Negev

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.

Call for UN Official's Resignation Over 'Anti-Semitic Slur'

UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Raquel Rolnik called on to resign due to use of term “Judaization".

Youth Zionist Congress Supports the Negev

Over 1,000 youth attended the National Youth Zionist Congress in Arad and had one message: We need to settle and invest in the Negev.

JFK-Negev May be Future Flight Route

An Air Force base in the Negev is increasingly likely to be the home of Israel’s second major international airport.

Terrorists Fire Two Qassam Rockets at Southern Israel

Terrorists fired two Qassam rockets from Gaza at the western Negev. There were no physical injuries and no reports of damages.

Gov't Expected to Approve Illegal Bedouin Construction

Bedouins to receive 1.2 billion shekels, free lots for construction. Illegal buildings to be approved retroactively.

Study Slams Plans for Negev Solar Farms

A study by the Nature Authority says that the Negev is the wrong place for a solar farm.