Dimona

The new attraction planned on the way to Eilat: “It’s a game changer”

A new water park will be built in Dimona with an investment of approximately NIS 200M, aiming to attract millions of visitors per year and become a major leisure hub for the entire region.

Water park simulation in Dimona.
Israel Firefighters work to resuscitate kittens rescued from fire in Negev, June 3, 2026.

WATCH: Firefighters give lifesaving treatment to kittens rescued from burning building in Negev

Maccabi to open a new medical center in Dimona

A new medical center will open in Dimona

US President Donald Trump attends an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2026

Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program


KKL-JNF strengthens Israel’s war-hit communities with housing subsidies, new projects

In the pilot phase, housing will be developed in seven towns: Yeruham, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Shmona, Shlomi, Acre, and Nahariya.

 KKL-JNF to launch young community hubs in the periphery, led by pre-military academy graduates driving post-war social recovery.

With an investment of NIS 45 million: The Innovation Center in Dimona is underway

Construction work on the regional innovation center in Dimona is gaining momentum, and soon the place will become a warm home for innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technology.

 Construction work on the Innovation Center in Dimona

New project in Dimona: 198 apartments in the first phase, permit within three months

"Geshem Lamishtaken" is promoting Sunrise Residences, a new housing project in Dimona featuring a commercial floor, community services, and a link to the adjacent “Nof Bereshit” neighborhood.

 Sunrise Residences project by Geshem Holdings

Police find ancient treasures, weapons in Dimona antiquities probe

A Dimona resident was detained for questioning after the search uncovered not only the archaeological treasures but also a cache of weapons, ammunition, and currency. 

Ancient coins found in the home of a Dimona resident.

A new water park will be built in Israel's most unexpected city

Starting next week, an area designated for an indoor water park will be fenced off in the city of Dimona, according to Mayor Benny Biton.

 Some of the water slides that will be in the park

The innovation center in Dimona launches

On January 28, a launch event will be held for the new Innovation Center in Dimona. Mayor Benny Biton: "The breakthrough in renewable energy will come from here."

  Simulation: The Regional Innovation Center Project in Dimona

New water park to be built in Israel’s most unexpected city

According to Mayor Benny Biton, construction of an indoor water park in Dimona will begin next week, with site fencing


Dimona announces new innovation, green tech center

Some NIS 50 million will be invested in the project by the Economy Ministry, Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, and other partners. 

A mockup of Dimona's Darom innovation center.

Looking at the intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas

In general, the western jackdaw can be seen from the North to the southern line of Dimona.

The intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas.

IDF announces fallen soldier St.-Sgt. Nir Gofer, killed in Lebanon

"Nir was a hardworking boy, excelling in computers, who chose combat service out of a desire to contribute to the country," Dimona Mayor Benny Biton said.

 St.-Sgt. Nir Gofer, who fell in battle in Lebanon, November 13, 2024.