Tiberias

The excavations estimate that what was unearthed underneath the structure — the outer layer of a mosque — might actually date back to 635 CE, possibly constructed by a friend of the Prophet Muhammad.

Findings could add to historians’ understanding of those who lived near the Sea of Galilee in the early Islamic period.

The city's Jewish community traces back to 1740s under the patronage of Daher El Omar, who persuaded the aged sage Rabbi Chayim Abulafia of Smyrna to rebuild the desolated community.

Police suspect that the victim's husband, a 40-year-old resident of Arraba, is responsible for the attack, following a dispute between them.

The investigation raised suspicions that Agbaria used to also have conversations of a sexual nature with a friend of the victim (also 11 years old) and tried to persuade her to meet with him as well

The suspect then fled the scene having stolen the man's cell phone, but was apprehended an hour later by police in Afula.

Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee area was home to 11% of a record 12.1 million nights spent in hotels by foreign tourists in 2019.

By the month of Iyar, the plague had subsided but people remained in lockdown until after Shavuot.

"Cobi is an example of the wild incitement against the ultra-Orthodox public in recent months, which has led to schism and fragmentation," Ben-Gvir said. "Minister Elkin did well... to end his term."

For years, Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) has served as a great attraction for young Israelis, especially during the summer months. But there are plenty of attractions for families, too.