Negev

Weekend festival brings top authors and musicians to the Western Negev

Western Negev's Lev Koter festival features workshops, shows, and artist encounters across local kibbutzim and natural sites on September 17-18.

Yali Sobol.
Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

IDF, police drills continue for second day as forces train in Eilat for October 7-like attack

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional

Coffee overlooking the desert.

Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim


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.”

Police station

'Inflaming tensions': Bedouin mayor slams Ben-Gvir's unauthorized visit after meeting cancellation

The visit follows weeks of sharp clashes between the two and criticism Ben-Gvir faced during his previous trip to the town.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronts the families of the hostages. October 27, 2025.

How one Canadian donor is turning the Negev into Israel’s AI capital

“We are building a laboratory for the future, a world-class center of excellence that will shape the next generation of Israeli technology leaders,” said BGU president.

Canadian tech investor and philanthropist David Stein.

Wadi Attir shows how infrastructure can transform Negev's Bedouin communities - opinion

The future of the Negev will not be decided in ideological debates, but through action on the ground.

 Wadi Attir in the Negev, aims to promote sustainable agriculture among Israel's Bedouin community, January 28, 2025.