Negev

Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure

The CEO of Shomer HaHadash described a wide-reaching system of economic and security-related crime, including theft of water, electricity, and fuel.

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 Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Yaffo-Tel Aviv. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. August 01, 2023.

Victory for the Negev vision: Light Rail will reach gates of the intelligence campus - opinion

Livne Winery, Sede Moshe

The Negev has been recognized as an international wine region alongside Champagne and Bordeaux

Eight-year-old Dor Wolynitz with the over 1,700-year-old statuette fragment he found in the Ramon Crater area, May 11, 2026.

Eight-year-old boy visiting Ramon Crater finds over 1,700-year-old statue fragment hidden in rocks


What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify

Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness

Lotan Travelers’ Lodge in the Southern Arava offers no spa, room service, or cocktail bar. It’s a place to disconnect, slow down, and reconnect with nature.

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Parents, child rescued after being trapped in flash flood in western Negev

"Firefighters from the Southern District are currently operating at the scene, conducting searches and working to rescue those trapped under challenging terrain conditions," the authority said.

Heavy winds and rain at the beach in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, December 10, 2025.

Israel Police say Negev community attack was 'revenge' for raids, suspects arrested

Before their arrest, their actions in Givot Bar were reportedly carried out in response to police raids in the nearby village of Tarabin.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Beersheba spirit: Rebuilding lives, labs, and hope after Iranian missile attacks - opinion

The Beersheba spirit turns destruction into resilience, shaping Israel’s doctors and the country's healthcare future.

SMOKE RISES from Soroka Medical Center on June 19, after an Iranian ballistic missile packed with over 400 kilos of explosives slammed into the Northern Surgical Building, destroying two floors.

'Severe warning sign': Bedouin trust in local leadership plummets, majority prefer outside leaders

The data points to widespread dissatisfaction and persistent managerial failures across the nine Bedouin local authorities operating in the Negev.

 View of the Bedouin village Khan al-Ahmar, in the West Bank on January 23, 2023.

Italian chef and the Bedouin magic in one kitchen: An unforgettable evening in the Negev

On December 21, Wadi Atir Project offers a unique culinary workshop where an Italian chef and a local Negev chef blend Italy and Bedouin flavors and traditions.

Wadi Attir Project.

Storm Byron expected to reach Israel Wednesday, flash floods and heavy rain anticipated

Israel will expect between 100 and 150 mm of rain, with the storm hitting mainly the coastal areas, while rain is also expected in the north and the Negev.

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Israeli teen indicted for preparing explosives in ISIS-linked terror plot

Investigators declared that the 18-year-old had begun preparing explosives and intended to target soldiers by detonating a device “under a bus in Beer-Sheva.”

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