Dead Sea

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

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

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.

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

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

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


Catastrophe looms for Dead Sea as incoming water sources dry up, scientist says

In addition, water is being pumped from the sea to Dead Sea Works factories’ artificial evaporation ponds. So little water enters the salt lake in the north and lots of water exits in the south. 

 A SINKHOLE NEAR the Dead Sea.

Israel-Bahrain water sustainability cooperation can help avert crisis

In the long run, a Middle East alliance for water sustainability can have a positive impact on saving the Dead Sea, which is lacking regional cooperation. 

 EXTENSIVE COASTAL development in Manama.

Dead Sea sediment analyses show 15,000-year-old climate phase periods

The sediments at the edge of Lake Lisan near the archaeological site of Masada and from the bottom of the Dead Sea are unique witnesses to this development.

 Sediments formed in the Lisan lake during lake level between 24.000 and 14.000 years ago. Today, these deposits are found more than 200 meters above the water level of the Dead Sea. View from Masada across the Dead Sea.

True living with the Dead Sea

If there is a place on this globe where humans are exploiting and destroying nature on an unprecedented scale, it’s the Dead Sea. 

 A VIEW OF the Dead Sea.

Passover trips in Israel: Springtime visit to the Dead Sea

It’s not always easy to find a nice, reasonably priced place to stay in our tiny country, but the thought of finally being able to take a real vacation is extremely enticing.

 The Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel

Beautiful surroundings, warm hospitality at Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea - review

The hotel was built on the shores of the Dead Sea where the iconic Hod hotel used to be. The renovations were done during the lockdown and now, offering the highest level of design and finish.

 THE HOTEL has 211 rooms, most with a balcony with sea view.

All 42 children who were reported missing on school trip were found

Drones were initially able to locate part of the group but not all of the children. They eventually were all located and rescued by volunteers who reached them on foot.

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Israeli, Palestinian women call to revive peace talks

Hundreds meet by Dead Sea to call on political leaders to work toward peace

 Hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian women held a meeting at the Dead Sea on Friday

Gold, with touches of blue and white


No sinking feeling at Herods Dead Sea

Herod's Dead Sea Hotel is situated at the Hamei Zohar beach and offers everything one can think of – direct access to the beach, a heated seasonal pool, a Vitalis Spa and more.

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