Dead Sea

Blaze near the Dead Sea, Highway 90 closed for traffic

Four major fires broke out across Israel on Monday, with dozens of firefighting teams and multiple planes fighting against the flames.

Half of the world's largest lakes are losing water - study

Unsustainable human use, changes in rainfall and run-off, sedimentation, and rising temperatures have driven lake levels down globally, a new report that looked at 2,000 lakes found.

Will Shaharut resort in the Negev revitalize Israeli luxury hotel industry?

As international hotel brands leave Israel, Israeli companies start to fill the gap.

By MOTTI VERSES
16/04/2023

International graffiti artists paint the Dead Sea for Earth Day

The mission, set to coincide with Earth Day, is set against a backdrop of a wave of terrorism and political turmoil in Israel.

Passover in Jerusalem: Holiday activities for the whole family

Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Passover!

By JOANNA SHEBSON , RONIT ANSBACHER
01/04/2023

A sinking feeling: The beautiful tragedy of Israel's Dead Sea

The Dead Sea's water levels have been on the decline and sinkholes have converged throughout the area. Why did this happen and can we stop it?

By LIAM FORBERG
11/03/2023

14 Days: Terror attacks

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

10/03/2023

Desert delights: A trip to the Dead Sea area gives a taste of some hot attractions

Seven more hotels are planned for the area to cater to the growing number of visitors and provide jobs.

Are Israelis throwing their lives away with their plastic utensils?

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: The environmental impact of abolishing the single-use plastic tax could have Israelis paying with their lives.

Written records of biblical King David discovered by researchers

The stele was discovered in fragments in 1868 roughly 15 miles east of the Dead Sea and currently resides in the Louvre museum in Paris.

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