Negev
Weekend festival brings top authors and musicians to the Western Negev
Western Negev's Lev Koter festival features workshops, shows, and artist encounters across local kibbutzim and natural sites on September 17-18.
IDF, police drills continue for second day as forces train in Eilat for October 7-like attack
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
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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.
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.
