Negev

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).

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.

Is illegal Bedouin building in the Negev a threat?

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

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.

Rocket strikes Negev

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

Infant electrocuted to death in the Negev

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

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.

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.

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.

3 dead in Negev car crash

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

'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.

NGO Monitor: Irresponsible NGOs aggravate tensions

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

Regavim: Government must quash incitement in southern Israel

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bedouin 'Price Tag' attacks in Negev

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Bedouin soldier murders man after nighttime brawl

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

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.

Three killed in accident in the Negev

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

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

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.

New towns to be set up in the Negev

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Negev Town for 100,000 Hareidim

National Planning Council authorizes the establishment of Kassif in southern Israel, specifically geared to the hareidi community.

Israel under snow

Snow to Pile on in Jerusalem, Reach the Negev Desert

Widespread school cancellations as snow redoubles in Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva hopeful for snowflakes; flooding in coastal area.

State Allocates $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket Fire

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister blames Shas for lagging behind in fortifying religious buildings.

'We Will Not Let IDF Soldiers Be Dragged to the ICC'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu takes a stand against PA threats, notes that the PA must be tried for its own war crimes.

Israel's Largest Solar Plant to be Inaugurated

Israel's biggest solar energy project in the Negev receives a license for producing electricity, will be inaugurated Wednesday.

PM: Nothing Will Stop Construction of New IDF Negev Bases

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the new IDF educational training base, under construction in southern Israel.

Ya'alon Halts IDF Move to Negev Over Spat with Lapid

Defense Minister orders that the IDF’s move to the Negev be stopped, cites differences with Treasury over defense budget.

Watch: Police Seize Stolen IDF Weapons in Nighttime Op.

Border police arrest of suspects - including an IDF soldier - reveals high demand in Israeli criminal underworld for Israeli Tavor rifle.

IDF: Sirens in Gaza Belt False Alarm

No rockets found after code red sounds in Negev, Gaza Belt.

Minister: Govt. May Enforce Laws Against Bedouin Polygamy

Once again, Israel is hoping to hold down the explosive growth of the Bedouin population by regulating polygamy.

Three-Year-Old in Negev Airlifted After Snake Bite

Infant in Har Amasa bit while frolicking in playground, evacuated by helicopter to Be'er Sheva hospital.

Drought Declared in the Negev; Farmers to Receive Compensation

Farmers to receive compensation for poor crop yield; sections in the North also affected.

MK Lipman Helps Volunteers Protecting Farmers From Arab Gangs

MK Dov Lipman hails 'Zionism in its purest form' as he joins volunteers protecting isolated farms from Arab bandits.

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in the Negev

Park for Science and Technology attracts several companies, praise from senior MKs - including Naftali Bennett.

Native Israelis in the US Given Incentives to Return Home

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption launches new programs to encourage native Israelis to return - and settle the Negev, Galilee.

Yaalon Promises to Make Islamic Jihad 'Regret' Rocket Fire

Defense Minister joins Commander of Southern Command in promising 'not to hold back' against Gaza rockets.

Israel Plans New Birdwatching Network

Israel, crossroads of the world's major religions, is also the migration route half a billion birds. Now Jerusalem has plans for them.

Hamas Mortar Attacks Keep Terror on the Burner

Gaza terrorists attack the Negev with seven mortar shells and Kassam rockets, lowering the intensity of attacks but breaking the ceasefire.

Disabled Veterans Prepare for Bike Ride in Negev

Hundreds of disabled veterans are set to embark on an extraordinary bike trip to salute the Israeli Paralympians.