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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


Israel's plan to rebuild North, South after war should be comprehensive, proactive - opinion

To transform the North and South into regions that people are drawn to, a comprehensive plan is needed.

 FAMILIES VACATION at the Hasbani River in the Upper Galilee last year. Importantly, 21% of families in the North rely on tourism for their income, the writer notes.

Will Cisco do for Ofakim what Intel did for Kiryat Gat?

Tech giant plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, raising questions about the city's potential as a viable alternative for those looking to live, for example, in Beersheba.


New visitor center for the Yatir winery

Yatir Winery, at the base of the ancient citadel in Tel Arad, unveils a new visitor center for the public to explore the winery world, delve into its history, and connect with the desert landscape.

  Yatir Winery Visitor Center

Terror in Israel's South: Two killed, two seriously injured in shooting attack

Initial investigations indicated that the terrorist was a resident of Shuafat in east Jerusalem with Israeli residency.

 Israeli security seen near a terrorist at the scene of a shooting attack in Southern Israel.  February 16, 2024

Israel invests 150 million shekels into armored vehicles for border towns

Had they had such vehicles, it would not have averted the entire tragedy by a long shot, but could have saved many lives and made some of the battles more even until IDF reinforcements arrived.

 IDF armored forces at a staging area in southern Israel near the border with Gaza. January 01, 2024.

A major boost for Ofakim: Cisco announces expansion

Global high-tech giant Cisco Systems plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, investing in training and career development programs for the southern Israeli city's local youth.

 Cisco Systems.

While Israel's government wants life in the south to resume, residents are hesitant

“I don’t understand how the State of Israel thinks it will give a little money and send people back to the same reality that existed on October 6. … Rockets are still being fired."

Israeli police explosive experts survey the remains of a private house after it was hit by a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel, in Sderot, southern Israel October 15, 2023.

Snir Association is mobilized for businesses in the envelope

 Nir Shmol, Chairman of the Snir Association.

Dreaming of life in Ofakim? City adds thousands of apartments

The Israel Land Authority greenlights a 5,800-unit project in the southern city's new district, part of a larger plan for 12,000 homes, along with public, commercial, and employment areas.

 A MURAL IN the southern city of Ofakim illustrates how Israeli society has changed since the October 7 massacre.

Tel Aviv resident poses as evacuee from Israel's south, robbing hosts

A Tel Aviv resident who made her apartment available to evacuees was met with an unpleasant surprise upon returning home, finding that her property was extensively damaged.

Memorable items stolen from an Israeli who offered her apartment to people