Arava
Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation
The red alert in Paran was the result of Jordanian border police officers chasing criminals into Israeli territory.
Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion
24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness
Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty
IDF rescue pilots describe harrowing conditions in flood rescue ops
The pilots conducting the rescue missions dealt with long flights in the dark with lightning, rains, winds and torrential streams.
How did the Arava become the 'Silicon Valley' of Israeli agriculture?
Welcome to “the Silicon Valley” of Israeli agriculture. The JNF’s catchy slogan is “The Arava is where fertile minds meet barren soil.”
The North African Ostrich makes a comeback from near extinction
This sub-species of ostrich, also called 'red-necked ostrich', almost went extinct in the wild but was recently reintroduced in Israel.
Things to do in Israel's Negev Desert in the winter
The organizers have spent a lot of time thinking about what is the best way to offer overseas tourists, as well as Israelis who live throughout the country, a glimpse of the beauty of the Negev.
Israeli Arava Int'l Film Fest to host some of the world’s top filmmakers
This year, the Israeli film festival will feature guests who are among the most acclaimed directors, producers, screenwriters and actors working all over the world.
Timna National Park a must see for history lovers
The southern Israeli desert like you have never seen before.
IDF unveils new program to 'revolutionize' military healthcare
The IDF called its new healthcare digitization program, "Health for You," a "healthcare revolution."
'Straw-inspiring' low-tech approach to construction in Israel's Arava
“I was completely unaware that this traditional construction method is feasible until I attended a week-long course at Kibbutz Lotan in the Arava desert last month.”
Southern Arava: More sights to see in the desert
This week’s column will continue to cover places there where Israelis created attractions that showcase the desert’s natural beauty and uncommon features.
The southern Arava: A revival of tourism in Israel
This week I focus on one of my favorite parts of the desert region of our country: the southern Arava in the Eilot Regional Council.
