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.

This decision was made during a tour held over the weekend in the Dead Sea Regional Council, attended by the Head of the Council, Aryeh Cohen, and relevant professional officials from the Ministry and the local authority, including the Commissioner for the judea and samaria Region, Tami Nasa, and the Commissioner for bathing beaches in the Ministry, Atef Khir al-Din.

During the visit and tour, the council’s challenges and issues related to the development of the area were discussed. As stated, the planned bathing beaches will be established in the area, and their planning process and required permits will be completed in 2026, with one beach designated as a separate beach. 

2 חופי רחצה חדשים יוקמו בים המלח עד סוף שנת 2026
2 חופי רחצה חדשים יוקמו בים המלח עד סוף שנת 2026

Director-General of the Ministry of Interior, Israel Ozana: “The development of beaches in the Dead Sea region is an important step in making a unique national resource accessible to the general public and will assist in the development of the Dead Sea region. The new beaches will offer an organized, safe, and respectful bathing experience. We will continue to promote responsible planning and regulated, safe beaches for the benefit of the public.”