Beersheba
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Beersheba, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Man Indicted for Attempted Murder After Stabbing in Beersheba Supermarket
Maher Al-Gargawi was indicted for attempting to murder a young man from the Abu Tahe family in a Beersheba supermarket stabbing, recorded by security cameras.
13-Year-Old Boy Shot and Moderately Injured in Rahat
A 13-year-old boy was shot and moderately injured in Rahat and taken to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
Israel Faces Heatwave Relief Followed by Nighttime Storms This Weekend
Israel will experience a brief relief from a heatwave this weekend, followed by local rain and thunderstorms in northern and central regions on Saturday night.
Beersheba Takes Lead with Brilliant Goal by Zlatanovic Assisted by Yehoshua
Hapoel Beersheba took a 3-1 aggregate lead over Sabah FC in the Champions League qualifiers after Niv Yehoshua's pressure led to a goal by Igor Zlatanovic on August 25, 2026.
Rami Levy's 'HaStock' Opens Second Large Store in Central Israel on August 31
Rami Levy's "HaStock" chain is opening its second store on August 31 in Ramla Mall, central Israel, expanding its unique retail format. The 3,000-square-meter store follows the su…
IDF Military Police Arrest Yeshiva Student at Home in Kiryat Shmuel at Night
Israeli military police arrested 22-year-old yeshiva student Shmuel Calderon at his home in Kiryat Shmuel late Monday night. The arrest, deemed unusual by the group "Am Kadosh," m…
Secular, Haredi, and Bedouin Women Unite to Promote Gender Equality in Israeli Politics
Secular, Haredi, and Bedouin women in Israel have joined forces through the 50:50 initiative to promote equal female representation in politics and decision-making. Founded by Yae…
Red Heat Warning Issued for Jordan Valley and Beit She'an Amid Rising Temperatures
The Israeli Meteorological Service has issued a red heat warning for the Beit She'an Valley, Sea of Galilee Basin, and Jordan Valley due to rising temperatures expected to worsen…
Heat Rises Above Seasonal Norms Across Israel's Interior and Mountains This Week
Israel faces a heatwave this week with temperatures above seasonal averages, especially in mountainous and inland areas, peaking midweek before slightly easing by Friday.
Israeli Local Leaders Demand New International Airport in Negev Amid Ben Gurion Chaos
Dozens of Israeli local leaders from north and south demand political parties commit to building a new international airport in the Negev within three years to alleviate Ben Gurio…
Noam Party Leader Avi Maoz Unveils Nine-Point Education Reform Plan
Noam party leader MK Avi Maoz presented a nine-point education reform at a large party conference in Jerusalem, aiming to reduce class sizes, strengthen Jewish identity, restore p…
Rabbi Yoram Cohen Seeks to Delay Rabbi Aryeh Deri’s Oath Ceremony Over Election Dispute
Rabbi Yoram Cohen, who narrowly lost the Beersheba rabbinate election to Rabbi Aryeh Deri, has requested a delay in Deri’s oath ceremony pending a Supreme Court review of election…
Two Men Seriously Injured in Separate Electric Scooter and Bike Accidents in Israel
Two men were critically injured in separate electric scooter and bicycle accidents in Beersheba and near the Lohamei HaGetaot junction, receiving emergency treatment and hospital…
Israeli Police Uncover Apartment Housing Eight Illegal Palestinian Residents in Beersheba
Israeli police uncovered an apartment in Beersheba housing eight illegal Palestinian residents and closed it for 30 days. Earlier, five illegal residents were found in a vehicle a…
Massive Enforcement Gap in Electric Scooter Regulations Across Israeli Cities
Israeli cities face a major enforcement gap in electric scooter regulations, with some like Tel Aviv actively fining riders while others, including Jerusalem, report no enforcemen…
Discount Mercantile Bank Seeks Asset Seizure Over Developer's Unpaid Loans on Southern Israel Land
Discount Mercantile Bank has requested asset seizure of two land plots owned by A.S. Yagel Entrepreneurship after the company defaulted on loans totaling about 180 million shekels…
Shuki Salomon Sparks Debate on True Meaning of Haredi Identity Amid Community Criticism
Shuki Salomon sparked controversy in the Haredi community by openly discussing internal issues, questioning the basis of Haredi identity beyond appearances. Israeli crime data sho…
Sister of Shin Bet Chief Joins Noam LeYisrael Party Ahead of Elections
Yiska Haimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, and educator Liora Alon join MK Avi Maoz's Noam LeYisrael party list ahead of Israel's elections, aiming to strengthen Jewish id…
Beersheba Man Caught Driving Without License for Sixth Time Flees Police in Second Vehicle
A Tel Sheva resident was caught driving without a license for the sixth time and fled police in a second vehicle before being arrested and charged. Separately, a 14-year-old was c…
Rabbi Shimon Tubul Shares Combat Survival and Political Vision Amid Legal Battle
Rabbi Shimon Tubul, a Haredi soldier and politician, survived a near-fatal RPG attack in Gaza and now faces politically charged assault charges as he joins the Noam LeIsrael party…
Israel Nature Protection Group Appeals Approval for Rotem Amfert’s Use of Hazardous Phosphogypsum Ponds
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel has appealed a decision allowing Rotem Amfert to continue using old phosphogypsum ponds linked to a 2017 environmental disaster…
Private Three-Room House Sold for One Million Shekels in Beersheba Amidst Housing Market Stagnation
Israel's housing market shows slight price increases in some regions but overall stagnation and declines. A private three-room house in Beersheba sold for about one million shekel…
Israel Experiences Brief Relief from Heat as Temperatures Drop Today Before Rising Tomorrow
Israel experiences a brief drop in temperatures today, easing heat especially in the north, before temperatures rise again on Monday above seasonal norms, with stable weather expe…
16-Year-Old Boy Injured in Moderate Condition After Falling From Horse in Segev Shalom
A 16-year-old boy fell from a horse in Segev Shalom, Negev, and was moderately injured. He received initial treatment from MDA and was taken to Soroka Medical Center for further c…
Israeli Police Arrest Three Bedouin Residents Over Shooting Near Kibbutz Magen
Israeli police arrested three Bedouin suspects following a shooting at a gas station near Kibbutz Magen, injuring a man lightly.
Young Man Shot Near Kibbutz Magen in Southern Israel Amid Criminal Dispute
A man in his twenties was shot near Kibbutz Magen in the Gaza border area in a suspected criminal dispute. He was lightly injured and treated at Soroka Medical Center. Police are…
25-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Kiryat Gat on Route 40
A 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting near Kiryat Gat on Route 40. Police are investigating the incident as criminal, and the victim was taken to Soroka Medical C…
Rabbi Yehuda Deri Delivers Torah Insights on Parashat Ki Tetze
Rabbi Yehuda Deri, former chief rabbi of Beersheba, shared Torah teachings on Parashat Ki Tetze in a video released in August 2026.
Israel Faces Intensifying Heatwave With Extreme Temperatures Across Most Regions
Israel is experiencing an intensifying heatwave with extreme heat stress across most regions, followed by a gradual easing over the weekend and a slight temperature rise early nex…
Taco Craze Sweeps Israel as New Stands and Chefs Embrace Mexican Street Food
Tacos have become a major food trend in Israel, sparked by accidental culinary innovation and growing public interest. New taco stands and restaurants across the country offer cre…
Two National Guard Members Indicted for Assault and Unauthorized Searches in Tel Sheva
Two Israeli National Guard members have been indicted for assaulting two residents of Tel Sheva during an unauthorized search and violent attack. The incident followed a dispute o…
Israeli Police Arrest Three Suspects in International Human Trafficking Ring
Israeli police arrested three suspects from southern Israel for running an international human trafficking ring recruiting Eastern European women for prostitution. Their detention…
Families Return to Northern West Bank Settlement Kadim 21 Years After Disengagement
Thirty families have resettled in the northern West Bank settlement of Kadim, 21 years after its evacuation during Israel's disengagement plan. The move, led by Israeli officials…
Mother of Seven Dies After Rare Pregnancy Complication at Soroka Medical Center
A 40-something mother of seven died at Soroka Medical Center after a rare pregnancy complication at 34 weeks gestation led to the stillbirth of her baby and her own subsequent dea…
Pregnant Woman in Advanced Stage Dies at Soroka Hospital, Fetus Delivered Stillborn
A woman in her forties at 34 weeks pregnant died at Soroka Hospital after a rare complication, with her fetus delivered stillborn. The Ministry of Health is investigating the case…
Top 7 Culinary Stops to Enhance Your Drive to Eilat and Back
Travelers driving to Eilat can enhance their journey by stopping at seven recommended culinary spots in southern Israel, offering everything from traditional coffee and goat chees…
Israeli Police Arrest Reckless Driver Who Fled Officers and Posted Chase Online
A 22-year-old Tel Sheva man was arrested after a dangerous police chase in the Negev, where he fled officers and posted the incident online. He remains in custody pending legal pr…
Debate Over Jewish Identity in Israel Focuses on Education, Military Service, and Religion
Shimon Tubul and Ariel Edan discuss the internal conflicts over Jewish identity in Israel, focusing on education, military service, and religious influence.
Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat Over Weekend
Israel is entering a three-day heatwave with temperatures rising above seasonal norms, peaking on Friday with extreme heat stress across the country, followed by a slight cooling…
Israel Rail Network Faces Major Weekend Disruptions Due to Infrastructure Upgrades
Israel Railways will suspend or shorten multiple northern train lines this weekend for infrastructure upgrades, closing 12 stations temporarily. Additional weekend disruptions wil…
Rising Cancellation Rates Hit Southern Israel Homebuyers First Amid Financing Challenges
Nearly 7% of home purchase deals in southern Israel, especially Beersheba, were canceled in 2023 due to financing challenges, higher mortgage rates, and declining property values…
Israeli Mother Indicted for Neglect and Abuse After Toddler Falls from Balcony in Beersheba
A 30-year-old woman in Beersheba faces indictment for neglect and abuse after her toddler fell from a third-floor balcony and was seriously injured. The mother allegedly locked he…
KKL Launches Unprecedented $190 Million Development Plan for Southern Israel
The Jewish National Fund approved a historic $190 million investment plan to develop southern Israel, focusing on infrastructure, environmental projects, cultural events, and sett…
Beersheba Deputy Mayor Shimon Touboul Seals Alliances to Help Noam LeIsrael Pass Electoral Threshold
Shimon Touboul, Beersheba's deputy mayor and Noam LeIsrael candidate, announced upcoming alliances to help the party cross the electoral threshold, targeting disillusioned Haredi…
Negev Man Charged for Selling and Re-Stealing Stolen Cars Sent to Palestinian Territories
Tarek Elabid from Kseifa is charged with selling stolen cars as legitimate, then stealing them back and transferring them to Palestinian Authority areas. He used forged documents…
Yohananof Prepares to Spin Off Real Estate Operations Ahead of Potential IPO
Yohananof is preparing to separate its real estate assets into a new subsidiary following major land acquisitions, aiming for a future IPO. The move, pending board approval, follo…
16-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Electric Scooter Accident in Negev
A teenage boy suffered serious injuries in an electric scooter accident in Segev Shalom, Negev, and was taken to Soroka Hospital.
Israeli Man Arrested for Planning Bombing and Shooting Attack at Beersheba Nightclub
Abdallah Gargawi from Segev Shalom was indicted for planning a bombing and shooting attack at the Forum nightclub in Beersheba, targeting both Jews and Arabs. He researched bomb-m…
