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


WATCH: Police rescue lion cub, two monkeys held illegally in Israel's South

The animals were transferred to inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority for further care.

 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

Mutmaßliche Massenvergiftung im Süden Israels hinterlässt 335 tote Vögel

Hunderte von Vögeln aus der gleichen Familie wie der Falke wurden Anfang Februar in der westlichen Negev-Wüste tot aufgefunden; Ermittler gehen davon aus, dass sie vergiftetes Wasser getrunken haben.

 Hunderte von toten Schwarzfalken wurden Anfang Februar im westlichen Negev gefunden.

Sleeping with scorpions, waking up with camels: The desert getaway you deserve

Kfar Hanokdim blends tradition and modernity, offering a desert experience with glowing scorpion tours, camel encounters, and various accommodations, from traditional tents to luxurious rooms.

 Kfar Hanokdim

Climate in crisis: Meet the Bedouin hub leading the field on climate resilience

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast: Season 2, Episode 46

 Fareed Mahameed, The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies' climate resilience and environmental public health expert.

Failures to define region's border impacted Gaza border area evacuees - comptroller

The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee met on Monday to prepare for the second and third reading of a bill addressing expanded rehabilitation for the Tkuma Region.

An Israeli flag flutters in front of the remains of a building, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel October 22, 2023

Security forces arrest nine in 'sophisticated, daring' arms smuggling op. in Negev

In addition to arms smuggling, the defendants were charged with damaging IDF property, aiding in illegal border crossings, drug offenses, and more.

 Weapons uncovered in the West Bank as part of a smuggling operation from Iran into the West Bank, November 27, 2024.

The global health trend comes to the Negev

The global hot trend is arriving in the south, at the clinic of Dr. Eitan Levitas, as part of the 360 approach he developed.

 Dr. Eitan Levitas

Reviving the Negev and Galilee, Ayalim is building Israel’s future

With student villages, social action, and a Zionist vision, the Ayalim Association is reshaping Israel’s periphery.

 Ayalim operates 22 student villages, engaging 1,300 young Israelis annually.

Israel Railways CEO: We aim for 300m passengers by 2040

Israel Railways CEO Moshe Jana: 'These are not imaginary numbers, but numbers that we are part of the five-year plan. The dream — 30 minutes gross from Beersheva or Haifa to Tel Aviv.'

Israel Railways trains

Art Roundup: A feast for the eyes in the Negev

A monthly glimpse at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across Israel.

 A WORK by Vera Korman and Omri Alloro, part of the ‘If I Was a Body’ group exhibition.