Ofakim
Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work
It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.
New Israeli documentary captures Soroka's fight to save lives on October 7
Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests
A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city
Boom network continues to expand: The 20th branch opens in Ofakim
Hundreds of residents arrived for the opening of the new branch of the Boom network in the new business district in the city of Ofakim.
Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute
According to the opera company, the performance marked its first return to Ofakim in more than a decade and formed part of its 40th anniversary season.
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.
