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Jordan River

Israeli soldiers of the IDF 'Nahal Haredi' unit seen at the Peles Military Base, in the Northern Jordan valley.

2 min

Defense News

Jordanian gunman enters Israel, shoots at IDF, and flees

An IDF army vehicle came under fire on the Jordanian border overnight at the Jordan crossing near the northern town of Beit Shean

Read time: 2 min.


The Jordan River estuary of the Sea of Galilee near the settlement of Karkom, northern Israel, on December 8, 2017.

1 min

Environment

Earthquake felt in northern Israel, rattling communities around Sea of Galilee

The 3.8 magnitude tremor serves as a warning to Israeli authorities that a bigger, more destructive earthquake is to expected to come

Read time: 1 min.


Monday, April 17, 2017, Holiday makers enjoy Nile cruises during Sham el-Nessim, or "smelling the breeze," in Cairo, Egypt

5 min

Analysis & Opinion

Water crisis in the Middle East: Potential for war or factor of peace?

Israel, a water superpower, could use its advancements to help its neighbors address regional environmental crises

Read time: 5 min.


Pierbattista Pizzaballa (L), the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sprinkles holy water upon Catholic pilgrims in the Jordan River valley, on January 13, 2023.

3 min

Middle East

Faithful return to Jesus baptism site in Jordan after Covid lull

Priests dip their fingers in water they drew from the Jordan River and use it to bless the congregation, emulating the baptism of Jesus

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Orthodox Christian pilgrims take part in a traditional Epiphany baptism ceremony at the baptismal site of Qasr al-Yahud, near the West Bank town of Jericho.

4 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

The holy ghost town Qasr al-Yahud – a sacred Christian site

Abandoned churches in the middle of the desert – where, according to Christianity, Jesus was baptized and the holy trinity was born

Read time: 4 min.


A cow crosses the Jordan River near Kibbutz Karkom in northern Israel on Saturday.

2 min

Environment

Israel and Jordan unite to save polluted Jordan River

It's an important goal for both countries due to the ecological and touristic value of the site

Read time: 2 min.


The Jordan River estuary of the Sea of Galilee near the settlement of Karkom, northern Israel, on December 8, 2017.

2 min

Environment

Israel signs deal to clean part of Jordan River

'The Jordan River, much due to conflict, has been turned into little more than a sewage canal'

Read time: 2 min.


FILE - The Sea of Galilee as it is seen from the beach promenade in the Northern Israeli city of Tiberias, January 30, 2020

1 min

Israel

Israel's Sea of Galilee inches closer to upper red line threshold

Between Friday and Sunday, the water levels of the Kinneret have risen six centimeters

Read time: 1 min.


A man searches for mines near the site of Qasr al Yahud, the place where Jesus is believed to have been baptized, near the West Bank town of Jericho. December 9, 2018.

2 min

Israel

Jesus' supposed baptismal site mine-free after 53 years

The minefield covered around 250 acres and contained an estimated 2,600 landmines

Read time: 2 min.


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