Dead Sea

The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week

A journey following monks and pioneers in the northern Dead Sea, through an area accessible to hikers just two days a year.

The Land of the Monasteries.
Rendering of the NYX Dead Sea Hotel, Fattal Hotels.

Fattal unveils massive expansion with 12 new Israeli hotels

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

INTERIOR OF one of the rooms at St. George's Monastery.

A casualty of war: Israel's breathtaking historical site remains out of reach after October 7


This is the price of 3 nights in Israeli hotels for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot

We checked the costs of three nights for a family in four popular destinations in Israel: Eilat, the Dead Sea, Tiberias, and Jerusalem.

Orchid Hotel Eilat

VERT Hotels launches summer family programs across Israel for 2026

The summer programs will include children’s shows, foam parties, water inflatables, gaming areas, creative workshops, wellness activities and family attractions at hotels across the country.

A kids activity room at one of VERT's hotels.

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change

A separate audit published on Tuesday in the report presented findings on the northern Dead Sea basin, which showed the practical consequences of long-term governmental delay.

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.

A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month

Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy meets LGBTQ+ representatives ahead of Pride Month.

IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill - analysis

The IDF held a major Dead Sea drill simulating a surprise attack along the eastern border, including infiltrations, drone threats, and civilian-area incidents.

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit

"I want to tell you what the most important mission is - to ensure life. I am committed to this, and by the way, I am also speaking with President Trump about it," Netanyahu said during the meeting.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet leaders of the Druze and Circassian communities.

The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape

From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.

Swimming in the sinkholes. Part of an immersive sunrise excursion, a mineral dip in the freshwater sinkholes offers a restorative and wild experience on the rugged northern shores.

Three southern residents charged with drone-smuggling hashish to Jordan, bringing guns into Israel

According to one indictment, Ali and Wahel allegedly used off-road vehicles and drones to carry out six hashish-smuggling runs in December 2025, each involving roughly eight to nine kilos of hashish.

IDF, Israel Police seize 12 pistols after intercepting a drone attempting to smuggle the guns over the Jordan border, February 8, 2026.

Bold vs cautious: Raven personalities shape survival in a changing desert - study

Ravens willing to take risks get easy access to food near humans but still face higher mortality rates.

A Fan-Tailed raven, in Mitzpe Shalem, near the Dead Sea.