Kinneret

We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking

The shores of the Sea of Galilee are empty midweek, as are the shops and tourist sites in the North. Is it because everyone is traveling abroad for the summer, or are Israelis still afraid?

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Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

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

Israelis hike at Nahal Hava in the Negev, southern Israel, January 30, 2026; Illustrative.

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


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

With August underway, the Sea of Galilee recorded the summer's highest temperatures, while its water level fell to a point once considered a warning sign.

This morning, the water level stood at 213 meters below sea level. Shikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee

The Kinneret’s beautiful surprise hotel

After years with virtually no new hotels opening around the Kinneret, the David's Harp Galilee Resort is finally fully operational, and it aims to be much more than just a luxury hotel.

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

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

Zehava will be buried in Poria Illit, located near the Kinneret in northern Israel, beside her husband Herzl and son, Oron.

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.

Magic on the Sea of Galilee: 7 recommendations for the lake's most beautiful beaches

Beautiful and serene on the surface, with powerful currents beneath. If there's one place to escape to this July, it's the Sea of Galilee. Here's our guide to its best beaches.

Tzemach Beach on the Sea of Galilee.

Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement

The ruins of the ancient settlement of Huqoq, which reached its peak during the Roman-Byzantine period, sits in the heart of the Amiad Forest in an open space near a spring of the same name.

Samson carrying the gates of Gaza on his shoulders, the original mosaic from Huqoq is on display in the exhibition at the Yigal Allon Center, July 9, 2026.

Returning this summer: Free shuttle service to transport visitors around the Sea of Galilee

The Kinneret Cities Association will operate free shuttles around the lake and eastern beaches from July 10 to August 27, reducing congestion and ensuring safe beach access.

Amnon Bay Beach on the Sea of Galilee.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Three projects, one vision

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

A new resort under construction