Renewed Separate Beach at Dead Sea Reopens After Upgrades

A separate beach at the Dead Sea, designated for religious bathers, reopened on Sunday following extensive renovations. The ceremony marking the occasion was attended by government officials, public representatives, and rabbis.

The upgrades included improvements to the changing facilities, part of ongoing development efforts to enhance the visitor experience and infrastructure at the Dead Sea bathing beaches. Nir Vanger, head of the Tamar Regional Council, stated that the council is committed to improving the experience for visitors and residents, providing quality infrastructure and services, and inviting the public to continue enjoying the region's unique beauty.

Ministry of Interior Director-General Yisrael Oz highlighted the significance of the renovation for the religiously observant public, emphasizing that the upgraded separate beach offers a quality, accessible, and tailored facility. He also stressed the importance of maintaining modesty standards alongside high-quality beach amenities. Oz praised the cooperation between the council and the Ministry of Interior and thanked Aryeh Deri, chairman of Shas, and former Interior Minister Moshe Arbel for their roles in advancing the project.

Itamar Elitzur, director-general of the Eilat and Dead Sea Hotel Association, also welcomed the reopening, noting the association's interest in making the Dead Sea's benefits accessible to more people who can then vacation in the area and patronize the hotels. The separate beach in its current form was first opened in December 2011. A previous separate bathing area existed before that but was destroyed and deteriorated over the years due to rising water levels and salt in the southern Dead Sea industrial areas. The recent upgrade involved comprehensive renovations, expansion, and infrastructure development.