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Security and rescue forces at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, following an explosion and fire that killed two workers and seriously injured a third, October 14, 2026. (Liron Moldovan/Flash90)
October 15, 2026, 2:25 pm
Second worker dies of wounds sustained in Intel plant blast in southern Israel
Soroka Medical Center reports death of 49-year-old a day after suspected gas tank explosion killed another and injured a third; chip manufacturer says cooperating with authorities
By Sharon Wrobel and Noam Lehmann
A firefighter works the scene of an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on October 14, 2026. (Fire and Rescue Service)
October 14, 2026, 4:48 pm
Worker killed, 2 seriously hurt in apparent gas explosion at Intel plant in south
Major explosion rocks Kiryat Gat factory, sparking fears of hazardous material leak
By Noam Lehmann
Children arrive for their first day of school at Gamla School in the northern town of Katzrin, on September 1, 2026. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
October 4, 2026, 11:43 pm
After three years of war, Israeli kids bear the brunt of still-rising mental toll
Clalit Health Services finds psychiatric emergency visits among children and adolescents rose 121.3% last year; PTSD diagnoses across population doubled after October 7 and continue to rise
By Diana Bletter
A car is seen inside a cafe in Rahat after crashing into the business, August 8, 2026. (Screenshots/Social media, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 8, 2026, 3:34 pm
Driver crashes into cafe in southern Israel causing heavy damage, but no injuries
Car smashes through the entrance of the cafe in the city of Rahat, police investigating cause of accident
By ToI Staff
Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona amid the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
March 12, 2026, 11:32 pm
Northern communities protest cuts to rehabilitation budget amid war
Local bodies say cutting funds for frontline areas threatens recovery; coalition and opposition lawmakers critique move, as coalition okays billions in discretionary funds
By Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel
'Speeches Against Despair' will be performed at the Israel Festival on July 3, 2025 with actor Guri Alfi and Eli Haviv, actress Noa Koler, musician Noga Erez, actor Norman Issa, actress Maya Landsmann and others (Credit: Shir Greenblatt)
June 7, 2025, 5:32 am
Reflecting the times, Israel Festival to be held in north and south, as well as Jerusalem
64th edition of annual cultural event focuses on performances that reflect the ongoing war; no visiting performers in festival that used to host international participants
By Jessica Steinberg
Lior Golan and Oriana ben Aba Golan, evacuees from Kibbutz Nir Am near the southern Israeli border with Gaza, return to their home 10 months after the October 7 Hamas massacre. August 15, 2024. (Dor Pazuelo-FLASH90)
August 15, 2024, 8:31 pm
Thousands of residents return to homes near Gaza as state ends hotel funding for some
Around 3,700 Israelis go back to towns they left on October 7; residents of 10 communities badly damaged in Hamas attack have housing for at least another year
By Canaan Lidor
Troops from the 679th Yiftach Armored Brigade operate in central Gaza, June 2024 (IDF Spokesperson)
July 10, 2024, 10:28 pm
Shin Bet official in charge of south resigns over Oct. 7 failures: ‘A duty to apologize’
Security agency figure identified only by initial ‘Aleph’ hails victims’ perseverance, pleads for forgiveness; will be replaced by senior official from West Bank division
By ToI Staff
Musicians Avi Vaknin (left), Lir Hovoteli, Ori Ronen and Mati Ooliel at Jerusalem's Hamifletzet Pub on June 27, 2024 (Courtesy)
June 27, 2024, 5:39 pm
Artists from south pine for home in Jerusalem performance
Three singers, including ‘Rock in the Red Zone’s’ Avi Vaknin, perform in community pub show, sponsored by Jerusalem Foundation
By Jessica Steinberg
Destruction caused by Hamas terrorists on October 7 seen in Kibbutz Beeri on December 19, 2023. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
March 14, 2024, 5:41 pm
Over half of southern evacuees back home as officials prep massive rehabilitation push
About 32,000 out of 60,000 officially evacuated residents have returned to towns near Gaza, says an official working on an NIS 18 billion regional investment plan
By Canaan Lidor and Ariella Oldfield
The scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip by Palestinian terrorists hit in the southern city of Sderot, October 17, 2023. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
October 26, 2023, 8:49 pm
Government directorate lays out rehabilitation plan for war-ravaged Gaza communities
The rehabilitation of 45 communities located up to 7 kilometers from the border is estimated to take at least five years and cost billions of shekels
By Sharon Wrobel
Handout photo of damage caused to a a car by Bedouin Israelis throwing rocks at vehicles. (Israel Police)
June 11, 2023, 3:51 pm
5 Bedouin Israelis charged with throwing rocks at Jewish drivers in south
Suspects accused of attacking cars on Route 25 out of ‘racist and nationalistic motive,’ wounding 2 including pregnant woman
By Emanuel Fabian
The aftermath of the car crash on Route 6 on June 5, 2023 (South District Fire Fighting Services)
June 6, 2023, 1:01 am
3 killed in multi-vehicle crash in southern Israel
Number of fatal victims of traffic collisions rises to 159 so far in 2023, according to the National Road Safety Authority
By ToI Staff
The scene of a deadly car crash at Urim Junction in southern Israel, February 20, 2023. (United Hatzalah)
February 20, 2023, 8:37 pm
Four killed, including 2 toddlers, in car crash in south
All victims of crash, thought to be a head-on collision, are reported to be members of the same family; road death toll since start of year reaches 50
By Harry Roper
Illustrative: Police at the scene of an apparent criminal shooting at the Re'im Parking Lot, near the border with the Gaza Strip, December 24, 2022. (Israel Police)
December 24, 2022, 7:51 am
Tel Sheva man shot dead at campsite in south, 115th Arab community killing this year
Relative of Musa Alasem also seriously hurt in apparent criminal shooting, near border with Gaza Strip
By ToI Staff
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