Ofakim
Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests
"Traffic at the junction has reopened and is operating as normal," the police said.
A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city
Boom network continues to expand: The 20th branch opens in Ofakim
Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute
Israel's 'Red Alert' nominated for Critics Choice Award in Best Foreign Language Series category
The series is named for the phrase that signifies that a missile attack is imminent in Israel, and it dramatizes true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances on October 7.
Thieves smash jewelry display in Ofakim store, flee after employee pepper-sprays them
"There is no policing in Israel! This situation cannot continue," MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) posted on X/Twitter in response to a video of the incident.
US lawmakers from 50 states plant trees in city raided by Hamas on Oct. 7
‘Each tree becomes a symbol of love for the land and of the profound connection that unites us,’ KKL-JNF World Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski said.
Rachel Edri, Ofakim police awarded 'Yakir Ha’ir' for October 7 heroism
Ofakim honored Rachel Edri, who bravely faced terrorists on October 7, and the city’s police force with the "Yakir Ha’ir" award for their courage and sacrifice during the attacks.
Expansion and acquisitions: Carrefour opens four new branches within a month
Carrefour is opening four new branches in Afula, Netivot, Jerusalem, and Ofakim. Three of them will replace branches of the Shefa Birkat Hashem chain.
Body of missing Israeli-Ukrainian citizen found in Whistler, concluding month-long search
Rachitsky, a loving father and husband, was set to return to his home in Ofakim, but the outbreak of the war with Iran led to his flight being canceled.
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.
IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians - probe
Security forces in Ofakim, including police officers, armed civilians, and IDF soldiers were motivated to repel Hamas's Nukhba force terrorists, leading to the killing of all 15, the probe noted.
From agent to start-up: Ofakim’s special connection between the tourism and technology sectors
The veteran tourism company will offer Travel Tech and Fintech start-ups a business framework, connections to investors and global clients, and the opportunity to test products in a real environment.
Tnuva's decade-long initiative supporting children and families in Ofakim’s periphery
Tnuva and the Community Centers Company’s education and community initiative celebrates 10 years in Ofakim and moves to a new facility in Ramat Shaked.
