Triangular-shaped semi-desert region that forms the southern part of Israel (5)

I believe the answer is:

negev

(Other definitions for negev that I've seen before include "part of Israel" , "Wilderness" , "Southern Israeli desert" , "Desert region in Israel" , "Semi-desert area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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