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.

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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


Lauder Employment Center prepares to locate jobs for olim from Russia, Ukraine

“The State of Israel and Zionism are about to receive an important booster, and we are here as always to support and assist,” said Lauder.

 Ukrainian Jewish refugees arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 6, 2022.

The southern Arava: A revival of tourism in Israel

This week I focus on one of my favorite parts of the desert region of our country: the southern Arava in the Eilot Regional Council.

 SOLOMON'S PILLARS.

Arab-Israeli sector: Here is Bennett's plan to fight crime wave

"The law of Beersheba and Rahat is like the law of Tel Aviv," stressed Bennett at an operational tour of the southern Israeli city of Rahat.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during an operational visit in Rahat, December 6, 2021.

The story of a Jew who fought for African-American rights in Mississippi

Howard Ball lived in Mississippi from 1976 to 1982, and recounts in a memoir the Jewish efforts for black voting rights in the South.

 KU KLUX KLAN members approach Huntsville, Texas to protest an execution in 2000. The book’s protagonist was harassed by the Klan.

Half billion shekel to go to Negev, as delays in IDF move south continue

As the IDF's move to southern Israel continues to face delays, the government moved forward plans to develop the Negev.

 The Monument to the Negev Brigade in the Southern Israeli city of Beersheba, in the Negev, on February 17, 2018. The Negev Monument was designed by Dani Karavan in memory of the members of the Palmach Negev Brigade who fell fighting on Israel's side during the 1948 Arab Israeli War.

Blast off! Hebrew U. students launch rocket in southern Israel

In a rare non-military rocket launch, Hebrew University students launched and landed a rocket in southern Israel.

Bird eye view of Jerusalem cityscape; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Edmond J. Safra Campus in Givat Ram. March 1 2013.

Israeli Prison wing closed after same building flaw as Gilboa found

A high-security wing at Eshel Prison was closed after the same construction flaw found at Gilboa Prison was found there.

Eshel Prison

Animal rights org. calls on Israel's gov't to tackle stray dog crisis

SPCA Israel has put together a petition demanding the government budget a 5-year plan in cooperation with animal welfare groups and the Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Finance ministries.

Dogs are seen eating food from volunteers in a landfill in Arad.

New program to combat health disparity in the South announced

The program, called "Ilanot," was announced by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, and involves training doctors to fix the disparity between the South and the Center.

The "Negev at the Center" Conference held on the Marcus Family Campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on Tuesday.

Middle East's largest LGBT pride flag rolled out in Beersheba

"The huge Pride flag is a testament to our strength and power everywhere," said the chairwoman of the Agud-The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.

Middle East's largest Pride flag in Beersheba, June, 2021