Dead Sea
Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation
An internal document from the Ministry of Health reveals the depth of the preparations, which include increasing the number of teams operating around the clock and the number of intensive care units.
From a local idea to a global brand inspired by the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape
Israeli researchers crack century-old mystery of cone-shaped vessels found near Dead Sea - study
‘Land of milk and honey:’ Ancient promise, modern reality
How Israel transformed from a desert to the land of milk of honey that God promised in the Bible.
Dead Sea area welcomes new hotel
The new hotel, located adjacent to the Dead Sea waterline, was built on the foundations of the Hod hotel, and comprises 205 rooms.
Israel needs to make its buildings earthquake-safe - editorial
A national survey of buildings should be undertaken and budgets that were previously approved but never allocated should be spent to prepare for the next massive earthquake.
Home is where the Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel is
The 5-star hotel is one of the leading hotels in the Dead Sea.
Historic Dead Sea landmark opens for first time since 1940s
The Dead Sea's new Novomiesky Visitor Center is a tribute to the story of early Zionist Moshe Novomiesky.
What inspired Spencer Tunick's nude Dead Sea photoshoot?
Famous works by Spencer Tunick have been photographed in New York, London, Vienna, Barcelona, Sydney and more.
'Nude photographer' Spencer Tunick returns to Israel
Spencer Tunick is known for his photography that features large groups of nude people.
Proposed project to construct hotels, grow tourism in Dead Sea region
Pool of water near Dead Sea turns blood red, authorities investigating
Geologists believe the red color of the pool near the Dead Sea may be caused by algae, iron oxide or added chemicals.
West Nile virus resurfaces in Dead Sea and Gilboa river
Every summer, the ministry conducts tests on mosquitos in various regions of Israel, checking which harmful viruses they may carry that could lead to dangerous outbreaks.