Posts Tagged: Dead Sea Israel
Dead Sea, Eilat to Be Declared ‘Green Tourist Islands,’ Hotels to Reopen
JNS.org - Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday approved a plan to designate Eilat and the Dead Sea region as “green tourism islands,” entry to which will...
Israeli and Palestinian Businessmen Tour Dead Sea Region
JNS.org - Israeli and Palestinian businessmen toured the Dead Sea region on Tuesday with the aim of building on the seeds of mutual cooperation planted...
Israel Seeks Early Re-tender of Mining Rights to Shore Up Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is shrinking at the rate of about a meter a year, leaving behind deserted beaches and sinkholes in a slow-motion environmental disaster. The...
Conan O’Brien Tries Winning Over Israeli Woman While Covered in Dead Sea Mud
Conan O'Brien shared on his late night talk show on Monday a video of him trying to swoon an Israeli woman during a recent visit...
In Israel, Conan O’Brien Floats in Dead Sea, Dines With Netanyahu, Trains With IDF
JNS.org - American television host Conan O’Brien visited Israel for the first time this week to film an episode of his “Conan Without Borders” show for...
23 Artists to Visit Israel to Aid Effort to Save Diminishing Dead Sea
JNS.org - Twenty-three artists from around the world are scheduled to visit Israel in mid-March to raise awareness for the efforts to save the evaporating Dead Sea. The...
Miami Marlins Right-Fielder Giancarlo Stanton ‘Floats Like a Butterfly’ in Dead Sea During Birthday Trip to Israel
A Major League Baseball player visiting Israel for his birthday was caught on camera with mud on his face at the Dead Sea, reading the...
Israel to Clear Landmines From Christian Holy Site Near Jericho
JNS.org - Qasr al-Yahud, a site just north of the Dead Sea near Jericho where many Christians believe Jesus was baptized, will be cleared of landmines...
Roman-Era Canal System Unearthed Near Dead Sea
JNS.org - An ancient canal system used 2,000 years ago to irrigate terraced agricultural plots has been unearthed in an excavation near the Roman-era fortress of...
Israel, Jordan Issue Joint Tender for Red-Dead Canal Construction
JNS.org - Israel and Jordan announced the issuing of an international tender for the construction of a water canal between the Red Sea and the shrinking...
Don’t Think Israel is a Luxury Destination? Check Out These 6 Spots
JNS.org - While Israel is a common destination for cultural and religious pilgrimages, travelers seeking the best hotels, fine dining, and upscale relaxation less often find...
The Top 10 Places to Visit in Israel
Israel is a holiday destination on many travelers’ bucket lists. No matter the style of holiday you are after, Israel has the answer. Whether you...
4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Israel
JNS.org - A 4.3-magnitude earthquake took place in Israel on Thursday, centering around the Dead Sea and southern Israel. Northern Israeli residents also reported feeling vibrations, but...
American Hiker Found Dead After Fall Near Israel’s Masada
JNS.org - A 20-year-old American hiker was found dead on Tuesday after apparently falling while on a hike up a path to the Masada...
