Tiberias

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Watch: Ancient and new meet as thousands visit Rabbi Meir's grave

Tens of thousands gather in Tiberias for Rabbi Meir Ba’al Haness anniversary, as major renovations transform the historic pilgrimage site.

Shin Bet warns of Iranian threat in Tiberias

Shin Bet warns Tiberias Mayor of potential for contact between city residents and Iranian intelligence.

3.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Sea of Gailiee area

An earthquake measuring 3.7 struck this afternoon in the Tiberias area and was also felt in the Hula Valley.

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

Tiberias man charged with espionage for Iranian intelligence

A 23-year-old Israeli from Tiberias was indicted for spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting IDF sites, hotels, and Minister Ben-Gvir in exchange for payment.

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Historical grenade detonated in the Sea of Galilee

A rusted old British Mills Bomb grenade was found among the rocks on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Authorities arrived and detonated it to prevent it from posing a threat to civilians.

Two residents of Tiberias charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.

Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier

The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.

Tiberias Municipality:

Cpt. Yosef Haim Ashraf found dead

A reserve combat officer was found dead today (Thursday) in the Switzerland Forest near Ramat Poria, in what is suspected to be a case of suicide.

Two Tiberias residents indicted for spying for Iran

Yoni Segal and Nahorai Mizrahi passed sensitive information to Iran and attempted espionage, including plans to assassinate a senior Israeli figure, indictment reveals.

Tragedy in Tiberias:

22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing

Daniel Asulin, 22, was fatally shot in Tiberias in an apparent case of mistaken identity after leaving a family birthday celebration.

Fire breaks out in Tiberias hotel

Seven suffer smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in hotel, firefighters gain control of flames after over two hours of effort.

BBC sorry for misusing Israeli city in 'settlements' report

BBC issues an apology after using footage of the Israeli city of Tiberias - located well within Israel's internationally recognized borders - while discussing "settlements" in the Golan Heights.

Fire in Tiberias: Families seen jumping from rooftops

Seventeen injured, five moderately, after fire breaks out in Tiberias.

'6000 Buildings in Danger':

Tverya mayor's grim warning in the Knesset

A Knesset committee heard from the Tverya mayor and Israel's Geological Institute today about the growing likelihood of an earthquake and the worrying discrepancies in Israel's preparedness.

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias

New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Fox News Digital obtains video footage and documents showing Hezbollah laid the groundwork for an attack on northern Israel which would have been reminiscent of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. IDF official: The plan has been effectively eliminated.

Eretz Yisrael in the Parsha:

The Flood in Israel: Olive branch and Tiberias springs

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars find connections in the weekly Torah reading to the Holy Land.

Mayor of Tiberias:

'Happy about the assassination. We feel safer'

Mayor of Tiberias comments on the assassination of Nasrallah and the steps still needed to be taken to provide security to his city and rest of northern Israel.

Tiberias:

Hotel not allowing evacuees' children to join those in hotel

Management of Fattal hotel in Tiberias refusing to allow children of evacuees who left the hotel to join their community's summer activities.

Israel Dog Unit saves missing man in Galilee

Avishai Peretz, 35, was located alive after 24 hours of continuous searches in northern Israel.

Despite attacks on north:

Hilula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess approved

Celebration at tomb of rabbinic sage in Tiberias to be held during the war following work by Shas party to allow the event.

In fallen soldiers' memory:

Tiberias first responders get new equipment

‘In your blood you shall live’: Five defibrillators donated in memory of Tiberias fallen soldiers.

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

Fallen soldier's funeral to be held at Tiberias military cemetery this afternoon.

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Children scream as man smashes car window with iron rod

2 suspects arrested after attack on family's car on Tiberias road.

Tel Aviv man indicted for Jordan Valley murder

The motives for the murder of a Jew in the Jordan Valley remain unclear despite the indictment.

Haredi MK:

'How do you expect people to go anywhere without buses?'

MK Moshe Roth insisted that the public transit to haredi communities in northern Israel must be improved.

IAF salutes new immigrants on Independence Day

During flyover, IAF planes circle immigrant absorption center in Tiberias.

IFCJ doubles number of bomb shelters in Tiberias

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews places 9 new bomb shelters in northern city.

Tomorrow

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Attempted kidnapping: He grabbed me and pushed me to his car

Young woman recounts harrowing moment Arab man attempted to kidnap her in Tiberias.

Terrorist Plot?

Arab man arrested for attempting to kidnap Israeli woman

Young woman from northern Israel says she was nearly kidnapped by Israeli-Arab man. Police probing possible terror connection.

Teen drowns at Tiberias beach

19-year-old drowns in Kineret.

Rabbi Bohbot, chief rabbi of Tiberias, has passed away

Rabbi Bohbot was 58, and had suffered for some years from the illness to which he succumbed.

Two seriously injured in accident near Tiberias

Two men in their 20s seriously injured in accident at Poriya junction. Two others suffer moderate and light injuries.

'State built an entire neighborhood on the Syrian-African rift'

This neighborhood is the most dangerous in Tiberias - and the residents are petrified of what might happen in a quake.

Palm tree falls on Tiberias Promenade, killing woman

High winds caused tree to fall on 60-year-old woman, declared dead at scene.

Neighbors help EMT save Tiberias woman's life

EMT in northern Israel gets help from some neighbors to locate a suffering woman and save her life.

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Hamodia attacks: The haredim have lost confidence

When the media needs blood, there's nothing like turning on the haredim, merchandise that always has buyers, says Hamodia's Yaakov Reinitz.

Anti-haredi ex-mayor calls on public to pray for Rabbi Dov Kook

Ron Cobi, long known for his opposition to haredim settling in Tiberias, has called for the city's residents to unite in prayer

Director-General of Tiberias municipality resigns

'Another nail in Tiberias' coffin in the funeral procession that Ron Kobi is leading in the city,' a city council member says.

Likud minister's husband resigns from anti-haredi party

Chovev Damari, husband of the Minister of Social Equality Gila Gamliel claims that Kobi refused to remove his name from the list.

Interim injunction for the hearing of Tiberias mayor

Former Tiberias mayor, Yossi Ben-David expresses harsh criticism of Ron Kobi in an interview with Arutz Sheva.

Tiberias Mayor likely to be dismissed

Tiberias city council members vote against municipal budget submitted by Mayor Ron Kobi. Council dispersed, mayor likely to be fired.

'Secular Right' party allowed to register with its name

Party registrar rejects Yisrael Beytenu petition claiming that name of Tiberias mayor's party would mislead voters and harm Yisrael Beytenu.

Aryeh Deri grants extension to anti-haredi mayor Ron Kobi

To date, the budgets of the cities of Tiberias, Or Akiva, Rahat, Yarka and Isfiya have not been approved.

Anti-haredi Tiberias mayor to run for Knesset

Mayor Ron Kobi presents himself as an alternative to Liberman, will run for Knesset as head of the 'Secular Right' party.

Tiberias Mayor:

Instead of holiday blessing, threats and intimidation

Tiberias city council member describes speech by Mayor to city educational institution directors and threats he issued during speech.

'Anti-Semitic Tiberias mayor needs to be institutionalized'

National Union MK calls mayor of Tiberias 'anti-Semitic' after he declared 'war' on haredi community. 'He needs to be institutionalized.'

Tiberias Mayor: Haredim hexed me

Mayor of Tiberias claims haredim performed 'pagan pulsa d'nura ritual' in cemetery.

Tiberias mayor continues 'Shabbat wars'

Mayor announces public transportation to run on Shabbat, appears to criticize Shabbat observant business owner.

Supreme Ct. Justice Hendel: 'Maimonides remains a guiding light'

Supreme Court Justice at 10th Rambam Conference: "Hard to believe that one person managed all that Rambam achieved."

Mortgage by father of the bride: gift or loan?

Father takes NIS 1 million mortgage for daughter bride's apartment. Couple's now divorcing and dayanim must decide: was money gift or loan?

Ground shakes again in Tiberias area

Ninth earthquake in recent days felt this evening near Sea of Galilee. Quake measured 3.2, with no casualties or damage.

Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias

Earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale felt east of Tiberias, the fourth such incident since the morning hours.

'The city will be harmed by an earthquake'

Mayor of Tiberias urges the government to wake up and prepare for a strong earthquake.

Tiberias mayor attacked during memorial service

Tiberias mayor Yossi Ben David attacked during memorial service held at local residence,. firebomb thrown at municipality entrance.