Sea of Galilee
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sea of Galilee, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Widespread Search Underway for Missing SUP Rider in the Sea of Galilee
Israeli rescue and police teams are searching Tuesday evening for a missing stand-up paddleboard rider at the Sea of Galilee. The Kinneret Cities Association also warned the publi…
Hot Weather Alert Issued for Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee Area
Israel’s Meteorological Service issued an orange heat-stress warning for the Jordan Valley, Sea of Galilee area and Dead Sea region. Today will be seasonable and partly cloudy, wi…
Tiny Blue Migratory Butterfly Establishes Itself in Israel
The blue pansy, a tropical migratory butterfly, is increasingly establishing itself in Israel, especially near Ein Gev and in southern areas where host plants grow. Butterfly expe…
Israeli Nature Blogger Says Popular Northern Sites Have Dried Out and Deteriorated
Hen Yosef, a nature blogger, says Yimka Pool near the Sea of Galilee and Ein Tina in the Golan Heights have deteriorated sharply. She described one site as a swamp and the other a…
How to Avoid Summer Bankruptcy When Teenagers Go on Vacation
The article says the summer break turns Israeli teens into a major expense for parents. It explains how summer jobs, concerts, food, subscriptions, and impulse spending quickly dr…
Mango Season Opens With Severe Crop Collapse and Rising Prices Expected
Israel’s 2026 mango season is opening with a severe crop failure, with official estimates at only about 30% of orchard potential. Growers expect much higher prices after spring we…
A Day in the Golan: Cherry Picking, Lavender, Wine and Stuffed Pitas
A food-and-travel feature tours the Golan Heights, from cherry picking at Bustan Bereshit to lavender, wine, a daily-changing stuffed pita, a spring, and a local farm shop. The ro…
Israeli jackals are moving into cities, and experts warn of rising danger
Israeli jackals are increasingly roaming cities, chasing people, eating from homes, and attacking children and pets. After a rabies-suspected attack near the Sea of Galilee injure…
Diesel Leak Reported Near Lido Beach in the Sea of Galilee
A diesel leak was reported Wednesday near Lido Beach on the Sea of Galilee. Israeli authorities are investigating the cause and have not disclosed the size of the spill or any env…
Veterinarians Warn Rabies Surge Is a National Emergency
A rabid jackal was found in Mishor Dishon in the Upper Galilee, as Israel faces a sharp rise in rabies cases and a recent Sea of Galilee biting incident. Veterinary leaders say th…
Two new beachside venues open at Tel Aviv's Gordon Beach
Two new venues, Malach Mayim and Beach Craft, have opened at Tel Aviv's Gordon Beach after the sudden closure of Greco Beach. One is a modern Israeli fish-and-skewer restaurant, w…
Rabid female jackal found at Dogit Beach on the Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Health Ministry and Agriculture Ministry reported a rabid female jackal captured at Dogit Beach on the Sea of Galilee. They urged anyone exposed between May 30 and June 1…
Are Jackals Dangerous to Humans? Experts Say Attacks Are Rare
Following a recent Sea of Galilee incident, the article explains that golden jackal attacks on humans are rare. It says risk rises mainly when jackals become used to people, food…
U.S. Buyers Sue Sellers Over Flood Damage to Tiberias Holiday Home
American buyers of a Tiberias vacation home are suing the sellers, alleging the property was flooded before handover and heavily damaged. They seek about 414,000 shekels, or alter…
Rowing Gave Teen Athlete Kama Caspi a New Path After War Upended Her Life
Kama Caspi, a teen rower featured in ynet and Telma’s promising athletes project, rebuilt her sporting life after the October 7 war displaced her family and ended her gymnastics t…
Rabies Suspected in Kinneret Jackal Attack That Injured 11
Israeli authorities suspect a lone rabid jackal attacked campers at Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee, injuring 11 people, including three children. All the victims received preven…
Indictment Filed Over Ambush Shooting in Tel Aviv
Israeli prosecutors indicted Elik Ben and Pikado Givto over an alleged ambush shooting in Tel Aviv. The two are accused of blocking a victim’s car, firing at it, and later being a…
DNA on a Coca-Cola Cup Links Two Men to Tel Aviv Shooting, Indictment Says
Israeli prosecutors indicted Elik Ben Vadim and Picado Gibtu over a May 20 shooting in Tel Aviv. The case hinges on surveillance footage, forensic evidence, DNA from a Coca-Cola c…
Veterinary Group Blasts Israel’s Rabies Policy as Scientifically and Morally Wrong
Israel’s Companion Animal Veterinary Association says the country is using outdated, cruel and ineffective tactics against rabies. In a Saturday position paper, it urged free, nat…
Health Ministry Warns of Possible Rabid Animal at Sea of Galilee Beach
Israel’s Health Ministry and the Nature and Parks Authority warned of a suspected rabid wild animal near Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee. Ten exposed people received preventive t…
Seven Rescued After Boat Capsizes in the Sea of Galilee
Seven people were rescued after a boat capsized in the Sea of Galilee. One 32-year-old man was taken to North Medical Center in moderate condition with a chest injury, while the o…
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Signed Tomorrow as Regional Tensions Continue
Trump said a deal with Iran could be signed tomorrow, alongside reports of frozen Iranian funds being released and renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The article also cov…
Liron Weisman Shares First Wedding Photos After Quiet Marriage to Assi Tochmeir
Liron Weisman and billionaire businessman Assi Tochmeir married in a quiet ceremony and shared wedding photos two days later. Weisman posted an emotional Instagram message saying…
Sussita Beach parking lot at the Sea of Galilee closed due to overcrowding
The Kinneret Cities Association said the Sussita Beach parking lot on the Sea of Galilee was closed because of overcrowding. Visitors were told to use other declared beaches.
Pleasant Weekend Weather, Then Warming by Mid-Week Next Week
Israel is expected to have a relatively comfortable weekend, with moderate heat stress and mild sea conditions. Temperatures should dip on Monday, then rise steadily, with marked…
Five Israeli gas stations that became must-stop travel destinations
Israeli gas stations have increasingly turned into leisure and travel hubs, not just places to refuel. The article singles out Tzomet Tzemach, Nitzanei Oz, M HaDerech, Latrun, and…
Open Fire Near the Sea of Galilee, 8 Firefighting Crews on Scene
Eight firefighting crews from Tiberias are battling a large blaze in open terrain near Moshava Kinneret, by the Sea of Galilee. Firefighters are trying to contain the fire as it s…
Couple’s Dip: “First Wives” Star Shows Off a Red Bikini and a Sweet Baby Bump
Nitzan Schick, the star of the fourth season of “Married at First Sight,” shared photos from a romantic vacation in northern Israel with her partner. The 39-year-old, who announce…
