Dead Sea

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

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Saturday, mainly in the mountains and inland, with some areas reporting up to 33° during the day.

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

New camping complex in Ein Bokek.

New Dead Sea camping complex opens for the holidays

Coffee overlooking the desert.

Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim


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).

Death of the Dead Sea: experience the arts in Israel this month

Catch up on what's going on with the art scene in Israel this month.

 ‘DAUGHTERS OF JOB.’

One found dead in mined IDF area near Dead Sea - police

The deceased was reportedly a foreign national, and his death was pronounced at the scene.

 Police and Israeli security personnel respond to an incident in which six people were found in mined IDF territory, one of whom was found dead.

Will the shrinking Dead Sea lead to more dangerous landslides? - analysis

Eight-year-old Yehuda Levi was killed when boulders fell on him during a Thursday morning hike.

People visit Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve area, near the Dead Sea, Israel October 1, 2017.