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considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Israel, positioned near a nature reserve and the golden Ashdod sand dunes. Even in wintertime, visitors flock here to take long walks along the beach, or enjoy family picnics by the sea, both in the name of hope and in memory of the fallen, for whom a commemorative space has been erected on the beach itself. Caravaggio restaurant, Kokhav Michael | Italian food, Negev style Named after the great Italian Master, this Italian eatery was established in Moshav Kokhav Michael. The restaurant specializes in taboon baked focaccias and pizzas, though the menu includes many more dishes, such as grilled mushrooms, beetroot ravioli, hamburgers, grilled fish, risotto, and more. The portions are big, the service is generous, and the prices more than fair. On Fridays, a morning buffet is Coast Regional Council are taking part in the festival with a variety of family-orientated activities, alongside the festival’s main events, which include the traditional KKL-JNF Anemone Walk and Race for the return of the hostages. Throughout February Darom in the Heart After a year’s hiatus, the Gaza Envelope’s beloved annual Darom Adom festival will take place this month in a unique format, in solidarity and coordination with the families of the hostages and the missing. It aims to strengthen the people of the south, support local tourism businesses, and reinforce the urgent call for the release of the hostages. Tourist industry professionals from the Ashkelon

The Darom Adom festival’s annual Anemone Race I Photo: Rafi Babayan

The huge “peace” mosaic in Netiv HaAsara

The Meshek Stern Winery

Photos: Ariela Aflalo

16 ATMOSPHERE FEBRUARY 2025