Beersheba

A Beersheba court sentenced Soroka Medical Center physician Dr. Mohammad Azzam to 27 months in prison for joining ISIS, swearing allegiance after October 7, and possessing bomb-making guides.

Rotem Amfert factory workers and local mayors protested in Jerusalem on Monday, demanding the approval of Pool 4 upgrades to prevent the closure of the Negev plant and secure 10,000 jobs.

State prosecutors filed indictments against five Kiryat Gat residents for allegedly running a decade-long extortion ring that seized control of the local food delivery sector through threats and violence.

The Humongous burger chain is opening its first Tel Aviv branch at Atidim Park in March 2027, with an investment of over 6 million NIS, covering 360 square meters.

A prominent delegation of US investors and tech leaders will visit Israel in November 2026. Organized by ICI Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tour connects American experts with local deep-tech startups across cyber, AI, and hardware sectors.

A Beersheba court published the name of Efram Melada, suspected of murdering his wife Nania last week, and extended his remand until October 26.

The BIG EAST Oktoberfest returns to Beersheba from October 21-23, 2026, offering 25 types of beer, dishes from top chefs, live music, and a special war memorial space.

A Dead Sea hotel massage therapist had his remand extended by two days following allegations of an indecent act against a female client while intoxicated.

Two Beersheba residents died and a third was seriously injured in a rare nitrogen trifluoride explosion at Intel's Kiryat Gat plant, prompting a full technical investigation.

Nania Kalav, a 38-year-old mother of three, was murdered in Beersheba, allegedly by her husband. Her grieving family revealed a history of unpunished domestic abuse and criticized welfare authorities for failing to act.

Mayors of Negev cities urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve Rotem Amfert's waste storage plans, warning that thousands of regional jobs hang in the balance.

The Masa-Doctors program is expanding from the former Soviet Union to Latin America to recruit Jewish physicians, aiming to combat Israel's acute medical personnel shortage.

A man in his 40s was seriously injured in a Sderot stabbing, hours after a 40-year-old woman was murdered in Beersheba by her partner in front of their child.

Nania Malada was stabbed to death in her Beersheba home with her five-year-old son present. Her husband called police and was arrested at the scene.

Four recycling trucks were torched at the Dudaim waste site near Beersheba in a suspected extortion-related arson attack, threatening municipal garbage collection across the Negev region.

The Shin Bet revealed that 72 suspects, mostly Israeli citizens, were arrested in 2026 for terror activities in the Negev, including a planned ISIS-inspired attack in Beersheba.

Criminals in the Negev suspected of torching a wastewater treatment plant electrical room, causing sewage to flood toward Beersheba amid extortion demands.

Israeli hip-hop duo Shiibush discusses their new album 'Music for Malls', blending post-army nostalgia, Beersheba roots, and eclectic electronic sounds.

A new exhibition by photographer Emil Tabusov opening in Beersheba on October 6 explores memory and time through nineteen staged black-and-white works featuring striking color details.

An exclusive police operation in Beersheba reveals how an undercover agent exposed a protection racket, leading to seven indictments amid a 32% rise in extortion cases.

A Bituach Leumi branch in Beersheba issued contradictory rulings for a worker, rating his accident headaches at 0% for work injury while a parallel committee granted 15% disability.

The Beersheba District Court dismissed a lawsuit against the Israel Land Authority, ordering plaintiffs to pay 100,000 shekels in legal costs over unauthorized commercial land use.

Clalit Health Services is investing 400 million shekels to build a new logistics center in Beersheba, aiming to secure medical supplies for southern hospitals and clinics during emergencies.

A public clash erupted between Hapoel Beersheba owner Alona Barkat and IFA vice-chairman Moran Meiri over corporate governance and alleged conflicts of interest.

Recent real estate transactions across Israel highlight stark price contrasts, with a Tel Aviv rooftop duplex fetching 3.17 million NIS while apartments in Beersheba and Haifa sell for under 700,000 NIS.

The Beersheba District Court approved a settlement in a precedent-setting civil forfeiture case, ordering 165,000 shekels seized in a protection racketeering investigation to be forfeited to the state.

An indictment was filed against two men in Be'er Sheva for running an extensive prostitution ring, recruiting women from abroad, and laundering hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Prosecutors filed an indictment against a Rahat resident in his 20s for robbing a local gas station at knifepoint or with a wooden plank, stealing 700 shekels.

Comedian Tal Friedman returns to TV in the new Kan 11 comedy series "Anashim ShePagashti," reuniting with former Eretz Nehederet star Orna Banai for an unforgettable on-screen collaboration.

The Beersheba District Court will sentence Suriya Abu Arar for the reckless homicide of engaged couple Shahaf Danino and Eliav Abukasis in a fatal crash.

A convicted weapons smuggler from Kuseife has been ordered to pay the state 105,000 shekels to cover his emergency military helicopter evacuation following a border chase.

Two suspects were arrested following an international investigation into human trafficking and pimping, operating between foreign countries and Israel.

Parents of a 15-year-old girl in Beersheba filed a 120,000-shekel lawsuit against the family of a 13-year-old who allegedly orchestrated a brutal assault and shared humiliation videos online.

Clalit Health Services has inaugurated the high-tech Lavi Clinic in Beersheba as a Living Lab to transform community medicine. Meanwhile, Clalit expanded its private sector footprint by acquiring an additional 10% stake in Herzliya Medical Center.

The premiere of the comedy series People I Met took place in Tel Aviv, based on Matan Halik's bestseller. Set in Beersheba, it stars Tal Friedman and Assi Cohen.

In an inspiring initiative, 49-year-old blind runner Lior Mehrabani will complete a 500-meter run guided by 5-year-old Nevo Arush at the upcoming Beersheba Light Run to raise awareness for visually impaired athletes.

It was a routine Saturday for the Almakis family from Beersheba, until there was a knock on the door and, threatening with a pistol, Herzl Avitan, a convicted murderer who escaped from prison, entered the house. The podcast "Digging Journalism" returns to 1988 and the family that "hosted" for the Sabbath one of the most dangerous criminals in the country.

Lime is expanding its operations and will deploy about 500 electric bicycles and scooters in the capital of the Negev, in cooperation with the municipality and the municipal company "Yaadim". Mayor Danilovich: "A new chapter in urban transport"

A 24-year-old Beersheba resident has been detained on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a young woman from a hostel, ten days after she was rescued from Hebron. The court extended his detention by two days, despite defense arguments regarding the release of other suspects in the case.

Also: how much was a 2.5-room apartment sold for in Bat Yam and how much was paid for a 4-room apartment in Kiryat Gat? Making a deal.

The south was a key region for 10/90 and 20/80 financing campaigns, allowing buyers to enter the market with low initial capital. As large payments fall due, the combination of high interest rates, repayment capacity issues, and eroding apartment prices in some projects is forcing a recalculation. In the Beersheba area, the cancellation rate for 2023 deals approached 7%, significantly higher than...

An employee of Soroka Hospital injured his back while lifting laundry bags, but the National Insurance Institute claimed it was a routine action. The Labor Court accepted his claim, recognized the injury as a work-related injury, and ordered the institution to pay him 4,000 shekels in expenses.

New data reveals which neighborhoods are seeing a decline in rental prices for 3-room apartments. Where can you find apartments below the average price, and how is it that apartments with a rent of 2,600 shekels are being rented out for even lower amounts?

Beersheba's traditional Light Run event returns on September 9, and this year it is expected to be especially large and impressive. Under the title "Saluting the Runners," the night race will be held in honor and tribute to IDF soldiers, security forces, and reservists.

A severe indictment has been filed against three teenagers aged 13–14 from Beersheba who forced two 14-year-olds to perform sexual acts on each other at knifepoint while filming the incident. Chief Warrant Officer Miri Talshir of the 'Beit Lin' center warns that this case represents a 'quantum leap' in youth violence.

A person who returned in recent days from the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to Soroka Hospital after developing a fever. The Ministry of Health emphasizes that at this stage it is only a suspicion, and that test results are expected within the next 24 hours.

The owner of the "BARBER 7" chain claims that Ben-Gurion University breached a lease agreement, sabotaging the opening of his flagship branch. The university has filed a counterclaim for 500,000 shekels.

A transport driver who brought Palestinians into Israeli territory is accused of chasing them with his vehicle after a confrontation with his passengers, running one of them over to death, and attempting to harm others. The prosecution claims he used the vehicle as a weapon.

According to the indictment, the contractor ordered a new road to be broken through on private land, which led to a confrontation with the village residents. The teacher, Ouda Muhammad Khalil al-Hadalin, documented the confrontation that broke out - as well as the moment he was shot to death.

Margolin Engineering and Consulting and Foren Sherim have been selected to manage the planning and construction of the Shimon Peres Medical Center in Beersheba. Phase A includes 200,000 square meters of facilities and 600 inpatient beds, with construction expected to begin around 2028.