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.
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
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
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
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
A new pipeline will hopefully provide a solution for years when the water levels in the Sea of Galilee go down
Step would be taken to prevent flooding of communities near shore
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
Mount Hermon sees 35-40 centimeters of snow, while heavy rains flood north and water level rises in Sea of Galilee
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
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
Rising waters means more time to prepare for drier winters anticipated down the line
The level of the Sea of Galilee, which has suffered from years of drought, has risen about 2 meters so far this rainy season
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
The Nazareth District Court rejects an appeal by Kibbutz Ein Gev that claims a fence is needed for security reasons
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
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
The water level in Israel's only freshwater lake fell further in November, approaching an all-time low
Until now these lots were closed only on Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers
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
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
After a series of earthquakes shook Israel's north, the Tourism Ministry takes precautionary steps to improve emergency response plans
Tremor along known fault line was fourth in just over 24 hours
More efficient use of water at home and in municipal gardens, along with increased desalination efforts are among means mooted to address huge rise in consumption
In 2017, 3.6 million tourists visited Israel, a 25 percent increase on 2016. But the boom is proving a headache at popular sites like Jerusalem’s Old City and the Sea of Galilee
Despite recent rains, Israel is headed for long-term shortage, Water Authority warns
While desalination plants supply two-thirds of household water use, natural water sources are essential to cover the rest. Severe cuts proposed
The security briefing at the entrance to the compound that was designated for sexual activity eliminated whatever desire was left. At some point you realize what the veterans already know: Nothing is happening
Future doesn't look promising, either: In first months of upcoming rainy season, amount of precipitation is forecast to be lower than past average
The kibbutzim's secret to the good life: to live in the past like perspiring pioneers and to profit from the present like corrupt businesspeople
Water flow in sources of Jordan River is 40% lower than average this year