Dimona
Dimona is an Israeli city in the Negev desert, 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the south-east of Beersheba and 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of the Dead Sea above the Arava valley in the Southern District of Israel. In 2022 its population was 36,776. The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, colloquially known as the Dimona Reactor, is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of the city.
Some of the key events about Dimona
- 1955The development town of Dimona was established in Israel's Negev desert
- 1955Violent clashes erupted between new immigrants and veteran residents over housing and employment issues
- 1958The first permanent houses were constructed in Dimona
- 1963The Negev Nuclear Research Center was built near Dimona
- 1963A secret nuclear facility was constructed near the city, raising environmental and security concerns
- 1967A military plane crashed near Dimona, killing all 24 passengers on board
- 1969Dimona was officially declared a city
- 1971The Dimona Textile Plant opened, providing employment for many residents
- 1988A severe economic crisis hit the city, leading to high unemployment rates
- 1990A large wave of immigrants from the former Soviet Union arrived, boosting the city's population
- 1996A major industrial accident occurred at the Rotem Amfert chemical plant, causing environmental damage
- 2000The Dimona Crater (Makhtesh Dimona) became a popular tourist attraction for geology enthusiasts
- 2004A suicide bombing at a bus stop killed 11 people and injured over 50
- 2006Dimona was hit by rockets fired from Gaza during the Second Lebanon War
- 2007A new central bus station was opened, improving transportation links
- 2008Another suicide bombing at a shopping center killed one person and injured several others
- 2012The Dimona Cinematheque was established, enhancing cultural offerings in the city
- 2014The city faced increased rocket attacks during Operation Protective Edge
- 2018Severe flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes in Dimona
- 2019Plans were announced to build a new solar energy field near Dimona, promoting renewable energy development
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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