Negev

'Mitzpe Yonatan' established in Negev to honor vision of officer killed in Oct. 7 battle

"Within a few years, Mitzpe Yonatan is expected to become a flourishing community with a strong agricultural core."

Two Negev residents were arrested for weapon smuggling

During their interrogation, evidence was found implicating the two men in an operation to smuggle eight firearms and ammunition across the Sinai border.

Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev

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

23/12/2024
THE HOTEL’S festive lobby.

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.

By ITSIK MAROM
22/12/2024
  KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel

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.

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

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

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

‘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.

Historic Ben-Gurion 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.

'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.

09/12/2024

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. 

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