Kinneret

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

Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.

JUNE 2, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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

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.

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.

MAY 25, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

The southern Golan Heights emerges as a living landscape where archaeology, hospitality, and community life meet against dramatic volcanic terrain.

MAY 22, 2026|ByNOAM BEDEIN

Three projects, one vision

Shevet Achim Group from the south is setting a new standard on Israel’s tourism map.

APRIL 22, 2026|BySHEVA DAROM

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.

MARCH 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByNEVILLE TELLER

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.

JANUARY 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF