The Bedouins of the Negev: A Population Transforming
This very short article presents a snapshot of Israel’s Bedouin population, including a summary of the complex cultural changes underway
Jerusalem: Three Religions, One City
From the PBS LearningMedia Sacred Journeys series, this engaging video (03:59) explores Jerusalem as a sacred city that holds some
10 Reasons Why Hiking in the Negev Should Be on Your Bucket List
From the website of The Green Backpackers desert hostel and hikers base camp in Mitzpe Ramon, this blog post points
Top 10 Things To Do In The Negev Desert
This article from Culture Trip reveals some of the best attractions to visit in the Negev Desert, including archaeological sites,
How and why to attract doctors to Israel’s periphery
This academic article from the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research outlines the importance of bringing more primary healthcare physicians
Prevalence of poverty in the Haredi community
Israel’s Haredi community continues to suffer from far higher poverty rates than the general population despite that the rates are
Inadequate healthcare and general inequity in the periphery
Residents of Israel’s periphery have poorer access to public resources—including education, transportation, and healthcare—than residents of its central regions. As
Even in the same city, Arab infant mortality rates far higher than among Jews
A recent Health Ministry report finds wide gaps between Jewish and Arab citizens’ health outcomes, according to this article from
The health of the Arab Israeli population
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics’ (CBS) Social Survey indicates a significant health gap between Israel’s Jewish and Arab
Statement from Palestinian Leadership Upon the Outbreak of the Second Intifada
This post presents the statement from the Palestinian leadership from September 30, 2000, the day after Ariel Sharon’s controversial visit