Negev

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

A new bike singletrack in Ramat HaNegev, inaugurated in memory of the late Yiftach Gorny. A 15 km circular route with flowing riding, scenic viewpoints, and stories of regional heroism.

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.
Graduates celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is fielding a growing number of inquiries from Americans interested in enrolling for college at the university in Beersheva, Israel.

Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals

Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say

Carmey Avdat Winery.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed


Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev - opinion

The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.

 THE ATAR Trio will be performing for free on Wednesday.

Sculpture Park opens in the Negev Desert, showcasing a variety of structures

The artists are both international and Israeli. The rock types differ and include basalt, granite, dolomite, limestone, and more.

Desert Sculpture Park

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel for the first time

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

IDF allows visitors to see 'burning bush' on Mt. Karkom, but what is it? - explainer

The military noted it would open the area, habitually an IDF fire zone, on December 20-21.

"Burning Bush" Of Mount Karkom.

‘If we don’t stand in the Negev, we won’t stand in Tel Aviv’: Prof. Chamovitz at Miami Summit

Ben Gurion University’s President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz discussed diversity, innovation, and rebuilding the Negev, emphasizing its role in Israel’s future.

 Prof. Chamovitz received an award from the Jerusalem Post: "Ben Gurion’s vision to make the desert bloom"

Preserving Ben-Gurion’s legacy: Historic artifacts up for auction to empower Israel’s Negev

The collection includes rare items tied to Ben-Gurion, such as a signed book and a document from 1948.

 A historic photo of David Ben-Gurion that will be auctioned at the end of the month by "Beit Udi."

'If disaster occurs': Ben-Gurion's revealing speech on the safety of Israel's Negev communities

"If God forbid, a disaster occurs, it will be harder than anywhere else in the country to provide them with assistance," Ben-Gurion said.

 Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

 DON’T BE fooled! This is not Mexico but Kibbutz Alumim in the Western Negev.

Joint initiative with Sapir College, Aliyah Ministry aims to rehabilitate Israel's South with Olim

The program officially launched in mid-November upon the enrollment of 17 new immigrants to Israel at Sapir College.

 Main Building of Sapir College in southern Israel.

Negev camel racing: A Bedouin tradition that unites Israeli society

A traditional and highly popular sport across the Middle East, camel racing is beloved among Israel’s Bedouin community.

 FORTY CAMELS took part in the race in the Negev Highlands on Nov. 1.