Kinneret

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.

Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.
Mitzpe Hashalom: Twilight settles over the entire expanse of the Kinneret as seen from the wooden cabins of Mitzpe Hashalom, where the cliffside horizon softens into a panoramic evening glow.

Shavuot in the southern Golan: Springs, wineries, and ancient Jewish heritage

A new resort under construction

Three projects, one vision

Ancient city of     Hippos looking east, with the cathedral’s location marked within the city, March 31, 2026.

Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study


10-year-old in critical condition due to brain-eating amoeba from water park

The ministry ordered the immediate closure of Hamat Gader park and called on all bathers who feel unwell to immediately go to the emergency room.

 Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba

Forget everything about Kinneret: Experience Bora Bora beach

Escape routine to Bora Bora beach on the Sea of Galilee for a day of relaxation and family fun. An oasis of calm and magic awaits you.


Kinneret beaches to open Tuesday with notably high water level

A full Kinneret is preferable to a dry Kinneret— when the water reaches the lower ‘red line,’ at -213m.

 The Kinneret

The level is rising: this is the new hotel that will open in Kinneret

"Nevel David" chain to open "Naval David Galil Resort" in April with NIS 300 million investment, featuring 276 rooms, 18 suites, spa, pool overlooking Sea of Galilee.

 Nevel David Galil Resort

Three men rescued from Kinneret by helicopter - video

Three men who were stranded on a jet ski in the Kinneret for several hours were rescued by a helicopter thanks to a joint effort of Israel Police and Magen David Adom.

 A helicopter hovers over the sea at night (Illustrative).

The Kinneret’s Magdala – a unique hotel experience

Privately owned, this hotel was first designed mostly to host Christian pilgrims, but when it was reopened after the COVID-19 closures.

 THERE ARE many good reasons to stay at Magdala, including the archaeological park, weekend concerts, and the hotel’s proximity to the beaches of Lake Kinneret.

Massive amounts of waste pulled from streams in Golan cleanup project

"The beauty of nature should be preserved, so we can enjoy a clean and well-kept environment, and protect the the delicacy between man and nature," the Kinneret Drainage and Streams Authority said.

Clean up efforts of dried riverbeds in the Golan resulted in more than 100 tons of trash collection.

Look out: Israelis warned of eye-attacking parasites at Kinneret

In recent days, three people who swam at the Kinneret experienced severe inflammation and scarring of the cornea.

 A VIEW of the Kinneret with the Hermon in the background. The view that inspired Rachel the Poetess, among others.

Large fire breaks out in Israel's north, traffic blocked

Fires have broken out across seven different locations in Israel's north.

 Fire at the former Israel Military Industries factory near Herzliya. July 28, 2023

Syrian missile piece pulled out of Kinneret by Israeli fishermen

The rocket engine was likely part of an anti-aircraft missile that was shot at an Israeli plane in the Yom Kippur War or the Six Day War.

 The Kinneret