Negev

Sderot-based nonprofit launches 24/7 monitoring for farms, improving security

A new initiative in Sderot provides 24/7 monitoring for remote farms, reducing response times for theft, vandalism, and other security incidents.

Sderot is providing 24/7 monitoring for dozens of remote farms and open areas, aiming to cut response times to incidents that include theft, vandalism, arson and suspected infiltrations, according to the nonprofit behind the initiative.
MANY ILLEGAL weapons in the Arab community are stolen from Israeli army bases, while others are smuggled from the borders with Jordan and Egypt. Here, illegal weapons are displayed after a police operation against illegal gun dealers, in Nazareth in 2021.

Southern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector

The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns

THE ENTIRE RESORT is surrounded by greenery and filled with seating and relaxation areas.

Taly's Travel: Dream Island in Kibbutz Sde Yoav lives up to name from day spa to luxury suites


Sylvan Adams visits Beersheba amid major philanthropic push for the Negev

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist and World Jewish Congress Israel president says strengthening the Negev is central to his vision of bringing one million new immigrants to Israel.

Sylvan Adams receives Iranian missile fragment from Soroka CEO Prof Shlomi Codish.

Police seize guns, explosive device at Bedouin school amid Negev crackdown on illegal weapons

Police also seized M16 magazines and a hydraulic switch used as a breaching tool, suspected to have been stolen from the Fire and Rescue Service. 

Two handguns, an explosive device, ammunition, and magazines seized from a school compound in Lakiya, Feb 4, 2026.

KKL-JNF increases funding for communities affected by October 7, educational budget

In Kiryat Shmona, left largely empty after the recent war with Hezbollah, KKL-JNF will purchase up to 120 apartments for “mission-driven groups, educators, and community professionals.” 

KKL-JNF building in Jerusalem

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

Vineyards growing in the desert, the Negev is Israel’s daring wine experiment.

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Ran Gvili's funeral procession in pictures: Last hostage heads to final rest as crowds line streets

The day that St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili received his proper funeral in Israel, more than two years after the October 7 massacre.

 Israeli Police and IDF solodiers in line to pay their respects as the funeral procession of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last hostage from Gaza, makes its way to Gvili's Negev hometown of Meitar on Jan. 28, 2026.

Smugglers caught with one million shekels' worth of goods, possibly meant for Gaza Strip

Among the items were around seven hundred cellphones, flat irons, shaving machines, and hundreds of cigarette packets.

HUNDREDS OF packets of cigarettes being smuggled.

King Store expands and opens its 29th branch in the Idan Hanegev industrial zone

The branch spans an area of approximately 3,500 square meters, with an investment of about NIS 15 million, and is expected to serve the residents of Rahat and the surrounding communities.

King Store’s Nof Hagalil branch

Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces

In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana

A new bike singletrack in Ramat HaNegev, inaugurated in memory of the late Yiftach Gorny. A 15 km circular route with flowing riding, scenic viewpoints, and stories of regional heroism.

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.

Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals

According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%

Graduates celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is fielding a growing number of inquiries from Americans interested in enrolling for college at the university in Beersheva, Israel.