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Ashdod port has imposed restrictions on the transport of hazardous materials which has meant slower transits.

Russia's defense ministry said one serviceman was killed in the attack, while air defenses had downed a total of five missiles.

The catch is the latest in a series of thwarted smuggling attempts involving terrorist groups in Gaza.

Among the beautiful exhibits are giant pandas, an enormous octopus, a coral arch-tunnel, a fantastic dragon, a family of lions, a mighty turtle, a giant spider, a flock of flamingos, and more.

Signing the cooperation is part of the port's innovation strategy, which includes opening 'innovation embassy' offices.

"All ships proceeding to Ukrainian ports in Black Sea waters will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo," the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

MSC Musica, weighing 92,409 tons and carrying over 3000 passengers, is the largest ship to sail from Israel this summer.

After a crane collapsed in Ashkelon, one person is still missing while another is receiving treatment in the hospital.

No senior official has yet been held to account for the explosion that killed 220 people.

As another of Israel's ports is privatized, the tiny middle eastern state looks to further cement its position as a regional economic power.