Court Orders Removal of Illegal Structures at Beloved Kinneret Beach

A Nazareth District Court has ordered the removal of illegal construction and fencing at the Bora Bora beach on the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), ending a decade-long situation where public access was restricted and entry required payment. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the environmental group "Adam Teva V'Din" (Adam, Nature, and Law).

The court invalidated permits that allowed the beach to continue operating, stating that illegal construction must be resolved through proper planning before any permits can be issued. The court also noted that the conditions for operating the beach, including removing structures and ensuring public access, had not been fully met.

"The court clarified that construction on beaches must be done within a framework of orderly and approved planning," said Adv. Ortal Sanker of "Adam Teva V'Din." "The practice of planning on one hand and enforcement on the other can no longer be accepted."

The organization highlighted the ruling's significance for access to all Kinneret beaches, where illegal construction often hinders free public entry. The court mandated immediate action to remove the illegal structures and fencing, aiming to restore unrestricted public access to Bora Bora beach.

The operator of the beach, David Ohana, intends to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.