Kinneret

Three teenage boys rescued by United Hatzalah in Sea of Galilee after drifting to deep waters

Three boys suffering from mild dehydration were rescued overnight after their rubber boat drifted into the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias, leaving them unable to return to shore.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
United Hatzalah ambulance boat in the Sea of Galilee.
Israelis hike at Nahal Hava in the Negev, southern Israel, January 30, 2026; Illustrative.

Seven family members located after suffering heat exhaustion in Nahal Gov area of southern Israel

Volunteers had begun the search earlier in the day, after a woman had contacted emergency services after losing contact with her husband and their six kids.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, RAMI SHANI, YANIR YAGNA
This morning, the water level stood at 213 meters below sea level. Shikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee

Sea of Galilee is boiling: Here is what the heat did to the water level

With August underway, the Sea of Galilee recorded the summer's highest temperatures, while its water level fell to a point once considered a warning sign.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
After three years of repeated openings and closures, it's finally here to stay. David's Harp Hotel

The Kinneret’s beautiful surprise hotel

After years with virtually no new hotels opening around the Kinneret, the David's Harp Galilee Resort is finally fully operational, and it aims to be much more than just a luxury hotel.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

Have archaeologists found the home of St. Peter? - study

While the location of the Biblical Bethsaida is still debated, archaeologists believe this new find may help settle the debate.

AUGUST 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greek inscription found at the "Church of the Apostles" at the el Araj/Beit haBek dig.

History with fresh dates — Travel attractions around the Kinneret

The writer shares some attractions showing the rich past of the area around the Kinneret

AUGUST 21, 2022ByLIAT COLLINS
PALM TREES laden with red, ripe dates await picking at Kibbutz Kinneret.

Nahal Amud is a great hiking destination for a hot summer day

For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByITSIK MAROM
For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers

Body of missing Umm el-Fahm resident found in Sea of Galilee

Lawyer who was last seen July 22 after falling off boat found in Sea of Galilee • "Worry has been replaced with grief"

JULY 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Security forces scan the Sea of Galilee in search of the body of Raad Mahamid.

Police search for man who fell from boat during Sea of Galilee trip

Police boats, jet skis, a helicopter and a drone were dispatched to assist with the search as officers and volunteers scanned the coast for signs of Raid Mahamid, 49.

JULY 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An MDA chopper at the Kinneret.

Amirey Hagalil: Boutique luxury with a killer view

The views of the Kinneret are gorgeous and there are inviting seating areas scattered around the grounds of the hotel as well as inside.

JULY 9, 2022ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
THE AMAZING view from Amirey Hagalil.

Woman with Down syndrome to swim across Kinneret for 9th time

25-year-old Ayelet Vilk will complete the 2 km swim in order to raise funds for 'Sadnat Shiluv', a center for people with disabilities in Gush Etzion.

MAY 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Women begin their swim across the Kinneret in the annual 'Swim4Sadna' event that raises funds for a center for people with disabilities.

Passover: Nature destinations in Israel's North suffer congestion - report

The Passover holiday is a popular vacation time for many Israelis, with schools being off and many others taking time off from work.

APRIL 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lake Kinneret

Ironman triathlon Middle East championship to be held in Israel

The triathlon, to be held in Tiberias, will be the first full-distance Ironman event to be hosted in the Middle East.

MARCH 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Athletes are poised for action at the starting line of one of the three stages of the Eilat Triathlon

Forget about the old Lake Kinneret

We can all forget about the levels of the Kinneret and concentrate instead on the spectacular beauty of the lake and its environment.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByNEVILLE TELLER
Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, stands at a lookout point at the Sea of Galilee, as Israel geared up for the 2021 Christmas holiday season.