Dimona

MPs retreat after trying to arrest Yeshiva student

Military Police forces left empty-handed in Dimona without carrying out the arrest after a protest broke out.

Seeng "one big thing":

Israel, Iran, and nuclear war

“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing."-Archilochus.

Vile:

Suspect caught red-handed looting homes damaged by missile

Police in Dimona arrested a resident of Lakiya who they caught allegedly looting homes that were damaged by an Iranian missile strike.

David Sling failure led to devastating impacts in Arad and Dimona

The David's Sling air defense system failed to intercept two Iranian missiles on Saturday night, leading to over 120 injuries in two separate locations in southern Israel.

Europe and Iran:

A window shatters in Dimona

Iran’s missiles are no longer a Middle East problem. Europe hasn’t noticed. Opinion.

Dimona resident:

We heard a massive boom, everything shook and the house collapsed

Avi Lavan of Dimona told Arutz Sheva of the harrowing moments when the missile landed near his home. Council member Tzvi Yehuda Elyasaf: 'We have suffered a blow, but our faith and strength remain unshaken.

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

The IAF emphasized that the failure was not due to human error or a technical malfunction. On the same night, two other “Qadr" missiles were successfully intercepted.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.

Following strikes in Dimona & Arad

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in the South

After missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, the Home Front Command announced overnight (Sunday) stricter restrictions in the Negev, Lachish, and Dead Sea regions.

7th barrage since midnight:

Missile strike on Dimona: 10-year-old boy seriously injured

Forty-seven people injured, including one seriously and one moderately, in direct missile strike on Dimona; Iran claims launch 'revenge' for Natanz attack.

Religious conflict in Dimona

Dozens of residents from the Haredi community in Dimona protested last night outside a Super-Pharm branch in the city following the mayor's decision to permit the pharmacy to operate on Shabbat.

Netanyahu: Australia’s antisemitism policy fuels hate

At government meeting in Dimona, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes Australia's response to rising antisemitism, urging stronger action and condemning Prime Minister Albanese's policies for exacerbating hate.

'We're reviving the Negev'

PM Netanyahu lays cornerstone for Dimona neighborhood

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honors late brother Yoni, hero of Operation Entebbe, with cornerstone ceremony for new Dimona neighborhood.

Unusual weapons cache discovered near Dimona reactor

Teen playing 'Pokemon Go' near Dimona discovers unusual weapons cache near nuclear reactor.

Police Chase:

Robber dies in vehicle rollover

A stolen vehicle with six suspects fled a police patrol after a series of gas-station robberies, struck an electricity pole and overturned. One suspect was killed and five others were taken to Soroka Hospital.

Stabbing in Lod

Suspect arrested near Dimona, terror ruled out

Man, 32, moderately to severely injured in Lod stabbing, police arrested a suspect near Dimona.

Toddler left in car for 3 hours dies:

Toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours

MDA paramedics performed CPR and evacuated a toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours to Soroka Hospital in critical condition, where she was later pronounced dead.

Report

Satellite shows new accelerated construction at Dimona reactor

New satellite images reveal accelerated work at the Dimona reactor; experts are divided over whether it is a new heavy-water reactor or a nuclear weapons assembly facility.

Watch:

Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.

Eitan, Michal, Noa and Naomi killed in missile strike

The names of the four victims of the Iranian missile strike in Be'er Sheva have been cleared for publication.

Dimona:

Suspect who stole ancient artifacts arrested

Police searched the home of a suspected illegal antiquities dealer and found hundreds of ancient coins, arrowheads, pottery, and other artifacts from periods ranging from the Iron Age until the Muslim period.

Dimona to award honorary citizenship to Minister Smotrich

Mayor of Dimona, Benny Bitton, announces that Dimona will award honorary citizenship to Minister Smotrich for his contribution to the advancement of the city.

Dimona: Rabbi Shalom Dayan passes away

Rabbi Shalom Dayan, Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Dimona, passes away over Shabbat, at age 82.

Nuclear War with Iran: Science-based options

At some point, a nuclear war involving Israel may become more imaginable. Israel’s corresponding responsibility should be to prepare prudently and systematically for all contingencies, as outlined below. Op-ed.

Dimona girl nearly drowns in home pool - and is revived by EMTs

'The young girl was already blue, it was miraculous that her pulse came back,' EMTs recall.

Dimona resident indicted for murder

Sharon Sanker, 45, is indicted for the murder of Eliyahu Hazan outside a Dimona synagogue.

Man walks out of synagogue to ask for quiet - and is killed

Eliyahu Hazan, 59, named as man murdered outside Dimona synagogue.

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 suspected 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 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?'

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 Minister to encourage purchase in periphery?

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'

Netanyahu:

'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.

Gafni: 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 'Revenge Attack' Stabber Sent for 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 Nuclear 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 Petitions High Court to Allow 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?