Tag: northern Negev
Blessed Rains Gush through Israel’s Nature Preserves
The Kinneret rose since Wednesday by 23 cm, and now stands at 211.10 meters below sea level.
Ashkelon under Water, Residents Sail in Kayak on Hanamer Street
“There was water in the closets, in the beds, in the downstairs unit. Objects were floating."
In Arad, Fish Swim in Cleaner Water for Rosh Hashana
“Even the fish deserve a healthy and happy New Year!”
One of Earliest Known Mosques Discovered in Negev Bedouin City
"A small, rural mosque, dated to the 7th to 8th centuries CE, is a rare find anywhere in the world."
Dry Bones Describe the Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Negev
The Byzantine Negev settlements, which included Avdat, Halutza, Shivta and Nitzana, flourished in the 4-7 centuries CE until their abandonment in the seventh century CE following the Islamic conquest of the Land of Israel.
Report: Dysentery Outbreak in Northern Negev City of Arad
“The mayor’s office says the vendor’s contract has been terminated . . . but at the end of the day, the parents don't trust the food at this point."
Archaeological Exhibition in Druze Village Tells Story of 6,500 Year Old Burial Cave
The Peki'in exhibition displays ritual objects, flint tools, beads, and stone coffins reflecting the burial customs of the people who inhabited the country 6,500 years ago, their beliefs and their spiritual lives.
All Hail Breaks Loose in Negev City of Arad
The freak thunderstorm hurled hail the size of giant marbles -- or in Israeli terms, the size of cherry tomatoes -- down on the city, sending pedestrians and felines alike scurrying for cover.
Voluntary Evacuation of Umm al-Hiran Begins
This weekend, eight structures in the village were dismantled by the residents themselves.
Hundreds of Thousands of Shekels Seized in Terrorist Financing Raid
A search revealed more than NIS 500,000 in cash in the suspect’s car during an arrest at the Meitar Crossing, near Be'er Sheva.
Signs of Infiltration Seen Along Border with Jordan
Other than saying the footprints were found in the northern Negev area, the IDF declined to indicate where exactly the footprints were found.
Haifa Chemicals Employees Protest Layoffs
The giant ammonia tank was deemed a major health, environmental and security hazard for years.
Israel Completes Security Barrier in Southern Judea, Near Meitar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the ministry to prioritize closing the gap in that section of the barrier.
Fires in Northern Negev, Samaria
Investigators have launched a probe to determine the cause of the flames; last year most fires were lit by arsonists.
Winter Weather Still Chilling Israel From North to Northern Negev
The winter weather hasn't yet let up in Israel, with snow in the north and rain in the central and southern regions.
Roadside Terrorism Continues to Damage Vehicles, Traumatize Israelis
Numerous stoning attacks across Judea and Samaria and one in the northern Negev as well as roadside attacks continue to escalate. Where are the IDF patrol vehicles?
High Court Orders Release of Terrorist Suspect’s Body to Umm al-Hiran Family
Israeli authorities have been ordered to release the body of Ya’akub Musa Abu al-Qi’an, who ran over an Israeli police officer.
Terrorists Attack Northern Negev Drivers on Highway 31
The uptick in rock-throwing attacks along Hwy 31 between Arad and Hura signals an ominous change.
Bedouin Teacher Sentenced for Planning to Join ISIS
A Negev Bedouin high school teacher gets 4 years in prison for planning to join Da'esh (ISIS).