Study finds bias against older people in Israeli hiring practices

Dec 22, 2023

Israel's Ministry of the Negev, the Galilee and National Resilience, which handles matters concerning senior citizens in the State of Israel, commissioned a study...

'Resilience is the key to make people feel safe': Mental health experts empower Negev communities

May 06, 2024

In a collaborative effort to bolster community resilience in the Western Negev region, the Jewish National Fund USA (JNF-USA), the Israel Coalition for Trauma,...

Israeli researcher’s AI identifies ‘Social Norm Violations’

Jul 21, 2023

A scientist at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has designed an AI system capable of identifying “social norm violations” in-text samples.

100 million Shekels allocated for Gaza area 'Resilience Centers'

Nov 15, 2024

In order to strengthen the national and mental resilience in the communities of the Takuma (Rebirth) region - located in what is commonly known...

'Like a greeting from Christian pilgrims': Archaeologists find 1,500-yr-old Church wall in Negev

May 23, 2024

The church lies adjacent to an ancient Roman road connecting the Mediterranean port of Gaza to Beer-Sheva, the main city of the Negev.

Israel opens new high-tech desert climate innovation center in Negev

Apr 11, 2024

The new center, located in Be'er Sheva, will focus on promoting employment in the Negev in knowledge-intensive professions and creating technological solutions in the...