The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dimona/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dimona | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dimona/ 32 32 Dimona parents arrested on suspicion of causing death of their weeks-old baby https://www.timesofisrael.com/dimona-parents-arrested-on-suspicion-of-causing-death-of-their-weeks-old-baby/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788777 Baby brought to Soroka Hospital with severe bruising and fractures that medical staff suspect were inflicted intentionally; detained father to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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]]> Fallout from Iranian strike on Dimona plant would be symbolic, not radioactive https://www.timesofisrael.com/fallout-from-iranian-strike-on-dimona-plant-would-be-symbolic-not-radioactive/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:58:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3785584 After missile hit city near sensitive site, experts say strike on nuclear reactor would pose little risk of Chernobyl-like contamination or nuke explosion, but would hurt nonetheless

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]]> After a night of destruction, residents of Arad and Dimona begin picking up the pieces https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-a-night-of-destruction-residents-of-arad-and-dimona-begin-picking-up-the-pieces/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784612 Nearly 200 wounded as two Iranian missiles hit homes; locals voice fear, faith and resilience in face of attacks

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]]> Iranian strike in southern town near nuclear facility rocks residents’ sense of security https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-strike-in-town-near-dimona-nuclear-facility-rocks-residents-sense-of-security/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784435 Dimona locals shocked but resilient after air defenses' failure to intercept missile leads to widespread damage and dozens of wounded

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]]> 15 injured, one seriously, as Iranian cluster munitions impact in central Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/15-injured-one-seriously-as-iranian-cluster-munitions-impact-in-central-israel/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:34:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784219 36 people, 19 of them children, still hospitalized from direct hits in southern cities of Dimona and Arad; at impact site, Netanyahu says, 'If you're in a shelter, you're protected'

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 22 — Amid missile strikes and rainstorms, IAF hunts Iranian launchers https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-22-amid-missile-strikes-and-rainstorms-iaf-hunts-iranian-launchers/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:06:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784131&preview=true&preview_id=3784131 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses un-intercepted Iranian strikes in Arad and Dimona, ongoing Air Force raids in Iran, and IDF troops in Lebanon

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]]> Almost 200 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-100-injured-11-seriously-in-iranian-missile-strikes-on-southern-cities-of-arad-dimona/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:54:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3783761 Two children in serious condition after air defenses fail to intercept missile fire apparently aimed at nuclear research facility near Dimona; Iran claims salvo was retaliation for US strike on Natanz

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]]> Several cities keep schools shut despite revised guidelines allowing them to reopen https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-cities-to-keep-schools-shut-despite-revised-guidelines-allowing-them-to-reopen/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:48:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778644 Ashkelon, Ariel and Dimona decide conditions are not yet suitable to reopen their education systems, though the Home Front Command designated them as areas at lower risk

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]]> 4.2-magnitude earthquake recorded in southern Israel; no reports of injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-2-magnitude-earthquake-recorded-in-southern-israel-no-reports-of-injuries/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:04:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3734381 Epicenter of quake identified near Dimona, setting off warning sirens and sparking fears of missile attack among some residents amid heightened tensions with Iran

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]]> Suspect killed as stolen vehicle crashes into electric pole during police chase https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-killed-as-stolen-vehicle-crashes-into-electric-pole-during-police-chase/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:59:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3691259 5 other suspects aged 17 to 57 injured in collision after allegedly robbing gas station and attempting to steal a safe

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]]> Planners invite public to online hearing on controversial Dimona-Eilat rail proposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/planners-invite-public-to-online-hearing-on-controversial-dimona-eilat-rail-proposal/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:58:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617647 Society for Protection of Nature in Israel slams project, set to cut through some of Israel's most stunning landscapes, as 'one of the most destructive in recent years'

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]]> Father of hostage Segev Kalfon tries new tactics to save his son https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-of-hostage-segev-kalfon-tries-new-tactics-to-save-his-son/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:45:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3602786 Kobi Kalfon, a bakery owner from Dimona who shied away from press and politics for months, now turns to leaders in Israel and Washington, DC, sharing his son's plight

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]]> IDF says missile fired by Houthis at Israel apparently downed; no reports of injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-missile-fired-by-houthis-at-israel-apparently-downed-no-reports-of-injuries/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:03:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3586459 Yemeni group says it targeted 'sensitive Israeli enemy target' in southern city of Beersheba; sirens also sound in Dimona and Arad

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]]> Judge halts major Dimona housing plan over absence of environmental impact study https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-halts-major-dimona-housing-plan-over-absence-of-environmental-impact-study/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:38:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3584211 Citing 'significant flaws,' Beersheba Administrative Court sends plans for expansion of Negev desert city back to planning committee for further work

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]]> Heavy rains flood parts of southern Israel, leading to closures on major roads https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-rains-flood-parts-of-southern-israel-leading-to-closures-on-major-roads/ Sun, 04 May 2025 15:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541382 Entrance to Eilat shut as routes 12, 40, 90 and 204 closed; public urged to avoid affected areas, as desert communities receive year's worth of rainfall in one day

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