Kinneret

Seven family members located after suffering heat exhaustion in Nahal Gov area of southern Israel

Volunteers had begun the search earlier in the day, after a woman had contacted emergency services after losing contact with her husband and their six kids.

Israelis hike at Nahal Hava in the Negev, southern Israel, January 30, 2026; Illustrative.
This morning, the water level stood at 213 meters below sea level. Shikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee

Sea of Galilee is boiling: Here is what the heat did to the water level

After three years of repeated openings and closures, it's finally here to stay. David's Harp Hotel

The Kinneret’s beautiful surprise hotel

Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul, with supporters and family members of missing Israeli soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin hold a protest outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on August 9, 2019.

Mother of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, fallen soldier whose remains were held by Hamas, passes away


History with fresh dates — Travel attractions around the Kinneret

The writer shares some attractions showing the rich past of the area around the Kinneret

 PALM TREES laden with red, ripe dates await picking at Kibbutz Kinneret.

Nahal Amud is a great hiking destination for a hot summer day

For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers.

 For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers

Body of missing Umm el-Fahm resident found in Sea of Galilee

Lawyer who was last seen July 22 after falling off boat found in Sea of Galilee • "Worry has been replaced with grief"

 Security forces scan the Sea of Galilee in search of the body of Raad Mahamid.

Police search for man who fell from boat during Sea of Galilee trip

Police boats, jet skis, a helicopter and a drone were dispatched to assist with the search as officers and volunteers scanned the coast for signs of Raid Mahamid, 49.

An MDA chopper at the Kinneret.

Amirey Hagalil: Boutique luxury with a killer view

The views of the Kinneret are gorgeous and there are inviting seating areas scattered around the grounds of the hotel as well as inside.

 THE AMAZING view from Amirey Hagalil.

Woman with Down syndrome to swim across Kinneret for 9th time

25-year-old Ayelet Vilk will complete the 2 km swim in order to raise funds for 'Sadnat Shiluv', a center for people with disabilities in Gush Etzion.

Women begin their swim across the Kinneret in the annual 'Swim4Sadna' event that raises funds for a center for people with disabilities.

Passover: Nature destinations in Israel's North suffer congestion - report

The Passover holiday is a popular vacation time for many Israelis, with schools being off and many others taking time off from work.

 Lake Kinneret

Ironman triathlon Middle East championship to be held in Israel

The triathlon, to be held in Tiberias, will be the first full-distance Ironman event to be hosted in the Middle East.

Athletes are poised for action at the starting line of one of the three stages of the Eilat Triathlon

Forget about the old Lake Kinneret

We can all forget about the levels of the Kinneret and concentrate instead on the spectacular beauty of the lake and its environment.

 Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, stands at a lookout point at the Sea of Galilee, as Israel geared up for the 2021 Christmas holiday season.

Ancient humans thrived near Israel's Kinneret during last ice age

A study of animal remains found buried in Israeli archaeological site Ohalo II uncovered a rich diversity of food sources during a period of food scarcity on planet Earth.

May rains on the Kinneret, May 5, 2020