Animal Welfare

A high school employee in the city of Miyako and two women were arrested on suspicion of conducting a shocking campaign of killing and torturing about 50 hamsters. Investigators uncovered graphic videos and correspondence on the suspect's mobile phone in which they planned the acts and carried them out in "love hotels."

Behind the captivating appearance of rabbits hides a painful reality of mass abandonment, unregulated trade, and mortality on the streets. The "Beit Netaniel" organization - the only one in the country fighting for their lives without institutional support - works tirelessly to save this sensitive and delicate animal, while calling on the public to mobilize urgently to assist and support the...

During operational activity in the village of Al-Eizariya, forces heard whimpering and discovered a neglected dog inside a cage made of wooden planks. She was transferred for treatment, will receive vaccinations, and will stay in isolation to rule out diseases, after which she is expected to be put up for adoption.

A green monkey was located and rescued overnight from a cage in a house in Jericho after suspicions arose that it was being kept there illegally. The monkey was transferred to the custody of the Nature and Parks Authority and subsequently to the Israeli Monkey Sanctuary.

Experts warn of harm to the crocodiles' welfare, the risk of their escape, and concerns that prison security will come at the expense of environmental protection: 'The risk of prisoners escaping is small compared to the problem that could arise from crocodiles escaping.' The Nature and Parks Authority also opposes the declaration: 'The main risks are tangible and clear.'

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has rejected a petition challenging the appointment of Dr. Chen Henig as Head of the Animal Welfare Division at the Ministry of Agriculture. The judge ruled that the state acted within its authority and that claims of bias were unfounded.

A gray cat covered in a strange substance is causing concern in League City. Authorities are trying to capture it and are asking residents not to approach. There is public concern regarding a link to illegal dog fighting. It is not yet clear what the source of the paint is or how it got on its fur.

The State Attorney's Office is suing the operator of the crocodile farm in Petza'el for over a million shekels, claiming that safety and maintenance deficiencies forced the authorities to intervene. Among the actions taken by the state: securing the farm and putting down 270 crocodiles due to the danger to human life.

Two horses suffering from extreme hunger, injuries, and appalling conditions were rescued from a closed compound in Kiryat Ata. After their owner ignored inspections and demands to fix the deficiencies, the horses were moved to a protected facility to begin rehabilitation.

Four suspects were arrested early this morning in a joint operation by the Judea and Samaria District Police, Border Police (Magav), the IDF, and the Veterinary Service on suspicion of organizing dog fights. Seven dogs were rescued during the raid.