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New director for Negev's Nuclear Research Center

PM Netanyahu attends induction ceremony for new nuclear research center director.

New director for Negev's Nuclear Research Center

3 children injured in Negev house fire

Fire breaks out in Bedouin town of Hura in Negev. Children seriously and moderately injured, mother suffers shock.

3 children injured in Negev house fire

Owner of dogs which mauled 8-year-old girl arrested

8-year-old girl mauled by pack of 10 dogs in southern Israel recalls harrowing attack. 'I tried to call for my father, but I couldn't.'

Owner of dogs which mauled 8-year-old girl arrested

7-year-old girl mauled by pack of dogs in southern Israel

Israeli girl hospitalized in moderate condition after being attacked by pack of dogs in town of Ofakim in the western Negev.

7-year-old girl mauled by pack of dogs in southern Israel

Housing Minister: Israel is losing the south

Minister Yoav Galant says Israel must renew momentum of Jewish settlement in north and south amid massive illegal Bedouin construction.

Housing Minister: Israel is losing the south

Missing British tourist may have 'Jerusalem syndrome'

Articles belonging to British tourist last seen in north of Israel in November found in southern desert region.

Missing British tourist may have 'Jerusalem syndrome'

Watch: Border Police capture ISIS terrorists in southern Israel

19-year-old Israeli Bedouin women nabbed while planning terror attack in Israel. Terrorists suspected of working for ISIS terror group.

Watch: Border Police capture ISIS terrorists in southern Israel

Negev Bedouin women charged with joining ISIS

Shabak reveals that two 19-year-old Bedouin women from the Negev contacted ISIS, planned to carry out terror attack.

Negev Bedouin women charged with joining ISIS

Bedouin leaders condemn murder of soldier by Bedouin terrorists

Leaders of Bedouin community meet Arad mayor after murder of 19-year-old soldier. 'We must spit out the evil elements in our community.'

Bedouin leaders condemn murder of soldier by Bedouin terrorists

'Anyone who tries to harm us will face a harsh response'

Public Security Minister tours south, receives updates on police readiness for possible infiltration by Gaza terrorists.

'Anyone who tries to harm us will face a harsh response'

Bedouin must compensate State for evacuation of illegal mosque

Beer Sheva court rules Negev Bedouin must compensate State for expenses incurred during evacuation of mosque built on public land.

Bedouin must compensate State for evacuation of illegal mosque

IDF relocates to the Negev: 'A national project'

Defense Minister: 'Military Intelligence is a national asset and its transfer to the south is a national project."

IDF relocates to the Negev: 'A national project'

Baby hit and killed by grandfather in Negev traffic accident

One-year-old boy killed in car accident in Negev. Police say boy's grandfather accidentally hit the child while driving in reverse.

Baby hit and killed by grandfather in Negev traffic accident

Another coalition crisis?

'The Likud is harming the Negev'

MK Smotrich slams Coalition Chairman for removing law supported by both coalition and opposition from agenda over spat with Jewish Home.

'The Likud is harming the Negev'

Negev's only hospital doesn't serve everyone equally

Negev residents say only local hospital discriminates against members of 3 of Israel's 4 insurance companies.

Negev's only hospital doesn't serve everyone equally

Agriculture Minister visits Bedouin town: Let there be peace

Jewish Home minister meets Bedouin students, inaugurates new Bedouin high school.

Agriculture Minister visits Bedouin town: Let there be peace

'There's so much room to innovate and initiate'

California family moving to Israel finds surprising reasons to 'go south.'

'There's so much room to innovate and initiate'

Attempted car ramming at police station

Driver attempts to run down officer in police station parking lot in Negev. One suspect arrested, second on the loose.

Attempted car ramming at police station

Three children forgotten in car in southern Israel

Near tragedy in the south: As temperatures top 100 degrees, three children left inside hot car for over an hour.

Three children forgotten in car in southern Israel

Tragedy in the Negev: 6-year old dies in trunk of family car

Boy from southern Israel dies after being left in car trunk for hours as temperatures neared 100 degrees (38 C).

Tragedy in the Negev: 6-year old dies in trunk of family car

Arson attack in the Negev

Residents of southern kibbutz awaken to find blaze destroying massive amounts of animal feed; arsonist may be from nearby Bedouin town.

Arson attack in the Negev

Is illegal Bedouin building in the Negev a threat?

Journalist from 'Kan' broadcasting corporation dismisses the threat. 'I suggest taking things in proportion.'

Is illegal Bedouin building in the Negev a threat?

Massive drug bust on Egypt-Israel border

Egyptian drug smugglers toss 100 kilos of hashish over Israel's southern security fence to dealers on the Israeli side.

Massive drug bust on Egypt-Israel border

Rocket strikes Negev

No injuries or damage reported as rocket fired by Gaza terrorists lands in open area.

Rocket strikes Negev

Infant electrocuted to death in the Negev

1-year old girl found electrocuted in car on Negev highway. Attempts at resuscitation fail.

Infant electrocuted to death in the Negev

Report: IDF grenade caused deadly Negev explosion

Report says Bedouin children killed in explosion in Negev had been playing with an IDF grenade which went off.

Report: IDF grenade caused deadly Negev explosion

2 children killed in explosion in Bedouin village

8 and 10 year old children declared dead at the scene of explosion. Cause of explosion unclear.

2 children killed in explosion in Bedouin village

Galant: Israel must prevent Bedouin seizure of Negev

Housing Minister tours Negev, says Israel has room for all, but must exercise sovereignty and not allow illegal construction in south.

Galant: Israel must prevent Bedouin seizure of Negev

3 dead in Negev car crash

3 killed, at least 5 injured in 4-way car collision in Negev.

3 dead in Negev car crash

'My husband was not killed. He was murdered. Period.'

Wife of murdered police officer slams those who try to say attack was not terrorism, recounts how she learned of her husband's murder.

'My husband was not killed. He was murdered. Period.'

NGO Monitor: Irresponsible NGOs aggravate tensions

NGO monitor president says European-funded NGOs' irresponsible rhetoric leads to violence and disrespect for the law.

NGO Monitor: Irresponsible NGOs aggravate tensions

Regavim: Government must quash incitement in southern Israel

Regavim Movement issues statement saying it's 'unfortunate fake news spreads like wildfire.'

Regavim: Government must quash incitement in southern Israel

WATCH: Israeli Police treat wounded Arab MK

Arab MK injured while participating in protests against demolition of illegal Arab settlement gets terrific treatment from Israel Police.

WATCH: Israeli Police treat wounded Arab MK

TERROR IN THE NEGEV

Officer murdered in Negev terror attack

Police officer killed in terror attack in Negev, attacker neutralized. MK injured in clashes with police.

Officer murdered in Negev terror attack

Negev fort from time of David and Solomon unearthed

Examination and dating of animal remains show that Timna Valley fort dates to reign of Kings David and Solomon.

Negev fort from time of David and Solomon unearthed

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Polygamy fueling mass Bedouin illegal immigration into Israel

Tens of thousands of foreign-born women and their children from polygamous marriages living in Israel, report by Lavi organization reveals.

Polygamy fueling mass Bedouin illegal immigration into Israel

Will billions of shekels be given to Judea and Samaria?

Gush Etzion head responds to Be'er Sheva mayor's claim the government give more to Judea and Samaria than the Negev.

Will billions of shekels be given to Judea and Samaria?

Bedouin 'Price Tag' attacks in Negev

Following demolition of illegal structures, Bedouin squatters stone buses in southern Israel.

Bedouin 'Price Tag' attacks in Negev

3-year-old electrocuted, in critical condition

A 3-year-old toddler who was electrocuted brought to intersection in the Negev, from where MDA medics hurried him to the hospital.

3-year-old electrocuted, in critical condition

Major police crackdown on Negev Bedouin village

Police raid Bedouin villages, confiscating weaponry and stolen items including a cellphone stolen from an intelligence officer's sister.

Major police crackdown on Negev Bedouin village

Police on heightened alert in the Negev

Security forces deploy in the Negev area due to a security threat. At this stage there are no special instructions for local residents.

Police on heightened alert in the Negev

Theft ring busted for systematically stealing gasoline

Theft ring systematically stole gas cards from the IDF, then used these to extract gas at stations and resell it illegally.

Theft ring busted for systematically stealing gasoline

Tragedy: Two children die after being left in hot car

Young children were only discovered after being trapped for hours in the searing heat in Negev Bedouin village.

Tragedy: Two children die after being left in hot car

Arab citizens' Israeli Independence Day subversiveness

Activist details first Negev Nakba protest that was ignored by media, outlines calls by Arab Israeli leaders 'to build on Israel's ruins.'

Arab citizens' Israeli Independence Day subversiveness

70 hikers saved in Negev rescue operation

Ten treated for dehydration after getting stranded in the northern Negev; 150,000 Israelis flooded national parks Saturday.

70 hikers saved in Negev rescue operation

New species of ancient rodent discovered in the Negev

Tiny teeth found in the desert from species extinct for 18 million years, highlighting Israel's paleogeographic position.

New species of ancient rodent discovered in the Negev

Bedouin soldier murders man after nighttime brawl

Soldier, a member of Israel's Bedouin minority, indicted on murder charges; accomplice still at large.

Bedouin soldier murders man after nighttime brawl

Unusually powerful floods in the south this weekend

Raging rivers in the desert: Negev and Arava down to Eilat set to be hit by rare intense flooding on Shabbat.

Unusually powerful floods in the south this weekend

Three killed in accident in the Negev

Three men killed and three others injured in an accident at the Shoket Junction.

Three killed in accident in the Negev

Knesset approves larger defense budget for soldier relocation

In a controversial move the Knesset approved an extra 2.5 billion NIS for the defense budget, to provide for negev relocation

Knesset approves larger defense budget for soldier relocation

Could strategic Jewish farm be taken in Arab land-grab?

Israel Land Fund sounds alarm as Arab buyers, likely funded by Saudis, try to take key Negev property from Jewish hands to control region.

Could strategic Jewish farm be taken in Arab land-grab?

New towns to be set up in the Negev

The government announced Sunday that it was setting up five new town in the Negev.

New towns to be set up in the Negev

Arab Parties Threaten 'Unrest' Over Bedouin Land Plan

For the second time, the government is dropping – at least temporarily – a law that would regulate illegal settlement by Negev Bedouin.

Arab Parties Threaten 'Unrest' Over Bedouin Land Plan

Two Soldiers Critically Wounded in Fire on Base

Soldiers in life-threatening condition with 70-80% burns after fire broke out in barracks on IAF base in the Negev.

Two Soldiers Critically Wounded in Fire on Base

IDF Begins its Move to the South

Military police school to be first to enter long-delayed new training base in the Negev, where it will enjoy advanced technological tools.

IDF Begins its Move to the South

ALEH Negev Shows No Limit to What the Disabled Can Do

ALEH Negev's rehabilitation hosts Congressional staffers and shows them how Israeli ingenuity can change how we care for its vulnerable.

ALEH Negev Shows No Limit to What the Disabled Can Do

Defense Ministry Destroys Historic Army Base for Housing

Tzrifin base the first to begin moving to the Negev as land is scrapped and repurposed for housing.

Defense Ministry Destroys Historic Army Base for Housing

In Labor Stronghold, Praise for Likud's Negev Development

Despite the south's tradition of voting Left, Merhavim Council mayor endorses Likud, praising its socioeconomic work in the periphery.

In Labor Stronghold, Praise for Likud's Negev Development

Yehuda Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Temple Mount activist calls on the public to pray for the Bedouin who were injured in deadly crash in the Negev.

Yehuda Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Watch: Bedouin Rioters Hurl Explosives at Police in Rahat

Negev town continues to spiral out of control after death of two residents during police activity; video shows officers saved from Arab mob.

Watch: Bedouin Rioters Hurl Explosives at Police in Rahat