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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.

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.
NEW APARTMENTS are under construction in Katzrin this month. The importance of developing our periphery – the Galilee, the Golan, and the Negev – is increasingly evident, the writer maintains.

Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion

Inauguration of Israir Call Center in Sderot.

Not leaving Sderot: Israir strengthens the south

Sha'ar HaNegev to Receive 95 Million NIS Innovation Center as Part of Broader Regional Development Plan

Gaza border communities to undergo NIS 326m. development project


53% of northern residents who bought a home this year chose to leave the North

A new analysis shows that less than half of northern evacuees who bought homes in the first half of the year chose to stay in the area, while the situation in the South appears more optimistic.

 The northern border: Rosh Hanikra-Nahariya.

Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities - report

The benefits for the evacuees will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

"Within three years, we will turn the ruins into paradise, just give us manpower"

Responding to warnings from northern authorities about contractor shortages, the chairman of the Renovation Contractors Association urges the government: "Help us recruit manpower to start the work."

 Kiryat Shmona evacuees

Netanyahu appoints former IDF generals as coordinators for North, South

Retired Maj.-Gens. Yiftach Ron-Tal and Eliezer 'Cheney' Marom will become Israel's coordinators for the South and North, respectively.

 (L-R): Former IDF Ground Forces commander Yiftach Ron-Tal; Former Israel Navy commander Eliezer 'Cheney' Marom.

Kfar Hanokdim: A look at Israel's fun desert oasis

Kfar Hanokdim sits in a valley between Arad and Masada, providing family fun and a break from the norm.

 OVERLOOKING THE Dead Sea from the perspective of hills near Kfar Hanokdim.

Finding home again: Embracing resilience after tragedy

Four women journey back to their Gaza border community in the face of loss, providing testimony to the horror that was October 7.

 Jewish National Fund-USA volunteers help repair Israel's south

A day in the historic nature of the Ramon Crater

Explore the historic wonders of Ramon Crater and its rich biodiversity, a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

 Ramon Crater

Revival in the Western Negev fosters innovation and entrepreneurship - opinion

The connection between central Israel, the “start-up nation,” and the periphery is vital for the success of turning the Western Negev into a technology and innovation hub. 

 The Negev Desert

Israel's plan to rebuild North, South after war should be comprehensive, proactive - opinion

To transform the North and South into regions that people are drawn to, a comprehensive plan is needed.

 FAMILIES VACATION at the Hasbani River in the Upper Galilee last year. Importantly, 21% of families in the North rely on tourism for their income, the writer notes.

Will Cisco do for Ofakim what Intel did for Kiryat Gat?

Tech giant plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, raising questions about the city's potential as a viable alternative for those looking to live, for example, in Beersheba.