Negev
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry
IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway
IDF reduces closed military zone surrounding Gaza Strip
Almog Cohen rescinds resignation from gov’t as Netanyahu advances Negev airport
Cohen resigned less than 48 hours ago, citing the lack of progress in advancing the establishment of a civilian airport in the Negev.
WATCH: Why should Israelis move down to the Negev?
The Jerusalem Post is joined by Roni Flamer, Co-founder and CEO of the Or Movement, which aims to bring people from the center to the periphery.
Farming under fire: Feeding Israel in crisis - opinion
Food security is a critical line of defense and the foundation of national resilience.
New gov't plan for Bedouin settlements sparks controversy
Government officials claim that a mix of innovative approaches and incentives can solve the long-standing issue of unrecognized communities in the Negev.
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.
How the Meuhedet health fund became a lifeline amid national crisis
Meuhedet had invested in Israel’s underserved areas and communities, with one of its key forthcoming projects involving building a comprehensive hospital in Beersheba.
African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel
Ebony and bone pendants carved in the likeness of African men and women have been documented in three sixth–seventh-century Christian graves at Tel Malḥata, south-east of Beersheba.
1,500-year-old figurines found in Negev point to early Christians in southern Israel
Experts say that the figurines prove that a Christian community lived in southern Israel nearly 1,000 years ago.
Young, rooted, and rebuilding: The Ayalim Association is breathing new life into the periphery
Amid Israel’s ongoing crisis, Ayalim’s student-led communities in the Negev and Galilee are shaping a new vision of resilience.
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.
The final frontier: Amotz Asa-El on settling the Negev as a project to unify Israel
It’s a revival of David Ben-Gurion’s dream of “conquering the desert,” though updated within the parameters of the latest technological, environmental, and sociological developments.
