Negev

Cultivating resilience: Western Negev, Vietnam could build the future of food security - opinion

The seminar brought together around 20 Israeli delegates from municipal authorities, kibbutzim, and technology companies alongside more than 80 Vietnamese participants joining online...

 Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat is seen shaking hands with his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyễn Hồng Diên.
Dovi Frances (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud

Yehuda Setton, CEO and Director General of The Jewish Agency for Israel.

One thousand days, one thousand homes: The definitive Zionist answer in the Western Negev Region

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Negev Conference in Dimona, July 14, 2026

Netanyahu to Iran: New attacks on Israel will be met with 'much more powerful' response


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. 

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.

Carmey Avdat Winery.

The Negev is Israel’s sovereignty test, and the clock is ticking - opinion

Rising violence in the Negev exposes a deeper crisis: Israel must reassert governance and control, and protect its citizens before it's too late.

Family members and friends attend the funeral of Muhammed Hussein Tarabin, who was shot by a police officer several days ago, in the village of Tarabin, in the Negev, January 5, 2026

Israel's military-style policing in Negev towns is a systemic failure - opinion

Israeli citizens, even if suspected of criminal offenses, should not find their deaths at the doorstep of their homes during a police operation.

Family members and friends attend the funeral of Muhammed Hussein Tarabin, who was shot by a police officer several days ago, in the village of Tarabin, in the Negev, January 5, 2026

'Operation New Order': 30 arrested, weapons seized in major Tarabin police raid in the Negev

The suspects were reportedly detained for questioning on violence and weapons offenses, which included two pistols, two rifles, stun grenades, and seized ammunition.

Police seize rifles and grenades in Tarabin as "Operation New Order" intensifies in the south. January 7, Negev

Netanyahu vows to ‘return Negev to Israel,’ pledges settlement growth during visit

The prime minister toured communities near Israel’s southern border with Egypt with Katz and Ben-Gvir, outlining a multi-year plan to expand settlements and crack down on crime.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits western Negev, January 7, 2026.

The next Seventh of October could be socio-economic

Loss of governance in the Negev and the North is not local malfunction but the result of a centralized and failing governmental structure. Neglecting the periphery leads to socio-political revolution

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village

The annual event brought together visiting students involved in fundraising efforts with residents of the village, rehabilitation patients, staff, and volunteers.

PARTICIPANTS IN Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran's Disability Awareness Month inclusive race, December 31, 2025.

What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify

Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.