Negev
Coverage of Negev in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli finance minister says settlement 'revolution' has only just begun
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a 'settlement revolution' aimed at expanding Israeli settlements to the Negev and Galilee. The statement followed approval of 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, which Palestinian officials claim will isolate East Jerusalem from surrounding communities.
- Celebrating new appellation, Negev winemakers uncork plans to take their bottles global
Negev wineries Yatir, Pinto, and Carmey Avdat celebrate an international appellation designation and plan to expand their global presence. The winemakers highlight perseverance and grit in their success.
- Large-scale missile interceptions reported across Israel as Security Cabinet to meet
Israeli media reported large-scale missile interceptions against Iranian missiles in southern Israel, including the Dead Sea, Dimona, and Beersheba areas. The Security Cabinet is set to meet to discuss the security developments, and a rocket fell near the Itamar settlement in the West Bank without causing damage.