Brain-Eating Amoeba Infects 9-Year-Old Boy After Swim in Sea of Galilee
A 9-year-old boy is critically ill at Rambam Hospital in Haifa after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, from Israel's Sea of Galilee.
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Bathing Warning Issued for Shikmim Beach on Sea of Galilee
Israel's Health Ministry issued a bathing warning for Shikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee after water tests revealed abnormal microbiological findings.
All Israeli Desalination Plants Operational Following Microalgae Disruptions
Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure confirms all desalination plants are operational after microalgae bloom disruptions, maintaining water supply.
‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ Strikes Again; Swimmers Urged to Keep Head Above Water
Another Naegleria fowleri infection confirmed in Sea of Galilee prompts Health Ministry warnings for swimmers to keep heads above water.
Sea of Galilee’s Water Level Crosses Dangerously Low Threshold
The Sea of Galilee's water level has dropped to 23.5cm below its "Lower Red Line," a critical threshold for water security.
During the weekend, a report was received about a boat with 10 sailors aboard, which began to sink in the northern Sea of Galilee after departing from the Sagi Beach. Police officers from the Sea Patrol Unit in the Sea o
Israel Police Sea Patrol rescued 10 sailors from a sinking boat on the Sea of Galilee, bringing them safely ashore.
Agriculture Ministry Funds Advanced Refrigeration for Fishing Boats
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture is investing NIS 800,000 in advanced refrigeration for fishing vessels across the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee, and Gulf of.
Israeli Man Ordered to Pay 2.5 Million Shekels in Damages for Arson at Church of the Multiplication
An Israeli court has ordered a man convicted of arson at the Church of the Multiplication to pay 2.5 million Shekels for damages.
Rare Byzantine Find Near Sea of Galilee Could Reveal Lost Baptism Ritual Stage
A unique Byzantine marble artifact found near the Sea of Galilee at Hippos, described by Dr. Michael Eisenberg, reveals a lost three-stage baptism ritual.
Popular Nature Reserve Closed Due to Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Nahal Tabor and Yissachar Nature Reserve near the Sea of Galilee is closed to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, which has infected local cattle and.