53 kg of Hashish Seized in Dead Sea Region; Two Arrested
Israeli police and military seized 53 kg of hashish near the Dead Sea, arresting two Bedouins. The drugs are valued at NIS 250,000 ($79,000).
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Two New Beaches Planned for Dead Sea
Israel's Interior Ministry allocates ₪1.5 million ($470K) to plan two new public Dead Sea beaches, enhancing accessibility and tourism by 2026.
New Dead Sea beaches by end of 2026
Israel's Dead Sea will see new, organized, and safe bathing beaches by the end of 2026, enhancing public access to this unique national resource and boosting.
Storm Cornela Prompts Flood Warnings in Judean Desert and Dead Sea
Flood warnings issued for Israel's Judean Desert and Dead Sea as Storm Cornela brings heavy rain and winds, prohibiting entry into riverbeds due to.
Dead Sea Concession Bill Draft: Public Hearing Dates Published
Ministry of Finance publishes public hearing dates for Dead Sea Concession Bill draft, Jan 6-12, 2026. Written comments accepted until Jan 18, 2026.
The Dead Sea’s Hidden Plastic Problem: A Record of Decades of Waste
Uncover the Dead Sea's hidden plastic problem. Decades of waste from urban areas accumulate, forming a unique environmental record at Earth's lowest point.
New Agreement Reached Over Dead Sea Minerals Concession
State reaches agreement with ICL over Dead Sea minerals concession. $2.54 billion transfer set for 2030. Competitive tender process ahead.
New Dead Sea Area Renewable Energy Project Underway
"Israeli government launches groundbreaking project in Dead Sea area to produce renewable energy from organic waste streams. Expected to begin operating in fall
Minister of Environmental Protection in an Urgent Appeal to the Minister of Finance Regarding the Renewal of the Dead Sea Concession
Minister of Environmental Protection appeals to Minister of Finance for dedicated fund to rehabilitate Dead Sea in urgent plea.
Seismic Survey Underway Near Dead Sea
Seismic survey near Dead Sea underway by Geological Survey and Geophysical Survey to simulate Sodom salt layer for disposal.