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


New gov't plan for Bedouin settlements sparks controversy

Government officials claim that a mix of innovative approaches and incentives can solve the long-standing issue of unrecognized communities in the Negev.

 A drone view shows Palestinian Bedouin structures and tents in the village of Ein al-Auja, in the Jordan Valley, March 9, 2025.

Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev

Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.

 The Be'er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, discovered over 30 years ago near Kibbutz Urim, dates back approximately 1,600 years.

How the Meuhedet health fund became a lifeline amid national crisis

Meuhedet had invested in Israel’s underserved areas and communities, with one of its key forthcoming projects involving building a comprehensive hospital in Beersheba.

 Meuhedet staff member nurse Polina on the road near Ashkelon.

African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel

Ebony and bone pendants carved in the likeness of African men and women have been documented in three sixth–seventh-century Christian graves at Tel Malḥata, south-east of Beersheba.

 African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel

1,500-year-old figurines found in Negev point to early Christians in southern Israel

Experts say that the figurines prove that a Christian community lived in southern Israel nearly 1,000 years ago.

 Heads of carved African figures discovered at the site. They may indicate the origin of the buried individuals.

Young, rooted, and rebuilding: The Ayalim Association is breathing new life into the periphery

Amid Israel’s ongoing crisis, Ayalim’s student-led communities in the Negev and Galilee are shaping a new vision of resilience.

 The Ayalim student communities play a vital role in bringing new energy and life to regional revitalization efforts.

Fifty years of impact: BGU’s Faculty of Health Sciences sets the standard

Today, the faculty boasts 3,000 enrolled students – 30% of them studying for graduate degrees and conducting research in the various departments and programs. 

THE BEN-GURION University Medical School.

The final frontier: Amotz Asa-El on settling the Negev as a project to unify Israel

It’s a revival of David Ben-Gurion’s dream of “conquering the desert,” though updated within the parameters of the latest technological, environmental, and sociological developments.

 Amotz Asa-El.

Florence Paley celebrates 94th birthday with heartwarming visit to Israeli seminary

A touching visit to a desert seminary becomes a heartfelt tribute to Florence Paley’s lifelong dedication to Israel and Jewish education.

 Florence Paley center with girls from seminary

IDF intercepts Houthi missile after sirens sound in Beersheba, Negev

Missile launch towards Israel came hours after reports of US airstrikes in Houthi-controlled western Yemen.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.