Kiryat Gat

US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot

US troops join a multinational coordination center in Kiryat Gat, boosting the city's profile while sparking both excitement and concern among locals.

|ByDEBORAH DANAN/JTA
Vehicles that are part of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's motorcade leave the Civil-Military Coordination Center, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025

Man arrested for threatening to kill Netanyahu

The man described his plans to acquire a gun and fire three shots at the prime minister.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Mixed-use development in the south: 30-story towers in Kiryat Gat

Southern District Planning Committee approves construction of hundreds of apartments, office towers, and commercial spaces on a 1.4-hectare site. The mayor: “A new hub of living, work, and study.”

|ByOFER PETERSBURG
5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat.

5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat

An advanced industry was revealed at the site, requiring an extremely high level of expertise.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Police officer arrives at crash scene in southern Israel, discovers son was killed

The 22-year-old that was killed was trapped under the bus after it flipped on to its left side, and he suffered from severe injuries.

MARCH 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MDA Ambulance

Carmei Gat: A growing hub with exceptional potential

A thriving neighborhood in Kiryat Gat offers modern living, great value, and a strong sense of community.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MY ADERET: Everything you need just a short walk away.