Southern Israel
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Southern Israel, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
IDF Soldier Rescued After Being Found Bound in Palestinian Town
Israeli police rescued an IDF soldier from Tarqumiyah after he was reported bound in the town. Investigators believe the case is criminal, and Matzah is expected to take over the…
Shin Bet Chief Orders Removal of Memorial Corner for October 7 Fallen
Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered a memorial corner at the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters dismantled after Memorial Day. The display honored 12 Shin Bet personnel killed since Oct…
Netanyahu Says Government Approved 29 Billion Shekels for Northern Recovery
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has approved 29 billion shekels in decisions for northern Israel and pledged to bring similar recovery to the north. In remarks at the Local Governm…
State Comptroller Says Some Petitioners Asked Him to Remove Accountability Sections from October 7 Reports
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said some petitioners against his October 7 reports asked him to remove the accountability chapter. He said eight reports are frozen by a High…
Outgoing state comptroller says military officials asked him to drop blame sections from Oct. 7 reports
Matanyahu Englman said military petitioners asked him to remove responsibility findings from reports on the October 7 attacks. He said several reports are frozen by the High Court…
Ulpanah Students Celebrate Bar Mitzvah for Boy from Mixed Jewish-Muslim Background
Students at a southern Israeli ulpanah held a festive bar mitzvah for Yosef, a boy born to a Jewish mother and Muslim father who later returned to Judaism with his family. The eve…
'Marriage at First Sight' Romance Turns into Confusion Over Tomer's Feelings for Laiki
On Tuesday’s episode of "Marriage at First Sight," a romantic glamping date for Tomer and Laiki turned into more confusion over his feelings. He says he is blocked and not attract…
Father of Shot 23-Year-Old Says He Will File Complaint Against Police Watchdog
Hamed Abu Joda says police shot his 23-year-old son in the neck during a Monday raid in Abu Joda near Kseifa and will complain to the Police Internal Investigations Department. Po…
Police investigate viral video of two officers allegedly having sex beside patrol car
Two Israeli police officers were filmed apparently having sex next to a patrol car during duty in southern Israel. The clip spread on social media, and the police said the case is…
17-Year-Old Charged After Armed Bus Stop Robbery in southern Israel
A 17-year-old from Segev Shalom was indicted in Beersheba for armed robbery and attempted robbery after allegedly threatening three minors with a gun at a bus stop and injuring on…
Israeli Study Says Preventive Medication Can Help Migraine Patients Use Exercise as Therapy
An Israeli study found that migraine patients who exercised at least two hours a week had fewer headache days, used fewer triptans, and reported better quality of life. The resear…
Hundreds from Gaza border communities rally in solidarity with northern residents
Hundreds of residents from southern Israel gathered Sunday evening at Sha’ar HaNegev to support northern communities in a nonpartisan rally called “The North Is Not Alone.” Speake…
Two South Israeli Residents Arrested in Eilat Hotel Room Burglaries
Police in Eilat arrested two southern residents on suspicion of burglarizing more than 10 hotel rooms and stealing guests’ valuables, including credit cards. A court extended thei…
Southern Israeli Man Charged With Teen’s Murder and Abduction of His Brother
Israeli prosecutors have indicted 26-year-old Raazi Aloubra of Rahat for the murder of 17-year-old Anan Abu Eid and the kidnapping of Abu Eid’s 22-year-old brother. The charges st…
Indingeb Festival Marks 20 Years With Rita, Ehud Banai and Nono
Indingeb Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a full return on October 15 to 17 at Mitzpe Gvulot in southern Israel. The first lineup includes about 80 of roughly 120…
Netivot Suspect Charged After Arson, Theft of Electric ATV, and Over NIS 1 Million Damage
A Netivot man in his 20s was caught on security cameras allegedly breaking into a local business, setting it on fire, stealing an electric ATV, and causing more than NIS 1 million…
How 'Judging Favorably' Can Become a Tool of Spiritual Gaslighting
The article argues that “judging others favorably” can become spiritual gaslighting that excuses abuse and silences victims. It connects that idea to a Talmudic story about an unp…
Protest Outside Military Prison Turns to Celebration After Yeshiva Student Is Released
Hundreds gathered outside Military Prison 10 near Beit Lid to protest the arrest of yeshiva student Aviel Cohen, but the rally turned to celebration when his release was announced…
Bus Driver Indicted in Death of 16-Year-Old Near Protest in Southern Israel
Southern District prosecutors have indicted Rehovot bus driver Moshe Nadav for reckless killing in the death of 16-year-old Naftali Kramer near Kiryat Gat. The case stems from a J…
Hundreds of Yeshiva Students Rally Outside Military Prison After Abarich Arrest
Hundreds of Be'er BaTalmud yeshiva students protested outside Military Prison 10 on Thursday over the arrest of Aviel Cohen, who was detained earlier in the week in southern Israe…
Police Detain Suspects After More Than a Ton of Watermelons Is Taken Near Nahal Oz
Border Police in southern Israel detained several suspects on Wednesday after officers found them loading more than a ton of watermelons from farmland near Nahal Oz. The landowner…
Worker badly hurt in fall near Sapir Junction, evacuated by helicopter
A man in his 30s was seriously injured after falling from a height while working near Sapir Junction in southern Israel. Magen David Adom evacuated him by helicopter to Soroka Med…
Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Gas Station Runover After Argument
Michael Cohen, a 55-year-old truck driver from Haifa, was indicted Thursday for negligent homicide after fatally hitting 81-year-old Gabi Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim. Po…
Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Cohen condemns police treatment of ultra-Orthodox protesters
Chief Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Cohen released a video Thursday condemning police treatment of Haredi protesters after the 4 Highway demonstration and comparing it with policing of Kaplan…
Police helicopter helps catch 16-year-old riding ATV without a license in southern Israel
Police arrested a 16-year-old Bedouin diaspora resident in southern Israel after he fled on an ATV and was tracked by a helicopter. He had no driving license and no helmet, and wa…
YASA to Open New Gifted High School in Netivot, Its First Outside Jerusalem
YASA will open YASA Negev in Netivot, its first gifted high school outside Jerusalem, in the 2027 school year. The school will start with two 9th-grade classes, serve religious an…
IDF approves female combat pilot outside the Armored Corps
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a female combat pilot for tank roles to run in the Border Defense Array, not the Armored Corps. The program will keep strict gender separ…
Teen charged after fatal rollover during police chase in southern Israel
A 17-year-old from the Negev has been indicted in Beersheba for negligent homicide after fleeing police in a car he drove without a license or insurance. The rollover killed a 20-…
Elderly Woman Robbed After Being Knocked Down in Beersheba
Southern District prosecutors indicted a man from southern Israel for robbing an 80-year-old woman in Beersheba on June 4. He allegedly pushed her down near the municipal market…
Fugitive Prisoner Steals Mercedes in North, Caught After Warning Shots
A 47-year-old prisoner from Yafa was arrested after allegedly fleeing furlough, stealing a Mercedes, and leading police on a chase in northern Israel. The pursuit ended in Kafr Ka…
Bus Driver Charged 8 Years After Alleged Sex Crimes Against Two High School Students
Israeli prosecutors have filed an indictment against bus driver Hi Chen Nagar, 50, over alleged sexual offenses against two 17-year-old students during a 2018 school trip in south…
Bar Refaeli Shows Off Dance Moves at Omer Adam Concert
Bar Refaeli was filmed dancing at an Omer Adam concert, prompting talk from “Dancing with the Stars” judge Haim Pershtein about her potential. Separately, she is set to host “Ninj…
Metula Council Head Slams Netanyahu as Out of Touch, Demands Hezbollah Disarmament
Metula council head David Azulai accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being detached from the security situation in northern Israel. Speaking on "HaOlam HaBoker," he said…
Sderot to Launch a 15 Million Shekel “Hi-Tech Neighborhood” for Young Families
Sderot will launch a 15 million shekel housing complex for hi-tech workers, offering subsidized rent for three years. The pilot aims to attract families from outside the Gaza enve…
Stray Dog Rescued After Tin Can Traps Its Head at Army Post in the South
A stray dog from the Gaza Strip was rescued after its head became trapped in a tin can in the western Negev. The incident highlighted how open trash bins at military bases attract…
Southern Israel lenders charged with extortion threats against debtors
Prosecutors in Beersheba indicted Raz Amitzur and Dor Tayeb for allegedly running an organized extortion scheme against debtors. The pair are accused of using threats, intimidatio…
Police forcibly clear protesters after arrest of Netivot yeshiva student sparks road blockade
Police and ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed near Ofakim on Monday after the arrest of 22-year-old Aviel Cohen from Netivot on suspicion of draft evasion. Demonstrators blocked ro…
Driver Arrested After Jerusalem Faction Protest Injury, Says He Panicked
Police arrested a 20-year-old Bedouin driver from southern Israel on suspicion of striking a yeshiva student during a Jerusalem Faction protest near the Ben Shemen interchange on…
17 indicted after protest mob stormed military police chief’s home
Israeli prosecutors indicted 17 people, including four minors, for storming the home of Military Police Chief Yuval Yamin during an ultra-Orthodox protest near Ashkelon. Police al…
Ultra-Orthodox draft evader arrested near Ofakim and handed to military police amid mass protest
Police arrested an ultra-Orthodox draft evader at a gas station near Ofakim on Monday. Hundreds of Haredim gathered to block his transfer, but he was still handed over to military…
Summer Shelf Wars Bring Dozens of New Foods and Snacks to Israeli Stores
Israeli food brands are launching a summer wave of new products in supermarkets, spanning ice cream, coffee, baked goods, snacks and frozen pizza. Several items are limited editio…
Police chase ends in crash and arrest after driver ignored stop order
A 19-year-old driver led Yoav Unit officers on a dangerous chase on Route 25 in southern Israel before crashing and being arrested. He was later indicted on multiple traffic and o…
Aspamia Ensemble Faces Closure Amid War and Arts Budget Cuts
Aspamia Ensemble, a veteran Israeli fringe theater group led by Dalia Shimko, is seeking crowdfunding to avoid closure. The company says war-related disruptions and sharp public f…
IDF Says Southern Israel Alerts Were False Alarm
The IDF said alerts triggered in several southern Israeli areas on June 14, 2026, were a false alarm. The report gave no details on the cause, damage, or any injuries.
16-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Dramatic Southern Israel Police Chase
A 16-year-old driver was arrested after a police motorcycle chase in southern Israel ended in his car overturning. Police said he had no license, the vehicle’s registration was in…
Tel Aviv Man Indicted After Selling Drugs to Undercover Officer
A 50-year-old Tel Aviv man was indicted Sunday on 17 counts over alleged drug trafficking across southern Israel. Police say he sold cannabis to an undercover officer and was late…
Loose freight load disrupts train service again in northern Israel
A freight-load failure overnight forced Israel Railways to suspend and reroute service between northern and southern Israel on Thursday morning. The breakdown hit Haifa stations h…
