Negev

There will be a Palestinian majority in the Negev by 2050, Haggai Reznik says

“We need to prevent Palestinian women from entering," said Reznik. "The state funds and allows this. By 2050, there will be a Palestinian majority in the Negev.”

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.
Israel Firefighters work to resuscitate kittens rescued from fire in Negev, June 3, 2026.

WATCH: Firefighters give lifesaving treatment to kittens rescued from burning building in Negev

The Mega DC company began work this week on the last plot in the northern lobe of the Idan Hanegev park

A giant data center is being built in Idan Hanegev

Shezaf Winery, Negev Mountains

The Negev is officially recognized as an international wine region


Israel Land Authority cracks down on bedouin Negev land encroachment

Israel used advanced AI technology, including aerial scans, to help detect unauthorized structures in the Negev.

 Members of the Bedouin community in Southern Israel, convene a meeting with journalists, demanding justice for the death of their relative, Osama Abu Eissa, who was executed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attack, near Hura village, Israel November 9, 2023

Ben-Gurion's historic neighborhood revived in Sde Boker restoration project

Ben-Gurion's former neighborhood has been revitalized through a new restoration project at Kibbutz Sde Boker.

Ben-Gurion staute, located in Ben-Gurion Hut compound, Sde Boker.

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life

This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

'Serving the whims of Ben-Gvir': Protesters torch homes as Bedouin outpost evacuated

Residents set houses ablaze during an Israel Land Authority and police operation to clear the Al-Sir outpost, sparking clashes and political backlash.

Residents of the unregonized Bedoiun outpost of Al-Sir burn their homes in protestof an evacuation ordered by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, September 17, 2025.

The culinary magic of the Negev returns

On the weekends of September, visitors to the largest Bedouin city in Israel will enjoy guided culinary tours, well-seasoned and diverse, from sweet to savory, sour to spicy.

Traditional cookies

Invest in the Negev and Galilee rather than in railways to Tel Aviv - opinion

For years, Israel has spent millions of shekels building infrastructures to “bring the peripheries closer to center,” instead of dealing with the peripheral transportation infrastructures themselves.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev gets on track with Israel Railways last month. The government must take action to support each regional and metropolitan hub, the writer argues.

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Chocolate Tap 2025, Yotvata Inn

New teachers’ neighborhood under construction near Israel’s Gaza border area

The project includes 20 homes for educators and their families relocating to the near-Gaza border area and is already attracting high demand.

The site of a planned teachers' neighborhood in southern Israel, August 27, 2025

Adva Growth invests in small and medium sized businesses in Northern and Southern Israel

Investment company Adva Growth will invest in SME's in the south and north of Israel with an enterprise value of up to 50 million shekels and will provide professional guidance.

Edward Misrahi, 'Adva Growth' founder, chairman and chief investment officer

Smilansky Festival returns – your guide to everything you must do in the capital of the Negev

Smilansky Festival returns to Beersheba’s Old City Aug 26–28 with Netta Barzilai, Margol & more. Enjoy live shows, food, art, plus our guide to the best restaurants, hotels & attractions.

Château d'Or