Ashkelon

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

Domrani was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the overnight throwing of a fragmentation grenade into the yard of a private home in Ashkelon.

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.
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

Police prevented protesters affiliated with the Peleg Yerushalmi group from entering Ashkelon on December 18th, 2025.

WATCH: Police block Peleg Yerushalmi protesters at Ashkelon city entrances, arresting eight

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

'A prank': Israel Police detain suspect for shooting rubber bullets at Ashkelon kindergarten


Awz to build NIS 5b chip fab in Ashkelon for defense and civilian sectors

Facility, part of The RISE national deep-tech hub, will focus on III-V semiconductors and advanced packaging under a hybrid “open fab” model

Awz to build NIS 5b chip fab in Ashkelon. Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam (L), Industry Minister Nir Barkat (C) and Yaron Ashkenazi (R)

Knesset advances first reading for tax benefits bills for Ashkelon, southern Israel, West Bank

The bills will now be brought to the Knesset’s committees for further discussion before being brought back to the plenum, where they will need to pass a second and third reading to become law.

View of buildings and houses in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, August 27, 2024.

Ashkelon Academic College welcomes new school year with tribute to Trump, IDF soldiers

The apparently American-style event pays tribute to "our great friend across the ocean," according to Student Association Chairman Meir Katz.

Ashkelon Academic College begins the academic year with a tribute to US President Donald Trump and IDF soldiers for their efforts during the war.

During war: Apartments in Ashkelon delivered four months ahead of schedule

Almog Group is populating four boutique buildings in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin neighborhood and advancing 1,650+ urban renewal units, including two towers with 262 apartments nearing permit approval.

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'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion

The survey, carried out among 111 participants – including active-duty soldiers, career service members, reservists, and ZAKA volunteers – focused on post-traumatic symptoms.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza City takeover plan, Ashkelon car explosion

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025.

Only one year to occupancy, a surprising move: 15% discount in the beloved wine city project

A 3-room Wine City apartment is now 1.699M NIS, down ~15%. Nahmias calls it a "price reform," raising questions about whether this is a one-off or the start of a wider trend.

HIGH NORTH in Wine City, Ashkelon

Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Effi Capital began building Effi Square, an 8-floor office and retail project in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin, amid a 39% rise in A-class office rents in the city over the past 4 years.

 Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

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.

 The Eshkol Council Head Michal Uziel met on Sunday with the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, May, 2025.

Islamic Jihad fires three rockets at southern Israel, intercepted by IDF

The IDF struck Khan Yunis hospitals twice on Tuesday prior to the sirens.

 Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis on October 10, 2020.