Galilee

Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village

Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.

Twelve-year-old Alon Horwitz who discovered an ancient gemstone at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, June 1, 2026.
Jewish and Druze students come together and share bread and vegetables grown at a farm extension of the Amal high school in Yanuh Jat in November 2025.

These schools build Druze Israeli identity, one student at a time

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

Home Front Command issues new guidelines for the North, canceling school in Lebanon border towns

Israeli Kindergarten in Northern Israel

One-third of students not registered for school in Kiryat Shmona, mayor warns


High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.

A scientist gathers samples for conducting bacteria contamination tests on a stream; illustrative.

Just before winter: The perfect vacation you must experience in the north

Galilee in Autumn: Just before winter arrives, it’s time to immerse yourself in green and enjoy a short, dreamy getaway in our northern and magical region.

Summit Trail.

Pastoralism in the Galilee: The lake will come back to life with hotels around it

Ma'alot-Tarshiha launches tenders for hotels and commercial centers at Monfort Lake, which attracts hundreds of thousands annually and is undergoing major rehabilitation and infrastructure work.

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Arab Israeli student stabbed to death at school as sector violence claims 211 victims this year

Qasem Asala, 18, also died in criminal Arab sector violence on Monday. He was shot in a hit-and-run on his way to work in the Galilee.

The scene where a student was stabbed at a school in Kafr Kara, in northern Israel, October 27, 2025

IDF Brig.-Gen. reassures northern communities after Lebanese civilians approach Israeli border

Lebanese individuals, allegedly civilians, were seen approaching up to 80 meters from the border with Israel.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee

Dr. Michael Eisenberg said this is one of Israel’s main Byzantine treasures, unique for its mix of jewelry and gold coins from various emperors.

A Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee.

Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth

Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.

The obverse of a gold coin showing the portrait of Emperor Heraclius (610–613 CE).

NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

Galilee cave yields 4th-century coin hoard tied to Jewish resistance under Rome

The coins were unearthed in Hukok, an ancient Jewish settlement near the Sea of Galilee associated with Jewish resistance under Roman rule.

Copper coins dating back more than 1,600, discovered in northern Israel.

New Garin Tzabar Lone Soldier home opens in Galilee

First facility to house lone soldiers alongside Israeli peers inaugurated at Hannaton Educational Center.

 Hannaton Garin participants at the inauguration ceremony of the new Lone Soldiers’ House.