Arava

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion

Six Senses Shaharut, located in the Arava desert, became the perfect setting to celebrate survival, breathe deeply again, and appreciate the rare gift of simply being here.

Breakfast overlooking the wadi at Six Senses Shaharut in the Negev.
Lotan.

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness

NEOT SEMADAR has a dazzling desert view

Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty

The Herbert Samuel Reef Hotel

The Herbert Samuel Reef Hotel, Eilat: Boutique luxury in a city under fire


'We would be alone in a catastrophe': Arava, Eilot regional council residents fear Oct. 7 scenario

Amid growing concerns from the residents of the Arava about infiltrations along the Jordanian border, the head of the Eilot Regional Council: "We are calling on the Israeli government to allocate res

 THE RABIN ARAVA crossing between Jordan and Israel, north of Eilat.

IDF intercepts cruise missiles, rockets from Iraq near Golan Heights

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq fired rockets to the southern Golan Heights, while an additional drone approached Israel from the east.

Illustrative: View of a wildfire following a missiles attack from Lebanon, near Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, northern Israel, August 17, 2024.

Unpacking Israel’s agricultural miracle

LIVE: Tania Pons Allon, Director of the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security, discusses how Israel transforms harsh desert environments into thriving agricultural hubs.

 Mike Starr, Diaspora Affairs Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, speaks with Tania Pons Allon, Director of the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security at the Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA).

48 hours in the longest land in Israel - the Arava

48 hours in the Arava: Treats for the body and the guts in the desert heat. Sunset magic and desert breeze await in Israel's longest land.

 Kibbutz Lotan lantern excursion

On the way to Eilat? The new view that you shouldn't miss

Unveiling the Nof Tzofar lookout near Eilat, offering a panoramic view of the Arava Valley, Moshav Tzofar , and historic Tzofar enclave along the Jordan border.

 Nof Tzofar observation deck

Lotan Desert Traveler's Hotel: Gateway to Arava adventures

Escape to the heart of the southern steppe at Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel - where nature takes center stage, offering an oasis for families, couples, and groups amidst blue skies and golden sands.

 The secrets of the desert are revealed: the Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel opens a gate to adventures

Four killed in traffic accident in Israel's south, two evacuated for treatment

Traffic accidents have killed 218 Israelis since the start of 2024, this was a 22% increase compared to the same period last year and was the highest of the last decade.

The scene of a fatal car crash on Highway 90 which left four dead, May 28, 2022

Study reveals impact of habitat disturbance on the Arabian babbler bird in the region

A new study led by Prof. Lee Koren of Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Ramat Gan looked into the profound effects of habitat disturbance on the Arabian babbler.

 An Arabian babbler bird.

Coalition of academics nominate Israel’s Arava Institute for Nobel Peace Prize

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies mission is to "meet the Middle East’s environmental challenges with innovative peace-building solutions." Will this win them the Nobel Peace Prize?

 ARAVA INSTITUTE students in dialogue with one another.

10 fast charging stations for electric cars will be built on Highway 90

Afcon will establish the new stations, with a grant of NIS 500,000 from the Energy Ministry. Where will you find them and when are they expected to start operating?