Beersheba
Coverage of Beersheba in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash
Ben & Jerry’s Israel launched a new Milk and Honey ice cream flavor, sparking social media backlash for its association with areas affected by the Gaza conflict. Critics labeled the product 'Genocidaires’ Delight' and linked it to allegations of genocide, while the company highlighted sourcing from southern Israel communities near the Gaza border.
- Large-scale missile interceptions reported across Israel as Security Cabinet to meet
Israeli media reported large-scale missile interceptions against Iranian missiles in southern Israel, including the Dead Sea, Dimona, and Beersheba areas. The Security Cabinet is set to meet to discuss the security developments, and a rocket fell near the Itamar settlement in the West Bank without causing damage.
- Four minors charged over killing of 19-year-old Destao Tzakul in Beersheba in April
Four minors aged 15 to 17 have been charged in the killing of 19-year-old Destao Tzakul in Beersheba in April. The suspects allegedly attacked the victim with an iron rod, stabbed him while he was down, and attempted to remove evidence.
- Two killed by explosive device in car on road near Beersheba
Two people were killed when an explosive device caused a car to veer off Route 40 near Beersheba. Police attributed the fire to a bomb linked to organized crime. A separate incident involved a man stabbed to death in Ashkelon.