Rain to fall in Israel's north and center
Meteorologists say Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, may receive snow over weekend. Water Authority says current rains aren't enough to save Kinneret.
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News and updates about Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)
Rain and storms in Israel, with snow on Mount Hermon
Kinneret rises 2 centimeters as storm rages through Israel, bringing cold, rain, and a high chance of flooding.
Water Authority to farmers: We have no water left for you
Water Authority welcomes approaching rainstorm but notes December was particularly bleak after four consecutive drought years.
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.
Kinneret's water level rises one centimeter
Mount Hermon closes to visitors as rain and snow fall in Israel's north.
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.
Israel receives first rains during Sukkot holiday
Israel's north, center, and northern Negev receive rain on Monday, temperatures for the week remain below seasonal average.
Introducing: 'Agam' by the Kinneret
Through the Agam project on the Sea of Galilee, lakeside apartments are offered at prices suitable for everyone.
'If next winter is arid, we're going to have a huge problem'
Water Authority warns continued drought may render Kinneret undrinkable, destroy ecosystem.
Near-drowning victim dies
Hospital unable to save girl who arrived in critical condition after nearly drowning in Kinneret.
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.
'Kinneret water flow worst ever'
Natural water state continues deterioration despite increased desalination, reveals Knesset debate on natural water reservoir preservation.
25-year old drowns in Kinneret
Man who went swimming in Kinneret with friend disappears. Police later find his body.
Israel Dog Unit essential in search for drowned man in Kinneret
Dogs floated on rafts aided divers and navy sonar, ultimately detected 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.
Search for missing Israeli continues
Israeli authorities search Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) for missing Petah Tikva man.
'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.'
Kinneret reaches record low
May sees more water evaporate from Kinneret than flow into it.
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.'
Bodies of two of the missing found in Kinneret
Search teams find two bodies, continue searching for third.
Israel Police look into lead from one of the searching ships
Sonar-equipped ship finds information possibly related to search for 3 missing Israelis, police investigate.
Police commisioner: Missing Israelis probably no longer alive
Search and rescue forces continue searching for three missing Israelis, despite expectations that they are no longer alive.
Israel Navy to aid search for missing Israelis
Defense Minister orders submarines, naval ships to Kinneret to aid search for three Israelis missing since Wednesday.
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.
Search underway for 2 people swept up in Kinneret
21-year-old and 17-year-old float away on sea mattresses at Kinneret's Lebanon Beach. Police scouring water and beaches.
Towards winter's end, Kinneret stops rising
Kinneret still measures 2.2 inches below lower red line.
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.
Winter weather returns to Israel
Israel expected to have rainy week, Kinneret rises to only 30 cm below lower red line.
Kinneret rises half a centimeter per day
Near winter's end, Kinneret water level still 35 cm below lower red line, rainy weather expected to return on Thursday.
Kinneret rises 3 centimeters during weekend rains
Winter storms raise Kinneret level by 3cm, Hermon opens to visitors.
Kinneret water level rises slowly
Kinneret level rises a centimeter in a week, temperatures to rise until Wednesday.
Kinneret stays low despite winter rains
Kinneret at lowest since January 2012 despite heavy winter rains.
Report: Kinneret rose 23 centimeters in December
Kinneret water level measures 61 centimeters below lower red line.
Israeli farmers thankful for winter storms
Israeli farmers hope winter continues to be rainy, glad rain doesn't depend on Israeli government.
Woman found murdered near the Sea of Galilee
A 31-year-old resident of Kibbutz Ginosar was found murdered near the road adjacent to the Sea of Galilee. Police are investigating.
Israel gets snow, rain, during winter storm
Lake Kinneret rises as snow falls in Hermon Mountain area, other parts of Israel's north.
Heavy rains raise Kinneret 5 centimeters
Storm ends dry-spell, raises Kinneret at fast-rate in four years.
90 year-low in Jordan River causing drop in Sea of Galilee
Lack of precipitation over past couple of years causes problems at the Sea of Galilee. Authority implementing measures to cope with drought.
Ottoman-era explosives removed from bottom of Kinneret
5 artillery shells from Turkish era removed from Kinneret and destroyed by sappers; 'we knew they can explode even after 100 years.'
On Holocaust Memorial Day: Stolen tefilin set on fire
Yeshiva students camping at Kinneret discover their religious belongings were horribly desecrated on the day commemorating the Holocaust.
300 tons of trash in Kinneret during Passover
Half a million tourists visit Kinneret beaches, authorities prepare large-scale cleaning operations ahead of holiday weekend.
100K visit Kinneret, leave 90 tons of garbage
Kinneret Authority launches major cleanup campaign due to the influx of tourists and beachgoers.
February heat wave exacerbates drought in Israel
Three years of hotter-than-usual Februarys in a row, coupled with an ongoing drought have hit Israel's water supply.
Israel faces third year of drought, Kinneret rises only 22 cm
Israel Water Authority declares third year of drought as Kinneret fails to make substantial rise, and Dead Sea continues to shrink.
Forecast: Clear skies and temperatures on the rise
Israel will experience several days of warm and sunny weather before another day of rain at end of the week.
Kineret Sea begins to climb, fairly little and fairly late
Sea of Galilee, Israel's largest water source, is doing poorly – but desalination saves the day.
Recent archaeological find confirms Talmudic passage
In spite of Talmudic passage saying that the town of Kursia was Jewish, archaeologist had believed it was pagan.
Hebrew letters prove existence of ancient Jewish town
Marble board found in Galilee's Kursi National Park suggest ancient Jewish town where Jesus performed 'Miracle of the Swine' existed.
Kinneret water level falling despite rain
Kinneret water level just above the lower red line; however, Israel's other water sources flourishing.
Israel 'Flips' Fresh Kinneret Water for Desalinated Jordan Water
Hundreds of people in Israel have signed a petition against a transfer of some 50 million cubic meters of Kinneret water to Jordan.
80-Year-Old, Blind Swimmer, Join Charity Swim Across Kinneret
Hundreds of women participate in annual swim to raise money for special needs fund in Gush Etzion.
Body Found in Kinneret Identified as Missing Border Policeman
Body found in Sea of Galilee Wednesday night identified as Border Policemen Tal Kadoshim, who went missing over Passover holiday.
Body Found in Kinneret May be of Missing Border Policeman
Naval sonar finds body believed to be that of Tal Kadoshim who went missing in April in the Sea of Galilee.
Family Begs for Help to Find Missing Son in Sea of Galilee
Family of Tal Kadoshim, 21, who disappeared after collision on Sea of Galilee, asks all of Israel to help find the border patrolman.
Police Search for Fisherman Blown Out to Sea
40 year-old Israeli man apparently became stranded after his raft was blown far away from the Kinneret's shores.
Flood Warnings as Record Rains Hit Israel
Lake Kinneret rises 3.5 cm in one day marking largest rain of the winter, as rains and thunderstorms continue and skiing expected on Hermon.
