Galilee

Two Arab brothers abduct sister from women's shelter

Police forces apprehend two Arab brothers who abducted their sister from a women's shelter

Arson terror: 'We can't lose the North'

Arabs set fire to businesses in industrial area of Hatzor Haglilit. Council head: 'State of Israel is losing the Galilee.'

Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

Religious Zionism has plans that can be realized in less than a single term of government.

Warning sirens sounded in northern Israel

Residents of Western Galilee report hearing warning sirens, air activity. IDF: False alarm.

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.

The land of Israel is the hope of the free world

If not for Israel, Iran would extend its influence to the Mediterranean. Imagine the consequences for the entire Western civilization.

Remembering a one-armed Zionist hero

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting in the north

39-year-old man killed, young man seriously wounded in shooting in the Galilee.

Stake your claim in The Holy Land: Buy a Piece Of Israel

Strengthen Jewish sovereignty in The Galilee while observing more Mitzvot.

New culinary school to offer four-year accredited program

Chef Michael Solomonov is helping to build a culinary school in Israel.

Arson terror comes to northern Israel

Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon set fire near border, causing firefighters to evacuate Israeli town.

Watch: Dramatic rescue in the Galilee

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

It's official: Upper Nazareth to be renamed

Residents of the city of Upper Nazareth vote in favor of changing its name to Nof HaGalil.

Nasrallah threatens to invade the Galilee

Hezbollah leader: Israeli units that will enter southern Lebanon will be annihilated.

Rare find: Coin with image of emperor who abolished Sanhedrin

Students 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 weakening

Report 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 Galilee

Hezbollah 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 accident

Sergeant 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 dumpster

16-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 infighting

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat.

Hiking with strollers in the beautiful Galilee

Many 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 drought

Plan 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 Galilee

Despite 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 Panhandle

INTO THE FRAY: But for the grace of God: Iran in Syria

Man dies in fall from Galilee cliff

Second death in less than 24 hours in Galilee, after man dies in zip-line accident.

Five injured in car accident in northern Israel

Galilee accident leaves five injured near village of Shaab. Two of injured are in serious condition.

Watch: Family of 18 extracted from Galilee stream

Family 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 north

Excavations 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 crash

12-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 Israel

Man 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 Israel

Woman in her mid 30s shot and killed while driving in the Galilee.

Important archaeological discovery made in the Galilee

Archaeologists find rare and mysterious ancient dolmen decorated with ancient rock art, researchers say first in Middle East

Spectacular stalagmite cave discovered in Galilee

A remarkable stalagmite cave was discovered in the Galilee including a large range of stalagmites, stalagtites and rare corals.

Israeli farmers thankful for winter storms

Israeli farmers hope winter continues to be rainy, glad rain doesn't depend on Israeli government.

Fires rage in Nataf, Zichron Yaakov and Galilee region

Forest fires and brushfires continued to blaze in various regions of Israel. Residents of Zichron Yaakov, Nataf and Dolev were evacuated.

Galilee residents: No desalination plant in our back yard!

Backed by experts – and a giant Sukkah - residents take on the Water Authority's decision to build Israel's 7th desalination plant.

Excavations in Galilee reveal 2,000 year-old stone factory

An 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 action

Students join Israel Police for real time riot control exercise in the Galilee.

101-year-old man dies of hypothermia

By 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 threats

Upper Galilee Regional Council Head, in special interview, reveals how residents balance security concerns with life as usual.

Breaking news

IAF responds to rocket fire from Lebanon

Three rockets fired into western Galilee; none injured; IAF strikes southern Lebanon in response.

Arab Thieves Damage Ancient Church Mosaic

Several 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 Galilee

Art 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 Israel

Have You Seen This Dog? If So, See Doctors ASAP

Ministry 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 Strategies in Syria to Conquer Galilee

Hezbollah officials say battle against Syrian rebels in Qalamoun a dress rehearsal for next war with Israel.

Youth Tells of 'Miraculous' Rescue from Arab 'Lynch'

Yonatan Athlan and his friends were waylaid by Arabs who attempted to kill them. Photos show what remains of his 2006 Chevy Optra.

Nasrallah Admits Weakened Hezbollah No Match for Israel

In remarkable interview with Syrian state TV, Hezbollah chief says his group can't take on Israel alone, as it struggles on multiple fronts.

Northern border tensions

IDF: Security Situation in the Galilee Calmed

Residents of Rehes Ramim told to stay indoors as IDF scan for infiltrators; IDF says threat has been neutralized.

Cleared for Publication

ISIS Cell Busted in Israel

Seven Israeli Arabs arrested for forming ISIS affiliate in the north, prepared terror attack in ISIS's name against IDF, Druze.

Cannon barrage for Hezbollah

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 for 'Arab Idol' Title

Syria’s Hazem Sharif wins the 2014 "Arab Idol" contest, beating out a 24-year-old from the Galilee, who participated as a "Palestinian".