News for Galilee The land of Israel is the hope of the free worldIf not for Israel, Iran would extend its influence to the Mediterranean. Imagine the consequences for the entire Western civilization. Remembering a one-armed Zionist heroA timely reminder, as Trumpeldor's yahrzeit falls this Shabbat, that our country comes first. 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting in the north39-year-old man killed, young man seriously wounded in shooting in the Galilee. Stake your claim in The Holy Land: Buy a Piece Of IsraelStrengthen Jewish sovereignty in The Galilee while observing more Mitzvot. New culinary school to offer four-year accredited programChef Michael Solomonov is helping to build a culinary school in Israel. Arson terror comes to northern IsraelHezbollah terrorists in Lebanon set fire near border, causing firefighters to evacuate Israeli town. Watch: Dramatic rescue in the GalileePolice rescue two people from sinking boat in the middle of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). It's official: Upper Nazareth to be renamedResidents of the city of Upper Nazareth vote in favor of changing its name to Nof HaGalil. Nasrallah threatens to invade the GalileeHezbollah leader: Israeli units that will enter southern Lebanon will be annihilated. Rare find: Coin with image of emperor who abolished SanhedrinStudents find a 1,600-year-old coin with the likeness of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, a first of its kind to be discovered in Israel. '500,000 Jews in the Galilee, 1 million in the Negev'JNF chairman explains organization's growth and activities since its founding 118 years ago. New report: Jewish hold on Galilee weakeningReport finds anti-Zionist groups, aiming to erase Israel's status as "Jewish State," are encouraging Arabs to move into Jewish communities. Hezbollah: We can conquer the GalileeHezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Israel is afraid to enter Lebanon, but admits Hezbollah can invade the Galilee. Hundreds at funeral of soldier killed in training accidentSergeant Evyatar Yosefi, who was killed during a training accident in the Galilee, laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery. Israeli teen's murdered body found in dumpster16-year-old girl from northern Israel found dead in garbage dumpster three days after she disappeared on way to birthday party. 'We will invest in the Galilee as we invested in the Negev'PM says social-economic gaps in Israel narrowing, Israeli government will work for benefit of all citizens 'without exception.' Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infightingAir raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat. Hiking with strollers in the beautiful GalileeMany are put off going on a family hike when the children are small, worrying that the stroller will not fit through. Israel approves $30 million plan to counter 5-year droughtPlan would include pumping of desalinated water into Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) to replenish Israel's reservoir. Agricultural terror rages: Where is the government?Head of Israel Farmers Association laments failure to act after repeated acts of vandalism against agricultural equipment and land in north. Forging haredi-secular unity in the GalileeDespite political tensions over issues of religion and state, haredi NGO highlights bond between religious, secular in Galilee town. Hiking the Holy Land:Manara and the Galilee PanhandleHobby-hiker Yitzchak Miskin travelled to Manara and the Galilee Panhandle and discovered that Manara is not just a Lebanese border kibbutz but is home to some of Israel's greatest natural wonders. INTO THE FRAY: But for the grace of God: Iran in SyriaOnly by resisting concessions on the Golan, did Israel prevent deployment of Iran on the fringes of the Galilee; only by resisting territorial concessions in the “West Bank” can Israel prevent them from deploying on the fringes of Greater Tel Aviv. Man dies in fall from Galilee cliffSecond death in less than 24 hours in Galilee, after man dies in zip-line accident. Five injured in car accident in northern IsraelGalilee accident leaves five injured near village of Shaab. Two of injured are in serious condition. Watch: Family of 18 extracted from Galilee streamFamily gets lost in Amud Wadi, rescue workers guide them out and run off to find two lost men. Rare chalkstone vessel workshop discovered in Israel's northExcavations in Galilee reveal 2,000 year-old stone vessel quarry and production center, vessels 'highlight pivotal role of ritual purity.' Family vacation tragedy: Third family member dies after crash12-year old girl succumbs to her injuries after her father, brother die in collision with truck in northern Israel. '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.' Suspected murder in northern IsraelMan in his mid-50s found dead, with signs of violence on his body in western Galilee. 'Your business is national pride'President Rivlin meets Galilee Medical Center staff, says treating Syrian victims is a 'business of national pride.' Woman murdered in northern IsraelWoman in her mid 30s shot and killed while driving in the Galilee. Important archaeological discovery made in the GalileeArchaeologists find rare and mysterious ancient dolmen decorated with ancient rock art, researchers say first in Middle East Spectacular stalagmite cave discovered in GalileeA remarkable stalagmite cave was discovered in the Galilee including a large range of stalagmites, stalagtites and rare corals. Israeli farmers thankful for winter stormsIsraeli farmers hope winter continues to be rainy, glad rain doesn't depend on Israeli government. Fires rage in Nataf, Zichron Yaakov and Galilee regionForest fires and brushfires continued to blaze in various regions of Israel. Residents of Zichron Yaakov, Nataf and Dolev were evacuated. Galilee residents protest desalination plant plansBacked by experts – and a giant Sukkah - residents take on the Water Authority's decision to build Israel's 7th desalination plant. 2,000 year-old stone factory revealed in GalileeAn ancient Jewish “Stone Age”? Ariel University unearths a 2,000 year-old stone vessel production center in the Galilee. Watch: IDF trains in "Steel Formation"The IDF ran the "Steel Formation" divisional training exercise this week in the Galilee. Brig. General Amir Abulafia commanded the exercise. Palestinian Authority TV: Galilee is 'Palestine'Official PA TV teaches children that Galilee is part of Palestine. Watch: Israel's mounted police officers in actionStudents join Israel Police for real time riot control exercise in the Galilee. 101-year-old man dies of hypothermiaBy time elderly man reached hospital, he was in critical condition and had body temperature of 30.7 Celsius (87.7 Fahrenheit). Life continues in Galilee despite Hezbollah threatUpper Galilee Regional Council Head, in special interview, reveals how residents balance security concerns with life as usual. IAF responds to rocket fire from LebanonThree rockets fired into western Galilee; none injured; IAF strikes southern Lebanon in response. Arab Thieves Damage Ancient Church MosaicSeveral Galilee Arabs were arrested after they were caught trying to dismantle a sixth-century mosaic floor from an ancient church. Joint Jewish-Arab Art Museum Opens in GalileeArt museum aims to transcend politics and national differences amidst height of conflict over art and censure. A Harvard Student Breaks Ranks and Falls in Love with IsraelOliver Marjot came to Israel for ten days to see its arrogance and oppression for himself. It did not turn out quite that way. Have You Seen This Dog? If So, See Doctors ASAPMinistry of Health urges Israelis who visited Meron this month who came in contact with this dog to be checked for rabies immediately. Hezbollah: We'll Apply War Plan in Syria to IsraelHezbollah officials say battle against Syrian rebels in Qalamoun a dress rehearsal for next war with Israel. Youth Tells of 'Miraculous' Rescue from Arab LynchYonatan Athlan and his friends were waylaid by Arabs who attempted to kill them. Photos show what remains of his 2006 Chevy Optra. Nasrallah Admits Hezbollah No Match for IsraelIn remarkable interview with Syrian state TV, Hezbollah chief says his group can't take on Israel alone, as it struggles on multiple fronts. IDF: Security Situation in the Galilee CalmedResidents of Rehes Ramim told to stay indoors as IDF scan for infiltrators; IDF says threat has been neutralized. ISIS Cell Busted in IsraelSeven Israeli Arabs arrested for forming ISIS affiliate in the north, prepared terror attack in ISIS's name against IDF, Druze. Watch: IDF Prepares for Hezbollah's 'Invasion'The same day Nasrallah threatens to conquer the Galilee, IDF Artillery Corps drills on Golan to turn Lebanese terrorists into cannon fodder. Syrian Beats Out Arab-Israeli in 'Arab Idol'Syria’s Hazem Sharif wins the 2014 "Arab Idol" contest, beating out a 24-year-old from the Galilee, who participated as a "Palestinian". Kiryat Shmona to Get Major Tourism ProjectPlanning councils in northern Israel on Sunday approved a plan to develop a major tourist center in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona. False Alarm: Ebola Scare at Galilee HospitalIsraeli citizen complaining of illness rushed into isolation after revealing he visited Africa; he was later released. |
