Beersheba

Netanyahu visits Beersheba strike site, vows Israel will achieve war goals

"I am here in Beersheba, a city that has endured much," Netanyahu said, referencing previous attacks on the southern city, particularly on the Soroka Hospital last year.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the site of the Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, March 6, 2026.
Emergency services respond to the scene of an Iranian missile strike in the Beersheba area on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Hundreds of Israelis without homes following missile strike in Beersheba

ICL building inauguration ceremony

Strengthening the industry in the south: A new headquarters for ICL in the heart of Beersheba

Bus carrying IDF soldiers to base overturns near Mitzpe Ramon in southern Israel, February 26, 2026.

Within two hours: Three bus crashes in southern Israel leave 37 injured, including IDF soldiers


Israel leaves Beersheba behind as political parties fight over taxes - opinion

As parties trade favors over tax breaks, Beersheba loses out, raising questions about priorities in the Negev.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their votes in Jerusalem during the Likud Central Committee elections last month. The prime minister has forgotten Beersheba, the writer complains.

Governing a State Cannot Run Through the Likud Central Committee

The preference of Ashkelon over Be’er Sheva reveals a cynical political use of tax benefits, contradicting the national needs of Israel and the Negev.

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

How Haifa can turn defense tech into 10,000 northern jobs - opinion

Rafael, IAI and Elbit activity in Haifa points to a 10,000-job opportunity if the city formalizes a coordinated “Defense City” strategy.

Bahai Gardens, Haifa

Stopping the brain drain: Cyber can change the face of the Negev - opinion

The time has come to make real investments in higher education in the field of cybersecurity in southern Israel.

After two years of war, Israel’s defense technology sector, which was tested and refined during the conflict, is emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Driver without license hits civilians near Beersheba during police pursuit

The driver fled police officers near Tel Sheva, with the chase ending when a police officer shot them in the shoulder, injuring them.

Police investigate a car crash following a driver fleeing near Tel Sheva, November 24, 2025.

Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of carrying out missions for Iranian agents

According to the police and Shin Bet, the suspect was aware he was operating under the direction of Iranian agents and that his actions could harm state security.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

WATCH: Children among 15 saved after wave of suspected arsons in Beersheba

The 15 people were taken from medical care after being rescued from the smoke-filled apartments, after the flames erupted in nine residential buildings.

Arson attacks in Beersheba caused damage to nine different residential buildings on November 20, 2025.

The capital of the Negev puts itself on the map: NIS 1.2 billion for a transformative plan

Israel approves a NIS 1.2b plan for Beersheba, the southern metropolis. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich says the Negev is at a crucial turning point for its own future and for that of the entire nation.

Beersheba landscape.

‘A new Israeli dream’: Government earmarks NIS one billion to transform Beersheba and Negev

Officials say the development is designed to meet the demands of a growing metropolitan population.

The high-tech park in the heart of Beer Sheva's innovation district.