South

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.

Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.
Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.

15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana

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


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.


New visitor center for the Yatir winery

Yatir Winery, at the base of the ancient citadel in Tel Arad, unveils a new visitor center for the public to explore the winery world, delve into its history, and connect with the desert landscape.

  Yatir Winery Visitor Center

Terror in Israel's South: Two killed, two seriously injured in shooting attack

Initial investigations indicated that the terrorist was a resident of Shuafat in east Jerusalem with Israeli residency.

 Israeli security seen near a terrorist at the scene of a shooting attack in Southern Israel.  February 16, 2024

Israel invests 150 million shekels into armored vehicles for border towns

Had they had such vehicles, it would not have averted the entire tragedy by a long shot, but could have saved many lives and made some of the battles more even until IDF reinforcements arrived.

 IDF armored forces at a staging area in southern Israel near the border with Gaza. January 01, 2024.

A major boost for Ofakim: Cisco announces expansion

Global high-tech giant Cisco Systems plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, investing in training and career development programs for the southern Israeli city's local youth.

 Cisco Systems.

While Israel's government wants life in the south to resume, residents are hesitant

“I don’t understand how the State of Israel thinks it will give a little money and send people back to the same reality that existed on October 6. … Rockets are still being fired."

Israeli police explosive experts survey the remains of a private house after it was hit by a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel, in Sderot, southern Israel October 15, 2023.

Snir Association is mobilized for businesses in the envelope

 Nir Shmol, Chairman of the Snir Association.

Dreaming of life in Ofakim? City adds thousands of apartments

The Israel Land Authority greenlights a 5,800-unit project in the southern city's new district, part of a larger plan for 12,000 homes, along with public, commercial, and employment areas.

 A MURAL IN the southern city of Ofakim illustrates how Israeli society has changed since the October 7 massacre.

Tel Aviv resident poses as evacuee from Israel's south, robbing hosts

A Tel Aviv resident who made her apartment available to evacuees was met with an unpleasant surprise upon returning home, finding that her property was extensively damaged.

Memorable items stolen from an Israeli who offered her apartment to people

Opportunity to replan southern region amid terrible rift

Minister Goldknopf hosts a meeting to address urban renewal and restoration in the southern region.

"Apart from the significant divide, there exists a chance to strategically reshape the southern region".