Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Galilee Beaches
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
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- Swimming ban lifted at Tzinbari, Tzemah, and Gofra beaches on the Sea of Galilee.
- Water quality tests confirmed compliance with required standards.
- A ban was also previously lifted for Shikmim beach.
- Swimming is permitted only at officially equipped beaches.
The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that the swimming ban at the Tzinbari, Tzemah, and Gofra beaches on the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) has been lifted. This decision follows laboratory results confirming that the water quality now meets the required standards.
Previously, a ban was also lifted for the Shikmim beach area. The ministry reiterated that swimming is only permitted at officially designated and equipped beaches.
The Sea of Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake and a major source of drinking water.
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