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שני חשודים חדרו לישראל דרך הגבול עם ירדן

Bedouin gun smugglers attempt to ram IDF soldiers near Dead Sea; suspects shot

Israeli forces exchanged fire with a Bedouin arms smuggling cell after suspects tried to run over soldiers near the Jordan border; One suspect was moderately wounded; four were arrested

Ilana Curiel | 12.03.25

'We earned this': Dead Sea resident blames decades of neglect after site ranked world’s second-worst

Locals say a global study that labeled the Dead Sea a 'tourist trap' and the world’s second-worst attraction reflects their daily reality, pointing to decades of neglect that have left beaches inaccessible and nature reserves under strain

Alexandra Lukash | 11.18.25

‘Tourist trap’: Dead Sea ranks second on a global list no one wants to be on

A new study of 101 iconic sites identifies the world’s ten most disappointing attractions; the Dead Sea lands in second place as safety scores, accessibility issues, and fading infrastructure drag down one of the region’s natural wonders

Roi Alman | 11.16.25

"פנינים מלוחות", תמונת הנוף האבסטרקטי של השנה, Natural Landscape Photography Awards

No Photoshop, no AI: Israeli photographer shines in competition that prizes authenticity over digital manipulation

Ilan Shacham wins top prize in Natural Landscape Awards’ Abstract Landscape Photography category with mesmerizing Dead Sea photo; self-taught artist, whose work featured in National Geographic and the Smithsonian, celebrates nature’s raw beauty

Asaf Rozen | 09.17.25

'The most luxurious hotel ever in Israel' opens on shores of Dead Sea

Isrotel’s Kayma Hotel, opening in September in Ein Bokek by the Dead Sea, promises unmatched luxury with 44 boutique rooms, an infinity pool, a high-end spa, and gourmet dining; Prices start at $670 per night, reaching $3,590 for the presidential suite

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.11.25

Rare bushy-tailed jird spotted in Dead Sea reserve

Rare daytime sighting of elusive rodent in southern Israel offers new insights into the animal's habitat and behavior, underscoring the importance of preserving fragile desert ecosystems

Ilana Curiel | 07.09.25

New AI tool suggests Dead Sea Scrolls are older than thought

Using AI and radiocarbon dating, researchers found texts like Daniel and Ecclesiastes were written earlier than believed—placing Ecclesiastes in the 3rd century BCE and the Herodian script as early as the late 2nd century BCE

Yogev Israeli | 06.09.25

שיגור מיירט באזור חדרה בעקבות שיגור טיל מתימן

Missiles from Yemen intercepted hours apart; air raid sirens sound in Jordan Valley, West Bank

Houthis continue attacks, prompting early morning air raid sirens across the country; IDF says both missiles were intercepted; no injuries, damage reported

Yoav Zitun | 05.27.25

CNN ranks Dead Sea beach among world’s top nude beaches

American outlet highlights Metsoke Dragot Beach as the Middle East’s only nudist-friendly destination, praising its mineral-rich waters, dramatic cliffs and accessibility

Asaf Rozen | 05.22.25

Government negligence in Dead Sea Works cost Israel millions, report finds

State Comptroller’s report reveals major failures in the Dead Sea mining conglomerate, including environmental damage, lost revenue and low lease fees; It calls for action to regulate Dead Sea Works before its lease ends in 2030

Ilana Curiel | 03.11.25

The world’s lowest bar: A hidden green oasis at the Dead Sea

A green resort, a stunning natural phenomenon, a fireside stew and a one-of-a-kind gallery—our visit to the northern Dead Sea left us with great recommendations

Navit Zomer | 02.04.25

The journey to the pink sinkhole in the Dead Sea

'I know we promised pink, but the color has faded since the last time I was here,' says Assaf Kamar, who set out with a group of adventurers to find the trendiest sinkhole in the Dead Sea - This is their story

Assaf Kamar | 01.14.25

טורקיה אישה עומדת על הריסות מחוז הטאי בתקווה למצוא קרובי משפחה רעידת אדמה

Study explains why earthquakes in Turkey not felt in Israel

Seismic study reveals Dead Sea Fault and East Anatolian Fault are not tectonically linked, contrary to popular belief altering the understanding of seismic risk in the region

ynet correspondents | 11.26.24

מעשנות לבנות שתועדו על ידי החוקרים בים המלח

Underwater salt chimneys are early indicators of sinkholes in the Dead Sea, study

German researchers discovered 'white smokers' on the Dead Sea floor, formed by interactions between mineral-rich groundwater and the lake’s extremely high salt content and serves as an important early indicator of dangerous formation

Yogev Israeli | 11.25.24

Judaism in a flash: Haredi man becomes photography enthusiast

Moshe Berenstein, a once-conventional yeshiva student now documents the breathtaking yet rapidly disappearing landscapes of the Dead Sea; despite societal norms, his lens reveals the natural beauty and poignant transformations of this unique environment

Assaf Kamar | 11.17.24