Nature of Israel 2023
The year 2023 will always be remembered for the tragic events of October 7th, in which 1,200 citizens were mercilessly butchered in a monstrous act of barbarism and hundreds more were kidnapped and injured. I pray for the safe return of all the hostages and our soldiers and a complete end to terrorism.
Throughout the year, however, including through these horrific events, nature in Israel continued more or less as normal. Though the war considerably curtailed my photography here are some of my favourite 2023 photos.

![White-throated kingfisher in Tel Aviv [Julian Alper] White-throated kingfisher in Tel Aviv [Julian Alper]](https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/blogs/uploads/2023/12/A-Bird-12-640x400.jpg)