Beersheba

Belly fat may accelerate brain aging, major Israeli MRI study finds

New research suggests visceral fat reduction may protect the brain and slow cognitive decline in midlife.

A simple blood test may detect dementia – up to 25 years in advance
 Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Yaffo-Tel Aviv. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. August 01, 2023.

Victory for the Negev vision: Light Rail will reach gates of the intelligence campus - opinion

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Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp

Saif Abu Keshek, who took part in a flotilla to the Gaza Strip, arrives for a remand hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon.

Court rejects appeal by Gaza flotilla activists, keeps them in detention until Sunday


Bereaved parents call on Ben-Gurion University to dismiss prof. who called IDF soldiers 'murderers'

“Academic freedom does not mean teaching students while calling them baby killers behind their backs,” the letter continued.

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam. 

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Hanukkah events and family activities at the National Library

Performances, children’s shows, and family tours are among the highlights of the National Library’s Hanukkah activities.

Education and fun at the National Library.

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)