Negev

Meet the second-generation Israeli farmer and reservist who grows tomatoes on the Egyptian border

Four years ago, Noam Efrat, 33, chose to return to his roots and raise his own family in Kadesh Barnea. He handles the bright red, deliciously sweet cherry tomatoes from his family’s farm.

Noam and his family with the cherry tomatoes.
Dr. Galia Melman Shalev will receive the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's 2026 Animal Welfare Award for her efforts to rescue and treat hundreds of pets following the October 7 massacre.

Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts

Beersheba Mayor Ruvik Danilovich with philanthropist Sylvan Adams, who pledged $100m. To help rebuild Soroka Media Center after it was hit by an Iranian missile in the 12-Day War.

From ‘city of camels’ to Israel’s new dream: Beersheba reinventing itself under Mayor Danilovich

View of the Southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, as it seen from Dudaim landfills, in southern Israel on January 22, 2022.

Housing costs top young Israelis’ election concerns, security trails far behind - poll


'Operation New Order': 30 arrested, weapons seized in major Tarabin police raid in the Negev

The suspects were reportedly detained for questioning on violence and weapons offenses, which included two pistols, two rifles, stun grenades, and seized ammunition.

Police seize rifles and grenades in Tarabin as "Operation New Order" intensifies in the south. January 7, Negev

Netanyahu vows to ‘return Negev to Israel,’ pledges settlement growth during visit

The prime minister toured communities near Israel’s southern border with Egypt with Katz and Ben-Gvir, outlining a multi-year plan to expand settlements and crack down on crime.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits western Negev, January 7, 2026.

The next Seventh of October could be socio-economic

Loss of governance in the Negev and the North is not local malfunction but the result of a centralized and failing governmental structure. Neglecting the periphery leads to socio-political revolution

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village

The annual event brought together visiting students involved in fundraising efforts with residents of the village, rehabilitation patients, staff, and volunteers.

PARTICIPANTS IN Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran's Disability Awareness Month inclusive race, December 31, 2025.

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.

Lotan.

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.