Wintry Weather Hits Israel Leaving Two Feet of Snow on Mount Hermon
Sea of Galilee water level raises six centimeters in one day, frost expected in some areas as temperatures drop below usual for the time of year
Sea of Galilee
Located in Eastern Galilee, the Sea of Galilee, or Lake Kinneret, is the largest freshwater lake in Israel, and the lowest freshwater lake in the world.
The Sea of Galilee is 21 km long, 13 km wide, has a total area of 166 km², and maximum depth of 43 meters. Its main source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from North to South.
Featured in the New Testament as the region in which Jesus performed the majority of his ministry and miracles, the Sea of Galilee is a destination for Christian pilgrims.
In Reversal, Israel Might Pump Water North From Sea of Galilee
The lake is famous in part for sending water south, and critics say the new plan would damage the environment
Otters May Soon Be No More in Israel, Green Group Says
As fish ponds in the north recede, the furry creatures might die off, too, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel says
Israeli Reforms Were Meant to Stop Overfishing in the Mediterranean – but There’s a Catch
The sea is the most overfished on Earth, but new regulations could give the ecosystem a real shot at rehabilitation - if they’re fully enforced, says the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel
Sea of Galilee Reaches Highest Level in 27 Years, While Heat Wave Breaks Records
Israel's Water Authority reports slightly stronger flow from the Dan stream in July, for the first time since 2003
Where Is Biblical Bethsaida, Where Jesus Walked on Water? The Case of This Jordan River Mound
The location of the ancient town of Bethsaida has been lost in the fog of time. Prof. Rami Arav proposes a leading candidate for the place where, according to the New Testament, Jesus performed miracles
'The Shining' on Jesus' Turf: I Stayed at a Deserted Hotel for Christian Pilgrims
An American cleric on a mission from God, two ultra-Orthodox travel agents and one famous musician. The pandemic is a time of bizarre experiences – such as being the only guest in a 200-room hotel at the Sea of Galilee
The Plan That Could Save the Sea of Galilee
Sea change: 90 percent of Lake Kinneret’s beaches will be preserved in the plan, which was 10 years in the making
Village Where Jesus’ Disciples May Have Lived Flooded by Rising Sea of Galilee
The putative Church of the Apostles is now in a lagoon peopled by catfish but the ruins where Jesus’ disciples may have lived haven’t been damaged, reassures archaeologist Motti Aviam
The Sea of Galilee Is Finally Completely Full — and Empty
After almost 30 years in which the shrinking lake retreated further and further from the shore, it is now overflowing its banks. Yet the coronavirus lockdown means no one is here to enjoy it
Sea of Galilee Reaches Highest Water Level in 16 Years
Lake Kinneret expected to fill up even more in the coming days, in part because water is not pumped out during Passover due to religious reasons
WATCH Sea of Galilee Nears Its Full Capacity After a Weekend of Heavy Rainfall
Lake Kinneret water level is now only eight inches under it maximum – but Israel's Water Authority does not expect to open this year the dam sending water into the Jordan River
National Water Project Faces Changes: Inside the Efforts to Refill Israel's Dwindling Lake Kinneret
A new pipeline will hopefully provide a solution for years when the water levels in the Sea of Galilee go down
Rains Likely to Force Opening of Sea of Galilee Dam Closed Since 1995
Step would be taken to prevent flooding of communities near shore
Cold Wave to Plunge Israel Into Sub-zero Temperatures
Israel will see its coldest days measured this winter on Sunday and Monday; Mount Hermon will be closed to visitors Sunday due to severe weather conditions
Stormy Weekend: Israel's Mount Hermon Shut Amid Heavy Snowfall
Mount Hermon sees 35-40 centimeters of snow, while heavy rains flood north and water level rises in Sea of Galilee
Artifacts From Across Mideast Found in 9,000-year-old City by Jerusalem
New findings show the Motza mega-site was part of a vast network of barter, but huge town may have exhausted its resources very fast
Westerners Out, East Asians In: The New Faces Coming to Volunteer on Israel's Kibbutzim
After the 1967 war, Anglos and Europeans flooded kibbutzim, adding flavor to life in the fields and cowsheds. Now the faces are different – as are the reasons for coming
WATCH Lake Kinneret Is the Fullest It's Been in Five Years, and There's More to Come
Rising waters means more time to prepare for drier winters anticipated down the line
Rainfall Hits High After Five-year Drought, Raising Level of Sea of Galilee
The level of the Sea of Galilee, which has suffered from years of drought, has risen about 2 meters so far this rainy season
Heavy Rains Lift Sea of Galilee Water Level Above Danger Zone
The lake exceeded the lower red line – below which the government is meant to stop pumping from the lake – for the first time in two years
Israeli Court Orders Kibbutz to Tear Down Fence and Allow Public Access to Lake Kinneret
The Nazareth District Court rejects an appeal by Kibbutz Ein Gev that claims a fence is needed for security reasons
Overconsumption or Climate Change? Experts Debate Cause of Drop in Sea of Galilee Levels
Water Authority researchers say water supply to Israel's only fresh water lake will decline by at least 12 percent over the next century, but experts fail to agree why
New Pipeline Will Bring Desalinated Water to Israel's Only Freshwater Lake
A new pipeline and additional desalination plants will introduce fresh water into Lake Kinneret — in order to meet Israel’s commitments to Jordan, which suffers from a dire water shortage
Israel's Sea of Galilee at Lowest Level in 17 Years
The water level in Israel's only freshwater lake fell further in November, approaching an all-time low
Lake Kinneret Parking Lots to Be Closed on Yom Kippur for First Time
Until now these lots were closed only on Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers
It’s No Longer That Hard to Walk on Water at the Sea of Galilee
Water levels are so low in the Kinneret Lake due to the drought that an island not seen for years is now exposed. But not all is bleak: experts expect a rainy winter, and hope to bid the island farewell
Foreign Visitors Spending Record Number of Nights in Israeli Hotels, New Figures Show
Previous statistics showed that 2.18 million foreign visitors came to Israel in the first six months of the year, a 19% increase over the same period in 2017
Israeli Hotels Look to Vamp Up Emergency Plans for Future Earthquakes
After a series of earthquakes shook Israel's north, the Tourism Ministry takes precautionary steps to improve emergency response plans
Earthquake of 3.2 Felt in Northern Israel
Tremor along known fault line was fourth in just over 24 hours