South

Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth

Not every memory is etched in stone: Since Oct. 7, southern places honor lost lives through paths, trees, coffee, and scenery in a journey of life.

singletrack Yiftah.
Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South

Koch Farm – the Touch the Land initiative.

Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities

Ein Yorke'am.

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know


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.


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.