Arava

Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel

The eggs were discovered near the remains of a campfire believed to have been connected to prehistoric desert nomads who collected, cooked, and ate the eggs at the site.

Cache of ancient ostrich eggs found at an archaeological site near Nitzana, March 29, 2026.
From Greenhouse to Plate Festival.

Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation

Breakfast overlooking the wadi at Six Senses Shaharut in the Negev.

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion


SPNI calls to save country’s rare salt marshes

Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel calls protection of the country’s dwindling salt marshes.

Salt marshes at the Kishon River banks 370

US envoy: Israel a true partner in renewable energy

American envoy tours Arava installations.

Shapiro at Arava solar field 370

Chinese, Israeli firms launch solar power test site

New type of solar panel geared toward harsh desert conditions tested at Kibbutz Yotvata.

Landau, Simhon inaugurate test facility at Yotvata 370

Heavy rains in Eilat damage nature reserve

Flooding hits Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve; IMS predicts wet start to winter, average overall amount of seasonal rainfall.

Floodwater in South 370

'Renewable Israeli innovation suited to India'

Green energy entrepreneurs meet with Indian government delegation to form economic partnerships.

Hiker walks past wind turbines in the Golan Heights_390

Photo Essay: Taking off in Timna

The Arava puts hot air to good use.

Hot air balloons

Jerusalem's Four Species market ahead of Succot

The 'Post' sets out to Mahane Yehuda to find what people seek in the best 4 species for their Succot celebration.

Perfect Etrog (370)

Plugged in and ready to go

On the whole, Better Place customers are satisfied with their product, though they point to a few less convenient aspects.

electric car

1 dead, 9 injured in pipe explosion in South

Pipe explodes at Mekorot water treatment facility; one person in critical condition, 4 seriously hurt; cause under investigation.

Magen David Adom ambulances 311

1 killed, 10 hurt in blast at drilling site in South

Pipe explodes at Mekorot drilling site, releasing toxic chemicals; one person in critical condition, four seriously wounded.

Magen David Adom ambulances 311