Arava
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.
Grateful Dead Gathering brings mini-Woodstock to Arava oasis for three-day festival
IDF officer moderately injured in friendly fire accident at military engineering school
12 years after the oil spill: What is happening in the Avrona Nature Reserve now?
'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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
