Archeology in Israel: 5500-year-old city gate uncovered
Excavation carried out at Tel Arani in preparation for laying new water pipe reveals ancient 5,500-year-old gate.
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News and updates about Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat security guard arrested for sexual abuse of minors
A security guard in Kiryat Gat was arrested after having sold drugs to and sexually abused minors.
Toddler who was strangled to death named as Adele Assoulin
Hospital declares death of two-year-old who was strangled during daycare.
Man stabbed in Kiryat Gat, terror not ruled out
70-year-old man was lightly injured; attacker in custody.
Father who stabbed teenage son is released
Father who stabbed & killed teen son during psychotic episode released; alternative practitioner who gave him hallucinatory drugs indicted.
In Israel, what a difference two (or rather, 18) months make
Traveling to Israel is tougher due to the coronavirus, But if you are fortunate to get there, then a world of treasures awaits. Op-ed
Father stabs 13-year-old son, then flees
13-year-old from Kiryat Gat stabbed by father in and taken to hospital in critical condition, where he dies of his wounds.
Israeli kindergarten closed after segregating Ethiopian children
Kindergarten in Kiryat Gat ordered to close following complaints that Ethiopian children were segregated from rest of population.
Condition of sisters injured in Kiryat Gat accident improving
Seven-year-old girl and her five-year-old sister showing signs of improvement, after being hit by apparent drunk driver in Kiryat Gat.
Father fights for his life, daughters in serious condition
A father, mother and their two daughters are hospitalized after being hit by a car on Saturday morning in Kiryat Gat by a drunk driver.
Israeli park where boy was killed by tree branch closed
Police issue closure order against park where 9-year-old was killed when tree branch fell on a bench,
Summer camp outing turns deadly at park in southern Israel
10-year-old boy killed in park near Kiryat Gat in southern Israel after tree collapses.
Mikva the Musical scores in Kiryat Gat - and now on to the USA
When a Gaza rocket hit the mikva in Kiryat Gat, the crew of Mikva the Musical came to the rescue. And we never know where a mitzva can lead.
A million bags of Bamba a day
Osem dedicates new factory, expects to produce 1 million bags of Bamba per day.
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Intel Israel CEO Yaniv Garty
Netanyahu: 'Israel's become global technological power; I'm proud government's leading this policy.'
Intel announces $10 billion expansion in Israel
Finance minister says chipmaker's plan to invest in Kiryat Gat manufacturing site is expected to bring thousands of jobs to Israel's south.
Baffled travelers spot 'missiles' on civilian truck
In southern Israel civilian truck carries objects appearing to be eight white and green rockets; Police open investigation.
Incendiary balloons land in playground
Police sappers neutralize incendiary balloons found in children's playground in southern Israel.
Watch: Raid on cannabis farm
Border Police raid hydro farm in Kiryat Gat, arrest three suspects; remand extended until Sunday.
Gaza bomb found in Israeli forest
Bomb squad dispatched to forest near Kiryat Gat after explosive device discovered. Police suspect kite or balloon used as delivery system.
Foamy stream turns out to be filled to the brim with soap
Environmental Protection Ministry fines factory for allowing massive amount of soap to flow into nearby river.
Bomb discovered in residential building in Kiryat Gat
Police announce arrest of 4 suspects, apparently involved in dispute between gangs and criminal organizations in southern Israel.
Schoolyard tragedy: 3-year old dies in preschool playground
3-year old boy chokes to death after playing in sandbox at his preschool. Police detain four staff members following child's death.
Thousands of housing units allocated to haredim near Kiryat Gat
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and treasury officials agreed that 10,000 housing units will be built near Kiryat Gat and allocated to haredim.
Kiryat Gat mayor: Haredim welcome - but we won't fund them
Mayor of Kiryat Gat welcomes planned haredi neighborhood, but emphasizes government will need to fund haredi public facilities.
Woman killed in accident near Kiryat Gat
Woman in her 30s killed and eight people injured in an accident involving four vehicles near Kiryat Gat.
Fire in Kiryat Gat, searches underway for arsonists
The main road in Kiryat Gat has been closed to two-way traffic, and train service has stopped completely.
Crash near Kiryat Gat kills two
Saturday night crash near Kiryat Gat kills 2 when car breaks in half.
Protests against Rabbi Havlin gain momentum
Members of the Eda Haredit intend to renew demonstrations against Kiryat Gat chief rabbi Moshe Havlin whom they term 'traitor and informer'.
17 arrests made during Kiryat Gat protest
17 arrests and 3 indictments have been made, after hareidi radicals attacked Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi.
'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'
Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.
Neturei Karta attacks home of Kiryat Gat rabbi
Rabbi's wife hospitalized after members of radical haredi group broke into their home to protest Chabad agreement with IDF.
Chabad leaders broker deal with IDF over draft
15% of Chabad students to be exempt from army service; 85% will draft by age 26 after returning from the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.
Cops fear mentally ill man - and shoot him
Living on the edge: a mentally ill man, walking toward the police, was shot on sight. Appropriate caution, or police brutality?
Two elderly people found collapsed in ditches
70-year-old woman suffering hypothermia evacuated from deep muddy ditch, hypothermic 79-year-old man likewise found in puddle.
Arab admits to plan to 'stab Jews' in Kiryat Gat
After claiming for a week he 'wanted to get arrested,' 15-year-old admits he tried to infiltrate security border with knife to murder Jews.
Real estate firm's racist video gets thumbs down
A real estate firm has pulled a video ad from Youtube which depicted what many called a racist portrayal of Mizrahi Jews.
ISA arrests citizen who smuggled in terrorist
Joint operation may have busted major Palestinian people-smuggling network.
Ya'alon announces fence between Hevron, Kiryat Gat
After Kiryat Gat stabbing, Defense Minister declares plans to build hermetically sealed fence between Judea and Lachish district.
Terror victim: 'I stopped the blood with my scarf'
Liel Yotko recounts the moments before and after the stabbing attack in Kiryat Gat in which four people, including her, were injured.
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