Negev

Bedouin teachers start pilot program for technology training

This program aims to enhance the professional skills of educators from the Bedouin community in the Negev and is the first of its kind in Israel.

From Bible to desert: Israeli wine industry gains global recognition

A milestone for Israeli wine: The Judea region, producing half of Israel's wine, and the Negev wineries, combining tradition and innovation, received international recognition.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
06/01/2025

Research leads Israel’s wine industry to climate change solutions

As people say, the older the wine, the better the flavor. The same goes for wine-making techniques—at least in the Negev.

'Mitzpe Yonatan' established in Negev to honor vision of officer killed in Oct. 7 battle

"Within a few years, Mitzpe Yonatan is expected to become a flourishing community with a strong agricultural core."

Two Negev residents were arrested for weapon smuggling

During their interrogation, evidence was found implicating the two men in an operation to smuggle eight firearms and ammunition across the Sinai border.

Desert Sounds Festival brings new notes to the Negev

The 27th edition takes place down South December 24-28 and features several spanking new works.

23/12/2024
THE HOTEL’S festive lobby.

Sculpture Park opens in the Negev Desert, showcasing a variety of structures

The artists are both international and Israeli. The rock types differ and include basalt, granite, dolomite, limestone, and more.

By ITSIK MAROM
22/12/2024
  KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

IDF allows visitors to see 'burning bush' on Mt. Karkom, but what is it?

The military noted it would open the area, habitually an IDF fire zone, on December 20-21.

  Prof. Chamovitz received an award from the Jerusalem Post: "Ben Gurion’s vision to make the desert

‘If we don’t stand in the Negev, we won’t stand in Tel Aviv’: Prof. Chamovitz at Miami Summit

Ben Gurion University’s President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz discussed diversity, innovation, and rebuilding the Negev, emphasizing its role in Israel’s future.

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