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


Israel Police rescue 11 after boat capsized in Lake Kinneret

The civilians include a two-year-old toddler, children between the ages 4-5 and a woman currently in her late pregnancy stage.

THE KINNERET, Israel’s sole natural drinking water source

Israel Police arrest 14 in northern Bedouin town in attempts to thwart Arab crime

The operation was carried out at the end of a covert investigation, to find perpetrators of arson and protection rackets in the greater Lake Kinneret region.

 Police operation in Tuba-Zanghariya and surrounding towns to combat offenses related to protection rackets and arson.

Agamon Hefer - Israel's forgotten lake

Many have heard of Agamon HaHula, but there is another lake in the Sharon region just south of Kibbutz Ein Hahoresh.

 Agamon Hefer.

Indian swimmer ties world record as fastest male swimmer in Kinneret

The Kinneret, situated approximately 214 meters below sea level, is known to be the second lowest water body in the world.

The sun sets over the sea of Galilee

NIS 2 million allotted to Kinneret beach restoration

A major storm in May 2022 damaged a considerable amount of the Kinneret's western beachfront.

View of Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), northern Israel

Tour Israel: The many things to do in the Kinneret

The tourism industry has gone to great efforts to adapt itself to modern trends; moreover, Israeli tourists have gotten much more selective over the years.

 The Kinneret

Students discover Roman coin, basalt relief on Golan field trip

While on a field trip in the Golan Heights, students at Kinneret College first found a Roman coin and then discovered a basalt lion relief at another site.

 The lioness of Ein Nashut.

Israel and water: The Zionist dreams and nightmares

A direct hit to Israel's Leviathan gas rig is nearly inevitable if there is an IDF attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities

 Sitting duck? A view of the Leviathan gas field from the air.

Degania Beach finally reopens to public after years-long closure

The beach was originally closed to the public due to extensive works carried out by Israel’s national water company.

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

Israel refills Lake Kinneret, supplying Jordan on the way

After a heat wave or strong rain, the level of the lake makes national news. Alarms went off regularly this past decade following protracted droughts and receding shorelines.

The sun sets over the sea of Galilee