The Sea of Galilee has turned a striking blood-red, alarming locals and visitors who drew parallels to biblical plagues described in the Book of Exodus. Social media buzzed with speculation about supernatural causes, but Israel's environmental ministry clarified that the phenomenon was due to a harmless bloom of green algae, which turns red when exposed to intense sunlight. Scientific tests confirmed the water remains safe for swimming, with no health risks reported. The event has deep symbolic resonance for Christian and Jewish communities, given the lake's biblical significance, and echoes similar occurrences in the region, such as the blood-red pond near the Dead Sea in 2021.