Ashkelon

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

Jerusalem led the group in reported drinking water quality, and residents reported the fewest new cases of malignant tumors. 

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025
Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

Israel Police confirms investigation into large-scale smuggling network moving goods into Gaza

Forensic Examiner investigaes the crime scene were Amir Saada, a member in the criminal organization of Shalom Domrani was shot and killed, in Ashkelon , June 17, 2023.

Ashkelon court extends Domrani house arrest, tightens contact ban in grenade case

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Multiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak


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.

Ashkelon resident Moti Maman arrested in August on suspicion of working with Iranian intelligence.

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. 

Demeter,  Greek mythology goddess, appears on the ceiling of the vaulted structure.

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.

A man holds his dog after a rocket, launched from the Gaza Strip, landed in Ashkelon, southern Israel, October 11, 2023.

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.

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

'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.

 Ismail Haniyeh, top leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, meets people offering condolences after the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, in Doha, Qatar April 11, 2024.

IDF destroys kilometer long tunnel in northern Gaza, rockets fired at Ashkelon

Sirens sounded in Ashkelon for the first time in months, with Palestinian Islamic Jihad claiming responsibility.

 Israeli soldiers from the 8717 Battalion of the Givati Brigade operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, December 28, 2023

Capturing Israel: A look at the city of Ashkelon

Ashkelon offers seascape photography at its best. So, let’s go to the sea.

 Welcome to the city of Ashkelon.

How South African Jews founded the modern city of Ashkelon

The seeds of South African involvement were planted in the sands from which the city of Ashkelon would spring right at the beginning of the nascent Jewish state.

Ashkelon’s marina

Assassination attempt in Ashkelon leaves one dead and several injured

Police suspect the case, which left a 20-year-old woman dead and a young girl critically injured, may be an assassination attempt on an individual known to the police.

 Crime scene investigators gather outside a crime scene.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 219?

Rocket falls in Ashkelon, leaves three wounded • IDF calls for civilian evacuation in northern Gaza and portions of Rafah

IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024.