Netivot

Mayor of southern city suspected of bribery

Following an undercover investigation, Mayor of Netivot, Yehiel Zohar, was arrested on suspicions of bribery, together with seven others.

Rocket launchers used to fire at Netivot destroyed

IDF eliminates Hamas operative responsible for interrogating individuals suspected of espionage against the terrorist organization, locates and destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Netivot.

Rocket hits building in southern Israel

Around 50 rockets fired in barrage on southern Israel, one strikes store in Netivot.

Rocket fired from Gaza hits Ashkelon factory

Rocket hits Ashkelon factory, residential building in Netivot; no injuries reported.

City near Gaza leads Israel in housing purchases

The city of Netivot, near the Gaza border, has seen the most housing units purchased over the past three months of any city in Israel.

Homes in Ashkelon, Sderot, struck in rocket barrage

Well over 300 rockets fired at Israel today as Islamic Jihad continues attacks despite ceasefire reports.

4-year-old girl in critical condition after nearly drowning

Child hospitalized after nearly drowning in bathtub in Netivot.

One-year-old drowns in bucket of paint

Infant who drowned in bucket of paint named as Avraham Saadia, 15 months.

Baby dies after losing consciousness in Netivot

Five-month-old baby loses consciousness in nursery in Netivot, later pronounced dead at Soroka Hospital.

Will festive Yom Hilula of Baba Sali be canceled?

Every year, tens of thousands of Jews flock to Netivot to the Baba Sali's gravesite. Following the Meron tragedy, many fear a repeat.

Six-year-old who died in sleep passed away from 'flu

Yosef Na'im, the 6-year-old who died mysteriously in his sleep, may have died of influenza, not coronavirus, report says.

Yosef Na'im, 6, lost consciousness while sleeping - and died

Six-year-old boy loses consciousness while sleeping, hospital staff declare his death. The boy's sisters are also hospitalized.

Man shot dead in residential building

Man of approximately 50 is declared dead at the scene after being shot in southern Israel.

Approved: Lockdown in neighborhoods in Beit Shemesh and Netivot

Ministerial Committee approves lockdown on neighborhoods in Netivot and Beit Shemesh due to high rates of coronavirus infections.

Three rockets fired at southern Israel

Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.

Netivot home hit: 'Miracle - not sure we'd get to shelter'

Batsheva Haddad's home suffers direct rocket hit. She and family entered protected space on time and were saved.

Netivot toddler dies 10 days after falling into family pool

1.5-year-old boy who fell into in family pool in southern Israel dies 10 days after drowning.

Baby nearly drowns in private Netivot swimming pool

One-and-a-half-year-old baby nearly drowns in private Netivot home pool, spent minutes underwater.

'Beginning the journey to words and numbers'

President of Israel opens school year with first graders at Noam Eliyahu religious school in Netivot.

Boy trapped in car in Netivot laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of Gilad Boneh at Netivot cemetery. It is suspected Boneh was forgotten in car following Passover cleaning.

Tragedy in Netivot

Child found unconscious in car in southern city of Netivot. After intensive resuscitation efforts, boy pronounced dead at the hospital.

Lost toddler discovered - on bus headed to southern Israel

Two-year old boy disappears in Bnei Brak, only to be found en route to Netivot in southern Israel.

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

"Anyone who trickles rocket fire on us - will receive a shower in return," warns Prime Minister.

Founder of Hemdat Hadarom College passes away at age 84

Rabbi Kalfa headed the Sdot Negev Council for four terms and was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hemdat Hadarom College in Netivot.

Tens of thousands attend hilula for Baba Sali

32nd anniversary of the Baba Sali's death, marked by tens of thousands of visitors asking for blessings and miracles.

Iron Dome Deployed Near Sderot, Netivot

Defensive anti-rocket batteries deployed following two terror rocket attacks Friday evening.

Two Gaza Rockets Explode in Southern Israel

Two rockets from Gaza explode in Sdot Negev region in southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

Drug Smuggler Caught at Ben Gurion With Cocaine Soaked Clothes

Creative criminal nabbed by police after trying to run liquid cocaine through Ben Gurion Airport, as Netivot marijuana farm busted.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 6 Rockets at Israel

Two Iron Dome rockets intercept missiles fired at Netivot. Four other rockets fall in empty spaces.

IAF Aircraft Hit Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several terror-related sites in Gaza, hours after a rocket attack targeting the city of Netivot.

Netivot Hit By Rocket From Gaza

Rocket hits open space, no injuries or damage reported by police.

Protests as Rabbi Remains in Custody

Protesters call to release kabbalistic rabbi accused of extortion. Jerusalem rally turns violent.

Kabbalist Rabbi Arrested in Extortion Case

Rabbi and mobster both accused of extortion in Netivot elections. Rabbi claims innocence. Lawyer, ‘He just gave blessings.’

Seven Rockets Fired Towards Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired seven rockets towards southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepted those aimed at populated areas.

Bennett – We don't Bow our Heads before Turks

Economy and Trade Minister: "We lower our heads before no one, including Turks and Egyptians."

Southern War Continues, Netivot Factory Hit

A Grad rocket fired by Gaza Arab terrorists exploded next to a factory in the industrial zone of Netivot Monday afternoon

Gaza Arab Terrorists Debut Weaponry, Fire Qassams

As rockets and mortar fall in the south, Gaza Arab terrorists debut new weaponry at Israeli aircraft.

Israeli Air Strike Killed Key Gaza Salafist

The Israeli air strike on Gaza killed a key Salafist leader and a fellow activist. The two were members of the Mujahedeen Shura Council.

Grad Missile Hits Netivot Home

Two Grad missiles fired by Gaza terrorists disrupt the calm of the Sabbath in Netivot. One woman treated for shock.

Terrorist Rockets Strike Southern Israel Again

The latest intensive round of rocket attacks by Gaza Arab terrorists on southern Israel continued Tuesday night

Rocket Attacks Prompt Southern Israeli Cities to Cancel School

Weekend rocket attacks in southern Israel prompted the cities of Be'er Sheva and Ashdod to cancel school for thousands of children.

Terrorists Fire Four Grad Missiles at Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire a barrage of four Grad missiles at Netivot. Iron Dome intercepts two of them.

Gaza Terrorists Send Israel Rockets for Lag Ba’Omer

Air raid sirens are sounding in southern Israel as Gaza terrorists fire rockets on (at) the Jewish festival of Lag Ba'Omer

Tens of Thousands Attend Funeral of Leading Rabbi in the Negev

INN TV attended the funeral of the head of Netivot's Yeshivat HaNegev, Rabbi Yissachar Meir. "He brought the Torah to southern Israel"

Thousands Commemorate the 'Baba Sali'

40,000 Jews participated in the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the death of the Moroccan Kabbalist, the ‘Baba Sali.’