Negev
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Negev, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Exclusive records show Nova Festival files deleted from police systems
Screenshots obtained by Kan News show that many Nova festival licensing files were deleted from Israeli police computer systems, mainly in January 2024. The deleted material inclu…
Knesset Debate Erupts Over Whether to Move 7 October Memorial Bus Shelters
The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee debated a proposal to move some Route 232 memorial shelters tied to the October 7 attacks. Families, local officials, and lawma…
Petition Claims Nature Rangers Made Shooting Stray Dogs Routine
Let the Animals Live has petitioned the Jerusalem District Court, accusing the Israel Nature and Parks Authority of routinely shooting stray dogs instead of using nonlethal option…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
Bedouin protesters in Beersheba denounce demolitions in the Negev
About 1,000 Bedouin protesters rallied in Beersheba against demolitions in the Negev after homes were destroyed in Tel Arad and al-Sar. Community leaders accused the state of mass…
Likud Faces Internal Backlash Over Proposed Primary Changes
Likud is facing internal backlash over proposed changes to its primary district system ahead of the party vote. At the same time, officials are considering a merger with New Hope…
Israel Flag Torn Down at South Desert Memorial, Nearby Villages Trade Accusations
Unknown suspects tore down an Israeli flag at an October 7 memorial lookout near Retamim in the Negev. Retamim and Bir Hadaj traded accusations of vandalism and provocation, and p…
Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions
Hundreds of Bedouin protesters demonstrated in Beersheba on Thursday against home demolitions in the Negev. The rally followed remarks by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvi…
A Day of Food, Art and Renewal in Beersheba
A Beersheba travel piece describes a city in the middle of a cultural and culinary makeover. The writer visits museums, artist studios and a market food truck, ending with an espe…
At 91, Daniel Housidman Puts His Fortune Into Philanthropy and Israel
Daniel Housidman, 91, says his health comes from discipline, genetics and luck, and he now focuses on philanthropy. His family donated 200 million shekels to Reuth’s new rehabilit…
IDF announces soldier killed when military vehicle overturns in southern Lebanon
The IDF said Master Sgt. (res.) Basel Swaid, 32, was killed overnight when a military vehicle overturned in Rab a-Tlatin in southern Lebanon, and another fighter was seriously inj…
Demolition Order Issued for Unauthorized Road Built Near Ilut Expansion Plan
An unauthorized road built in the Jezreel Valley as part of the Ilut expansion dispute was stopped and ordered demolished. After residents complained, MK Zvika Fogel asked enforce…
Contractor for Defense Ministry Killed in Building Collapse in Gaza
Raed Abu Alqian, a Defense Ministry contractor employee from Hura, was killed Wednesday in a building collapse in Gaza. The IDF said the incident happened during engineering work…
Smotrich Defends Orit Strock in Knesset Speech, Accuses Opposition and Media of Smear Campaign
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich used a Knesset speech on Wednesday to defend Minister Orit Strock from opposition criticism. He praised her work in settlement and regional devel…
State-Funded Paternity Tests May Regularize Status of Palestinian Women in the Negev
Israel’s Justice Ministry is funding paternity tests for children of Bedouin Israeli fathers and Palestinian mothers, a process that can lead to citizenship and legal status. Crit…
Four-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Scorpion Sting in the Negev
A 4-year-old girl was apparently stung by a scorpion near Kuseife in the Negev. Magen David Adom evacuated her to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba in serious condition.
Former MK Ram Shefa to Run in Democrats Primaries
Former MK Ram Shefa said on Wednesday he will enter the Democrats party primaries to seek a realistic place on its Knesset slate. After leaving direct politics since the war began…
Health Ministry moves up second measles shot as child vaccination delays are blamed on clinic shortages
Israel’s Health Ministry is moving the second MMRV dose to age 18 months starting July 1 for children born from 2025. Officials said vaccination delays are mainly caused by shorta…
No Cabinet Minister Will Attend State Memorial for Operation Protective Edge for First Time Since 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz will both miss Thursday’s state memorial for the 2014 Gaza war, leaving Deputy Minister Almog Cohen to represent…
Israeli Developers Say the Housing Market Is Slower, Not Frozen
At Mזרחי טפחות’s national real estate conference, industry leaders said Israel’s housing market is slowing but still active. They pointed to rising costs, longer timelines, select…
Trapped Drone Found in Segev Shalom Foils Suspected Assassination Plot
Police found an explosive drone hidden in a car in Segev Shalom on Wednesday and say it was likely meant for an immediate assassination. A bomb disposal expert neutralized the dev…
New in Israel: a 30-Hour Surprise Journey for One Parent and One Child
Avi Shoham has launched “Parent and Child Journey,” a surprise 30-hour experience for one parent and one child in Israel. The trips cost 2,500 shekels per pair, include lodging an…
Ofakim Rebuilds After October 7, With New Growth and a New Identity
Ofakim is rebuilding after the October 7 attack, when 48 residents were killed and residents fought back against terrorists. Mayor Itzik Danino says the city is now growing rapidl…
Negev Police Commander Returns Fallen Officer’s Personal Weapon to His Widow
Negev District Commander Brig. Gen. Amir Klein visited the family of Chief Superintendent Itamar Alos in Ofakim on Monday night and returned Alos’s personal weapon to his widow an…
Treasury to Fund Pilot Compensation for Businesses Extorted by Protection Rackets
Israel’s Finance Ministry plans a six-month, NIS 30 million pilot to compensate businesses harmed by protection rackets. The state will run the program through the Tax Authority a…
Ex-Reservist Protest Activist Spoke to IDF Troops for Pay, Report Says
Channel 14 reported that Omri Ronen, a former Brothers in Arms activist and current Democrats candidate, gave paid lectures to IDF troops and officers over the past year. Ronen sa…
Mother of Former Hostage Rebukes Minister Over Killing Claim
Ranana Yaakov criticized minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he celebrated the killing of a militant involved in her son Yagil’s abduction from Nir Oz. She accused him of opposing the…
High Court Signals It May Overturn Yahuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief
Israel’s Supreme Court is leaning toward striking down Yahuda Eliyahu’s appointment as head of the Israel Land Authority. Eliyahu was chosen after ranking first with 93 points, bu…
Single of the Week: Tali Ribkin Says Some Women Go on Dates Just to Eat for Free
Tali Ribkin, 27, of Ramat Gan, says modern dating has become too focused on money and respect. The mental coach and podcast host is writing a romantic film inspired by her own ide…
Israel Watches Houthi Flights Into Jordan Near Eilat With Concern
Israeli security officials are monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan, especially to airports near Eilat, because of the proximity to the Israel-Jordan border. Authorities say there…
Green Mediterranean Diet May Counter Genetic Heart Risk, Israeli Study Finds
A Ben-Gurion University-led international study found that a Green Mediterranean diet, including Mankai, green tea and walnuts, improved folate levels and several cardiometabolic…
15-Year-Old Killed in Late-Night Car Rollover Near Beersheba
A 15-year-old boy was killed overnight when a car overturned near Beersheba on Route 40. A man in his 20s was moderately injured and evacuated to hospital. The death raised the ye…
Fauda's October 7 episodes are essential, not skippable
A review argues that Fauda’s October 7 episodes are essential viewing, not optional ones. It says the new season’s depiction of the attacks on yes captures Israel’s rage, grief, a…
Indictment in Beersheba road-rage stabbing after traffic dispute
Israel’s State Attorney’s Office indicted two Beersheba men, aged 21 and 19, for allegedly stabbing a driver after a road dispute. The victim was injured in the leg and stomach, w…
12-Year-Old Boy Moderately Hurt in Electric Scooter Crash in Ar'ara
A 12-year-old boy was moderately injured after hitting a pole while riding an electric scooter in Ar'ara in the Negev. He received initial treatment at a local clinic and was evac…
Naftali Bennett’s party adds admired reserve officer and civic leader Amir Strogo
Amir Strogo, former CEO of Achrai! and a reserve major in Maglan, has joined Naftali Bennett’s Together party. Bennett praised Strogo’s combat service on October 7, his more than…
IDF observers reportedly forced into heat, several faint
About 15 IDF observation soldiers reportedly suffered heatstroke and dehydration after being kept in field activity in extreme heat at Sde Teyman. The parents say some fainted and…
17-Year-Old Charged After Armed Bus Stop Robbery in southern Israel
A 17-year-old from Segev Shalom was indicted in Beersheba for armed robbery and attempted robbery after allegedly threatening three minors with a gun at a bus stop and injuring on…
At the Edri family home in Ofakim, police surprise Aviatar Edri with promotion
Aviatar Edri was surprised with a promotion at his family home in Ofakim, the same house where his parents were held hostage on October 7. Senior Southern District police official…
Israeli indictment says Telegram catfishing ring extorted men with threats and violence
Israel indicted four men for using fake Telegram profiles to lure men, impersonate officials and extort more than 500,000 shekels. Prosecutors say they threatened, assaulted and b…
Ben-Gurion University wine festival sparks row over West Bank wineries
Ben-Gurion University’s wine festival in Beersheba became embroiled in a dispute after four Judea and Samaria wineries said they were disinvited. The university denied any boycott…
Jewish Diaspora Leaders and Unistream Back Youth Investment to Strengthen Israel
At the 2026 Project of the Year event, Talya Lider said Israel should “not only survive, but thrive.” The panel focused on Diaspora-Israel partnership and investing in youth as a…
Israel's Summer Music Festival Guide: From the North to the Negev
A Hebrew festival guide lists major Israeli music events from June through October, spanning Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Arad, the north and the Negev. It details lineups, dates, venues…
Israel to Ease REIT Rules to Boost Long-Term Rental Housing
Israel is preparing to ease tax and regulatory rules for REITs to spur long-term rental housing. The committee’s recommendations would let funds sell more apartments without losin…
Israeli Study Says Preventive Medication Can Help Migraine Patients Use Exercise as Therapy
An Israeli study found that migraine patients who exercised at least two hours a week had fewer headache days, used fewer triptans, and reported better quality of life. The resear…
A Simple Step Test May Help Predict Longevity in Older Adults
A Ben-Gurion University study found that slower voluntary step speed under distraction was linked to higher mortality risk in older adults. Each 0.1-second delay raised death risk…
Hundreds from Gaza border communities rally in solidarity with northern residents
Hundreds of residents from southern Israel gathered Sunday evening at Sha’ar HaNegev to support northern communities in a nonpartisan rally called “The North Is Not Alone.” Speake…
Ofer Winter Slams Bennett, Ben Gvir and Israel’s Political Class Ahead of Possible Entry into Politics
Ofer Winter, a reserve brigadier general preparing to enter politics, attacked Itamar Ben Gvir, Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman in leaked audio from a closed…