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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tiberias, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Security8 hours ago

Tiberias Municipality Fines 320 NIS for Illegal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Tiberias Municipality is cracking down on illegal electric vehicle charging stations set up in public spaces, imposing fines of 320 NIS. The move responds to safety hazards from m…

Security13 hours ago

Pazgaz Workers Expand Strike, Threaten Gas Supply Disruptions Ahead of Jewish Holidays

Pazgaz workers are expanding their strike by closing branches and stopping business collections, threatening gas supply disruptions during the Jewish High Holidays. The dispute st…

Sports13 hours ago·2 outlets

Slobodan Drapić Reflects on Coaching Challenges and Future Prospects in Israeli Football

Slobodan Drapić, a veteran Israeli football coach, starts the 2026/27 season without a team, reflecting on past challenges including media struggles and club disagreements. He rem…

Culture14 hours ago

Israeli Comedy 'American Henna' Delivers Local Humor and Family Chaos on the Sea of Galilee

The Israeli comedy "American Henna," directed by Shalom Assayag, follows a Tiberias man returning from America with his fiancée, leading to a chaotic henna ceremony on a boat in t…

Sports16 hours ago·2 outlets

Tiberias Seeks Licensed Coach to Support Krispil Amid Team Suspensions

Ironi Tiberias is seeking a licensed coach to assist suspended head coach Eliran Hodeda amid ongoing legal issues, while preparing for the new season and integrating youth players…

General18 hours ago

New Fish Restaurant Revitalizes Eastern Sea of Galilee with Local Catch and Affordable Prices

A new fish restaurant, "Mifgash HaDayagim," has opened at the Ein Gev marina on the eastern Sea of Galilee, serving only locally caught fish at affordable prices. The initiative…

Weather19 hours ago·2 outlets

Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Heavy Heat Burdens Across Most Regions

Israel will experience above-normal heat with heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions today, accompanied by mostly clear skies and dry conditions inland. Temperatures wi…

Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Heavy Heat Burdens Across Most Regions
Security1 day ago·3 outlets

Two Suspects Repeatedly Throw Grenade at Israeli Store Before Explosion

Two masked suspects threw a stun grenade multiple times at a Japnika store in Kiryat Ono on July 13, with the grenade exploding on the third throw. No injuries occurred, but the s…

Sports1 day ago

Tel Aviv Derby Possible in Toto Cup Final as Semifinals and Ranking Matches Set

The Toto Cup group stage ended, setting semifinals and ranking matches for the weekend as teams prepare for the league season. Semifinals on Sunday feature Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs…

Health1 day ago

United Hatzalah Rapid Response Unit Completes Intense Week of Emergency Aid in Tiberias and Sea of Galilee Area

United Hatzalah's rapid response unit in Tiberias completed a week of intensive emergency medical aid, handling over 480 incidents and rescuing patients around the Sea of Galilee…

Security1 day ago·5 outlets

Israeli Soldier Trapped in Bus Luggage Compartment Rescued After Driver Unknowingly Drives Off

An Israeli soldier was trapped in the luggage compartment of an Egged bus in Tiberias after entering it to retrieve her bag. The bus driver, unaware she was inside, drove off with…

Israeli Soldier Trapped in Bus Luggage Compartment Rescued After Driver Unknowingly Drives Off
General2 days ago

Big Brother Winner Gal Rubin Takes Break with Vacation in Sinai Peninsula

Six weeks after winning Big Brother, Gal Rubin is vacationing in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula with friends, taking time to unwind.

Economy2 days ago·4 outlets

Major Investors Shift From Tel Aviv and Haifa to Ultra-Orthodox Cities in Israel's Real Estate Market

Heavy real estate investors in Israel have decreased their activity in Tel Aviv and Haifa, shifting focus to ultra-Orthodox cities like Jerusalem and Tiberias, where investment ac…

Politics2 days ago

Israeli Election Campaign Intensifies with Rising Misinformation and Incitement Against Gadi Eizenkot

As Israel approaches elections in two and a half months, political rhetoric is intensifying with widespread misinformation and incitement, particularly targeting former IDF Chief…

Security2 days ago·2 outlets

Two Suspects Charged for Grenade Attack on Japnika Branch and Tiberias Event Hall Arson

Two men from Bat Yam face charges for a grenade attack on a Japnika branch in Kiryat Ono and arson at a Tiberias event hall, linked to criminal disputes.

Economy2 days ago

Removing Tuna Can Tariffs Cuts Consumer Prices by Only 1.1% in Israel

Israel's removal of import tariffs on tuna cans has led to only a slight 1.1% decrease in consumer prices, with market concentration remaining high and local production declining…

Sports2 days ago

Ironi Tiberias Faces Severe Sanctions Amid Doping Scandal and Points Deduction Threat

Ironi Tiberias faces a doping scandal and points deductions that threaten its Premier League status. Owner Aryeh Kalmanzon denies wrongdoing and vows to fight relegation amid susp…

Sports2 days ago·2 outlets

Former Foreign Footballers Eye Return to Israeli Premier League Amid Transfer Challenges

Several former foreign footballers who played in Israel are currently available or likely to leave their clubs abroad, presenting Israeli Premier League teams with potential mid-s…

Politics3 days ago

New Israeli Settlement Emek Dotan Established in Northern West Bank

The new Israeli settlement Emek Dotan in northern Samaria officially began with families moving in, marking a key step in expanding settlements near evacuated communities. The est…

Sports3 days ago·2 outlets

Disciplinary Tribunal Partially Grants Ironi Tiberias' Request for Evidence in Match-Fixing Case

The Israel Football Association's Disciplinary Tribunal partially granted Ironi Tiberias' request for evidence transcription in their match-fixing case but denied other demands fo…

Security3 days ago

Haredi Father Seriously Injured After Being Hit on Road 65 Near Elad

A Haredi father from Elad was seriously injured after being hit by a car while standing beside his disabled vehicle on Road 65. His two young children were also hurt and all were…

Weather3 days ago·3 outlets

Israeli Meteorological Service Warns of Extreme Heat and Dangerous Sea Conditions During Bein Hazmanim

The Israeli Meteorological Service warns of extreme heat and dangerous sea conditions along the Mediterranean coast from August 8 to 9, with temperatures rising above seasonal nor…

Israeli Meteorological Service Warns of Extreme Heat and Dangerous Sea Conditions During Bein Hazmanim
Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Israeli Premier League Transfer Window Midterm Review Highlights Strengthened and Weakened Teams

About a month before the Israeli Premier League season starts, a midterm review of the summer transfer window shows Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Netanya as the biggest improvers…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Barak Bachar Tests Defensive Lineup as Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Sakhnin Match

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar plans defensive changes and lineup tests ahead of their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, aiming to build momentum for the new seas…

Security4 days ago

Israeli Lifelong Prisoner Uses Prison Leaves to Carry Out Northern Hitman Murders

David Atias, a lifelong prisoner in Israel, used his prison leaves in the early 2000s to carry out multiple contract killings for northern crime families. Police linked his leave…

Israeli Lifelong Prisoner Uses Prison Leaves to Carry Out Northern Hitman Murders
Culture4 days ago

Israeli Mizrahi Singer Avishai Levi Dies in Tragic Car Accident in Jerusalem

Avishai Levi, a prominent Israeli Mizrahi singer and liturgical poet, died at 46 after being crushed by his own car in Jerusalem. The accident happened as he tried to stop his veh…

Israeli Mizrahi Singer Avishai Levi Dies in Tragic Car Accident in Jerusalem
Sports5 days ago·3 outlets

Longtime Business Partners Clash Over Millions in Tiberias Football Club Dispute

Miki Bitan and Aryeh Kalmanzon, longtime business partners and co-owners of Tiberias football club and insurance firm Dorot, are in a bitter dispute over a 20 million shekel share…

General5 days ago

Northern Israel Sees Ongoing Growth and Innovation Ahead of Galilee Conference 2026

Northern Israel is actively transforming through demographic growth, innovation hubs, and infrastructure projects ahead of the Galilee Conference 2026. Key efforts in Kiryat Shmon…

Health5 days ago

IDF Rabbi’s Shoulder Injury Leads to Life-Saving Discovery of Hidden Abdominal Mass

Rabbi Moshe Visbaker’s water slide accident led to the discovery of a hidden infected surgical gauze mistaken for a tumor. Guided by Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein’s advice, he underw…

Sports5 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Considers Registering Novakovic as Trialist Ahead of Toto Cup Match

Maccabi Haifa prepares for their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin with key players returning and doubts over others, while considering registering striker Andrea Novakovic as a…

Politics5 days ago

Israel Katz Marginalized as Defense Minister Amid Political Struggles and Public Clashes

Israel Katz faces marginalization as Defense Minister under Netanyahu's shadow, focusing on political maneuvering and public clashes with the military. His controversial actions a…

General5 days ago

Rabbi Yehuda Deitsch Leads Prayer at Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Tomb on Auspicious Day for Matchmaking

Rabbi Yehuda Deitsch led a prayer gathering at Rabbi Meir Baal Haness's tomb in Tiberias on the spiritually significant 15th of Av, seeking blessings for matchmaking. The event wa…

Health5 days ago·2 outlets

Health Ministry Report Identifies Israel’s Most Polluted Beach as Achziv

Israel’s Ministry of Health report for 2025 identifies Achziv Beach as the most polluted Mediterranean site and Quiet Beach in Tiberias as the most polluted overall, with the Red…

General6 days ago

Israeli Road Trips Reveal Travelers’ Personalities Through Their Cars During Bein Hazmanim

During Israel's Bein Hazmanim vacation, travelers' cars reveal their personalities and trip plans, from overloaded family vehicles to homemade trailers and patched-up yeshiva cars…

Culture6 days ago·2 outlets

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Praises Grandson at Bar Mitzvah, Shares Story of Wisdom and Unity

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein celebrated his grandson David Segal's Bar Mitzvah last week, praising his Torah knowledge and sharing a story of wisdom from Bnei Brak. He highlighted t…

Sports6 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Netanya Eyes Foreign Defender Ahead of Season Start After Toto Cup Win

Maccabi Netanya won 2-0 against Hapoel Petah Tikva, keeping their Toto Cup semifinal hopes alive as they seek to sign a foreign defender before the league starts. Coach Ronny Levy…

Weather6 days ago·3 outlets

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Severe Heat Stress Across the Country

Israel is experiencing a slight temperature rise with heavy to extreme heat stress expected nationwide, especially in eastern and southern regions. Authorities advise hydration an…

General6 days ago

Tiberias School Faces Closure One Month Before New Academic Year for 430 Students

One month before school starts, Tiferet Banot in Tiberias faces closure due to unauthorized building modifications, risking education for 430 students. The century-old rented buil…

General6 days ago·2 outlets

Leading Lithuanian Rabbis Condemn Internet Use and AI at Emergency Tiberias Gathering

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox residents gathered in Tiberias for an emergency meeting condemning internet and AI use, urging strict limits to protect community values.

Culture6 days ago

Dushinskaya Rebbe Dances with 11 Children at First Local Chumash Celebration in Har Yona

The Dushinskaya Rebbe led a joyful dance with 11 children celebrating their first Chumash in Har Yona, marking a significant community milestone. This event is part of broader Has…

Sports6 days ago·4 outlets

Tiberias Football Club Faces Initial Hearing in Match-Fixing Case Ahead of League Start

Tiberias football club attended its initial hearing on August 5, 2026, regarding a match-fixing case at the Israel Football Association court. The hearing set a procedural timelin…

General6 days ago·2 outlets

Young Woman and Four Children Rescued After Drifting Into Deep Sea of Sea of Galilee

A young woman and four children were rescued by United Hatzalah from the deep Sea of Galilee after their rowboat drifted away from shore near Tiberias. They were treated for mild…

Sports7 days ago·3 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Shows Promise Despite Defensive Struggles in Toto Cup Win Over Tiberias

Maccabi Haifa won against Tiberias in the Toto Cup but showed defensive frailties and low attendance. Bronninio and Ethan Azulai impressed offensively, while defensive issues and…

Sports7 days ago·2 outlets

Tiberias in Talks to Sign Winger Nana After Positive Trial

Tiberias lost 4-2 to Maccabi Haifa in the Toto Cup but impressed with new signing Kays Ghanem. The club is negotiating to sign winger Nana Gembel after a positive trial and plans…

Sports7 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Praises Bruninho as Key Player Amid Defensive Concerns After Toto Cup Win

Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 against Ironi Tiberias in the Toto Cup, with Brazilian midfielder Bruninho praised for his leadership and offensive impact. Despite the win, the club remains…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Tiberias Launches Ambitious Urban Renewal and Tourism Revival Plans Amid Earthquake Risks

Tiberias is launching a comprehensive urban renewal and tourism development plan involving 7,000 new housing units and multiple hotels to revive the city and mitigate earthquake r…

HealthAug 4, 2026

70-Year-Old Man Moderately Injured During Water Sports at Sea of Galilee

A man in his 70s was moderately injured during water sports at the Sea of Galilee and was taken to Poriya Medical Center in Tiberias.

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Shifts to 4-3-3 Formation, Leads 3-1 at Half Against Tiberias

Maccabi Haifa changed to a 4-3-3 formation in their Toto Cup match against Tiberias, leading 3-1 at halftime after trailing in previous games. The midfield trio scored all goals…