Tiberias

Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee

The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.

Antiquities robbers arrested after damaging Roman-period cave in Galilee. January 19.
Hammath Tiberias National Park.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

Bullet found on the hood of a car belonging to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's office director on December 18, 2025.

Ben-Gvir’s office director files police complaint after finding bullet on hood of her car

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board


Tiberias Mayor targeted by death threats over Saturday public buses

Since Cobi's decision to operate public transportation in the city on Saturday, threats to the mayor's life have increased.

Tiberias Mayor Ron Cobi

Tiberias begins public transportation on Shabbat, residents divided

Tiberias Mayor Ron Cobi, known for his anti-haredi rhetoric, allowed buses to operate on the Jewish day of rest

Egged bus

29-year-old ultra-Orthodox mother of 5 wins Tiberias Marathon

Deutsch started her running career only three years ago.

Runners in the 2016 Jerusalem Marathon jog uphill ahead of some 25,000 others who took part in the event

The Rambam's tomb in Tiberias was inaugurated 'with great splendor'

Approximately 700,000 visitors flock to the tomb of Maimonides every year, and this year the visitors would be able to witness the new addition to the place.

The Rambam's tomb in Tiberias was inaugurated "with great splendor"

Tiberias mayor says there are enough haredim in his city

“I want the haredim to continue to develop - outside of Tiberias,” he said during his interview on Sunday.

The Rimonim Galei Kinneret Hotel in Tiberias, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Religious youths attack teen girl for 'immodest' clothing

No arrests were made yet, in the Tiberias incident.

Graffiti and signs in Beit Shemesh tell people to wear only modest clothing

Grim picture of North's earthquake prep painted at emergency Knesset meeting

“There are 3,000 families that still have no solutions."

FOREIGN AFFAIRS  and Defense Committee’s  Home-Front Readiness Subcommittee chairman  Amir Peretz (center) hosts a Knesset meeting on Thursday  about the country’s readiness  for earthquakes.

Israel's north continues to quake: 3 more mild earthquakes reported

Israel's north has been shaken by a string of earthquakes in recent days, with experts fearing a "big one" may still yet be due.

A panoramic view of Tiberias on the shores of Lake Kinneret.

Earthquake hits Israel's north, for the third time in a week

Residents in the cities of Tiberius and Safed reported light tremors.

 Safed 521

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes northern Israel

A major earthquake is statistically due every 80-100 years.

The Sea of Galilee is seen near Tiberias