Report: Police decline Nova survivors’ party permit, citing Egyptian military buildup in Sinai The Purim party was scheduled to take place some nine miles from the border with Egypt over the weekend. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 12, 2025
Two monkeys and a lion cub rescued in the Negev The animals were being held illegally in Bedouin areas. March 9, 2025
New Negev village honors Nahal Brigade commander slain on Oct. 7 Col. Yonatan Steinberg was killed in action fighting Hamas terrorists. JNS Staff Feb. 17, 2025
Arrowheads from Yemen: Evidence of ancient trade caravans found in Negev Excavation of a 2,500-year-old burial site revealed tombs of trade caravans from Yemen, Phoenicia and Egypt that traveled through the Land of Israel. JNS Staff Feb. 5, 2025
New mayor of devastated Israeli region gets to work Michal Uziyahu, who long worked in the tourism sector helping promote travel and knowledge of the Negev Desert, tells JNS that she “will continue to insist on choosing the light.” Mike Wagenheim Dec. 30, 2024
Palestinian woman charged with selling daughter, 13, to Israeli Bedouin for $2,000 The Hebron resident stands accused of human trafficking, forging a document and staying in Israel illegally. Dec. 24, 2024
120-plus organizations join A4BGU for third annual Ben-Gurion Day in USA The vision of Israel’s founding father and first prime minister is arguably more relevant than ever amid recovery from the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. Dec. 4, 2024
Six years after Negev flash flood disaster: Academy heads convicted According to the judge, director Yuval Kahan "exploited his position" to override safety concerns, creating pressure on other staff members to proceed with the trip despite the risks. Lidor Sultan and Ilya Egorov Nov. 18, 2024
Thousands gather in Negev for Israel’s first legal camel race The younger dromedaries ran a 6-kilometer route and the older ones covered 12 kilometers Nov. 3, 2024
