Negev

A 50-year-old resident of the Negev Bedouin sector is accused of concealing marriages to two women from the National Insurance Institute. By presenting them as common-law partners, he fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Following the legal battle over the phosphogypsum ponds of Rotem Amfert, thousands of workers in the Negev fear that they will return from the holidays to find there is nowhere to work. Environmental organizations accuse the plant's management of cynically using the workers as a human shield to obtain pollution permits.

Rosh Hashanah is the time when Israelis drink the most wine. Ahead of the holiday, we have put together a selection of ten local wines from the north and south of the country that are worth trying in the new year.

The city will expand north and south to accommodate thousands of new families. The agreement was signed following the completion of the marketing of nearly 3,000 apartments in two new neighborhoods last August.

Naor, one of the founders of Kibbutz Gevim and a fighter in the Palmach's Negev Brigade, served as head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council and was only 29 years old when he was elected the first head of the Kiryat Gat local council. Over decades, he held a series of senior public positions and dedicated his life to developing the periphery. After losing his sight, he founded and managed, as a...

The first Israeli chef to win Michelin stars has been chosen to lead the well-known agricultural brand 'David Moshe' from the Western Negev in a massive new campaign.

Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

The Rotem Amfert Negev plant, which employs thousands of workers in the south, is at a crossroads after appeals against the phosphogypsum reservoir expansion plan were referred to the National Planning and Building Council.

The greenhouses were located from the air during a police operation in the Ramat Negev area. Alongside approximately 25,000 seedlings, 15 kg of cannabis ready for distribution were seized. Additionally, dozens of rifle bullets were found.

Following a covert investigation that lasted for months, large forces raided the local council offices. The suspicion: the council head facilitated the rigging of tenders and the employment of fictitious workers. The alleged attempts to transfer funds from the authority's coffers to their private pockets, and the concern in the police: "They are trying to turn official law enforcement authorities...

A new corruption case in a southern local authority was exposed today (Monday). Officers from the Lahav 433 unit arrested a sitting council head in the Negev, his family members, and other senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid-rigging, and fraud.

Three days before the start of the school year, the budget crisis between the Ministry of Education and the Neve Midbar Regional Council has reached a peak. The council, which serves over 22,000 students in the diaspora while having only 12,000 registered residents, refuses to commit to expenses without full reimbursement. Parent committees have now joined the strike threat, warning that the...

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced the addition of Tal Ohana-Hachmon, former head of the Yeruham council and project manager for the rehabilitation of northern communities, and Col. (res.) Nir Hachabi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim who lost his son Yonatan on October 7, to the party's list. According to Eisenkot, the two have "rich experience and a deep commitment to the rehabilitation and...

The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, announced today (Sunday) the addition of two new names to its ranks: Tal Ohana-Hakmon, former head of the Yeruham local council, and Colonel (res.) Nir Hajbi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim and former community manager at the kibbutz.

In a video that arrived from Gaza, a drone is seen arriving from the Egyptian border, landing and releasing a payload. Sources in Gaza told N12: Weapons are also being smuggled using the drones, and the phenomenon has become an industry that generates huge sums.

Fighters from the Magen unit of the Southern District Police thwarted the activity of a smuggling cell on the western border. During the operation, two suspects were arrested, and 21 kilograms of crystal-type drugs were seized in their possession. According to the suspicion, the two were involved in smuggling drugs across the border.

The Finance Minister presented a plan to establish dozens of new settlements in the Negev and the Galilee — by handing the Planning Administration and the Israel Land Authority to his party in the next government — and declared: "We will remove all anti-Zionist elements from these systems and cancel the plans that create sequences of Arab settlement and choke Jewish communities."

The Finance Minister presented a plan to establish dozens of new settlements in the Negev and the Galilee by handing the Planning Administration and the Israel Land Authority to his party in the next government. He declared: "We will remove all anti-Zionist elements from these systems and cancel the plans that create sequences of Arab settlement and choke Jewish settlements."

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced during a tour of the south the establishment of a team that will deal with the rehabilitation and development of the Gaza Envelope and the Western Negev. On the team: Head of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council Eran Doron, Tair Ifargan, Oshrat Gani Gonen, and representatives of the Gaza Envelope communities. "The rehabilitation of the south begins first...

As part of an investigation against a resident of Rahat, police and enforcement authorities raided a logistics complex suspected of being used to conceal goods. Two trucks and two forklifts worth millions of shekels were seized at the site. An illegal resident who tried to escape after getting off a forklift was detained for questioning.

Dozens of mayors and council heads from the South and the North have appealed to party leaders with a demand to include in their platforms a commitment to establish an international airport in the South. They are asking to agree first on the regional location, while deferring the decision on the specific site.

Five suspects were arrested during a police operation following a conflict between families in the town. During searches, two weapons, ammunition, and items for preparing Molotov cocktails were found. The town has been dealing with violent clan conflicts for years, which have claimed lives and led to a series of shooting incidents and blood feuds.

Get in the car and drive on Highway 40 towards the Negev. You won't believe what awaits you in this perfect region: hospitality tents, hiking trails, family farms, and off-road tours that will remind you that it's worth stopping a bit on the way to Eilat.

As part of a large-scale police operation to combat crime in the Negev, district officers in cooperation with Border Police fighters carried out a proactive raid on a residential house in a local council near Arad, resulting in the arrest of a suspect.

During a Border Police operation near Rahat, a drone identified a suspect removing an object from a vehicle and attempting to flee. Officers apprehended the suspect, and a subsequent search of the area uncovered a Glock pistol wrapped in paper and hidden in an open field. The suspect, an 18-year-old from the Bedouin community, has been arrested and his detention extended.

One of the actions to increase governance is carried out by destroying pirate greenhouses for the illegal cultivation of cannabis. This is a Sisyphus-like activity because after the destruction, the growers find a way to set up more greenhouses. We joined an operation to destroy greenhouses.

The KKL-JNF board of directors has approved a 190 million NIS investment package for environmental, infrastructure, and community development projects in the South. Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky emphasized that strengthening the region is a top national priority.

Tarek Al-Abid (31) from Kuseife has been charged with forging documents and impersonating others to sell stolen vehicles as legal. The fraud continued after the sale, as he would arrange for the vehicles to be stolen again and transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

Detectives from the Negev Central Unit and fighters from the Southern National Guard raided a compound and a house in the village of Tarabin. During the search, two ATVs, a motorcycle, and a trailer suspected of being stolen were seized, alongside 59 cartons of cigarettes, more than 25,000 shekels in cash, and walkie-talkies. Two local residents were arrested.

The KKL-JNF Board of Directors approved granting preference to businesses from the Western Negev and the northern confrontation line settlements in all of the organization's tenders. Suppliers with at least 60% of their operations in the eligible areas will enjoy a 15% preference in the price component. The decision will be in effect for three years and will apply to contracts worth hundreds of...

The Southern District Attorney's Office has indicted 20-year-old Abdallah Gargawi from Segev Shalom for planning a terror attack in Be'er Sheva. The suspect intended to detonate a car bomb at the Forum club.

The clinic offers a multi-professional framework that provides a full medical, psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial response, thanks to the variety of programs operated by the Public Health Association.

According to the indictment, Sami Abu Galbin and his nephew Muhammad repeatedly threatened competitors in the food supply market for foreign workers in the Negev, attempting to drive them out of the region. The prosecution is requesting to hold them in custody until the end of the proceedings.

The former Prime Minister arrived in the Gaza envelope and the Negev, stayed at the home of the Nahal Oz security officer, and pledged to fight arms smuggling: "We will confiscate illegal weapons and criminals will be punished as terrorists."

The Minister of National Security sparked a storm online after sharing footage of a bride and groom being led to a police station. After the post was removed, he claimed on Galei Israel radio that the social network was behind the deletion: 'I am proud of it, the police on my watch are changing the equation.'

The Regavim movement warns of severe pollution in a stream in the Negev and demands increased enforcement against those responsible. According to them, waste is burned and dumped without permission, and animal carcasses are accumulating in the area. Ahead of winter, the movement warns: rains could wash away the waste, block the stream's channel, and cause flooding.

Rahat is set to launch an advanced security system featuring cameras in hotspots and a dedicated drone, linked directly to a police control room. The initiative aims to detect shooting and violence in real time, reduce response times, and enhance personal safety for residents.

Barak Peleg, former coach of Hapoel Galil Elyon, took charge of the Otef Darom basketball club to help residents of the Gaza envelope recover after the events of October 7. The project has become a symbol of renewal.

The Ofir-SouthUp Ventures fund, which invests in technology companies in the Western Negev, is preparing to make its first investments. The fund is expected to raise between $20 million and $30 million.

The family of fallen YASAM fighter Rani Guaili is launching the country's first pre-police preparatory program for Border Police (Magav) recruits. The initiative will be hosted at the Holot facility with support from the Israel Prison Service (IPS), Habithonistim, and the World Zionist Organization.

The Ministries of Health and Finance have announced an international tender for the architectural design of the new "Peres" Medical Center in Be'er Sheva. Operated by the Sheba Medical Center and two health funds, the facility aims to bridge the healthcare gap between the periphery and the center.

Investigators from the Aroer police station reported on the arson of a vehicle in the town following a dispute between two families. The incident caused heavy damage to a Chevrolet parked in a private yard, with losses estimated at approximately 170,000 NIS. An indictment has been filed against the 30-year-old suspect.

Reports of ongoing gunfire over the weekend in the Negev region led to police activity in Hura and Lakiya. During the operation, large quantities of weapons and ammunition of various types were seized. "The Prime Minister must understand the magnitude of the event."

The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has regulated the status of approximately 120,000 dunams of agricultural land, enabling the construction of solar energy facilities. This resolution ends a dispute between Negev moshavim that has persisted since 1991.

Muhammad al-Qarnawi was critically injured in a car accident in Ar'ara. He was transported to Soroka Hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts, where his death was pronounced. MADA paramedics stated: "There were severe injuries on his body."

According to a preliminary investigation, the accident occurred due to the neutralization of the vehicle's safety system. The system did not detect that there was no driver in the car, and it continued to move. Shortly after: a man was killed in a car accident in the Negev and two children were seriously injured in an ATV rollover.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a Palestinian driver, a resident of Dura, who was driving without a license and, according to the allegations, chased passengers in a field near Kibbutz Dvir in the northern Negev.

The Minister of Finance continues to try and torpedo the Prime Minister's decision to establish a light rail in Be'er Sheva. Netanyahu must understand that this sabotage is not only a disregard for government decisions, but also a direct blow to the Likud electorate.

A Carlo-type weapon, an improvised weapon, magazines, and ammunition were seized during operational activity in the town of Ar'ara in the Negev. A local resident in his 20s was detained and transferred for questioning at the Aroer police station.

A large drone was intercepted while crossing the Israel-Egypt border. Security forces discovered a large cache of weapons on board, likely intended for the Hamas terrorist organization. Meanwhile, a resident of Ar'ara was arrested on suspicion of illegal weapons possession.