Ashdod
A port city in southern Israel, Ashdod is one of the largest cities in the country.
As of 2022, it ranks fifth, after Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Petah Tikva.
The city has a rich history going back thousands of years when it was one of the Philistine city states.
Today, Ashdod serves as one of Israel's most vital ports and is also home to one of the largest Moroccan Jewish communities in Israel.
The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod
Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.
Living between green and blue: The new residential experience in Ashdod
Tzav 9 protesters block humanitarian aid trucks bound for Gaza at Ashdod Port, two arrested
Ashdod man indicted for surveilling Bennett for Iran
Toys for Bibas children at Ben-Gurion Airport to be donated to hospital
Hundreds of toys and games were placed in the exhibit by citizens from across the country, symbolizing support for the Bibas family.
Ashdod to launch Meridiano festival, celebrating music, theater, cinema
The festival, taking place June 14-22, will be spread across the city, with venues including the 7,000-seat Ashdod Amphitheater and the 1,000-seat Ashdod Performing Arts Center.
Ashdod Port invests millions to offer start-ups a golden opportunity
Ashdod Port continues investing in innovation, inviting start-ups worldwide to join its maritime technological hub in the supply chain and port sector.
Surprising data: 70% of apartments in Israel are built by small firms
A Ruby Capital review shows that medium and small real estate firms build over three-fourths of Israel's housing. By September 2024, around 178,100 apartments were under construction.
Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod passes on Andalusian music to new generations
The center will train a new generation of musicians who will play and learn the Andalusian musical language from a young age.
Yamas: An authentic dairy filled Greek dining experience - review
“Israel and Greece have a lot in common,” says restaurant owner Moshe. “We have the sea, the weather, and even the blue and white flags.”
Your Taxes: Pirates of the Mediterranean
An operation by the Israeli Police and Israeli Tax Authority lasted over years and exposed tax evasion and money laundering running into nearly one hundred million Shekels.
Police arrest five teenagers for robbing over six cars at Ben Gurion Airport
The suspects were revealed after investigators analyzed surveillance video from the parking lots of the airport.
TAU researchers discover second-century BCE fortress at Ashdod-Yam
Excavations at Ashdod-Yam reveal a second-century BCE fortress destroyed in conflict, the Institute of Archeology at Tel Aviv University reported.
The grand project is underway: 4,280 new apartments to be built in this city
The Israel Land Authority and Ashdod’s plan for the Southern CBD District adds 2,530 apartments, commercial areas, a government complex, public buildings, green spaces, and diverse housing.
Terror shooting attack near Ashdod kills police officer, wounds four, attacker killed
Shooting terror attack on Highway 4 near Ashdod kills one, wounds several others to varying degrees, including one doctor.
