Negev
Ran Gvili's funeral procession in pictures: Last hostage heads to final rest as crowds line streets
The day that St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili received his proper funeral in Israel, more than two years after the October 7 massacre.
Smugglers caught with one million shekels' worth of goods, possibly meant for Gaza Strip
King Store expands and opens its 29th branch in the Idan Hanegev industrial zone
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back
Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.
New teachers’ neighborhood under construction near Israel’s Gaza border area
The project includes 20 homes for educators and their families relocating to the near-Gaza border area and is already attracting high demand.
Adva Growth invests in small and medium sized businesses in Northern and Southern Israel
Investment company Adva Growth will invest in SME's in the south and north of Israel with an enterprise value of up to 50 million shekels and will provide professional guidance.
Smilansky Festival returns – your guide to everything you must do in the capital of the Negev
Smilansky Festival returns to Beersheba’s Old City Aug 26–28 with Netta Barzilai, Margol & more. Enjoy live shows, food, art, plus our guide to the best restaurants, hotels & attractions.
Video showing haredi youth desecrating Ben-Gurion's grave prompts outrage, police investigation
“Whether the video is authentic or fake, it attempts to tarnish David Ben-Gurion's memory," the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute stated,
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
The vision for developing the Negev is becoming reality despite the challenges
Protection rackets are starting to be addressed - evidenced by the intensified involvement of the Lahav 433 unit in the Negev and legislative amendments that have passed.
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry
“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.
IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway
Before his death, the soldier was being investigated by the IDF. The military clarified that this was not due to an "operational event" related to the war in Gaza, but rather a disciplinary issue.
