Jordan river
Driest winter on record: Lake Kinneret sees rare February drop in water level
“Right now, this year is shaping up to be particularly dry. There hasn't been a year this severe since measurements began,” Dr. Eyal Zigel said.
Israelis commemorate Bible's Jordan River crossing 3,300 years ago
Welcome to Har Nes! - short story
A sinking feeling: The beautiful tragedy of Israel's Dead Sea
Israel has become a water powerhouse
Mekorot provides Israel with over 80% of its drinking water and 70% of its water supplies. Israel doesn't have a water shortage, but a surplus.
14 Days: Terror attacks
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.
Are Israelis throwing their lives away with their plastic utensils?
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: The environmental impact of abolishing the single-use plastic tax could have Israelis paying with their lives.
WATCH: River rescue mission saves three Israelis trapped atop car roof
Footage taken from the scene showed the men standing atop the partially-submerged vehicle as rescue forces attempted to pull the Israelis from the river current.
Israel, Jordan sign deal to restore polluted Jordan River at COP27
The ecological restoration of the Jordan River "requires transboundary action," Israel and Jordan agreed in a joint declaration signed in Sharm El Shiekh.
Amirey Hagalil: Boutique luxury with a killer view
The views of the Kinneret are gorgeous and there are inviting seating areas scattered around the grounds of the hotel as well as inside.
Entering the Promised Land: A visit to the Jordan River
Prior to Passover before the corona pandemic, I went on a special field trip organized by the Government Press Office to the Jordan River and Jericho, and we could hardly wait to sign up!
Earliest evidence of fly-fishing unearthed on Jordan River
A new study by Tel-Hai College and international archaeologists showed that ancient fishermen in Israel employed incredibly sophisticated technology.
Is the Sea of Galilee's recent water level rise dangerous?
While rising water levels is monumental, Israel turns to desalination as its source for drinking water, and the lake’s water quality has taken the forefront of environmental concerns.
Mine-free River Jordan shrine ends 50 year wait for Epiphany
Israeli de-mining efforts began in 2018 and included support from the Halo Trust, a Scottish-based mine clearance group.
Israeli kayakists take advantage of coronavirus lockdown to clean river
The three used kayaks and diving suits from their work to remove hundreds of glass and plastic bottles from the stream, in addition to plastic bags, chairs, speakers and even tables.
