Galilee

Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand

Several rabbis wrote a letter to the chief rabbi opposing the decision, and the Rabbinical Courts Administration said it is doing everything "in its power" to stop the closure, the report said.

 Buildings in old city, Safed, Northern District, Israel.
A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face

According to the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the 18-year-old from I'billin studied weapons use, searched for material on explosives, tried to obtain an M16, and hid ammunition in his home.

Police: Israeli teen hid ammunition, sought M-16 for Hamas-linked attack

Twelve-year-old Alon Horwitz who discovered an ancient gemstone at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, June 1, 2026.

Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village


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.

Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Many travelers are now looking for short winter breaks in the North that combine an alpine atmosphere, snowy views, and a relatively easy drive from the center of the country.

Snow in the northern Golan Heights

Isrotel expands its presence in the North with Ayala Hotel in Upper Galilee

The 147-room hotel offers a distinctly Galilean experience that balances comfort with indulgence and a clear emphasis on nature, wellness, and locally sourced food.

BUILT ACROSS low, two-story stone structures, Ayala is embedded within its environment rather than standing apart from it.

A look at Israel's winter wonderland in the Galilee, where Christmas comes to life

The Galilee’s Christian villages, where winter lights, festive traditions, and community bring the holiday season to life

Tour Guide Ofek Ron Carmel leads Israeli tourists from all backgrounds through the cobblestone streets of Mi’ilya. They wear Santa hats to be festive and keep their ears warm.

Four-year-old dies from flu in Israel's North in fifth fatal case this year

The Health Ministry emphasized that morbidity from the flu is on the rise and is calling on the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

 A member of the medical staff receives a flu vaccine at the department where patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Havelhoehe community hospital in Berlin, Germany, October 30, 2020.

Hezbollah terrorists increasingly approach northern border, soldiers critique IDF response

According to soldiers, Hezbollah members have been seen approaching IDF forces while carrying hoes or performing tasks in the fields.

 IDF soldiers seen operating in northern Israel, near the Lebanese border, September 18, 2024

New boutique hotel in the Galilee overlooking the sea of Galilee will transform local vacationing

A 77-room boutique hotel in Migdal Colony, designed in a "light rustic" style blending with the landscape, is set to open in 2027 with a pool floor and open spaces overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

Tower Hotel, Sara and Nirit Frankel Architecture and Interior Design.

Israel repeats old mistakes as warning signs grow across Judea, Samaria, the Negev - opinion

Recent attacks and surging weapons flows show Israel is again ignoring warning signs of disaster, risking another October 7th.

CHARLES KUSHNER: He asked the writer: ‘How is it possible that all the signs of Hamas’s planned attack were there, and Israel failed to detect them?’

Israeli team uncovers 12,000-year-old myths in clay figurine of woman and goose

Excavated by Hebrew University researchers at Natufian settlement Nahal Ein Gev II, the 3.7 centimeter clay sculpture retains ochre traces and the fingerprint of its presumed young female maker.

Goose embracing woman, oldest human-animal depiction found in Israel.

Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion

As Israel plans for the arrival of its next 10 million, the periphery must play a leading role. The region is hiding in plain sight. Now is the time to see it.

NEW APARTMENTS are under construction in Katzrin this month. The importance of developing our periphery – the Galilee, the Golan, and the Negev – is increasingly evident, the writer maintains.