Beersheba

Supreme Court reveals suspect who infiltrated IDF's Southern Command on October 7

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the name of a man accused of infiltrating IDF command facilities after October 7 may be published, easing secrecy in a sensitive espionage case.

Israeli officers seen participating in a ceremony at the IDF's Southern Command base, July 2023
 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Court sentences two men to 38 months in prison for looting victims of Nova festival massacre

South African Jews, aged 60 and over, recently arrived via a Jewish Agency aliyah project, meet at Telfed - South African Zionist Federation in Raanana.

Homeward bound: Why South African Jews are making aliyah to Israel now - opinion

 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Three Israelis sentenced to prison for looting Nova music festival site after October 7


Beersheba’s southern command to be vacated and transformed into a residential and leisure complex

The Subcommittee for Planning and Construction in the Beersheba Municipality has recommended depositing the plan “The Command Compound – Heart of the Old City.” The next hot spot in Beersheba.

The Command Compound – Heart of the Old City.

WATCH: Firefighters rescue six, including infant, from apartment fire in Beersheba

All the rescued individuals were evacuated for further medical examinations, including checking for smoke exposure.

A firefighter rescuing an infant from a building fire in Beersheba, December 21, 2025.

Nearly two year after disappearance: Police arrest suspect linked to missing girl Haymanut Kasau

Footage obtained by Walla shows a man arriving at the home of a young girl in Beersheba, later reportedly identified as a close friend of the missing Kasau.

Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau.

Bereaved parents call on Ben-Gurion University to dismiss prof. who called IDF soldiers 'murderers'

“Academic freedom does not mean teaching students while calling them baby killers behind their backs,” the letter continued.

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam. 

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Hanukkah events and family activities at the National Library

Performances, children’s shows, and family tours are among the highlights of the National Library’s Hanukkah activities.

Education and fun at the National Library.

Israel leaves Beersheba behind as political parties fight over taxes - opinion

As parties trade favors over tax breaks, Beersheba loses out, raising questions about priorities in the Negev.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their votes in Jerusalem during the Likud Central Committee elections last month. The prime minister has forgotten Beersheba, the writer complains.

Governing a State Cannot Run Through the Likud Central Committee

The preference of Ashkelon over Be’er Sheva reveals a cynical political use of tax benefits, contradicting the national needs of Israel and the Negev.

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

How Haifa can turn defense tech into 10,000 northern jobs - opinion

Rafael, IAI and Elbit activity in Haifa points to a 10,000-job opportunity if the city formalizes a coordinated “Defense City” strategy.

Bahai Gardens, Haifa

Stopping the brain drain: Cyber can change the face of the Negev - opinion

The time has come to make real investments in higher education in the field of cybersecurity in southern Israel.

After two years of war, Israel’s defense technology sector, which was tested and refined during the conflict, is emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.