Desert

Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel

The eggs were discovered near the remains of a campfire believed to have been connected to prehistoric desert nomads who collected, cooked, and ate the eggs at the site.

Cache of ancient ostrich eggs found at an archaeological site near Nitzana, March 29, 2026.
A Judean Desert carpet of spring wildflowers.

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Rare half-shekel coin discovered in Judean Desert by the Israel Antiquities Authority, February 26, 2026.

Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert


Reviva & Celia's chocolate dream has come true

A little different working day.

 A dream come true

Beautiful Ramat Hasharon Duplex perfect for everyone

The duplex was designed by Tzvia Kazayoff for a young couple and their three kids, boasts an enlarged kitchen and a central yard for hospitality and leisure. A true standout in every way.


Kfar Hanokdim: A look at Israel's fun desert oasis

Kfar Hanokdim sits in a valley between Arad and Masada, providing family fun and a break from the norm.

 OVERLOOKING THE Dead Sea from the perspective of hills near Kfar Hanokdim.

New study from the Hebrew University unveils Isopod eating habits which affects the ecosystem

Isopods, crustaceans mistaken for bugs, studied by researchers in dietary preferences. They choose soil crust over plant litter, aided by microbes for digestion, revealing dietary intricacies.

 Isopods eat soil crust. Uploaded on 8/5/2024

Crisis as a catalyst, will Oct. 7 reshape the Israeli tech ecosystem? - opinion

Israel's tech ecosystem responds innovatively to crises, transitioning from emergency hacks to long-term recovery solutions, fostering national growth opportunities.

 INNOVATION EXPERTS visit Kibbutz Magen, near the Gaza Strip. (20/4/2024)

The Roladin chain presents the kosher cake collection for Passover 2024

As every year, the Roladin confectionery chain launches a new and diverse, festive and kosher collection of desserts for Passover.

 Passover 2024 collection Roladin

Rains bring relief to drought-stricken Iraq, experts urge action to prevent more desertification

Although the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have swelled in recent heavy rains, a dry climate is the norm in Iraq, and with Turkish and Iranian dams cutting off water flow.

Iraqi rescuers search for survivors over the site where an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river

Bedouins who fought Hamas on Oct. 7 honored for bravery and heroism in Jerusalem

Israeli politicians vouched for Bedouins who put their lives on the line in order to protect people against Hamas.

 Lina Ezberga, 23, became the first woman ever in her Bedouin town to become an ambulance driver.

Israel wants to bring 'DeserTech' to United Arab Emirates

Environmental Protection Minister Silman met with her Emirati counterpart in New York.

 Minister Idit Silman (left) with UAE Minister Mariam Almheiri

Camel spiders' hidden evolutionary tree uncovered by Israeli researchers

They aren’t spiders and don’t bug dromedaries, but a scorpion that existed before the disappearance of dinosaurs.

 The Camel Spider