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Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South
The Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry urged the public to report mosquito hazards or sources of standing water in public areas to their local authority’s 106 hotline.
Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities
Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know
A house is not a home: The real test of new homes North and South - opinion
The southern Arava: A revival of tourism in Israel
This week I focus on one of my favorite parts of the desert region of our country: the southern Arava in the Eilot Regional Council.
Arab-Israeli sector: Here is Bennett's plan to fight crime wave
"The law of Beersheba and Rahat is like the law of Tel Aviv," stressed Bennett at an operational tour of the southern Israeli city of Rahat.
The story of a Jew who fought for African-American rights in Mississippi
Howard Ball lived in Mississippi from 1976 to 1982, and recounts in a memoir the Jewish efforts for black voting rights in the South.
Half billion shekel to go to Negev, as delays in IDF move south continue
As the IDF's move to southern Israel continues to face delays, the government moved forward plans to develop the Negev.
Blast off! Hebrew U. students launch rocket in southern Israel
In a rare non-military rocket launch, Hebrew University students launched and landed a rocket in southern Israel.
Israeli Prison wing closed after same building flaw as Gilboa found
A high-security wing at Eshel Prison was closed after the same construction flaw found at Gilboa Prison was found there.
Animal rights org. calls on Israel's gov't to tackle stray dog crisis
SPCA Israel has put together a petition demanding the government budget a 5-year plan in cooperation with animal welfare groups and the Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Finance ministries.
New program to combat health disparity in the South announced
The program, called "Ilanot," was announced by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, and involves training doctors to fix the disparity between the South and the Center.
Middle East's largest LGBT pride flag rolled out in Beersheba
"The huge Pride flag is a testament to our strength and power everywhere," said the chairwoman of the Agud-The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.
Can the incoming gov't change Israel's approach to the Negev Bedouin?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The incoming government might try a different approach, actually working with Bedouin communities and seeking to legalize some houses so that they are officially on the map.
