Green News 2025

An ecological survey conducted recently by KKL-JNF in Holot Yavne Forest revealed a rare and interesting finding: during the survey, the researchers were surprised to discover the Fringe-Fingered Lizard in Holot Yavne, one of the rarest lizards in Israel, which lives in nature only within Israel and does not exist anywhere else in the world. This is a species that is rarely seen today in the sandy habitats, due to the continuous reduction of the sandy areas in central Israel.

The autumn migration is almost at an end, and the 'wintering' season is before us. Most of the cranes located at the lake shall remain with us all winter, until the coming of the spring.

The people of the Hannaton Educational Center cut the ribbon this week on the new pre-military preparatory school campus, which was established in cooperation with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund. This, three months after the inauguration of a house for lone soldiers in the Educational Center – for students who recently completed their course of training in preparation for significant service in the IDF. This project, which began in August 2024, included: adding a new residential floor, renovation and upgrade of existing structures, and establishment of supporting infrastructure for the students of the Educational Center.

The autumn migration is nearly over, and the wintering season is just beginning. Most of the cranes currently at the lake (commonly known as “Agamon Hula”) will remain with us throughout the winter, until the arrival of spring.