A Blog by the Editor of The Middle East Journal

Putting Middle Eastern Events in Cultural and Historical Context

Thursday, April 15, 2010

No Fishing?

Israel is considering banning fishing in the Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) for two years because the lake is overfished.

In addition to fishing having long been a major occupation there, Christian pilgrims have long liked to photograph fishermen on the lake, evoking memories of Saint Peter. So there could even be tourist impact.

No comments: