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Ne·gev

(nĕg′ĕv) also Ne·geb (-ĕb)

A desert region of southern Israel. Long inhabited chiefly by nomadic Bedouin, it became part of the state of Israel in 1948.

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Negev

(ˈnɛɡɛv) or

Negeb

(Placename) the S part of Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba: a triangular-shaped semidesert region, with large areas under irrigation; scene of fighting between Israeli and Egyptian forces in 1948. Chief town: Beersheba. Area: 12 820 sq km (4950 sq miles)

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Neg•ev

(ˈnɛg ɛv)

also Neg•eb

(-ɛb)

n.

a partly desert region in S Israel, bordering on the Sinai Peninsula. 4700 sq. mi. (12,173 sq. km).

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The previously unknown piece of holy art was spotted at a Byzantine church in the Negev desert.

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NAQAB, August 7, 2018 (WAFA) -- The Israeli West Jerusalem Planning and Building Committee Tuesday approved the building of three new Israeli towns in the Negev desert, according to I24 News.

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Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant presented Monday the "Arrow to the South" plan to strengthen the Jewish presence in the Negev and prevent the loss of Israeli control over the area.

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BGN, the technology-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), has collaborated with Singapore-based Ram Group to develop a minimally invasive diagnostic sensor for earlier detection and treatment of cancer and other diseases than is possible today.

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The Israelis of Palestinian origin were seen carrying Palestinian flags and others holding up signs demanding the right to return for refugees at the rally in the Negev desert.

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have discovered a new method to breach air-gapped computer systems called BitWhisper which enables two-way communications between adjacent, unconnected PC computers using heat.

NEW METHODS TO HACK AIR-GAPPED COMPUTERS DICOVERED

"The rockets fell on the western Negev, south of Israel," a military spokesperson said.