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Israel’s ‘king of the cliffs’ is fighting to survive in a fragile desert world
The Nubian ibex, a symbol of Israel’s desert cliffs, can walk on near-vertical rock faces and change its appearance with the seasons; researcher Dr. Jonathan Tichon explains why the species remains vulnerable, why water is its weak point and why feeding it can be deadly
Yael Maslaton, Zavit | 05.01.26
ברד כבר בבקעת קנאים
Watch: heavy hail turns Judean Desert white
Rare flash floods swept through the Dead Sea region, producing the strongest flow ever measured in Nahal Tze’elim and forcing the closure of roads across the Negev and Arava
Ilana Curiel | 04.27.26
עורב קצר-זנב עם אמצעי מעקב על גופו, במצפה שלם שבמדבר יהודה
The braver the bird, the shorter the life: Risk-taking ravens near humans pay deadly price
Israeli researchers found that risk-taking ravens in the Judean Desert are more likely to approach human activity, gaining food but suffering higher mortality, while cautious birds avoid people and survive at higher rates
Yogev Israeli | 04.20.26
רצועות העור נותרו על רגלי הבז
Rare desert falcon that escaped captivity managed to recover and start a family in Judean Desert
During a survey of raptors in Judean Desert, a falcon was spotted with remnants of leather straps on its legs, equipment used by hunters to tie the legs of birds of prey; The escaped falcon found a mate, and is currently raising two chicks with her
Ilana Curiel | 04.15.26
טיול בגבים
A hidden water hike in the heart of Judean Desert — unmarked, not well known and not for everyone
After winter floods, veteran hiker Shoshi Iluz set out on a rugged, unmarked route in the Judean Desert that leads to deep, cold pools; She describes the risks, the unexpected views of the Dead Sea and the moments that reveal the desert’s quiet life
Assaf Kamar | 12.06.25
גב סניסיל
From dry basin to desert gem: Surprise pool emerges in Judean Desert
Between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, a remote Judean Desert basin has become a natural-style pool after a memorial initiative for Sgt. Yehuda Peretz brought water flow, benches and trees; Koby Peled of “Kuku trip” visited the new site
Assaf Kamar | 11.24.25
חפירת רשות העתיקות ומתנדבים במדבר
Archaeologists discover massive 2,200-year-old pyramid in Judean Desert
Experts uncover a massive pyramid-shaped structure, ancient papyrus documents and rare artifacts from Hellenistic-era rule in southern Israel, shedding new light on the region’s history
Yaron Drukman | 03.25.25
הפפירוס שנכתב ביוונית
Lost Judean Desert papyrus unveils tax fraud drama in Roman court
Newly published Greek papyrus reveals details of tax fraud and forgery trial in Iudaea predating Bar Kokhba revolt; initially misclassified, document rediscovered in 2014
Ynetnews | 01.29.25
מערת המכפלה חברון
Proposed law seeks to block Palestinian statehood
While many Israelis and Knesset members oppose the creation of a Palestinian state, it’s unclear if incoming U.S. President Donald Trump shares this stance 
Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.20.24
בצלאל סמוטריץ
Will Trump recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria in 2025?
 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims new U.S. administration will end demand for Palestinian state
Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 11.13.24
בשמורה יש בעלי חיים רבים
Where to travel, Sukkot edition: new nature reserve near the Dead Sea
In the 90-thousand-acre Ramat Mazzar reserve visitors are able to enjoy different landscapes and view a variety of species unique to Israel; planners hope it would attract tourism to the region
Ilana Curiel | 10.01.23
כתובת היוונית השלמה שהתגלה ב"אולם האמנות," ובה פרפרזה של פסוק מתהילים
Verse from Psalms written in ancient Greek discovered in fortress in Judean Desert
During excavations at the Hyrcania fortress, researchers from Hebrew University unearthed a fragment of Psalm 46 written in ancient Greek; in addition, a tiny gold ring, likely intended for a child, was discovered at the site
Ynetnews | 09.27.23
החרבות בתצוגה, הבוקר
Cache of rare Roman weapons found in historic Judean Desert haul
Researchers unearth four 1,900-year-old swords and spearhead believed to have been captured by Judean rebels during the Bar Kochba revolt and placed in cave
Yaron Drukman | 09.06.23
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