Dimona

Dimona mayor: 'Everyone knows this government will fall'

MK Idit Silman warmy applauded during unexpected visit to Dimona. 'The coalition's days are very numbered. It will fall apart,' he says.

Resident of southern Israel arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Man with AIDS is arrested after suspicions arise that he used fake social media profiles to connect with women, sexually assault them.

Tragedy in Dimona: Two brothers die of COVID-19

The two brothers contracted the virus about three weeks ago and had since been hospitalized in serious condition.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake felt south of Dimona

Earthquake occurred at 7:58 p.m. at a distance of 43 km southeast of Dimona. No injuries or damage reported.

Two youths arrested for vandalizing Dimona playground

Police arrest two Bedouin youths after graffiti, including swastikas, is drawn on Dimona playground.

Dimona holds gathering of unity and support after Meron tragedy

Dimona residents hold gathering of support and unity. City rabbi: 'Our sin is that only after a tragedy do we reach unity.'

Dozens of African Hebrews up for deportation

Families of African Hebrews mostly from Dimona have been given upwards of 50 days to leave the country, sparking debate.

Man, 35, in serious condition after shooting in Dimona

Police investigating whether shooting was assassination attempt, report says.

Construction spotted at Dimona: 'Last-resort capability?'

With Israel's undeclared nuclear facility in Dimona aging badly, could the Jewish State be modernizing its 'last-resort capabilities?'

Excavation uncovers: Prehistoric migration route from Africa passed through Dimona

Evidence of the path of modern humans leaving Africa 100,000 years ago discovered in Dimona.

4-year-old in critical condition after being forgotten in car

Paramedics perform CPR on child found unconscious with heat stroke after being forgotten in car in Dimona.

Housing Min. Litzman to encourage purchase in periphery and development towns?

Min. Yaakov Litzman examining possibility of encouraging haredim to move to Dimona, report says.

60-year-old man dies of heatstroke in southern Israel

As heatwave scorches Israel, 60-year-old man dies of heatstroke in southern Israeli town of Dimona.

Rivlin in Dimona: 'A city where dreams come true'

President Rivlin visits Dimona and the settlement established by the Ayalim Association near the city. "The whole country looks to Dimona.”

3rd complaint filed against daycare provider in southern Israel

Parents complain of abuse, negligence, in supervised, subsidized Na'amat daycare. Na'amat: 'We will not tolerate violence.'

Bedouin arrested for attempted arson in Dimona

Police arrest 25-year-old arson suspect, open investigation.

'The Torah should dwell in the most worthy place'

Dimona's high school yeshiva educates students to love their neighbor, their country, and the Torah. 'The yeshiva lights up the city'

'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy'

Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

Missionaries building large center in Ashdod

Christian missionaries in Israel's south mislead local residents, plan new center to expand activities.

Dimona mayor to give 101 acres to illegal Bedouin community

Dimona mayor forces local coalition to vote in favor of handing city land to neighboring Arabs, ignores wishes of local residents.

Haifa Chemicals workers place Dimona under 'protest siege'

Haifa Chemicals workers protest emptying of ammonia tank, fear they'll lose jobs.

'Netanyahu promised to stop Shabbat desecrators'

MK Gafni interviewed today over his efforts to bring shabbat work projects to a close: I hope the Prime Minister wil make good on his word.

Bromine leak feared following train collision

One person injured in collision between two trains near Dimona. Due to bromine leak, residents asked to stay indoor.

Jewish Stabber Sent to Psychiatric Observation

Court says minor who stabbed Arab workers in Dimona last week was likely in a psychotic state at the time of the attack.

Netanyahu Vows Crackdown on Violence From Any Side

Hours after Dimona revenge stabbing, PM vows to use the full extent of the law against lawbreakers - Jew or Arab.

Jewish Home MKs Warn Against Revenge Attacks

Elected officials call on Jews not to take law into their own hands despite rampant stabbings, firebomb attacks.

Four Arabs Stabbed in Dimona

Three illegal workers and one municipal worker stabbed in suspected revenge attack.

IAEA Shoots Down Arab Call for Israel Inspections

Arab move led by Egypt to inspect Dimona nuclear reactor defeated; Netanyahu: 'no place for this debate as Iran arms itself with nuke.'

Four Soldiers Wounded as Hummer Flips

Overnight training exercise near Dimona marred by overturned hummer, as soldiers flown by helicopter to hospital.

Why US State Declassified the Report on Israel’s Nuclear Capabilities

Spiritual Leader of Israeli 'Black Hebrews' Dies

Founder of the African Hebrew Israelite movement dies of unknown causes, aged 75.

Vanunu Asks High Court to Let Him to Leave Israel

Convicted nuclear whistleblower claims he is no longer a threat to state security - state attorneys disagree.

Can Nuclear Israel Forbid Iran from Having Nukes?

Arab States to Single Out Israeli Nuclear Program

Arab League representative insists resolution demanding Israel join nuclear non-proliferation treaty will be tabled for Friday vote.

Panel to Consider Compensation for Nuclear Workers

New committee will recommend how the state can compensate nuclear workers who contracted malignancies.

Home Front Earthquake Drill Next Week

Home Front is planning a huge earthquake drill that assumes mass casualties of 7,000 dead, 70,000 wounded.

Iran: Think Tank Reports It Can Bomb Dimona

Iranian media says a US think tank reports Tehran can hit Israel’s nuclear reactor in Dimona without drawing the United States into a war.

Torah Scroll in Nuclear Reactor ‘Protects Us’

The first Torah scroll for the Dimona nuclear reactor is being dedicated Tuesday, along with a new synagogue, replacing a bomb shelter.

Israel's Nuclear Doctrine: Ambiguity or Openness?

Jerusalem must always prevent a rational aggressor from deciding to strike first.

Agent Who Nabbed Vanunu Killed in Accident

Giora Weiss-Tzahor, 70, who headed operation to locate rogue nuke spy, died in a bicycle accident.