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
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.
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
Israelis Asked to Cut Down Shower Time in Bid to Combat Five-year Drought
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
Israel Is Welcoming Record Numbers of Tourists – and It's a Nightmare
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
Israel Is Approaching a Severe Water Crisis
Despite recent rains, Israel is headed for long-term shortage, Water Authority warns
Israel's Natural Water Sources Are Drying Up
While desalination plants supply two-thirds of household water use, natural water sources are essential to cover the rest. Severe cuts proposed
Israel's Take on Burning Man: Where Radical Behavior Is Discouraged and Arabs Are Turned Away
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
Israel Just Suffered Its Driest August Ever Recorded
Future doesn't look promising, either: In first months of upcoming rainy season, amount of precipitation is forecast to be lower than past average
Opinion The Vacation That Taught Me Kibbutzim Are Worse Than Settlements
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
Drop in Water Levels in Israel's Sea of Galilee Basin Hurting Agriculture, Tourism
Water flow in sources of Jordan River is 40% lower than average this year
The Mystery Pioneer Who Found Switzerland in the Holy Land
Postcards from a century ago show the beauty of the Galilee. But it remains unclear which prolific note writer provided the charming copy on the back
Tomb of Unknown Saint Found in Israel, Archaeologists Deduce
Clustered churches in Hippos-Sussita in sixth century C.E. indicate mutual tolerance among early Christian sects, which was not to last
Israel Takes Emergency Steps to Counter Critically Low Water Level in Lake Kinneret
Sea of Galilee only 4 centimeters above lower red line due to lack of rainfall in northern Israel; lake also suffers high levels of salinity, which is also to be addressed
Salinity of Israel's Sea of Galilee Reaches Highest Level in 50 Years
Low water level damages reproduction of fish, considered vital for protection of water quality.
Sea of Galilee Basin Water Shortage Hurts Jordan Tributaries
The lack of rain has not been registered only at Lake Kinneret, but has also been felt in the Dead Sea region.
IN PHOTOS The Sea of Galilee: A Biblical Lake in Recession
About 1 million tourists visit the Sea of Galilee every year, but a sharp drop in rainfall has caused the biblical lake's waters to recede.
Low Water Levels Lead to Discovery of WWI Shells in Kinneret
The ordnance was probably discarded by Turkish troops as they fled from the British 100 years ago.
Mega-study on Oceans Predicts Super-storms, Massive Life Loss
Fish and marine mammals are already moving north as sea temperature rises: 'We were astounded by the scale of ocean warming effects on entire ecosystems,' scientists write.