Beersheba

Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study

While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.

An elderly couple running in the forest
The IDF arrests eight Palestinians in Mukhmas suspected of attacking Israelis, July 3, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village

Dr. Mickey Gidon in Azerbaijan.

Soroka University Medical Center begins new partnership with Azerbaijan healthcare system

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev


One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction

Soroka Medical Center is undergoing reconstruction one year after the Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, driving a major expansion with more beds, a resilience unit, and advanced facilities

Netanyahu in Soroka after the Iranian missile impact.

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

Israeli scientists find air pollution exposure tied to a higher risk of migraine attacks.

Migraine (illustrative)

Inspired by the iconic can: The intriguing food truck coming to Beersheba

Sugat's food truck, a tribute to the company's canned goods, will operate at the BIG complex in the city between June 22 and 25, featuring original and surprising dishes all based on corn.

Sugat's food truck

Israeli court revokes citizenship of Cuban man over sham marriage

The court finds that citizenship was obtained through a fictitious marriage and false representations to immigration authorities.

 View of the Beer Sheva District Court Hall in southern Israel on December 1, 2019.

Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections

With elections approaching, the window for ordinary appointments is closing quickly.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

Technology developed in Beersheba promises to streamline the metal turning field

A team from the SCE Academic College of Engineering developed a smart system that "listens" to machines – and injects counter-energy when they begin to vibrate.

Dr. Ziv Brand and is team from the SCE Academic College of Engineering

The JOB EXPO 2026 fair returns to Beersheba

The JOB EXPO 2026 employment fair of the Technological College of Engineering Beersheba, in cooperation with the Lauder Employment Center in the Negev, will take place on May 26 in Beersheba.

Employment fair

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

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

We are determined to take responsibility in shaping our lives in the Negev so that our children and grandchildren will also find their future here.

 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.

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

Tzur admitted to joining various WhatsApp groups, some of which included minors, located girls’ phone numbers through the groups,, and contacted them through WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp users.