed in costumes pose for a picture in the northern city of Safed, ahead of the the Jewish holiday of Purim, March 13, 2022. (David Cohen/Flash90)
March 14, 2022, 8:09 am
Children’s Purim parties brought forward by a day as snowy weather forecast
Schools and municipalities across the country move celebrations up to Monday to avoid downpours and light dusting expected on Tuesday
By Stuart Winer
Flooding in the south of Israel, on February 5, 2022. (Screenshot/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
February 5, 2022, 10:33 am
Storm brings rain and flooding to south as more snow falls on Hermon
Route 90 closed in both directions and motorists advised to find alternative routes; ski resort shut due to adverse weather conditions; rain set to weaken in coming days
By ToI Staff
A person crosses the street during white-out conditions as Winter Storm Kenan bears down on January 29, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
January 30, 2022, 1:42 am
Eastern US in emergency as ‘bomb cyclone’ unleashes powerful blizzard
New York, Boston to be blanketed by a foot of snow by end of Saturday, as one of the strongest storms in recent years causes transportation chaos, power outages
By ed jones and Celine Gesret
Israeli soldiers in the snow-covered Golan Heights, in northern Israel, after a heavy storm hit the nation, January 27, 2022. (Maor Kinsbursky/Flash90)
January 28, 2022, 6:26 am
Tail end of storm bringing heavy rain, threats of flood to south, more snow in north
Routes leading to Golan Heights and Mount Hermon ski resort remain closed after heavy snows; public urged not to try and reach the area
By ToI Staff
Rabbi Yisrael Elbom (Courtesy, via Facebook)
January 27, 2022, 2:02 pm
Israeli rabbi takes shelter from snowstorm in Turkish mosque
On work assignment in Istanbul, Israel Elbom — a kashrut supervisor from Bnei Brak — is brought to nearby prayer house by troops after being stranded on the highway for half a day
By ToI Staff
Snow in Jerusalem, January 27, 2022, (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
January 27, 2022, 11:58 am
Snow blankets Jerusalem, transforming city into winter wonderland
Rare covering of white delights residents as schools, kindergartens stay shut; snow may not stick around for long, though, with rain falling and temperatures set to rise
By ToI Staff
Snow falls on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, as a heavy storm hits nationwide, January 26, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 27, 2022, 5:56 am
Snowfall overnight in Jerusalem closes main highways to capital
Schools to remain shuttered; municipal workers toil overnight to clear roads, spread salt as capital sees rare heavy snowfall; dozens of roads closed in northern Israel
By ToI Staff
Snow falls in Jerusalem as a heavy storm hits Israel, January 26, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 26, 2022, 9:57 pm
Snow falls in Jerusalem, blanketing the city and canceling school
Police briefly close Route 1, the main highway to the capital, warn of possible further disruptions; public transportation stops
By ToI Staff
Illustrative image: Israelis enjoy the abundant snow and warm spring waters near Kibbutz Merom Golan, Northern Golan Heights on January 20, 2022. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
January 26, 2022, 2:00 pm
Daily Briefing Jan. 26 – Snow in the Holy Land and a blizzard of COVID updates
Health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings a flurry of pandemic news; Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben-David explains how the Abraham Accords are opening up new med-tech markets
By ToI Staff
Snow covers bulldozers and emergency vehicles at the Hermon ski resort in the Golan Heights, January 26, 2022. (Hermon Ski Resort/Courtesy)
January 26, 2022, 8:07 am
Winter storm Elpis brings heavy snow to Golan; schools in north, Jerusalem close
Motorists in the capital are asked to stay off the road in the afternoon to allow bulldozers to move around the city; Hermon ski resort sees 20 cm piling up overnight
By ToI Staff
Israel soldiers stand near a Merkava IV battle tank parked in a military post near the Syria border in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on January 24, 2022. (JALAA MAREY / AFP)
January 25, 2022, 9:39 pm
Israel braces for heavy snow, strong winds as winter storm Elpis blows in
Up to 20 cm of snow predicted to fall in Jerusalem starting Wednesday, more at higher elevations; authorities urge public to stay off roads, close schools early
By ToI Staff
Pedestrians walk during a snowfall in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan. 24, 2022. (Emrah Gurel/AP)
January 25, 2022, 1:41 pm
Thousands stranded in Istanbul as snowstorm causes havoc en route to Israel
Turkish capital’s airport closed while emergency crews using snowplows struggle to reach motorists trapped on highways
By AP and ToI Staff
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