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.

Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon in season two of the Netflix series, Bros, which will premiere at the Cinema of the South Festival.
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Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South

Koch Farm – the Touch the Land initiative.

Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities


Israel invests 150 million shekels into armored vehicles for border towns

Had they had such vehicles, it would not have averted the entire tragedy by a long shot, but could have saved many lives and made some of the battles more even until IDF reinforcements arrived.

 IDF armored forces at a staging area in southern Israel near the border with Gaza. January 01, 2024.

A major boost for Ofakim: Cisco announces expansion

Global high-tech giant Cisco Systems plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, investing in training and career development programs for the southern Israeli city's local youth.

 Cisco Systems.

While Israel's government wants life in the south to resume, residents are hesitant

“I don’t understand how the State of Israel thinks it will give a little money and send people back to the same reality that existed on October 6. … Rockets are still being fired."

Israeli police explosive experts survey the remains of a private house after it was hit by a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel, in Sderot, southern Israel October 15, 2023.

Snir Association is mobilized for businesses in the envelope

 Nir Shmol, Chairman of the Snir Association.

Dreaming of life in Ofakim? City adds thousands of apartments

The Israel Land Authority greenlights a 5,800-unit project in the southern city's new district, part of a larger plan for 12,000 homes, along with public, commercial, and employment areas.

 A MURAL IN the southern city of Ofakim illustrates how Israeli society has changed since the October 7 massacre.

Tel Aviv resident poses as evacuee from Israel's south, robbing hosts

A Tel Aviv resident who made her apartment available to evacuees was met with an unpleasant surprise upon returning home, finding that her property was extensively damaged.

Memorable items stolen from an Israeli who offered her apartment to people

Opportunity to replan southern region amid terrible rift

Minister Goldknopf hosts a meeting to address urban renewal and restoration in the southern region.

"Apart from the significant divide, there exists a chance to strategically reshape the southern region".

'We hear digging': Israelis near West Bank fear another October 7 terror attack

"We live in a constant state of insecurity, the settlement is targeted with direct and indirect fire almost every day. We can show you pictures of shells from our yards."

 Buildings in the Palestinian village of Nazlat Isa near Tulkarm, West Bank, February 2020

KKL-JNF is fostering Israel’s resilience. This is how you can help

Discover all the initiatives Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund is spearheading to help Israelis in need and soldiers.

 Displaced children taking part in KKL-JNF activities.

Renewing protection: 136 in the South, 3,257 in Tel Aviv

Ashkelon vs. Tel Aviv: 2,300% gap "highlights the urgency of the situation," the RE appraisers' head said. "Decision-makers must act swiftly, with a focus on the broader urban and regional benefits."