Ashdod

Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery

The Israel Police announced that they have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, emphasizing that "at this moment there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside."

The site of a hazardous materials accident at the Ashdod refinery, southern Israel. February 02, 2026.
 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Ashdod shop owner suspected of laundering money using ATM

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025

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

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference


Ashdod man indicted for surveilling Bennett for Iran

Moshe Atias, 18, was indicted for spying for Iran and aiding the enemy during the Israel-Hamas war.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett in August 2022 against the background of the silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative).

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. 

Toys for the Bibas children on display at Ben-Gurion Airport.

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.

 SPANISH FLAMENCO guitarist El Amir will be one of the main attractions.

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.

Ashdod Port

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.

 Residential Buildings, Ashdod.

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.

 THE ISRAELI Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod.

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.”

 Yamas is a kosher, dairy, Greek restaurant.

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.

 Ashdod Port

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. 

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion 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.

 Remains of structures at the archeological site of Ashdod Sea, on the beach in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, on September 2, 2019