Dimona

A new medical center will open in Dimona

The Mayor of Dimona met with Maccabi management ahead of the opening of a new medical center in Dimri Center and the expansion of medical services for residents.

Maccabi to open a new medical center in Dimona
US President Donald Trump attends an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2026

Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program

The scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage to residential buildings in the southern Israeli city of Dimona, March 22, 2026.

Looter indicted after pretending to be emergency worker at Dimona rocket crash site

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.

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


New project in Dimona: 198 apartments in the first phase, permit within three months

"Geshem Lamishtaken" is promoting Sunrise Residences, a new housing project in Dimona featuring a commercial floor, community services, and a link to the adjacent “Nof Bereshit” neighborhood.

 Sunrise Residences project by Geshem Holdings

Police find ancient treasures, weapons in Dimona antiquities probe

A Dimona resident was detained for questioning after the search uncovered not only the archaeological treasures but also a cache of weapons, ammunition, and currency. 

Ancient coins found in the home of a Dimona resident.

A new water park will be built in Israel's most unexpected city

Starting next week, an area designated for an indoor water park will be fenced off in the city of Dimona, according to Mayor Benny Biton.

 Some of the water slides that will be in the park

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.