Desert

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say

After spotting the police, the driver, a man in his mid-20s, attempted to flee, driving recklessly through open terrain.

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByPELED ARBELI

Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

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

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion

Six Senses Shaharut, located in the Arava desert, became the perfect setting to celebrate survival, breathe deeply again, and appreciate the rare gift of simply being here.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByBRIAN BLUM

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness

Lotan Travelers’ Lodge in the Southern Arava offers no spa, room service, or cocktail bar. It’s a place to disconnect, slow down, and reconnect with nature.

DECEMBER 31, 2025|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev - opinion

The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS

THE ATAR Trio will be performing for free on Wednesday.

Sculpture Park opens in the Negev Desert, showcasing a variety of structures

The artists are both international and Israeli. The rock types differ and include basalt, granite, dolomite, limestone, and more.

DECEMBER 22, 2024ByITSIK MAROM

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition.

DECEMBER 1, 2024ByADAM MONTEFIORE

DON’T BE fooled! This is not Mexico but Kibbutz Alumim in the Western Negev.

AI finds alien-shaped Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert

Among the representations found is a 72-foot-long orca wielding a knife and cutting off a human head.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

I experienced Israel’s most luxurious glamping spot

Kibbutz Kalya has been welcoming visitors since before Israel's founding. Their "Minus 420" glamping site offers a unique desert experience with scenic views and top-notch hospitality.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByZIV REINSTEIN

Moonlit hike in Israel's desert highlights spiritual connection to lunar cycles

Although the night of the full moon is ideal for this adventure (usually, the 15th of the Hebrew month), a nearly full moon works almost as well.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024BySUSANNAH SCHILD

FOR THE ANCIENT Israelites, the sanctification of the new moon turned an otherwise dark day into a day of hope for the month and the light and blessing that could come along with it.

First recorded snow turns Saudi Arabia's Al-Nafūd desert into winter wonderland

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Camels in desert in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

A night in the desert: The winter vacation you must discover

From star gazing at Lotz Cisterns to night shows at Masada: Explore desert campgrounds offering unforgettable winter experiences and activities for the whole family.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV