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.

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.
"Once customers discover it, they tend to keep buying.”

From a local idea to a global brand inspired by the Dead Sea

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Cone-shaped clay vessels, known as cornets, found across hundreds of sites in Israel and Jordan, February 27, 2026.

Israeli researchers crack century-old mystery of cone-shaped vessels found near Dead Sea - study


Tamar Festival turns 24: The popular Dead Sea musical extravaganza returns on Succot

The five-day event kicks off in style with iconic pop-rock singer Shlomo Artzi fronting the gala opener at Masada – the festival’s main venue – with Aviv Gefen and The Friends of Natasha guesting.

 SHLOMO ARTZI is one of the superstars appearing at this year’s Tamar Festival.

IDF officers criticize findings of probe into Be'eri battle on October 7

The investigation into the Be'eri battle reveals systemic failures in IDF preparation and command. Senior officers criticize it as "consciousness engineering" and call for accountability.

An Israeli flag flutters in front of the remains of a building, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel October 22, 2023

New Dome Expo in Dead Sea set to open with NIS 120 million investment

Dome Expo Dead Sea will host international events, exhibitions, performances, and festivals.


Hiking the Holy Land: Standing pools and small miracles

Discovering desert pools in Israel's Judean Desert, a hiker experiences thrilling descents and refreshing swims, finding wonder and connection to ancient stories.

 A POOL on the Nahal Darja trail in the Judean Desert near the Dead Sea.

Passover 2024: Five hidden gems of Israel to experience on Hol Hamoed

This list unveils five gems, scattered across Israel from north to south, offering unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

 PARK ARIEL SHARON

The Dead Sea at the crossroads of war: Reflecting on Iran’s recent missile strike - opinion

The stories of resilience from the Dead Sea to the diplomatic corridors illuminate the pressing need for a unified approach to both security and sustainability.

 Dead sea missile

2,000-year-old Hasmonean coin discovered by child evacuated on Oct.7

While exploring the area around the hotel that he had been evacuated to along the Dead Sea, Nati Toyikar came across an ancient coin dating back to the Hasmonean period

 2,000 year old Hasmonean coin found by a kibbutz evacuee, February, 2024

Hiking along Nahal Qumran, Masada: Jewish nationalist symbols of Zionism

May we merit complete victory in this war and see a time when no more tears must be shed over fallen soldiers.

 NAHAL QUMRAN near the Dead Sea.

At a Dead Sea hotel, refugees from Kibbutz Be’eri count their dead and grieve

There are so many funerals and shivas, some far from the Dead Sea, that members cannot possibly attend them all. 

 A HOUSE destroyed by fire during the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Be’eri.

Free eye tests and glasses at Dead Sea Hotel for surviving Gaza border residents

Dozens of optometrists, technicians, and other professionals are now performing examinations and making glasses and contacts until 4 p.m. on Thursday, at the Leonardo Plaza Hotel at the Dead Sea.

 Woman picks out glasses at the optometrist (illustrative).