Galilee

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".

Kiryat Shmona to Get Major Tourism Project

Planning 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 Hospital

Israeli citizen complaining of illness rushed into isolation after revealing he visited Africa; he was later released.

ISIS Flags in Galilee Means Government Must 'Pay Attention'

ISIS flag incident hurts reputation of city striving to become 'Jewish capital of Galilee,' says mayor Alex Gadalkin.

'People are Scared': Rise in Private Gun Ownership in North

Defense Ministry cuts patrols in communities near Lebanon and Syrian - prompting residents to take matters in their own hands.

Liberman: Jail Arab MKs Who Attended Hamas 'Victory Rally'

Foreign minister says radical Arab MKs who took part in terror 'victory rally' in Galilee should only be allowed to 'celebrate' behind bars.

Operation Protective Edge: Day 47

Rocket Fired from Southern Lebanon Strikes Galilee

Rocket strikes in Upper Galilee region; no injuries nor damage reported.

2 Rockets from Lebanon Explode in Galilee

Two rockets from southern Lebanon hit open regions in the western Galilee. IDF responds with artillery fire.

Rockets from Lebanon Explode in Galilee

3 rockets from Lebanon explode in open regions in the western Galilee. No one hurt.

Seven Year-Old Boy Drowns in Galilee

Rami Naim, from Abu Sinan, dies after playing in reservoir unsupervised; second child to die of drowning this week.

Jewish Home in Urgent Session over Galilee Arab Violence

Showdown with Arab nationalists expected at Lavie Forest, next to Golani Junction, on Independence Day.

MK Lipman Helps Volunteers Protecting Farmers From Arab Gangs

MK Dov Lipman hails 'Zionism in its purest form' as he joins volunteers protecting isolated farms from Arab bandits.

Galilee: Arab Village Targeted in Latest Suspected 'Price Tag'

Around 40 car tires slashed in predominantly Christian village of Jish in northern Israel in suspected hate crime.

Native Israelis in the US Given Incentives to Return Home

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption launches new programs to encourage native Israelis to return - and settle the Negev, Galilee.

Yeshiva Students Attacked by Arab Rock-Thowers in Galilee

Rock attacks by Arabs against Jews are no longer restricted to Judea and Samaria - Arabs in the Galilee attack yeshiva students.

Livni: Negev and Galilee Better than 'Settlements'

"Isolated settlements" cause Israel to be boycotted, says chief Israeli negotiator.

Tour Reveals Jewish History in Arab Galilee Towns

Friday tour shows Jewish priestly communities in Galilee after fall of Second Temple, most stops now Arab towns.

Northern Israel Almost Completely Dark After Storm

In the Marom Hagalil Regional Council, the power has been out since last Thursday.

New Plan Aims to Bring Olim, Returning Israelis to Periphery

Scheme will help will the absorption of families of returning Israelis and new immigrants to areas in northern and southern Israel.

'World's Oldest' Wine Cellar Uncovered in Galilee

Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the world's oldest known wine cellar in Northern Israel - more than 3,700 years old.

Bennett: Tel Aviv ‘Magnetism’ is a National Disaster

Economics Minister says Israel must make the north, Negev more appealing, suggests kibbutz communities as a model.

Israel Must Respond to its Enemies, Says Longtime Friend

Israel must ensure that Hizbullah rockets never cower Israel's north again, said David Sterling at an event for Rambam Hospital.

State Must Pay Arabs for Erroneous Murder Conviction

The state must pay two Israeli Arab men for a wrongful murder conviction, the Nazareth District Court ruled Wednesday.

Upper Nazareth Mayor Rolls Out Red Carpet for Hareidim

Hareidim are welcome in Upper Nazareth, where the mayor believes that Hareidi Jews will save his city from an onslaught of Arabs.