South
Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years
The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.
Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth
Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South
Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities
IDF silence on Brig.-Gen. Avi Rosenfeld in probe of Camp Re’im battle is badge of shame - analysis
Because of Rosenfeld’s denial, IDF sources said they did not fully realize that his division had utterly collapsed (they knew it was being hit hard) until around noon.
Local heads call for urgent solutions as North and South struggle post-Hamas attack
Local leaders from Israel’s South and North emphasized the need for solutions to immediate problems for evacuees and residents in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war.
IDF chief to Eshkol council head: 'Hostages' return, community's security are top priorities'
The Eshkol Council Head shared the deepening difficulty faced by residents living under the heavy bombardment, a high level of tension, and deep concern for the fate of the hostages.
Into the crater: A sneak peek at the new hotel opening soon in the south
Isrotel’s revamped hotel, replacing the Ramon Inn, opens June 22 with desert- and lodge-inspired design. Launch prices start at NIS 697 per couple per night.
Your flight was canceled? The southern hotel invites you to a vacation at reasonable prices
Ein Gedi Hotel offers a deal: Vacation by the Dead Sea from 800 NIS per couple per night. Valid for bookings until May 18, as many airlines still aren’t flying to Israel.
Fifty years of impact: BGU’s Faculty of Health Sciences sets the standard
Today, the faculty boasts 3,000 enrolled students – 30% of them studying for graduate degrees and conducting research in the various departments and programs.
In the shadow of grief: Artists respond to October 7 through shared creation
Curated by Israeli designer Zohar Yerom, the exhibition featured works in various mediums, including movement, poetry, painting, sculpture, and video art.
A new wine has been launched for the DAROM brand
This week, a new wine was launched for the DAROM wine brand by Yatir. The wine will emphasize the uniqueness of the southern wine region.
Sagiv Dahan assumes role as head of IDF's 162nd Division, operating in Gaza
Dahan replaces Brigadier-General Itzik Cohen, who will become Head of the IDF's Operations Directorate (J3) and be promoted to Major-General.
Knesset passes law defining rehabilitation responsibility in Israel's south, releases budgets
With the passing of the law, NIS five billion from the directorate's NIS 19 billion budget will be released for economic, social and infastructure development.
