Dimona

Israel’s Bedouin community open homes to victims of Dimona, Arad strike

Israel's Bedouin community rushed to support over 100 people wounded after an Iranian missile destroyed residential buildings in Dimona and Arad.

Sager Abu Srehan, vice principal at the Amal Reut School, was one of the first to extend his hand to those impacted by the Iranian attacks in Arad and Dimona.
Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media at the site of the recent shooting outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Iranian IRGC, Basij units skipping duty as cracks in Tehran's regime widen, ambassador says

View of the Orot Rabin Power Plant at Sadot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023

IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, Middle East

 A view of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev desert outside Dimona, now called the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center.

Israel's open secret: Why is Dimona at the center of Israel’s nuclear weapon ambiguity? - explainer


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.

Soldier killed in Gaza had no Israeli citizenship, Hebrew Israelite community says

Members of Young's community spoke of his bravery and commitment to his family, and the hopes that this could lead to recognition of the community.

 Sergeant Elishai Young was killed in battle in the Gaza Strip and was a member of the African Israelites community of Dimona, October 20, 2024.

Israel to upgrade plutonium in Dimona nuclear reactor – report

Israel does not publicly acknowledge possessing nuclear weapons.

 View of the nuclear reactor in Dimona, Southern Israel. August 13, 2016.

Undoubtedly the cheapest apartment sold in Israel in recent years

A 2.5-room apartment in Dimona, ground floor, 54 sqm, was sold for a remarkably low price, far below current market rates in Israel and significantly less than the average per square meter in Dimona.

 1215 HaMa’apil St. Dimona

Israeli teams set world record for longest-ever penalty shootout

Dimona won the shootout 23-22 after each side took 28 penalties.

 The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Haifa at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on December 10, 2023.

‘The goal was a massacre of Tel Aviv’: Hamas's full plan for October 7 revealed

As the horrors of October 7 unfolded, Hamas sought to initiate a second stage to their attack, which would have seen attacks on Tel Aviv and Dimona.

 An areal view of the beaches and city skyline in Tel Aviv, on February 19, 2018.