Desert

KTM 1390 Super Adventure review: 173 HP, new automatic gearbox and serious off-road capability

The new KTM 1390 Super Adventure combines 173 hp, advanced tech and a new automatic gearbox to deliver superbike thrills on-road and serious capability off-road. Only the price may hold it back.

|ByDANNY KUSHMARO / MAARIV ONLINE
KTM 1390 Super Adventure.
View of the Dead Sea and its surroundings, February 6, 2026.

Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East

“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”

|ByESTHER DAVIS
A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing

Over the years, scholars have proposed possible sites for the crossing, with Dr. Yehoshua Meron concluding that it took place near the shoreline of Nuweiba on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula.

|ByJACOB MAOR
Cache of ancient ostrich eggs found at an archaeological site near Nitzana, March 29, 2026.

Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel

The eggs were discovered near the remains of a campfire believed to have been connected to prehistoric desert nomads who collected, cooked, and ate the eggs at the site.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

Again and again, I discovered that some of the most profound healing environments lie just beyond Jerusalem’s crowded streets.

MARCH 14, 2026ByNOAM BEDEIN
A Judean Desert carpet of spring wildflowers.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover the unexpected beauty of a landscape that’s anything but boring.

MARCH 8, 2026BySUSANNAH SCHILD
ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert

The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Rare half-shekel coin discovered in Judean Desert by the Israel Antiquities Authority, February 26, 2026.

Pnei Kedem: Where the view hooks you - and the community makes you stay

FEBRUARY 26, 2026ByDAVID ROGELBERG
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Palomino: Taste the latest Italian creations at a Jerusalem favorite - restaurant review

Chef’s Table at Palomino adds a twist to Jerusalem Italian dining, and desserts like cannoli steal the show.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Valentine's Day at Palomino Restaurant.

Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert

The event will take place on April 30 and May 1, presented by toMix, and it is timed to coincide with full-moon nights.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
Israeli music star and performer Idan Raichel.

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert

The carving of a boat, erased name of a pharoah, and two depictions of the Egyptian diety Min were also found nearby.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
With redrawing for visibility: Rock carvings discovered in Wadi Khamila, Sinai Desert, believed to depict ancient Egypt’s conquest of the region, January 31, 2026.

How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.

JANUARY 29, 2026ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV
The implications go beyond farming efficiency: Prof. Ilya Gelfand's research in Hatzeva.

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say

After spotting the police, the driver, a man in his mid-20s, attempted to flee, driving recklessly through open terrain. 

JANUARY 19, 2026ByPELED ARBELI
Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

JANUARY 14, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Carmey Avdat Winery.