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Israel's Negev officially recognized as international wine region 

The Negev joins major international wine regions such as Champagne, Chianti, Bordeaux, and Napa Valley, with the new status expected to strengthen Israel's wine industry's global position.

An aerial view of the Nana Estate Winery vineyards at the start of harvest season on August 3, 2022 near Mitzpe Ramon in Israel's Negev Desert.
Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.

South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.

15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana

NEW APARTMENTS are under construction in Katzrin this month. The importance of developing our periphery – the Galilee, the Golan, and the Negev – is increasingly evident, the writer maintains.

Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion


Intimate in the desert: An unforgettable experience in Ramon Crater

In the heart of the Ramon Crater, don't miss the 12th Intimidbar festival - a multicultural celebration of music, art, and culture.

 Music Festival

Wolt expands: New cities and towns in South and Lachish

Delivery company Wolt announces expansion to Kiryat Malachi, Kiryat Gat, Be'er Tuvya, and more in the southern region and Lachish, enhancing food delivery services for residents.

wolt

53% of northern residents who bought a home this year chose to leave the North

A new analysis shows that less than half of northern evacuees who bought homes in the first half of the year chose to stay in the area, while the situation in the South appears more optimistic.

 The northern border: Rosh Hanikra-Nahariya.

Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities - report

The benefits for the evacuees will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

"Within three years, we will turn the ruins into paradise, just give us manpower"

Responding to warnings from northern authorities about contractor shortages, the chairman of the Renovation Contractors Association urges the government: "Help us recruit manpower to start the work."

 Kiryat Shmona evacuees

Netanyahu appoints former IDF generals as coordinators for North, South

Retired Maj.-Gens. Yiftach Ron-Tal and Eliezer 'Cheney' Marom will become Israel's coordinators for the South and North, respectively.

 (L-R): Former IDF Ground Forces commander Yiftach Ron-Tal; Former Israel Navy commander Eliezer 'Cheney' Marom.

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.

Finding home again: Embracing resilience after tragedy

Four women journey back to their Gaza border community in the face of loss, providing testimony to the horror that was October 7.

 Jewish National Fund-USA volunteers help repair Israel's south

A day in the historic nature of the Ramon Crater

Explore the historic wonders of Ramon Crater and its rich biodiversity, a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

 Ramon Crater

Revival in the Western Negev fosters innovation and entrepreneurship - opinion

The connection between central Israel, the “start-up nation,” and the periphery is vital for the success of turning the Western Negev into a technology and innovation hub. 

 The Negev Desert