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


Israel's Dead Sea filled with microplastics, garbage - study

University of Haifa: Huge amounts of waste have been found at the mouth of the Kidron Stream leading to the Dead Sea.

 Plastic garbage is seen cluttering the shores of Israel's Dead Sea.

A green-white vacation at the Vert Dead Sea Hotel

The Vert Dead Sea is situated in the best settings around – right on the Ein Bokek beach.

 THE CONTRAST of white salt ‘mushrooms’ against the turquoise background of the Dead Sea creates an apocalyptic landscape.

Ma’aleh Adumim – an emerging travel and entertainment destination

The proximity to tourist attractions and natural sites in the area and the Dead Sea completes the experience and allows one to spend a full vacation there.

 THE DCITY PIAZZA

Sinkholes: How are they formed and can we fix them? - explainer

A number of sinkholes opened up throughout Israel over the past year. These have been damaging and have even resulted in deaths. So how do they happen and how can we fix them?

 Sinkhole opens up on Tel Aviv highway

What is a Rock Hyrax, and why do they sing? -study

Keeping to a beat is linked to reproductive success in male rock hyraxes according to Bar-Ilan University researchers.

 A male rock hyrax singing in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

This week in Jerusalem: The night train

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 STARTING SEPTEMBER 17, trains headed in each direction from the capital to the airport will run once an hour between Saturday and Wednesday nights.

From Iran to teachers on strike: A week of deals concerning Israel

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov


Living it up at the Prima Oasis Spa Club

The Prima hotel chain has combined two existing hotels, the Oasis and the Spa Club, into one property with 242 rooms and suites.

 THE PRIMA OASIS Spa Club by the Dead Sea.

Learning to appreciate the natural amenities in our backyard - opinion

I live in a country with a million nature, religious and historic sites an hour from my home, but always scratch my head wondering what to do with guests coming through.

The D City design mall in Ma'aleh Adumim (illustrative).

A weekend of wellness at Israel's Dead Sea

Vert Dead Sea became Israel’s first hotel to host a three-day Wellness Festival in mid-June. The event was a great success.

 The Wellness Festival at the Dead Sea.