Tiberias
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tiberias, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Tiberias rabbi speaks for the first time since being hospitalized
Rabbi Chizkiyahu Dov HaKohen Kook of Tiberias spoke a few words for the first time since being hospitalized about six weeks ago for severe pneumonia. After transfer to a rehabilit…
Netanyahu’s Lawyer Takes Up Ashdod’s Doping Complaint Against Tiberias
Amit Hadad, Netanyahu’s lawyer, is representing M.S. Ashdod in a complaint against Ironi Tiberias over alleged banned-substance use and IV treatment. The federation and anti-dopin…
Tiberias Childhood Friends Turn a Café Gamble Into a Hotel Bar Expansion
Maor Sahar and Idan Shmo, childhood friends from Tiberias, are opening NO.2, a kosher bar-restaurant on Tel Aviv’s waterfront next week. Their café business led to a partnership w…
Hapoel Rishon LeZion in advanced talks to sign Ezekiel Henty
Hapoel Rishon LeZion is in advanced talks to sign Nigerian striker Ezekiel Henty as part of a major promotion push. The club has also finalized deals with two more players and is…
State Comptroller Warns Israel Is Still Not Prepared for a Major Earthquake
Following the earthquake in Venezuela, Israel’s State Comptroller warned that Israel is still not properly prepared for a major earthquake. He cited recent reports saying urban re…
Partly Cloudy Weather, Temperatures Near Seasonal Average
Israel’s weather will be partly cloudy today and pleasant later, with temperatures near seasonal norms. Tonight will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with highs ranging from 28 in Jeru…
Tiberias Rejects Doping-Injection Allegations in Fierce Response to Ashdod Complaint
Ironi Tiberias has forcefully denied accusations that it gave players prohibited intravenous fluids before a 3-0 win over M.S. Ashdod. The Israel Football Association is investiga…
Police Probe Secret Underage Marriages in Yavne'el After Raids and Detentions
Police detained suspects in Yavne'el after a covert investigation into secret underage marriages. Hospital data and Knesset research showed dozens of suspected child brides from t…
Ultra-Orthodox protest convoy to crawl toward Prison 10, warning of major traffic jams
Ultra-Orthodox protesters are expected to stage a slow motorized convoy on Wednesday afternoon toward Prison 10 near Kfar Yona, disrupting traffic across Israel. The protest, orga…
Weekend Forecast: Slight Warm-Up, Mostly Seasonable Weather
Temperatures will edge up slightly on Wednesday, mainly inland and in the mountains, but remain seasonable in most areas. Thursday and Friday are expected to be partly cloudy in t…
Slight Warm-Up Expected Across Israel
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy weather Wednesday morning, becoming pleasant later, with a slight temperature rise mainly inland and in the mountains. No major weather cha…
Mass Vehicle Protest Over Draft Arrests Exposes Deep Haredi Split
Hundreds of cars are set to join a Wednesday protest against the arrest of Haredi draft evaders, with convoys leaving from 19 locations and converging on a military prison. The ev…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Adds Striker Idan Baranes and Winger Amit Tzur
Hapoel Ramat Gan/Givatayim, newly promoted to the Premier League, signed striker Idan Baranes and winger Amit Tzur on Tuesday. Baranes arrived on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv, while…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Signs Idan Baranes and Amit Tzur
Hapoel Ramat Gan/Givatayim, newly promoted to the Premier League, announced two signings on Tuesday. Idan Baranes joins on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Amit Tzur signed for one…
Israeli Cinema Surges Into a Busy Summer With Major New Releases
Israeli cinema is having a packed summer, with a major box-office hit, festival favorites, and several new releases lined up through August. The slate includes family dramas, come…
Maccabi Haifa Player Says He Is the Suspect in Match-Fixing Probe
Omer Dahan said he is the Maccabi Haifa player at the center of an Israeli soccer investigation and denied any match-fixing involvement. Separately, authorities are probing allega…
Three New Yeshivas to Open This Elul in Northern Samaria
Three new yeshivas will open this Elul in northern Samaria, in Mount Ebal, Ganim and Dothan Valley. The Mount Ebal institution will be led by Rabbi Aviad Shinwal as a branch of Al…
Ashdod lawyer says it has clear evidence in doping complaint against Tiberias
M.S. Ashdod has filed a formal doping complaint against Ironi Tiberias. Attorney Amit Hadad said the club and the Israel Football Association have clear evidence, including photos…
Investigation Links Tiberias Infiltration Scandal to Photo and Receipt
Ironi Tiberias is facing an official doping complaint from M.S. Ashdod over saline IV treatments, after a locker-room photo and receipt surfaced. Tiberias denies any violation, sa…
Rescue helicopter evacuates driver after van falls into ditch near Hamat Gader
A commercial vehicle slid into a drainage ditch near Hamat Gader on Monday morning, leaving its driver seriously injured. Firefighters and Unit 669 rescued him from difficult terr…
North Israeli leaders unveil a tourism recovery plan backed by 3.8 billion shekels
Northern Israeli municipal leaders are presenting a postwar tourism recovery plan at MUNI EXPO 2026 after the government approved 3.8 billion shekels. The plan targets Tiberias, S…
Cooling Today, Then a Slight Warm-Up on Wednesday
Israel will see a slight cooling trend today, mainly inland and in the mountains, followed by steadier temperatures on Tuesday. On Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to rise sli…
Forecast: Slight Cooling, Extreme Heat Stress Expected in the Dead Sea Area
Israel’s forecast calls for partly cloudy to clear weather and a slight temperature drop, especially inland and in the mountains. The Dead Sea area is expected to face extreme hea…
North Israel Braces for New Wave of Urban Renewal Developers After Government Funding Boost
Former urban renewal chief Elazar Bamberger says recent Israeli government decisions could bring developers to northern towns by funding unprofitable evacuation-reconstruction pro…
Hapoel Petah Tikva submits two-year offer for Ilay Almogei
Hapoel Petah Tikva has offered midfielder Ilay Almogei a two-year deal after his contract with Bnei Reineh ended. The 26-year-old, who also played for Ironi Tiberias this season…
Maccabi Haifa’s overhaul accelerates as several key players are set to leave
Maccabi Haifa is undergoing a major overhaul before the 2025/26 season, with Dolev Haziza and several other key players likely to leave. The club is also reshaping its coaching st…
Five Steps the Writer Says Could Pull Israel Out of a Strategic Low Point
An Israeli opinion piece says the country is in a severe strategic and moral low point and needs a new Lebanon strategy. It urges coordination with Donald Trump, pressure on Iran…
Tiberias loans Ari Cohen from Hapoel Tel Aviv
Ironi Tiberias announced a one-season loan deal for Ari Cohen from Hapoel Tel Aviv. He is the club’s fourth summer signing, and Tiberias is still seeking a foreign attacker after…
Hadag Nahash Marks 30 Years With Star-Studded Caesarea Concert
Hadag Nahash announced a 30th-anniversary concert for September 5 at the Caesarea Amphitheater. The show will feature Gidi Gov, Ninet Tayeb and Ravid Plotnik, as the Jerusalem-bor…
Toddler in critical condition after drinking drain cleaner at home
A 1.5-year-old boy is in serious but stable condition after swallowing caustic soda at his home in Tiberias. He was treated by Magen David Adom and is now sedated and ventilated i…
Forecast Calls for Slight Warming, Extreme UV Index
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy to clear weather today, with slight warming mainly inland and in the mountains. UV levels will be extreme, heat stress will be severe in th…
Haredi Army Wives Leave Home for First Postwar Retreat in Tiberias
About 160 Haredi women whose husbands or relatives are serving in the IDF spent three days in Tiberias on their first postwar retreat. The event, organized by Ohsot Chayil with pa…
Channel 12 Investigates Alleged Ties Between Shas Insider, Religious Services Chief and Luxury Vacation
Channel 12 reported that Dudi Azriel, a Shas-linked producer, won major Religious Services Ministry tenders while allegedly vacationing with director general Yehuda Avidan. The re…
Bobov Rebbe Recites Shema Beside Newborn Relative's Cradle
The Bobov Rebbe marked his grandfather’s yahrzeit with a tisch, then joined the brit ceremony of his great-grandson in Boro Park. The night before the brit, a Kriyas Shema ritual…
Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Law Turns Violent After Nationwide Prayer Gatherings
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters gathered at 13 sites across Israel on Friday night, with the main rally in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem demonstration turned violent…
Police Have Not Ruled Out Tampering in Baby Fruit Purée Case as More Parents Report Symptoms
Police and the Health Ministry are investigating whether baby fruit purée sold as Prינוק was tampered with after toddlers became apathetic and tested positive for a sedative subst…
Thousands Pray and Light Bonfires at Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka's Tomb in Tiberias
Thousands gathered at Rabbi Nachman of Horodenka’s grave in Tiberias on his yahrzeit for prayers and a bonfire. Photographer Yehuda Weiss documented the scene, including singing a…
Israeli Discount Chain Seeks to Reverse Closure Orders Over Suspected Sedative-Tainted Baby Food
Zol u’Vagadol asked Jerusalem court to overturn closure orders on two Jerusalem branches after sedatives were found in fruit puree linked to hospitalized toddlers. The company say…
Karlin-Stublin adopts school uniform policy to cut costs and curb competition
Karlin-Stolin announced a gradual new uniform policy for boys in all of its Torah schools in Israel starting in the 5787 school year. The move aims to reduce competition, preserve…
Tel Aviv Market Braces for Another Weak Session as Nex Vision, Cal and Av-Gad Make Headlines
Tel Aviv is headed for another cautious session after three red days and a weak Wall Street close. Local markets are also watching major corporate news involving Next Vision, Cal…
Weekend cooling trend expected after several hot days
Temperatures in Israel are expected to drop gradually through Friday and return to seasonal averages. Saturday should start with morning clouds, then turn mostly clear with a slig…
Israeli Regulator Blocks Real Estate Valuation for Abu-Gad Subsidiary
Israel’s Securities Authority rejected a valuation that would have placed Abu-Gad Kinneret at over 200 million shekels. The company later dropped the valuation from its prospectus…
Hapoel Rishon LeZion keeps building an ambitious promotion squad
Hapoel Rishon LeZion is aggressively strengthening its squad for a promotion bid in Liga Leumit. The club has signed two more players, is negotiating with two others, and kept str…
Mashkem opens new sewing workshop in Kisra-Samia for about 100 women
Mashkem has opened a new sewing workshop in Kisra-Samia that will employ about 100 women. The company says the move expands employment options for people with disabilities in nort…
Three New Yeshivas to Open in Northern Samaria This Elul
The Samaria Regional Council says three new yeshivas will open this Elul in northern Samaria, including one on Mount Eival. The new schools are part of a wider plan for 18 new set…
Teddy Stadium Expected to Reopen Only in Round 6, in October
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is expected to reopen only on October 10, in the sixth round of the 2026 season. Hapoel Jerusalem would host Maccabi Haifa first, while Beitar Jerusalem…
Kalfon Says Only “Healthy” Clubs Will Be Allowed in the Leagues
Erez Kalfon opened the 2026/27 Israeli football season by addressing stadium shortages, the eight-foreign-player rule, and stricter club licensing standards. He said new stadiums…
Singer Natanel Sasson Returns to the Spotlight After Years Behind the Scenes
Natanel Sasson says fear, low confidence and financial pressure pushed him off the stage after his early hit “Shuv.” He later returned to performing, launched sold-out shows befor…