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Why are there so many dust storms in the Middle East?

The researchers call for “a comprehensive strategy focusing on environmental management and policy reforms.”

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Dusty winds are part of a dust storm in Israel
Sandstorm in Eilat, June 1, 2023.

Extreme weather strikes throughout Israel amid springtime heatwave

Israel's current heat wave is expected to reach its peak on Friday, with most of the country experiencing extremely high temperatures. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People enjoy at the beach in Herzliya, during a hot weather, on May 22, 2023.

Heatwaves and thunderstorms: Israel set for weekend of unusual weather

While temperatures will be unseasonably hot over the weekend, unusual rain and thunderstorms will be observed in much of the country.

|ByMAARIV ONLINE
Tourists on Mount Olives look at the foggy view of the Old City of Jerusalem on April 24, 2022, as a major sand storm hit across Israel.

Israeli hazy forecast may turn into isolated sandstorms

The Environmental Protection and Health ministries warned that high to very high levels of air pollution will affect most of the country.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Illinois dust storm blinds drivers, 6 die in chain-reaction crashes

More than 30 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries, ranging from minor to life-threatening, and the patients ranged in age from 2- to 80-years-old.

MAY 2, 2023ByREUTERS
A view of vehicles in a dust storm, which cut visibility to near zero and triggered a series of chain-reaction crashes involving dozens of vehicles, on a highway in Springfield, Illinois, U.S. May 1, 2023 in this picture obtained from social media.

Two Israelis' bodies found after flooding, stormy weather in South

Third person who went missing found safely by police.

APRIL 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
An Israel Police vehicle is seen at the scene where two bodies were found following heavy floods in southern Israel, April 11, 2023

Israel among lowest air polluters in western Asia, Swiss research finds

Out of all the countries in the region, Israel ranked just behind the country of Georgia in terms of air pollution quality and dominated the least populated regional cities list.

MARCH 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The unrecognized villages around Ramat Hovav which suffer from a high level of air pollution from nearby evaporation ponds of the chemicals and the IEC power plant. December 28, 2017.

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

JANUARY 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Dirty air in the Middle East caused by humans, not by natural dust storms - study

Death rates in region attributable to pollution is similar to other leading health risk factors such as tobacco smoking.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A visible layer of air pollution stretches out across the sea. Photograph taken from the research vessel during the AQABA campaign.

Dust storm coats Jerusalem in sand for the second time in a month

Wind coming from an easterly direction has brought a dust storm from Jordan into Israel, causing the Health ministry to issue a warning for increased air pollution.

MAY 21, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A dust storm has covered Jerusalem in orange clouds and a thin layer of sand for the second time in a month

High concentration of dust in the air leads to warning of air pollution risks

The Environmental Protection Ministry and the Health Ministry warned people with health risks to stay inside on Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dusty fog envelopes the rooftops of Jerusalem.

Dust storm expected on Wednesday throughout Israel

The Health Ministry recommends that sensitive populations refrain from physical activity outdoors.

DECEMBER 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEACHGOERS in Tel Aviv ignore the August 2015 sand and dust storm to take a swim. (

Air pollution- high concentrations of dust particles carried from Sinai

Strong winds over the Mediterranean have carried dust particles across the country, causing severe and possibly dangerous air pollution.

MARCH 24, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Israeli city of Netanya on a hazy day, December 25, 2019.

Surprise dust storm rolls into Tel Aviv

Facebook users from the center of the country reported that the storm affected areas from Hadera to Ashdod.

MAY 22, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Dust storm envelops Tel Aviv, Wednesday May 22, 2019