Ofakim

Rachel Edri, whose quick thinking saved her and her husband on Oct. 7, returns home to Ofakim

Edri has become a worldwide symbol of remarkable resourcefulness in the face of terror, as she spoke to terrorists and gained their trust, allowing police to rescue her and her husband.

 Rachel Edri attends a ceremony in honor of torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.
 A women standing beside a memorial monument in Mishor HaGefen neighborhood that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on 7 October massacre, in the southern Israeli city of Ofakim, September 19, 2024.

IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians - probe

 CEO of Ofakim, Revital Ben Nathan

From agent to start-up: Ofakim’s special connection between the tourism and technology sectors

 The "Bayit Ligdol Tov" Initiative in Ofakim

Tnuva's decade-long initiative supporting children and families in Ofakim’s periphery


The high-tech company that came to Ofakim

Expanding technological employment opportunities in the South.

 Keren Cohen, Director of the Lauder Employment Center in the Negev, and Jonathan Benjamin, Vice President of Business Development at Saitlabs

A new culinary experience for the residents of Ofakim

Food trucks began operating in Ofakim, as part of an initiative by the Mayor, Itzik Danino, to promote local businesses and enrich the leisure experience for residents.

 A food truck in Ofakim

The pedagogic network: Rashi Foundation closing gaps and opening opportunities

A visionary initiative by the Rashi Foundation, transforming elementary schools in Israel’s periphery.

 Teacher training sessions of Revadim Plus.

MDA paramedic discovers daughter among crash victims at accident scene

Gadi Danino was dispatched to Road 310 accident where he found his daughter Shahaf and her fiancé Eliav Abuksis, a couple who were set to marry in four months.

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.

Search for missing Ofakim resident continues with no new leads

Hundreds of volunteers and rescue personnel are searching for Boris Shuster, a 68-year-old Ofakim resident who went missing on Thursday.

 Boris Shuster

Luzzatto Group joins Ofakim Innovation Hub to support Israeli startups

Israel's leading IP and patent group, the Luzzatto Group, partners with Sarona Partners at the Ofakim Innovation Center to empower startups.

 From right: Michal Luzzatto, Dr. Kfir Luzzatto, Lilach Luzzatto Shukron, Tamar Luzzatto, Dr. Ester Luzzatto

After Iron Dome: Amir Peretz's vision realized with new aerial project

Establishing a factory in record time amidst war: Just seven months after the board's approval, the Israel aerospace industries inaugurates a new electronics manufacturing plant in Ofakim.

 Inauguration of the Electronics Manufacturing Plant in Ofakim

'Rachel from Ofakim': A film of bravery and personal tragedy

The film blends documentary and drama, combining actual footage with staged reconstructions.

Rachel Edri of Ofakim and Doron Almog, chairman of the Jewish Agency seen outside a meeting of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with United States President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023.

The sounds of the High Holidays in Ofakim

Shuki, a participant in JDC's "Meshiv HaRuach" programs in Ofakim, blows the shofar.