 The land of Israel is the hope of the free worldIf not for Israel, Iran would extend its influence to the Mediterranean. Imagine the consequences for the entire Western civilization. Baby dies in fire in the NegevOne-year-old girl dies in fire in Bedouin town of Segev Shalom. 11 children injured from smoke inhalation. Incendiary balloon launched from Gaza explodes in southern IsraelThe charge exploded in an open area in a Negev field with police sappers on the scene. No one was injured. New hospital to be built in Be'er Sheva?Plans for new hospital include more beds than any other hospital in Israel - but they have yet to be approved. Watch: Flooding in Nahal ZinSurprise rains bring flooding to southern streams, including Nahal Zin in the Negev. Be'er Sheva court: Arab squatters must reimburse IsraelBe'er Sheva District Court okays gov't petition, orders leaders of illegal 'Al Arakib' squatters camp to reimburse State's expenses. Remains of ancient mosque discovered in NegevRemains of the rare building discovered by antiquities authority during preparations for new neighborhood in the town of Rahat. Munich museum rips Israeli forests as 'settlement policy'Munich Jewish Museum under fire for exhibit which dubbed Israel's forests in the Negev 'settlement policy'. '500,000 Jews in the Galilee, 1 million in the Negev'JNF chairman explains organization's growth and activities since its founding 118 years ago. Watch: 15-year-old caught driving infant brotherPolice confiscate car keys, stop him from driving, seize vehicle, and initiate procedure against car-owner father. Olim to celebrate 'Week of the South'2,000 olim to celebrate life in Israel's south with week of activities throughout the region. 1700-year-old stone inscription found in Halutza National ParkInscription bearing name 'Halutza' discovered amid remains of the ancient city in the Negev. Dozens of illegal structures in Negev not only remain but growSupreme Court rules dozens of structures in Negev Bedouin municipalities be demolished; since ruling, only 2 small structures demolished. Visitors trash Israeli farms during flower festivalNegev flower season brings thousands; farmers report many stole and destroyed crops, drove through wheat fields, broke into greenhouses. Likud vs. Sharon: Round IILikud Central Committee members evacuated from Gush Katif turn to party court: Exclude Gilad Sharon. 'Zero tolerance for illegal Bedouin construction in the Negev'Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel says State has offered housing solutions to Bedouin in illegal villages, but they have refused all offers. Israel offering free land to BedouinsDoes the state intend to grant some 10,000 dunams to Bedouin communities in the Negev by expanding the 'Blue Lines?' Construction of Triguboff Center completed in 6 monthsCenter dedicated to vocational training and advancing employment in Negev Bedouin communities opens. Sheikh goes to jail for invading state land 130 timesSheikh begins 10-month sentence after Supreme Court rejects appeal, claim to state lands he invaded over 100 times. 'Arab MKs don't let the facts confuse them'Joint List MKs block road in protest against enforcement against illegal construction by Bedouin in south, despite compensation offer. Lapid: Hamas needs to know they are not immuneMK Lapid: we need to balance the use of power by Hamas leadership. An economical leverage will cause the Gazan pop. to stand up to Hamas. 4-year-old boy drowns after floods hit southern IsraelBoy falls into flooded river near Negev town, drowning. Two killed, three injured, in southern IsraelThree-vehicle traffic accident near Dimona kills 2, seriously injures 1. 'We will invest in the Galilee as we invested in the Negev'PM says social-economic gaps in Israel narrowing, Israeli government will work for benefit of all citizens 'without exception.' Anger in south over ceasefireLeaders of communities beset by Hamas rockets slam government for ceasefire instead of putting a final end to Hamas terror. Woman killed as car overturns2 critically injured, 2 lightly to moderately hurt after vehicle overturns on Negev highway in deadly accident. Quiet night for the southNegev communities begin to return to normal life as reported cease-fire holds through the night after south endures hundreds of rockets. 'They will not take our air'Organizers of Negev hot air balloon festival which was cancelled due to Hamas rockets vow to fly their balloons in show of strength. From Petah Tikva to the burning south, with lovePetah Tikva residents help plant communal garden in Negev community under attack by arson kites and balloons from Gaza terrorists. 'We've found incendiary balloons in Bedouin encampments'Intelligence officer says incendiary balloons have traveled farther than Be'er Sheva. Finance Minister announces drought in NegevFinance Minister approves recommendation to compensate farmers for loss of produce caused by drought. Minister to Bedouin community: 'Learn Hebrew''A Bedouin kid who doesn't know any Hebrew won't be able to go to college,' says Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel. Seeking tourists, Israel promotes a different sun and sandIsrael hopes to grow tourism in the Negev to 20% of the nation's total by 2021. 'Negev under threat, and not just from Gaza'Construction and Housing Minister presents 'Arrow to the Negev' plan to facilitate Jewish development in south. Watch: 3 suspects in IDF weapons theft arrestedBorder police release video of arrest of Bedouin suspects who abducted soldier, stole his weapons. 'Zionism is in the residents' blood here'Nursery school teacher: 'Who guarantees we get to kindergarten safely?' Sdot Negev mayor: '1,000 missiles won't stop us from settling here.' Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in southOrganization previously focused on construction in Judea and Samaria takes on projects near Gaza border. Resourceful lost couple leave message in desert sandCouple lost in Negev in dangerous heat make SOS signal out of stones to allow rescue aircraft to find them. Regavim hidden camera exposes Negev organized crime'Bir Hadaj has long been capital of crime and drugs in Negev. Bands stealing weapons, ammo, cars from area IDF base come from Bir Hadaj.' 'These are serious crimes - we expect the police to respond'Puclic Security Minister demands action after video shows Bedouin firing automatic weapons out of moving vehicles. Watch: Children flee as Israeli school bus goes up in flamesBus carrying school children in southern Israel suddenly catches on fire, forcing children to flee. No injuries reported. Attempted ramming in NegevArab car thief attempts to run over policemen, is shot. 'I understood this wasn't a routine fire'Firefighting and Rescue Negev region commander reconstructs Be'er Sheva fire where baby girl was killed and brother seriously injured. Supreme Court ultimatum to Bedouin councilsFollowing petition against councils that never collected taxes, Court makes it clear the sum will be deducted from their budgets. Arabs break into artillery base, steal equipmentArabs break into the IDF's Shivta Camp, stealing equipment and uniforms - but not weapons. New director for Negev's Nuclear Research CenterPM Netanyahu attends induction ceremony for new nuclear research center director. 3 children injured in Negev house fireFire breaks out in Bedouin town of Hura in Negev. Children seriously and moderately injured, mother suffers shock. Owner of dogs which mauled 8-year-old girl arrested8-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.'7-year-old girl mauled by pack of dogs in southern IsraelIsraeli girl hospitalized in moderate condition after being attacked by pack of dogs in town of Ofakim in the western Negev. Housing Minister: Israel is losing the southMinister Yoav Galant says Israel must renew momentum of Jewish settlement in north and south amid massive illegal Bedouin construction. 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. Watch: Border Police capture ISIS terrorists in southern Israel19-year-old Israeli Bedouin women nabbed while planning terror attack in Israel. Terrorists suspected of working for ISIS terror group. Negev Bedouin women charged with joining ISISShabak reveals that two 19-year-old Bedouin women from the Negev contacted ISIS, planned to carry out terror attack. Bedouin leaders condemn murder of soldier by Bedouin terroristsLeaders of Bedouin community meet Arad mayor after murder of 19-year-old soldier. 'We must spit out the evil elements in our community.' '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. Bedouin must compensate State for evacuation of illegal mosqueBeer Sheva court rules Negev Bedouin must compensate State for expenses incurred during evacuation of mosque built on public land. 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." |
