Despite continued closure of beaches, thousands of Israelis flock to Mediterranean coast, Sea of Galilee to bask in the sun

Rain drenches whole country, with record-breaking number of lightning strikes; Water Authority says it's first time in over 30 years that back-to-back winters have been so rainy

The lake is at its highest level in 2 decades -- islands that appeared in recent years vanished, and vegetation along the shore is submerged. But there's nobody there to see it

Israel's main source of freshwater swells to just 21 centimeters under upper red line, at which point it could overflow; experts expect lake to be full by early May

Israel's main source of freshwater just 47.5 centimeters from upper red line, where it could overflow; level continuing to rise as snow melts in Golan Heights

At perennially parched freshwater lake where Jesus walked on water, weeks of major rainfall could see nearby dam opened to send water into Jordan River for first time since 1992

Jerusalem prepares for cold, possible flakes, though odds are low; precipitation causes blockages on several major roads

Seven people have died in weather-related events in a winter that has seen some areas of the country repeatedly deluged in downpours

Sea of Galilee closed to swimmers due to windy weather; Environmental Protection Ministry warns of poor air quality caused by grime swept in from northern Egypt

Israeli archaeologist says dig at El-Araj, near Sea of Galilee, confirms it as the site of fishing village Bethsaida