Tiberias

Tiberias man charged with sexually abusing two brothers when they were nine

In some instances, prosecutors alleged, he prevented one of the brothers from leaving the place where they were and instructed him to keep the abuse secret.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.
 Jane Kiel.

How a 'Jerusalem homecoming' highlighted the struggling tourism sector - opinion

United Hatzalah ambulance boat in the Sea of Galilee.

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

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on August 23, 2024.

The truth about living on Israel’s front line has been buried - opinion


Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak

The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.

A CHILD with measles.

The healing waters of the Galilee: Rediscovering Israel’s northern sanctuary

Its mild climate, hot mineral springs, and tranquil surroundings have vast potential for integrative wellness. Along these northern shores, a new story of healing is emerging.

DAVID’S HARP Galilee Resort overlooking Lake Kinneret, a sanctuary of light, architecture, and art design, crowning this leading destination for restorative retreat hospitality.

Police seek more victims of Tiberias chess instructor accused of sexually assaulting young children

Police are investigating a Tiberias chess instructor suspected of sexually assaulting elementary school students and are seeking additional potential victims.

Illustrative: Police car at night

After a decade of neglect – Tiberias’ major attraction comes back to life

The Tourism Ministry and Tiberias Municipality are relaunching the Tiberium, a water show damaged in 2013. With NIS 10M, it will feature four evening shows with water, video, and music.

The Tiberium.

The New York battle of Hattin: Does Mamdani’s election portend the fall of the West? - opinion

Mamdani’s victory is comparable to Salah ad-Din’s Battle of Hattin. In 1187, the Muslim commander defeated the Crusader army, marking a turning point on the road to the Muslim conquest of Israel.

A reenactment of the Battle of Hattin in Israel.

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

IDF Capt. Yosef Haim Ashraf's remains found in northern forest in suspected suicide

Since the beginning of the year, 16 IDF service personnel have committed suicide. In 2024, there were 21 cases.

Captain Yosef Haim Ashraf, 28.

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

Three men indicted for spying for Iran, two of them agreed to plan assassination plot

They were arrested on the night between June 14 and 15, the Lahav 433 National Crime Unit announced on Monday, with aid from the Shin Bet. 

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Israel Police searching for missing person in Lake Kinneret, personal belongings found

The individual's personal belongings were discovered on Ein Gev Beach during a search on Sunday night, police said.

 An Israel Police patrol boat and helicopter seen scanning Lake Kinneret, or the Sea of Galilee, in Israel's North, June 9, 2025