Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

News Brief

Advertisement

Moscow to build Dead Sea resort Moscow will build a resort hotel on the Dead Sea.

Construction will begin on the 240-room luxury hotel in the coming months.

Approximately 9 percent of the 2.3 million visitors to Israel in 2007 were from Russia. The level is expected to increase with Russia and Israel signing a visa-free travel agreement that took effect in September.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement