Jerusalem: Jerusalem was enveloped in white on Thursday after the winter storm covered most of the higher areas with snow.
The iconic golden dome of the holy city of the stone was cleaned in the snow.
The main highway to Jerusalem and the main arteries were closed, and the school and the business closed for that day when the city snow worked to clear the streets.
Israeli police also closed the main highway on the west bank of the mountains due to dangerous road conditions.
Snow snow in the hills around Jerusalem is rare, it happens maybe once the season.
The winter storm has beaten the eastern Mediterranean, bringing heavy rain and the wind to the Middle East.
Istanbul and Athens are covered in snow early this week.