Headline during a zombie attack?

THE DEAD SIEGE (from “the Dead Sea”)

Think of a famous saltwater lake whose name sounds like it could describe an undead army surrounding a city.

This clue plays on the phrase "the Dead Sea," swapping "Sea" for "Siege" to fit a zombie attack scenario. "The Dead" hints at zombies, while "Siege" suggests an intense attack or blockade, making it a punny twist on the original geographic name. It’s a classic example of wordplay where a familiar term gets repurposed for a darkly humorous effect.