South
Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South
The Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry urged the public to report mosquito hazards or sources of standing water in public areas to their local authority’s 106 hotline.
Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities
Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know
A house is not a home: The real test of new homes North and South - opinion
Israel's Negev officially recognized as international wine region
The Negev joins major international wine regions such as Champagne, Chianti, Bordeaux, and Napa Valley, with the new status expected to strengthen Israel's wine industry's global position.
South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms
The Darom Adom festival, now South in the Heart, returns with traditional activities, optimism, and hope. Come support a region that has become a symbol of resilience.
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.
Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion
As Israel plans for the arrival of its next 10 million, the periphery must play a leading role. The region is hiding in plain sight. Now is the time to see it.
Not leaving Sderot: Israir strengthens the south
Israir inaugurated its upgraded call center in war-hit Sderot, serving 2M+ passengers yearly to 40+ destinations. The center's flag was added to the "Flag of Flags" banner.
Gaza border communities to undergo NIS 326m. development project
The centerpiece of the project is the establishment of a NIS 95m innovation center that will serve as a startup, academic, and entrepeneurial hub.
For the first time since October 7: The Nir Am guesthouse reopens
The Nir Am Kibbutz guesthouse, renovated after hosting only soldiers for a year, reopens its 23 rooms and communal areas to the public. Prices start at NIS 650 per couple.
New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival
“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”
IDF silence on Brig.-Gen. Avi Rosenfeld in probe of Camp Re’im battle is badge of shame - analysis
Because of Rosenfeld’s denial, IDF sources said they did not fully realize that his division had utterly collapsed (they knew it was being hit hard) until around noon.
Local heads call for urgent solutions as North and South struggle post-Hamas attack
Local leaders from Israel’s South and North emphasized the need for solutions to immediate problems for evacuees and residents in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war.
