Hula Valley

Ancient charcoal found in northern Israel sheds new light on how early humans lived - study

Within the charcoal, archaeologists found traces of ash, willow, oak, olive, pistachio, grapevine, oleander, and the oldest known evidence of pomegranate wood in the Levant.

A general view of the excavation of Gesher B'not Ya‘acov Acheulian site, April 14, 2026.
A butterfly clay bead from the Final Natufian period in Eynan-Mallaha, Hula Valley, colored red with ochre and marked with the fingerprints of an approximately 10-year-old child, March 18, 2026.

Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Israel’s freshwater balancing act: The Kinneret under strain

 The Kfar Giladi Hotel in Israel's Upper Galilee.

Galilion, Kfar Giladi hotels: Spring, resilience, and the promise of renewal - review


We returned to check what’s new in the North—and discovered this stunning gem

After nearly a year and a half of tourism silence, the North is showing signs of recovery. We visited the Galilion Hotel and the Kfar Giladi Hotel, which are reopening their doors.

 The Hula Valley and the snow-covered peak of Mount Hermon

Reopening Israel's North: Free admittance to several major cultural, natural sites

The campaign includes the weekend of March 28-29 and the week before Passover: April 4-10.

 THE AGAMON HULA.

Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars

Israel's wars have taken a hidden toll on wildlife and forests: Burned woodlands, disrupted bird migrations, and the world's first wartime animal hospital reveal nature's struggle in conflict zones.

 Cranes seen at the Hula Valley lake, northern Israel, Jan. 23, 2025.

After a renovation costing NIS 5 Million: The Galilee hotel reopens

After being closed for a year and two months due to the war, the Galilion Hotel in the Hula Valley is set to reopen this coming weekend.

 Hotel Galilion

Where hope takes flight: Saving Israel’s injured wildlife

How a dedicated team in Northern Israel is transforming the future of wildlife rehabilitation through innovation, public engagement, and a vision for a better tomorrow.

 Cranes at the Hula Valley

As the Lebanon ceasefire holds, Metulla stands empty

Reporter's Notebook: I wanted to meet with Arie Almog, a resident of Metulla who had remained throughout the war.

 Arie Almog, a resident of Metulla who did not leave over the last year, is an optimist, he hopes people will return.

First cranes flock to Hula Valley amid war in North

The arrival of the cranes, a family consisting of parents and two fledglings marks the beginning of the fall migratory season in the area.

 First cranes flock to Hula Valley. October, 2024.

Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox

The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.

 In the Hula Valley the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center  is saving one of the most impressive birds of prey in Israel, August 1, 2024.

KKL-JNF unveils new program to protect migratory birds

In the last 30 years the the migratory bird population in Israel has dropped by more than 10%, according to KKL-JNF, due in part to climate change and the bird flu epidemic. 

  Migratory birds take flight. May, 2024.

Owl injured in evacuated northern town is nursed back to health by KKL-JNF

The owl was discovered by the side of the road injured, mostly likely from a passing vehicle.

 Owl brought for recovery at the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (AWRC) in Hula Lake - KKL, April 9, 2024.