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

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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


Israeli F-35 jet accidentally reveals location over nuclear facility

According to the source, the aircraft revealed itself at an altitude of 31,000 feet over the nuclear facility when the pilot turned on a non-encrypted transponder.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

Experts agree Dimona nuke reactor can exceed original life expectancy

"The full lifespan of a nuclear reactor is customarily considered to be 40 years... a reactor’s lifespan may be doubled through improvements and upgrades without diminishing its safety.”

View of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev Desert outside Dimona

Tehran Imam threatens missile attack on Dimona nuclear power plant

Imam Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani also warned the US against a military attack on Iran.

Imam Ayatollah Ali Movahedi-Kermani

Three convicted in Dimona nuclear research agency fraud

Besides the three individual defendants, the case also led to charges against two entities used by the defendants.

View of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev Desert outside Dimona

Analysis: How does the new US-Russia nuke arms race impact Israel?

Russia seems intent on developing asymmetric nuclear abilities and this can only be bad news for Israel.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures during a joint news conference with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, July 2018

Is Israel's nuclear reactor still safe?

With threats to Israel’s nuclear reactor at Dimona in the news frequently of late, the elephant in the room has been absent from the front pages.

View of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev Desert outside Dimona

Israel nuclear chief: We are upgrading defenses at Dimona reactor

Director General Zeev Snir also pleaded for strong actions against Iran and Syria, "Iran and Syria pose significant proliferation threats to the region, and the world."

 From  newly named Shimon Peres Nuclear Research Center in Dimona, Netanyahu warns those threatening to destroy Israel (August 30, 2018).

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From nuclear center, Netanyahu warns those threatening to destroy Israel

Netanyahu’s words were aimed at Iran.

 From  newly named Shimon Peres Nuclear Research Center in Dimona, Netanyahu warns those threatening to destroy Israel (August 30, 2018).

Knesset rejects international nuclear oversight

Asked by Zahalka if Israel had a nuclear plant in Dimona, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel made sure there would be no nuclear weapons in Iraq and Syria.

View of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev Desert outside Dimona