Negev
IDF, police readiness drills continue for second day as forces train in Eilat for Oct.7-like attack
The aim of the exercise is to improve the division’s capabilities and readiness in the face of a large-scale October 7-style surprise attack, based on the lessons drawn from the massacre.
Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional
Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim
Israel Police arrest two men accused of polygamy in separate cases
Treat weapons smuggling for what it is: Terrorism – opinion
When Naftali Bennett was prime minister, Negev residents had less to fear from the Bedouin community. Now, kibbutzim in the region must constantly listen to gunfire ringing through the night
From the Danube to the Negev: Climate change is a European problem too - opinion
Climate change is transforming the Mediterranean into an increasingly shared ecological space.
Public hospital in the Negev to enter planning and oversight phase
Peres Medical Center in Beersheba will include 2,100 beds, a train station, and direct connection to local tech park.
While Israeli children enjoy summer break, 60 puppies born in southern Israel wait for adoption
Since the October 7 massacre, the Western Negev Cluster's veterinary services have been struggling under the workload of caring for pets left behind in addition to their regular duties.
Jonathan Pollard plants a vineyard for Esther - and reflects on the love that brought him home
“Her message was simple: Jonathan cannot be abandoned. He must be freed. He must be brought home to Israel. She kept one flame alive through years when darkness appeared stronger than hope."
The desert's ripple effect: The Western Negev is quietly reshaping Israel-Africa ties - opinion
A high-level strategic delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo arrived at SouthUp, the non-profit technology incubator rooted in the Shaar Hanegev region.
August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears
This month, the High Negev's Cool Summer Nights festival offers moonlit hikes, night photography, farm and khan stays, and meetings with local desert residents.
Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion
As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is
The Perseid meteor shower is back: All the best places to watch shooting stars in Israel
One of the most impressive celestial shows of the year reaches its peak on August 12. But here’s a tip: Shooting stars can also be seen in the days before and after the peak.
Man arrested in connection with shooting in Netivot that killed one, wounded another
Security-camera footage from the scene appeared to show a gunman approach two men standing in a parking area, briefly speak with them, and then open fire at close range.
