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Aug 30, 2026
16:27Walla
Alcohol, threats and humiliation: the 'Zubor' tradition of high school seniors is getting out of control
Crime

Alcohol, threats and humiliation: the 'Zubor' tradition of high school seniors is getting out of control

Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

"The victim underwent three resuscitations": A Dimona man stabbed a person who tried to resolve a conflict
Crime

"The victim underwent three resuscitations": A Dimona man stabbed a person who tried to resolve a conflict

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Be'er Sheva District Court against 26-year-old Lidor Kamikar, who brutally stabbed a man attempting to mediate a conflict. The victim suffered severe wounds to the heart and lung, required three resuscitations, and was placed on a ventilator, while the defendant attempted to tamper with evidence.

08:15Ynet
Dramatic footage from Rahat: attempted murder at point-blank range
Crime

Dramatic footage from Rahat: attempted murder at point-blank range

A 25-year-old man was seriously wounded in an attempted murder in Rahat. Surveillance footage shows masked gunmen opening the victim's car door and shooting at point-blank range. The incident is linked to an ongoing criminal conflict.

Aug 28, 2026
09:16ICE
The settlement where a 4-room apartment with a MAMAD will cost 1.3 million shekels
Real Estate

The settlement where a 4-room apartment with a MAMAD will cost 1.3 million shekels

Prices for new apartments are higher than for second-hand ones, mainly due to the presence of a MAMAD (protected space). In some settlements, prices are almost half the national average. Where can you buy apartments at this price and where can you find a 3-room apartment for less than a million?

Aug 27, 2026
15:04Globes
Mehir LeMishtaken complex in Be'er Sheva: Developer faces insolvency and project delays
Real Estate

Mehir LeMishtaken complex in Be'er Sheva: Developer faces insolvency and project delays

The Mehir LeMishtaken project in Be'er Sheva by A.Sh. Yagel has become insolvent and will not be completed on time. The company is facing debts of hundreds of millions of shekels and an internal shareholder dispute.

Aug 26, 2026
14:45N12
Complaint of rape of a 7-year-old boy at a residential facility for children with special needs in Be'er Sheva
Crime

Complaint of rape of a 7-year-old boy at a residential facility for children with special needs in Be'er Sheva

The child's father claims that a 17-year-old youth living at the facility, which is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Welfare, sexually abused his son on several occasions - and with the knowledge of staff members who did not report it. According to the police complaint, one of the instructors reported the incidents to the facility's social worker after she was fired - but nothing was...

Aug 20, 2026
Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents
Crime

Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents

According to the indictment, the officers conducted an unauthorized search and then beat and kicked the two residents. One of the defendants struck one of the complainants while wearing tactical gloves. Both required medical treatment.

Aug 19, 2026
Watch: Driver caught at 201 km/h, turned off lights to evade police
Crime

Watch: Driver caught at 201 km/h, turned off lights to evade police

Traffic police officers were deployed on Highway 60 in the south as part of an operation against speeding. A 19-year-old new driver was caught driving at 201 km/h in a 90 km/h zone, attempted to escape by turning off his vehicle's lights, and was subsequently arrested.

09:20Ynet
Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back
Crime

Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back

Tarek Al-Abid (31) from Kuseife has been charged with forging documents and impersonating others to sell stolen vehicles as legal. The fraud continued after the sale, as he would arrange for the vehicles to be stolen again and transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

Aug 18, 2026
11:03N12
Cleared for publication: Bedouin from the Negev suspected of planning a bombing at the "Forum" club with a car bomb
Security

Cleared for publication: Bedouin from the Negev suspected of planning a bombing at the "Forum" club with a car bomb

The Southern District Attorney's Office has indicted 20-year-old Abdallah Gargawi from Segev Shalom for planning a terror attack in Be'er Sheva. The suspect intended to detonate a car bomb at the Forum club.

Aug 15, 2026
20:19ICE
Towns where apartments with parking and a MAMAD sell for 1.2 million shekels
Real Estate

Towns where apartments with parking and a MAMAD sell for 1.2 million shekels

Housing prices in the south remain relatively low, but there are towns closer to the center where you can find apartments with a MAMAD for 1 to 1.5 million shekels. Also: where to find a 3-room apartment for around a million shekels.

Aug 14, 2026
09:57ICE
The couples who bought two apartments for less than 1.2 million shekels
Real Estate

The couples who bought two apartments for less than 1.2 million shekels

Those who cannot afford an apartment in the center are buying on the periphery. How much does an apartment without a protected space (MAMAD) cost, and how were two apartments in Tel Aviv purchased at such surprising prices? Real estate deals of the week.

Aug 13, 2026
05:13Walla
Followed and dragged on the ground: two teenagers accused of robbing an elderly woman
Crime

Followed and dragged on the ground: two teenagers accused of robbing an elderly woman

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against two teenagers from Be'er Sheva who allegedly stalked an elderly couple, attacked them, and stole a handbag. The victim was knocked down and dragged along the ground while trying to protect her belongings.

Aug 12, 2026
18:08Maariv
"He said he was from the National Insurance Institute": Daughter prevents scam against her father
Crime

"He said he was from the National Insurance Institute": Daughter prevents scam against her father

A couple from Ashdod arrived at the woman's father's house after he stopped answering calls and found him with a man who, according to the indictment, was attempting to defraud him of 80,000 shekels. The investigation uncovered three additional cases, and the prosecution has filed an indictment with a request for detention.

15:27Now14
Medical breakthrough in the Negev: 600-bed center to be built in Be'er Sheva
Health

Medical breakthrough in the Negev: 600-bed center to be built in Be'er Sheva

The Ministries of Health and Finance have announced an international tender for the architectural design of the new "Peres" Medical Center in Be'er Sheva. Operated by the Sheba Medical Center and two health funds, the facility aims to bridge the healthcare gap between the periphery and the center.

Aug 11, 2026
06:01Maariv
"She didn't want any child to be left alone": Yona Adam to give a lecture in memory of her daughter, Mapel Adam
Culture

"She didn't want any child to be left alone": Yona Adam to give a lecture in memory of her daughter, Mapel Adam

Mapel Adam, who was murdered at the Nova festival, transformed her childhood experience with bullying into a lifelong mission of kindness. Her mother, Yona Adam, will present a lecture at a children's theater festival in Beer Sheva, focusing on Mapel's values of unconditional acceptance and giving.

Aug 10, 2026
17:23Walla
Developments in the investigation of the murder in Netivot: suspect released - police appealed
Crime

Developments in the investigation of the murder in Netivot: suspect released - police appealed

The Magistrate's Court in Be'er Sheva ordered the release from custody of a young man suspected of involvement in the murder of Osher Kadoshim in Netivot. The police filed an appeal against the decision, and the suspect will remain in custody until a further hearing. His defense attorney: "He was a witness to the event and got caught up in it, nothing more. The police are dealing in guesses, not...

Police chase on Highway 6 ends with the seizure of 2 kg of cocaine
Crime

Police chase on Highway 6 ends with the seizure of 2 kg of cocaine

A proactive police operation near the Beit Kama junction escalated when a suspect vehicle attempted to flee, colliding with another car. Following a brief pursuit, the suspects were arrested, and authorities recovered a significant quantity of cocaine, ecstasy, and several mobile phones.

15:27Walla
Suspect arrested after high-speed chase with over 2 kg of cocaine
Crime

Suspect arrested after high-speed chase with over 2 kg of cocaine

Police blocked a suspicious vehicle during a night operation in the south, leading to a chase where the driver attempted to escape on foot near the Beit Kama junction. Three suspects were arrested, and 2.2 kg of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, and five mobile phones were seized.

Aug 9, 2026
18:00ICE
Immediate Threat to Life: Closure Order for Major Food Warehouse
Crime

Immediate Threat to Life: Closure Order for Major Food Warehouse

Following a joint surprise inspection in Segev Shalom, law enforcement agencies ordered the immediate closure of a wholesale warehouse due to severe fire safety violations and a lack of fire suppression equipment.

14:58Ynet
Three 13-14 year olds from Be'er Sheva indicted for forcing minors to perform sexual acts
Crime

Three 13-14 year olds from Be'er Sheva indicted for forcing minors to perform sexual acts

Nightmare in the park: the defendants, equipped with a kitchen knife and alcohol, subjected the victims to a series of severe abuses for two hours. The main defendant, who violated house arrest, held the knife to one of the teenagers' necks. "The actions indicate severe cognitive distortions"

12:44Walla
"I will kill you": Two brothers opened fire on their family with an assault rifle
Crime

"I will kill you": Two brothers opened fire on their family with an assault rifle

21 bullet holes were found in a vehicle after two brothers from Rahat, according to the indictment, fired and threatened their family members against the backdrop of a dispute. One of them fired an assault rifle while shouting threats, and his brother threatened with an object resembling a pistol. An indictment has been filed against both.

Aug 5, 2026
"Always invested in others": Taha Abu Quider killed in car accident
Crime

"Always invested in others": Taha Abu Quider killed in car accident

MADA teams arriving at the scene pronounced the death of the 29-year-old volunteer. Two other injured individuals were evacuated to Soroka Hospital. Abu Quider, who had recently completed his medical studies, was preparing to begin his internship in Israel.

"Seed of Amalek, this is not Tel Aviv": Clashes in Be'er Sheva at a protest against the Deputy Mayor
Crime

"Seed of Amalek, this is not Tel Aviv": Clashes in Be'er Sheva at a protest against the Deputy Mayor

About 50 protesters demonstrated outside the Be'er Sheva municipality ahead of the discussion on the status of Deputy Mayor Shimon Tobol, following the filing of an indictment against him for assaulting two gas station employees. The protesters are demanding his dismissal, while his supporters arrived at the scene and the verbal confrontation continued outside the city hall building.

14:51ICE
Electra takes over transport in the south: a major deal worth tens of millions of shekels
Economy

Electra takes over transport in the south: a major deal worth tens of millions of shekels

The infrastructure giant Electra continues to expand its transport empire: through its subsidiary Electra Apikim, it is purchasing 51% of the Be’er Sheva bus company “Matai Leyv”. The deal, valued at tens of millions of shekels, reflects a valuation of approximately NIS 100 million for the southern company.

Aug 4, 2026
20:11Maariv
War Fades, But Reservists Don't: The Woman Supporting Families Left Behind
Local News

War Fades, But Reservists Don't: The Woman Supporting Families Left Behind

As official aid for reservists' families decreases, Natali Hatuel Ochnik, owner of a Be'er Sheva pizzeria, has launched a personal initiative to provide meals and support to those left behind. Her efforts have become a lifeline for many in the community.

12:56Maariv
Arrived on a donkey, threatened a family, and attacked a dog: Serious indictment against a minor
Crime

Arrived on a donkey, threatened a family, and attacked a dog: Serious indictment against a minor

The prosecution has filed an indictment against a 16-year-old from Beitar Illit, who allegedly threatened Arab residents in the southern Hebron Hills, assaulted a woman, and attempted to beat a dog with a pipe due to racist and nationalist motives.

09:23Maariv
Chaos in southern Israel: "Bring 10,000 shekels or you are finished"
Crime

Chaos in southern Israel: "Bring 10,000 shekels or you are finished"

Ran Amkays, a Be'er Sheva resident, extorted a man from the Negev for a year, escalating to kidnapping and assault. Despite attempts to obstruct justice, all three suspects were indicted.

Jul 30, 2026
Arms and drug trafficking network: After a year and a half of operating an undercover agent - 15 defendants caught
Crime

Arms and drug trafficking network: After a year and a half of operating an undercover agent - 15 defendants caught

The agent carried out controlled transactions and exposed the sale of pistols, M-16 rifles, Kalashnikovs, and explosive devices. 9 indictments were filed at the Be'er Sheva District Court.

Jul 29, 2026
11:24ICE
Tax Authority Seeks Prison Sentence for Israeli Contractor
Crime

Tax Authority Seeks Prison Sentence for Israeli Contractor

A Be'er Sheva-based company owner is accused of deducting fictitious invoices, resulting in a VAT evasion of approximately 12 million shekels. The Customs and VAT legal department has notified the court of its intent to seek an actual prison sentence.

Indictment against construction company owner: Evading millions of shekels in taxes
Crime

Indictment against construction company owner: Evading millions of shekels in taxes

Tax offenses under aggravating circumstances in the construction industry: A company owner is accused of fictitiously increasing expenses to evade taxes. The indictment reveals that between 2019 and 2022, the defendants deducted input tax for transactions that were never performed.

Jul 28, 2026
Hours after being indicted for assault: Deputy Mayor announces joining a new party
Crime

Hours after being indicted for assault: Deputy Mayor announces joining a new party

Shimon Tobul, a representative of Degel HaTorah and a reserve soldier in the Givati Brigade, announced he is joining Avi Maoz's party ahead of the elections. The announcement comes concurrently with the filing of an indictment against him for assaulting two gas station employees over Arabic music. Noam responded: "The prosecutor's decision is puzzling."

13:20N12
Investigation directions in the disappearance of Eldar Dayan: "He is probably on the run"
Crime

Investigation directions in the disappearance of Eldar Dayan: "He is probably on the run"

The police are investigating several leads in the disappearance of the young man. They are examining a suspicion that he was kidnapped for criminal reasons, or the possibility that he was involved in a hit-and-run accident and fled. "The assessment is strengthening that Eldar Dayan is on the run, all options are on the table," a police source told N12.

Jul 27, 2026
"Divine timing": Yedidim volunteer rescues dogs locked in a car at a gas station
Local News

"Divine timing": Yedidim volunteer rescues dogs locked in a car at a gas station

Dogs were locked in a vehicle at a gas station on Hebron Road in Be'er Sheva while their owner was refueling. A Yedidim volunteer who happened to be on-site rescued the animals quickly using specialized equipment without damaging the vehicle.

Jul 26, 2026
15:51Walla
Indictment: Two Tel Sheva residents charged after fleeing police with a pistol and striking a family's vehicle
Crime

Indictment: Two Tel Sheva residents charged after fleeing police with a pistol and striking a family's vehicle

Two Tel Sheva residents have been indicted for carrying an illegal Glock pistol, attempting to evade police, and causing a collision with a family's vehicle. Charges include reckless endangerment, obstructing a police officer, and illegal weapons possession.

15:03ICE
An undercover agent brought down an extortion network in the south: this is how the method worked
Crime

An undercover agent brought down an extortion network in the south: this is how the method worked

A severe indictment was filed against two brothers suspected of running a protection money collection system from business owners in the Be'er Sheva industrial zone. The police investigation revealed extortion under threats of hundreds of thousands of shekels.

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