The Sea of Galilee, for decades the main source of the nation’s sweet water. Located about 210 meters below sea level, the Sea of Galilee is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth. Its fame is world renown, mentioned in the Bible numerous times as the Kinneret - for its harp-like shape - and of course it is noted from the Christian New Testament as the sight where Jesus preached and his disciples fished. Today it’s the country’s water playground and has attracted loads of holiday seekers who have crowded its shores during this Passover holiday. 

It’s also the sight of annual crossings by swimmers. But just a few days ago, a rare event took place there where an American, Matthew Moseley, swam the entire length of the Sea of Galilee from north to south being just the 38th person in history (and 6th American) to ever do this. Matthew Moseley told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan his main motivation was to boost awareness of preserving the Earth’s water resources.

<p>The Sea of Galilee, for decades the main source of the nation&rsquo;s sweet water. Located about 210 meters below sea level, the Sea of Galilee is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth.&nbsp;Its fame is world renown, mentioned in the Bible numerous times as the Kinneret - for its harp-like shape - and of course it is noted from the Christian New Testament as the sight where Jesus preached and his disciples fished. Today it&rsquo;s the country&rsquo;s water playground and has attracted loads of holiday seekers who have crowded its shores during this Passover holiday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s also the sight of annual crossings by swimmers.&nbsp;But just a few days ago, a rare event took place there where an American, Matthew Moseley, swam the entire length of the Sea of Galilee from north to south being just the 38th person in history (and 6th American) to ever do this. Matthew Moseley told reporter Arieh O&rsquo;Sullivan his main motivation was to boost awareness of preserving the Earth&rsquo;s water resources.</p>

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