Kinneret

UAV from Iraq intercepted over Sea of Galilee

A UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets, sirens sounded in the area following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.

Over 100 admitted to ER due to fears of deadly amoeba

Most arrivals released home, nine children hospitalized for observation and testing due to potential symptoms of rare infection by deadly amoeba.

Kinneret:

Beach closed after 2 suspected cases of brain-eating amoeba

Gai beach closed after man dies from naegleria fowleri infection, 10-year-old hospitalized with brain infection. Both victims had been at that beach.

Sea of Galilee:

17 people rescued from overturned boat

The boat rolled off the coast of Kfar Nahum due to high winds and waves. An air and sea operation was launched to rescue survivors.

Northern Israel:

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed

The most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee was excavated in an archaeological excavation carried out by the IAA at the site of Huqoq. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in Jewish history.

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3 men rescued on Kinneret

Young men missing on sea for hours found waving for help from jet ski

3 infected with eye parasite after swimming in the Kinneret

Bathers diagnosed with microsporidia parasitic fungus after swimming in the Sea of Galilee.

Health Ministry warns of eye-attacking parasite in the Kinneret

Fungal parasite Microsporidia believed to be behind recent spate of eye infections among people who bathed in the Kinneret.

A first: 'IRONMAN' competition held in Israel

Participants completed a route that included 1.9 km of swimming along the Sea of Galilee, 90 km of cycling route 90 and 22.1 km of running.

Pre-Shabbat tragedy prevented on the Kinneret

After a teenage girl is dragged by current to the middle of the lake, United Hatzalah aquatic team makes dramatic rescue and saves her life.

Kinneret authority warns of undertow danger

Level of the Sea of Galilee has risen centimeter in last day, this morning stands 43.5 cm below upper red line.

Kinneret level half a meter below upper red line

Sea of Galilee rises over weekend, measures at 209 m, 30 cm below sea level. Rains expected to resume at night.

Kinneret rises by 7 centimeters over weekend

Kinneret level this morning stands at 209 meters, 36.5 cm below sea level, 56.5 cm short of the upper red line indicating a full Kinneret.

Water authority decides to halt cloud seeding

Water Authority stops seeding clouds to increase rain in light of high Kinneret levels.

Watch: Rescue on the waters of the Kinneret

Multiple people blown into the center of the lake by strong easterly winds, requiring police rescue.

3 children saved from sinking raft on the Kinneret

Rescue teams save three children who got lost, were found in a sinking rubber raft two miles from the shore.

Seven-year-old boy drowns in Sea of Galilee

7-year-old boy from eastern Jerusalem drowns at Dugit Beach in the Sea of Galilee. 7 children have drowned in Israel since start of 2020.

Watch: Police save boat from sinking

Marine Police rescue boat with 3 people aboard in Sea of Galilee, plug hole to prevent sinking and rescue passengers.

More rain on the way - after heat wave

Israel to see flip-flopping weather throughout week, with hot, dry, weather followed by rainfall.

Kinneret continues to rise

Israel's largest freshwater reservoir, the Kinneret, continues to rise after rainfall, is now just 124 centimeters from upper red line.

Kinneret rises 6.5 cm

Sea of Galilee now 191.5 centimeters from the upper red line amidst heavy winter rains.

Kinneret rises 10 cm over weekend

Sea of Galilee rises 104 centimeters so far this winter, an unusually high amount for this point in the season.

Kinneret rises 5 centimeters since Thursday

Sea of Gaililee rises 42 centimeters so far this winter as heavy rains continue, currently sits at 2/68 meters below upper red line.

7 people rescued from the Kinneret

Police rescue 7 people from 2 overturned sea vehicles in separate incidents on the Sea of Galilee.

Watch: Dramatic rescue in the Galilee

Police rescue two people from sinking boat in the middle of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee).

Watch: Dramatic rescue in Kinneret

Man and 2 women, residents of central Israel in their 20s and 30s, rescued after being carried 10 km from Kinneret beach, unable to return.

Family which went missing in the Kinneret located

Family of five which had gone missing in the Kinneret located after several hours of searches.

Body of young man missing in Kinneret found

Young resident of Jerusalem area went swimming in Kinneret at unsupervised beach near Shikmim. Body found after extensive searches.

Kinneret rises 5 centimeters over the weekend

Kinneret rises by almost 3 meters this season as rainy season winds down.

Watch: Northern streams flow briskly en route to Kinneret

Ongoing rains intensify flow of streams leading to Kinneret, as lake's water level rises 4.5 cm over weekend.

Kinneret rises 3.5 centimeters over the weekend

Sea of Galilee to see further rise with heavy rains expected tonight and tomorrow.

'After 5 years of drought we finally have a good year'

The Water Authority is pleased with the above average rainfall this year, but stresses 1 good year cannot undo 5 years of drought.

United Hatzalah tests sonar device to locate drowning victims

Successful testing of new sonar device capable of scanning Kinneret floor while looking for drown victims or missing at sea.

Kinneret continues to rise

Next wave of rain not yet in sight but despite this, Sea of Galilee continued to rise during weekend.

Drone footage: Jordan River flows abundantly to Kinneret

Rains of recent days raise Kinneret level, but flow in streams reaching lake also increased. See aerial view of Jordan River.

Kinneret level rose 3 cm over weekend

Rainy wintry weekend weather weakens, but also this week local rains expected, mostly light, especially in north, but also in center.

Amid tensions, Jordan asks Israel for more water

Jordan asks Israel for increase in water allocation due to severe drought in the kingdom.

First time: Synagogue in Kibbutz Kinneret

After 105 years, first prayer structure in kibbutz to be dedicated. 'Exciting day of closing circle.'

Body of missing person found in Kinneret

Man missing after entering Sea of Galilee on a mattress on Saturday found dead.

Searches for missing person in Kinneret

Three young Arabeh residents enter lake on mattress and drift 100-150 meters from shore; One still missing.

Syrian missiles crash into Sea of Galilee

2 errant missiles from Syrian Civil War strikes Israel's largest lake one day after Syrian plane shot down after violating Israeli airspace.

Watch: Youths rescued in Kinneret after boating mishap

Four youths pulled to safety after their inflatable raft was pulled away from beach by strong waves.

Crossing Sea of Galilee for hesder yeshivas

Early morning Kinneret crossing by Bnei Akiva Yeshivot Center and students; 12-year-old takes first place.

Israel approves $30 million plan to counter 5-year drought

Plan would include pumping of desalinated water into Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) to replenish Israel's reservoir.

Israeli humor:

'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'

In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.

Mass prayer for rain - in the middle of the Kinneret

Chief Rabbi leads group of rabbis, farmers and students in special prayer for rain held on island in Kinneret created by drought.

Sinking Kinneret to get infusion of desalinated water

Plan to save shrinking lake as Israel experiences 5th consecutive dry year.

A peek into the Kfir Brigade's training program

Climbing Mount Tavor, conquering open field and martial arts on the beach: The Kfir Brigade starts its winter training period.

Introducing: 'Agam' by the Kinneret

Through the Agam project on the Sea of Galilee, lakeside apartments are offered at prices suitable for everyone.

Police search for missing Korean tourist in Kinneret

Helicopters, police boats search Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) for missing Korean tourist who jumped from a boat.

25-year old drowns in Kinneret

Man who went swimming in Kinneret with friend disappears. Police later find his body.

Body of Israeli missing in Kinneret found

The body of Natan Hajani, who went missing 5 days ago in the Sea of Galilee, was found this morning after extensive searches.

'We need to save the Kinneret'

Water Authority warns about unprecedented water shortage in Israel's primary reservoir. 'Since 1920 we've never seen anything like this.'

Drought damage: 30% rise in salinity of the Kinneret

Annual report finds that the salinity of the Kinneret has jumped up by about 30% in the past 5 years.

Body of third person missing in Kinneret found

An additional body was found this afternoon at the Kinneret, where three went missing last Wednesday.

Drowning victim laid to rest,'He saved a life as he died'

'Nahman saved another person in his final minutes of life and then died himself.'

Search for three missing in Kinneret continues

Israeli police increase efforts to find three people who went missing in three separate incidents on Kinneret while rafting.

Record low rainfall in February

The Sea of Galilee rose by just 22 cm as opposed to an annual average of 60cm in the corresponding period.

Forecast: Snow in the north and possibly in the center

Rains expected through Thursday evening. Snow on northern mountains peaks tomorrow and Thursday morning, likely reaching central hills.

Kinneret rises 3 centimeters during weekend rains

Winter storms raise Kinneret level by 3cm, Hermon opens to visitors.