Dimona

Police detain two in connection to disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, suspect abduction

Two friends of missing Dimona resident Eldar Dayan remain in custody as police probe a damaged vehicle, suspected hit-and-run and possible abduction.

Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Negev Conference in Dimona, July 14, 2026

Netanyahu to Iran: New attacks on Israel will be met with 'much more powerful' response

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Explosive device found near Ashkelon playground, suspect arrested

Eran Rolls, Chairman of the Israeli Building Center

The Dimona mayor’s ultimatum to the Ministry of Finance


After 53 years, MKs call for emergency meeting to discuss upgrading Dimona nuclear reactor

Built in 1963 using technology acquired from France, the lifetime of the reactor – officially known as the Nuclear Research Center–Negev – is 40 years, according the manufacturer’s specifications.

Dimona nuclear reactor

ANALYSIS: The cloudy future of Israel's nuclear reactor

It's a "catch 22"- The very thing that could ultimately afford Israel the tools to build a new reactor would also prevent it from using the reactor as a nuclear deterrent.

Dimona nuclear reactor

Class action lawsuit filed against Israel Railways over Dimona train crash

Lawsuit demands that the train company pay NIS 1,500 per resident, which amounts to NIS 20 million.

Scene of train collision in Dimona

Israelis slain in Istanbul bombing laid to rest

Dimona Mayor Ben Biton praised one of the victims, Simcha Damri, for her years of charity work helping out needy families in Dimona, and called her “one of the foundations of the city."

Funeral of Simcha Damri‏

Negligence caused Dimona train crash and Bromine leak, environment minister says

The accident occurred when a cargo train collided with three cargo railcars that were standing on the tracks.

Scene of train collision in Dimona

Dimonans asked to stay indoors after train collision results in Bromine spill

Cargo train collides with three train wagons at entrance to city.

Scene of train collision in Dimona

Peres to ‘TIME’: Dimona suspicions helped achieve Oslo Accords

Retired veteran statesman tells TIME magazine that Arab suspicion over the Dimona nuclear center helped bring about the 1993 agreements on the peace process.

Former President Shimon Peres talks to the press after meeting with US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House during his presidency last June

Study estimates Israel's nuclear weapon count stands at 115

Report by US based institute estimates Israel produced 660 kilograms of plutonium in 50 years.

Dimona nuclear reactor

Dimona: Jewish man stabs 4 Arabs in suspected nationalist attack

Four wounded in suspected revenge attack by Jew; Investigations are underway.

Dimona stabbings

Firefighters battle blaze at chemical factory near Dimona

One firefighter fell sustaining light injuries and an employee took ill from breathing in noxious fumes.

Fire in Dimona factory