The Wonders of Israel

When you think of Israel, what comes to mind geographically? Perhaps you think of the Jerusalem, the city on a hill. Or, maybe the Sea of Galilee, or even the Dead Sea. The barren wilderness of southern Israel may come to mind. Those places alone represent significant diversity in geography and climate. But I want …

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Is the Sea of Galilee Drying Up?

When in Israel, I have seen the low levels at the Sea of Galilee.  Some are fearful that the Sea of Galilee may soon drop below a level at which irreversible damage may be done to the ecosystem. Here is a report from one of the news channels in Israel: https://youtu.be/Bz2pmSw4aWU While I don't necessarily …

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Israel Facing Worst Drought in Almost 100 Years

Israel is entering the 6th year of a major drought, with no relief in sight.  As a result, the Sea of Galilee, Israel's primary source of water, is approaching a 100-year low.  In fact the water level is dangerously close to the level in which intake pipes of water pumps will be above the water …

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HAPPENING NOW: Flare ups on Israel’s Northern and Southern Borders

Over the past few hours things have heated up on Israel's northern and southern borders.  An IDF soldier was hit by sniper fire, the IDF is carrying out operations on the Gaza border, stray missiles from the Syrian conflict landed in the Sea of Galilee, Israel is also taking action on the northern border. The …

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