Ashkelon
IDF chief to Eshkol council head: 'Hostages' return, community's security are top priorities'
The Eshkol Council Head shared the deepening difficulty faced by residents living under the heavy bombardment, a high level of tension, and deep concern for the fate of the hostages.
Islamic Jihad fires three rockets at southern Israel, intercepted by IDF
Urban renewal in Ashkelon expands: A new project is underway
Three Israeli civilians cross into Gaza Strip, returned to Israeli territory by IDF
Seven Israelis including one minor charged for breaching military zone, crossing into Gaza
The defendants were among protesters who resisted arrest, which required police and military action to remove them.
State comptroller: Fuel storage system was not prepared for war
The report found that Israel was not prepared to unload distillates needed in emergency while the Israel-Hamas War shut down the port in Ashkelon.
'Race against time': Police arrest murder suspect attempting to flee at Ben-Gurion Airport
"We had an obligation to act quickly and arrest the suspect in this heinous murder."
Israeli air force strikes weapons storage site next to international aid warehouse in Gaza
The IAF intercepted the rockets as they were en-route to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.
IDF checking if drone incident in southern Israel was a result of a false identification
According to an initial investigation, the drone was likely launched from Yemen, Israeli media reported.
School of sharks spotted near Ashkelon power plant
The plant, operated by the IEC, uses seawater to cool its production units. It then releases the slightly warmer water back into the sea, which can attract fish and sharks.
From Ashkelon to Tehran: How Iran works to recruit agents in the heart of Israel
The arrest of 73-year-old Motti Maman from Ashkelon for allegedly spying for Iran, including planning attacks in Israel, was revealed following a joint Shin Bet and police operation.
Gods and monsters: Ancient Greek wall paintings in Ashkelon to be made accessible to public
The paintings depict Greek mythological characters such as Demeter, Medusa, and nymphs and include floral decorations and images relating to nature.
4,470 requests during the war: Planning to build a safe room? We have news for you
The National Council for Planning and Building has extended the fast-track process for safe rooms by another year. Since 17.10.23, 4,470 requests have been submitted under the permit exemption.
Despite Erdogan's boycott: IDF bases are powered by Turkish-owned plant
Erdogan imposed a boycott on Israeli exports and imports following the Gaza conflict.
'Ismail Haniyeh worked with me': Israeli recalls early friendship with Hamas terror chief
Contractor Danny Makhlouf recounts Haniyeh working for him in the 1970s and 1980s and attempts to dissuade Haniyeh from going down the road of terrorism.
