Resurrecting the Dead Sea
Jordanian project seeks to save the ever-shrinking Dead Sea, whilst providing drinking water to its increasingly thirsty population.
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PA Moves Ahead with Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO
PA forms a committee to prepare applications to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list, including the Dead Sea.
Jordan, Israel, Negotiate Over Natural Gas Deal
Jordan and Israel are negotiating a gas deal, according to officials from the Jordanian government sources.
Satellite Technology used to Spot Sinkholes at Dead Sea
Israeli researchers are using satellite technology to identify sinkholes forming along the shores of the Dead Sea.
Victims of Arab Terror Fight Disney Divestiture of Israeli Ahava
The Victims of Arab Terror organization (VAT) has launched a “Fight Back” campaign against Disney's divestiture of Israeli Ahava products.
New Mikvah Opens at Dead Sea Hotel Strip
A ritual pool that can create Jewish purity at the highest level has just been opened in the lowest place on the planet – the Dead Sea.
Israel Plans Tourism Overhaul at the Dead Sea
Israel's Tourism Ministry is planning to upgrade the hotel strip area at the southern end of the Dead Sea.
'Dead Sea Drying' – An Ancient Pattern
Environmentalists are concerned about the Dead Sea drying up, but Tel Aviv Univ. scientists say the pattern is one as old as time itself.
Tourism Revenues Up 4.5% in 2011
Israel's tourist industry turnover was 149 million shekels, estimates D&B. Masada leads in income.
CodePink Leans on Macy's to Boycott Ahava Dead Sea Products
The radical pro-PA “CodePink” organization is pressuring Macy's Department Store to pull Ahava Dead Sea products from the shelves.
Tourists Ignore War Threats, Flock to Israel in Record Numbers
Israel continues to attract tourists despite talk of war with Iran. The all-time high for tourism was broken last month.
Israel Begins to Clear Landmines
Israel's Defense Ministry has the first deal ever to allow a contractor clear landmines - thousands of them -- beginning in March.
Jerusalem Chef Serves Up Tourism in Madrid at Largest Fair
Jerusalem chef Michael Katz is cooking up uniquely Israeli food in Madrid at the world's largest tourism fair for Spanish speakers.
British Academics Condemn Museum for Working with Ahava
A group of prominent British academics claim a London museum is helping to break international law by collaborating with Ahava.
Dead Sea Rehab Deal Reached with Finance Ministry
The government and Israel Corp. have reached a deal on mineral salt harvesting to rehabilitate the Dead Sea -- but not everyone is happy.
South African Pharmacy Faces Boycott over Dead Sea Products
Pro-Arab groups in South Africa enraged at pharmacy giant for selling Dead Sea products made in Israel.
Bills to Resurrect Dead Sea Pass First Reading
Two bills intended to help bring the Dead Sea back to life passed their first reading Wednesday in the Knesset.
IDF Protects Lowest Point on Earth with Low Profile
Tourists rarely see IDF activities at the Dead Sea, but soldiers are on constant watch in the area for weapons smuggling from Jordan.
Dead Sea Fails to Make New Seven Wonders
Despite a huge campaign, the Dead Sea is left out of the list of finalists for the new seven wonders of nature.
Netanyahu: Voting for the Dead Sea Will Help Tourism
PM Netanyahu in a last effort to encourage votes for the Dead Sea as one of the new seven wonders of nature: It will encourage tourism.
Vote for the Dead Sea Now!
Only two days left before the final tally for the international New7Wonders of Nature competition. Vote for the Dead Sea now!
New Historic Films Show Warsaw Ghetto, Dead Sea Settlements
Two historic films uploaded to the Spielberg Archive show the Warsaw Ghetto and the building of the first Dead Sea settlements in Israel.
Dead Sea Water Good for Diabetics
The lowest place on earth has the power to bring down a person's high blood sugar, a new study claims. (Vote for Dead Sea in contest below).
PA Tells UNESCO Dead Sea an Arab ’Heritage Site’
The PA uses its new UNESCO seat to claim the Dead Sea as a “heritage site” and also joins the ‘7 Wonders’ contest to claim part of the sea.
Video: Countdown to ‘11/11’ on Dead Sea Vote
Netanyahu calls on students and teachers to vote for the Dead Sea in the New Seven Wonders of Nature contest. Deadline in two weeks.
September a Record Month for Tourism in Israel
New figures release show that a record number of tourists visited Israel in September.
Scientists Discover New Life in the Dead Sea
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Israel and Germany has discovered deep-sea springs, and new life in the Dead Sea.
Highest Standards for Separate Swimming in Lowest Place on Earth
Men and women can now swim separately at the highest standards, at a lovely new beach in the lowest place on earth. The launch was Monday.
'Seven Wonders of Israel' Competition in September
The Tourism Ministry is busy with contests this fall, co-sponsoring a new competition, the "Seven Wonders of Israel" in September.
Martha Stewart Exploring Israel
Heads up, Martha Stewart fans: The First Lady of Fine Living is touring the Holy Land, examining the sacred sites and sampling the wares.
Dead Sea Campaign Takes it to The (Coffee) Sleeve
Israel's Tourism Ministry reaches New York voters in their most beloved spot for the Dead Sea New7Wonders campaign -- the coffee sleeve.
Tourism Minister Has Plan to Keep Dead Sea from Dying
Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov is hoping to persuade the prime minister Monday to adopt a plan to keep the Dead Sea from dying.
Tourism Minister: No Need to Move Dead Sea Hotels
Hotel owners sighed in relief as two Cabinet members unveiled a plan for saving the southern Dead Sea – without relocating the hotels.
Scientists Drill 1,200 Meters Down Under Dead Sea
Scientists are drilling a 1,200-meter bore hole under the northern Dead Sea in a search for the region's geological, climatic and cultural past.
Jordanian Boycott Sabotages Int'l Environment Bike Ride
An international environmental awareness cycling tour set for October 8 has been sabotaged by a Jordanian Islamist boycott of Israel.
Tourism Ministry Seeks ‘Floating Voters’ for Dead Sea Contest
The Dead Sea is great for floaters, but no floating voters allowed, say tourism officials, who want your vote for an official “world wonder.”
PA Wants Israel to OK Dead Sea Tourist Scheme
$2.1 billion investment would include tourist resort and a new PA city near Jericho.
PA Confiscates, Destroys $50,000 Worth of Israeli Goods
The PA, encouraged by EU boycotts of products in Judea and Samaria, dumped $50,000 worth of Dead Sea cosmetics in trash containers on Wednesday.
Ahava Products Turn Dutch Officials Red
Dutch officials are investigating Ahava Dead Sea products to determine if minerals are stolen from "occupied" Arabs.
Highest Votes Sought for Lowest Point on Earth
Israel asks the Diaspora to help turn the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth – to the highest in the world’s seven natural wonders contest.
Photo Essay: Black Gold Beneath the Cliffs of Tzuk Tamrur?
The Tzuk Tamrur cliffs that rim the road down to the Dead Sea may hide a new energy source. The mineral-rich region brims with potential.
Gas Bonanza Investors Ready to Dive in Dead Sea for Black Gold
The Dead Sea is alive with oil, believes Yitzchak Tshuva, who heads the consortium that found billions of dollars of gas in the Mediterranean.
Dead Sea a Finalist in World Wonder Contest
A panel of experts chose the Dead Sea as one of 28 finalists competing in the New 7 Wonders of Nature contest. Voting is now open to the public.
Dead Sea Faces Lively Competition as World Wonder
The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, is in a high place in the competition for recognition as a world wonder.
PA Charges Red-Dead Canal is ‘Land Grab’ for Israel
The Palestinian Authority has asked the World Bank to stop funding a study for a Red Sea-Dead Sea canal. It alleges Israel is staging a land grab.
Dead Sea Back in the Running for World Wonder With PA Approval
PA Chairman Abbas changes mind and joins Israel and Jordan in supporting the Dead Sea in the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World Contest.
PA Blocking Dead Sea from 7 Wonders of the World Contest
The PA refuses to nominate the Dead Sea as one of the 7 wonders of the world, and as a result it will probably be disqualified from the contest.
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