Swimming

Multi-million Herod’s Pools renovation project begins amid gov’t push to promote West Bank tourism

Sukkot, echoing Smotrich’s words, calling the neglect of Herod’s Pools “an injustice,” noting that he is pleased with Smotrich’s and the Settlement Administration’s “swift response.”

Israelis hang out at the ancient archaeological site known as Herod's Pool on July 31, 2026.
Naegleria fowleri

Nine-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Kinneret

Palestine Action hunger striker supporters hold pro-IRA and pro-Palestinian banners while protesting in Parliament Square while waiting for the Derry delegation on December 15, 2025 in London, UK; illustrative.

Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety

The Scioto River near South Bloomfield, Ohio.

Five dead in Ohio mass drowning after failed rescue attempt of struggling swimmer


14 Days: Gaza war

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Israelis are seen protesting for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Gorbenko shakes off pool controversy

Israeli swimmer barely heard boos in Qatar after winning Worlds silver • Sights set on Olympic medal

 ANASTASIA GORBENKO – swimming with the Israel flag on her cap – made a splash this week at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, winning a silver medal in the 400m medley and also having the crowd boo her heavily

From pool to podium: Swimming champion captures Israel’s spirit - comment

Anastasia Gorbenko is a swimming metaphor for the State of Israel.

 Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko celebrates on the podium after winning gold at the European Aquatics Championships

Israeli swimmer Gorbenko booed as she wins silver in Qatar

A chorus of boos rained down on Gorbenko as she was interviewed by the floor presenter at the Aspire Dome pool after the race.

Israel’s Anastasia Gorbenko in action during the World Aquatics Championships, February 18, 2024

Jerusalem hotel gives evacuees fleeing Hamas, Hezbollah new swimwear

A Jerusalem hotel, hand in hand with a generous couple, provides swimwear for 240 children and teens.

 In the water at the Ramada.

Three swimmers' fateful encounter with Hawaii's 'Pool of Death'

Three men in Hawaii's "Queen's Bath" faced a deadly whirlpool, battling turbulent waters in their bid to reach safety. One of their fates remains uncertain.


Spanish influencer bathes in forbidden water where six people died

Spanish influencer Marina Rivera Saldaña faces backlash for bathing in a forbidden bay, angering locals and followers alike.


Ancient Roman mosaic reveals: Women wore bikinis thousands of years ago

While many think bikinis are a 20th-century invention, an ancient Sicilian mosaic shows that ancient Roman women wore them during sports.


Palestinian amputee sparks inspiration for young swimmers in Gaza

Parents bringing their children to swimming classes for the first time are surprised to see Tattar standing on two crutches.

 Majdi El-Tattar, a man with disability from Gaza trains children to swim as he became a high-in-demand swimming coach, in Gaza City August 5, 2023

Here's why parents need to be careful of 'dry drowning'

"Dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" are terms that refer to rare complications that are more common in children.

 A small child is ready for some swimming fun by the water.