Arava

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.
From Greenhouse to Plate Festival.

Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation

Breakfast overlooking the wadi at Six Senses Shaharut in the Negev.

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion


Living on the edge of a dream – in Mitzpe Ramon

Last year Mitzpe turned 60, and the exhibition curated by Guy Raz chronicles the town’s evolution from a small bunch of hardy and, quite possibly, utopian- minded pioneers to a bona fide town.

‘Betonadot’ (concrete barricades), which served as residential quarters, prior to plaster and paint work, 1962

SPNI co-founder Amotz Zahavi dies at 89

In addition to his roles as a prominent zoologist and evolutionary biologist at Tel Aviv University, Zahavi was among the founders of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.

The funeral of Amotz Zahavi.

‘The best ambassadors of Israel you’ll ever find’

Hosting about 1,200 students each year, AICAT has produced more than 16,000 alumni.

AICAT students show their support for Israel in the Arava with AICAT director Hanni Arnon

Kahlon cancels import taxes on smartphones

Smartphones should now cost hundreds of shekels less while competition between importers and retailers will intensify.

Kulanu Ministers Moshe Kahlon and Yoav Galant touring agricultural hothouses in Sapir, a moshav in the Arava.

Israeli bird-watching event raises NIS 254,000 to save black storks

Through their participation, teams from 14 different countries ultimately raised NIS 254,000 to save black storks and combat illegal bird-hunting in Turkey.

Birdwatchers in the Arava

Tropical Fish and Flowers in the Desert?

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An exhibition titled Metaphor or Light debuted at the museum, in which light fixtures were designed by architects worldwide for Italian design brands.

MEIR FENIGSTEIN (left) and Yuval Ziv.

Joining hands to build a green future in the MidEast

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is celebrating its 20th year of bringing together diverse populations to plan a healthier tomorrow.

Dr. Sarah Sallon, left, and Elaine Solowey with Methuselah

Expanding minds and grappling with pluralism in the Arava

Is there room for God in a secular or humanistic approach to Judaism?

Dan Shechtman

Ministry forms ‘special section’ to address Arab housing shortage

Galant: Prosperity of the Arab sector is in the interest of Israeli society as a whole.

CONSTRU CTION MINISTER Yoav Galant (second from left) and Joint List leader Ayman Odeh (second from right) discuss Arab-housing development plans with leaders of the community in the North yesterday.