Kinneret

The Kinneret Cities Association announced the end of the Sea of Galilee bathing season for October 10, 2026, noting a drop in visitors due to security closures and ecological challenges.

Exploring the Sea of Galilee with a local guide reveals hidden historical sites, Naomi Shemer's birthplace, seasonal date harvests, and the scenic Jordan River trails.

The Sea of Galilee Crossing has been postponed from September 19 to November 14, 2026, following Ministry of Health guidelines. Purchased tickets remain valid, and full refunds are available.

Fattal Hotels is launching its annual winter sale with double-occupancy rates starting at 99 NIS per night for January and February 2027. The exclusive online promotion is restricted to loyalty club members.

A 9-year-old boy is in serious condition at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa after contracting the rare Naegleria fowleri amoeba. The Ministry of Health reported that the boy, who is on a ventilator, swam at Kursi Beach on the Sea of Galilee prior to hospitalization.

Following the coronavirus and the war in Ukraine, the 'refuseniks' crisis means many young people cannot fly to the grave of Rabbi Nachman in Uman for fear of being arrested. This year, hundreds of Breslov Hasidim plan to hold Rosh Hashanah at the Adama VeShamayim farm in the moshav of Yavne'el — 'With the same prayers, the same sermons, and the same atmosphere, only with more experiences,'...

The swimming and tourism season is at its peak, with hundreds of thousands of Israelis visiting the Sea of Galilee daily. In response, the Kinneret Cities Association has extended lifeguard operating hours to ensure public safety.

The family of Staff Sergeant Nave Habashush (of blessed memory), who fell in June in battle in southern Lebanon, held a cleanup activity with dozens of volunteers on the shores of the Kinneret and the Kinneret trail. His father, Haim, said that his son used to collect waste left by travelers: "We are continuing what Nave himself did and believed in."

At the height of the swimming season, one of the Kinneret's most popular beaches was closed due to extreme overcrowding. Meanwhile, lifeguards prevented a tragedy by rescuing a paddleboarder who had been swept 590 meters offshore by strong winds.

A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured while riding a jet ski on the Sea of Galilee. The report was received at 11:20 at the MDA 101 dispatch center in the Jordan region, and medics provided her with emergency care before evacuating her to Poriya Medical Center with a head injury.

A lifeguard who was called to Shikmim Beach located the two at a distance of more than 600 meters from the shore and returned them safely • The Kinneret Cities Association warns: enter the water only at designated beaches and avoid the windy hours.

Extremely strong westerly winds prompted an immediate safety measure today, Tuesday, at several popular Sea of Galilee beaches. Following a joint assessment by the Kinneret Cities Association and the Israel Police, black flags were raised at the Tzinbari, Berniki, and Shikmim beaches, and bathers were ordered to exit the water immediately.