Animal abuse

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank

The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of the area, was taken for questioning and admitted to several offenses involving harming and illegally possessing protected natural assets.

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.
A woman walks her dogs as Orange County sheriff's deputies block Western Avenue after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026.

California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs

Paige the elephant at Texas Republican party’s annual convention, June 12, 2026.

Bad 'Pee-R': Elephant in the room urinates on Republican convention floor, sparking condemnations

People build bonfires on Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.

Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty


WATCH: Police find 11 sheep hiding in Israeli man's car in South

The sheep were found after police received a report of a 'careless' driver on Road 241 in Israel's South.

A Palestinian man looks at sheep carried in a truck at a livestock market ahead of the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis in Nablus in the West Bank July 27, 2020

Iran’s regime slaughters over 1,700 dogs in shelter, sparking outrage

The state’s clergy consider dogs to be dirty and recently cracked down on pet owners in Tehran, with police declaring that walking dogs in parks was a criminal offense.

 An Iranian woman holds a dog as she visits the Pallapet boarding house at Palladium shopping mall in Tehran

Judaism's laws on being compassionate to animals and the Earth

Jewish teachings on protecting the planet and its creatures

 The writer’s grandchildren, Lucy and Jackson, with their dogs. ‘Any kid can tell you, dogs can be our best friends,’ he says.

All Jews should become vegan: Here are 6 reasons why - opinion

Since animal-centered diets seriously violate and contradict each of these responsibilities, Jews (and others) should sharply reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal products.

Calf (Illustrative)

Donkey trampled to death in overcrowded animal shipment to Gaza

In a case of animal cruelty, the donkeys were loaded up onto the bed of a truck to be shipped to Gaza, though the truck could not properly accommodate all of the donkeys.

 Donkey in the Israeli desert (Illustrative)

Bat Yam man arrested for allegedly tying up, burning dog to death

The dead body of a Malinois dog was discovered at the Komemiyut interchange, with police getting suspicious after noticing its legs and mouth were seemingly tied with adhesive.

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning

Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.

The carcass of a Jackal found in the Upper Galilee.

How one farm provides refuge for animals — And a new outlook on human-animal relations

Due to the brutal treatment many animals receive in the industry they are scared of humans and the Freedom Farm is often the only place where they are not beaten or screamed at.

ANIMAL CARE on the farm: Shani Alush speaks to Nir the calf. Nir has a prosthetic leg.

Police find nine parrots in backpack of bike thief

Due to the current heat wave, the police officers watered the parrots. One was in such a concerning state that it was taken in for medical attention.

One of the nine parrots found on a stolen bike near Beersheba, April 18, 2021.

5 indicted for beheading ram in psychedelic-fueled neo-Nazi pagan ritual

The five men are members of the Base, considered by many to be one of the most dangerous white supremacist organizations.

Ram.