Driest winter in 100 years prompts Kinneret island’s reemergence Experts are calling for the government to act, as drought grips Israel’s north. JNS Staff June 12, 2025
Israel sees one of the driest winters in a century Despite the near halving of rainfall, desalination and recycling mean that the country is not expecting shortages in the foreseeable future. Feb. 3, 2025
IAF downs drone from Iraq approaching Sea of Galilee area Sirens sounded in Tiberias and several other communities in the predawn darkness and again due to the possibility of falling shrapnel. No injuries were reported. Sept. 18, 2024
Israeli dies of brain-eating amoeba in second-ever case The 26-year-old man is believed to have contracted Naegleria fowleri while swimming in the Sea of Galilee. July 7, 2024
500 women to join in Sea of Galilee ‘swimathon’ to help others Judean rehabilitation facility Sadnat Shiluv works to enrich the lives of youth and adults with special needs. May 31, 2024
Israeli Arab indicted for planning to poison the Sea of Galilee The alleged terror cell also planned assaults on Israel Defense Forces soldiers and suicide bombings. April 12, 2024
Sea of Galilee water level rises amid heavy rains in Israel Authorities close off hiking trails in the Negev and near the Dead Sea for fear of flash floods. Pesach Benson Feb. 2, 2024
The Magdala Hotel: A symbol of coexistence sheltering war evacuees The hotel, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, is a special story in the local tourism landscape. Eitan Elhadez-Barak Dec. 25, 2023
Heavy rains in Israel spark hope for full Kinneret The Sea of Galilee has risen by 21 centimeters (8.2 inches) since the start of February. Feb. 10, 2022
