Akuperma is correct. A great deal of study and analysis has been dedicated to various formulations of a project that would essentially consist of of a 100-125 km conduit diverting sea water from the Mediterranean (with an intake somewhere near the Gaza Strip) flowing down to the Dead Sea with hydroelectric turbines producing roughly 800-1000 MW of peak capacity. Aside from the enormous capital cost , there have also been strong protests by neighboring Arab countries and Israeli environmentalists opposing the project (even though more recent efforts have considered if/how Jordan and Egypt could partner in the effort). The idea has been around for over 50 years. In 1981, the UN General Assembly actually passed a resolution (surprise??) opposing any such project.
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