Beit shean

Two murdered, two wounded in combined terror attack in three sites in northern Israel

The first victim was Shimshon Mordechai, a 68-year-old man who was run over near Beit She'an. The terrorist then fled in a vehicle, exiting it to kill 18-year-old Aviv Maor on Route 71.

Police apprehend terrorist who murdered two in combined terror attack, December 26, 2025.
IDF reservist Maj. Eitan Orbach.

IDF reservist killed in car accident, two weeks before daughter's wedding

National Park – Gan HaShlosha – Sachne

Israeli archaeologists uncover medieval sugar mills beneath Gan Hashlosha National Park

A floor mosaic from an ancient Beit She'an synagogue; illustrative.

Court indicts teen for stealing thousands from Israeli synagogue, linked to break-in at second


Man's fatal heart attack likely unlinked to vaccine he took 2 hours before

"We share in the grief of the family," Health Ministry director-general Chezy Levy said.

An illustrative photo of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Cry me a river

A struggle over public access to a brook that runs through a kibbutz blends political trauma, social pain, and uniquely Israeli hard feelings

The Asi River at Kibbutz Nir David

No longer homeless: two statues find permanent home in regional museum

The finds were dated to the late Roman-early Byzantine period (third to fourth centuries CE), fascinating for the social flux which occurred then.

Roman-era statues discovered near burial site in Beit Shean

Two Roman statues discovered near burial site in Beit She'an

The statues' discovery is important for understanding late Roman period style, as no two statues from this time period resemble each other.

Roman-era statues discovered near burial site in Beit Shean

Photo Tour: Gilboa and Emek

Discover the Gilboa and Emek region with Itsik Marom.

Beit She'an

Beit She’an, a tourist gem

The city of Beit She’an offers many surprises for visitors.

Beit She’an

Mother and daughter discover clay lamp from Hellenistic period

Second century BCE relic dates to Judah Maccabee’s battles against ruler of Antiochus.

Right: Hadas Goldberg Keidar holding the clay lamp she found. Left:  A close up of the 2,200 year old clay lamp.

Travel: Gilboa in the summer

What to do in the Beit She'an Valley locale of Emek Hama'ayanot.

Weitzman Boutique Winery

Take A Dip: Pools to cool you down on a hot summer day

A number of natural pools and water hikes await around Israel.

The paths of Ein Tina continue to please year after year

Boy, 7, finds 3,400-year-old statuette during trip, hands over to Antiquities Authority

Israel Antiquities Authority praises child, presents him with certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.

The ancient statuette found by Ori Greenhut in Tel Rehov.