Beersheba

Prosecutors indict Beersheba man, 28, for attempted attack on former MK Mossi Raz

Prosecutors say Asaf Israel Arye prepared a knife and pepper spray, traveled to Raz’s home and later sought the address of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Meretz MK Mossi Raz leads Interior and Environmental Protection Committee at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 13, 2022.
Israel Police car

Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested

[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.

Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested

The IAI, Israel Aerospace Industries company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.

Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO


Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study

While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.

An elderly couple running in the forest

IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village

Separately, Israel Police on Thursday arrested a resident of the West Bank town of Tarqumiyah suspected of being involved in the criminally motivated kidnapping of an IDF soldier.

The IDF arrests eight Palestinians in Mukhmas suspected of attacking Israelis, July 3, 2026.

Soroka University Medical Center begins new partnership with Azerbaijan healthcare system

Soroka University Medical Center and Clalit signed new agreements with Azerbaijani healthcare providers, expanding cooperation in research, pediatrics and medical training.

Dr. Mickey Gidon in Azerbaijan.

'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev

The demonstration came in the wake of comments made the previous day by Ben-Gvir, saying that he would continue demolishing “more and more and more illegally built homes in the Negev.

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction

Soroka Medical Center is undergoing reconstruction one year after the Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, driving a major expansion with more beds, a resilience unit, and advanced facilities

Netanyahu in Soroka after the Iranian missile impact.

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

Israeli scientists find air pollution exposure tied to a higher risk of migraine attacks.

Migraine (illustrative)

Inspired by the iconic can: The intriguing food truck coming to Beersheba

Sugat's food truck, a tribute to the company's canned goods, will operate at the BIG complex in the city between June 22 and 25, featuring original and surprising dishes all based on corn.

Sugat's food truck

Israeli court revokes citizenship of Cuban man over sham marriage

The court finds that citizenship was obtained through a fictitious marriage and false representations to immigration authorities.

 View of the Beer Sheva District Court Hall in southern Israel on December 1, 2019.

Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections

With elections approaching, the window for ordinary appointments is closing quickly.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

Technology developed in Beersheba promises to streamline the metal turning field

A team from the SCE Academic College of Engineering developed a smart system that "listens" to machines – and injects counter-energy when they begin to vibrate.

Dr. Ziv Brand and is team from the SCE Academic College of Engineering