Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion
Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.
Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.

A 6-year-old boy fell out of the window at a three story height in Ashkelon; he was evacuated to the hospital in serious condition.

Ancient lamp washed up on shore in Ashkelon. 'It’s really exciting. You just feel a part of history. You can touch what was here long ago.'

'I jumped out of the bus, grabbed the stabbed soldier's gun and ran after the terrorist,' says soldier who eliminated Kamel Hassan.

Police announce death of Sudanese national who stabbed IDF soldier in Ashkelon; motive for attack unclear.

Two women have come forward against Itamar Shimoni, who is charged with money laundering and fraud in a separate case.

A month after experiencing severe flooding following heavy rains, Ashkelon once again in the eye of the storm.

Ben Yehuda street has been closed to traffic after a section of the road collapsed.

Ashkelon residents hear explosion, rocket sirens. Reports say one rocket fired, stopped by Iron Dome.

Iron Dome shoots down two Gaza rockets that were headed towards Ashkelon, hours after attack on Sderot.

A resident of Ashkelon, who made aliyah 20 years ago, has not been seen since flying to unnamed country to visit his brother in June.

Israel Antiquities Authority and police find impressive sarcophagus, which construction workers tried to conceal.

Ashkelon resident tries to enter local hospital where protests held with Israeli flag on his motorbike - police issue him a warning.

Photos of empty event hall prompt strangers to flock to Ashkelon to make a 12 year-old's Bat Mitzvah special.

After Hof Ashkelon region sirens sound late Tuesday night, IDF identifies rocket struck open ground in area.

IDF says rocket fired from towards Ashkelon likely exploded inside Gaza.

'This hypocrisy which pervades the world will not tie our hands for defending the citizens of Israel,' Prime Minister warns.

Rocket fired from Gaza strikes open field; no damage, casualties reported.

Two rockets from Gaza explode in Sdot Negev region in southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

Postal workers face management, refusing to distribute missionary fliers being mailed - possibly against the law - to make Jews convert.

Three men arrested with pipe bomb, set to be planted in the Ashkelon National Park, in special bust by the Lachish police and IDF.

Two Ashkelon teenagers beat and rob another boy, threaten to behead him with a knife just as ISIS does to their victims.

Residents support Shimoni citing security for their children; claims he never planned to fire Arabs, just have them work after school hours.

Demos supporting Ashkelon mayor as debate rages on legality of laying off Arabs for security; Feiglin: 'no Arab workers on IDF bases.'

Bennett's '99.9% Arab loyalty' claim and Netanyahu's indignation face an inconvenient fact Ben-Ari noticed during his years in the Knesset.

Netanyahu responds to Ashkelon mayor's decision to bar Arab workers. Notes 'Jewish State Law' equates democracy, Israel's Jewish character.

Amid security concerns, Askelon mayor Itamar Shimoni asks that Arab employees temporarily stop working in schools. Leftists angry.

1.9 billion shekel cut will hit education hardest; Ashkelon mayor incensed over 'disgrace' as his city not among initial aid recipients.

'Maybe in Jerusalem there's a ceasefire, not here,' says head of Eshkol council; Ashkelon mayor calls ceasefire 'submission to terror.'

Homeowner Yuval Cohen survived rocket attack by the skin of his teeth; Hamas said to be desperate for truce amid growing casualties.

During visit to Ashkelon with his Norwegian counterpart, Israeli foreign minister keeps up criticism of gov't response to rocket fire.

Residents show remarkable resilience as rocket fire fails to dampen celebration.

Gaza terrorists continue to fire rockets as Israel's counterterrorism operation moves along.

Barzilai Hospital cares for 16-year-old seriously hurt by Hamas missile in Ashkelon Sunday.

Terrorist rocket count reaches 170 on Tuesday as IDF deploys to defend Israel's coast.

Hours after Iron Dome shoots down rocket aimed at Ashkelon, 'Color Red' sirens sounded in region; attempt falls short.

Rocket neutralized on its way to the coastal city of Ashkelon, just after Hamas threatens 'fires of hell.'

Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts two rockets fired by Gaza terrorists before they hit a populated area of Ashkelon.

Sirens sound on Ashkelon coast, less than 24 hours after multiple rockets fired into Israel.
Influential organization's leaders tour Ashkelon hospital asking: what is life like under the threat of missile fire?

Rockets barrage from Gaza continues Monday, as Qassam missile falls near Ashkelon.

'Wasp' model ship, one of the navy's fastest and set piece in security patrols, overturns 1.5 km off Ashkelon coast.

Residents of the southern city demand that the anti-missile battery be stationed nearby.

IAF aircraft hit terror-related sites in Gaza, several hours after a rocket barrage targeted the city of Ashkelon.

Ashkelon mayor evacuates certain classrooms exposed to high radiation, citing student health; students relocated to community center.

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire three rockets at southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

Antiquities Authority workers have discovered a well-preserved Byzantine era wine-making facility in southern Israel

Israel's ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council following a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Life continues as normal in Ashkelon despite morning rocket attack. Mayor combines hope for calm with defense preparations.

For the first time since Pillar of Defense, Gaza terrorists fired on southern Israel. One rocket hit the city of Ashkelon.

It’s that time of year again, when Home Front Command begins drilling Israelis on what to do in case of a sudden military attack.

The Tourism Ministry has just approved construction of a new hotel for the coastal city of Ashkelon.

A rocket hit a building in the central Israel city of Rishon Letzion. Two rockets hit the city of Ashkelon, wounding three people.

"Enough is enough. We don't want to see any bloodshed, but we have to do what is necessary," sadi one Ashkelon resident.

A man was lightly hurt Monday evening when fallout from an Iron Dome interception smashed into the windshield of his car.

Two long-range missiles fired by Gaza terrorists struck the port city of Ashdod on Sunday afternoon. No physical injuries were reported.

Residents in Ashkelon suffered no injuries after the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system intercepted two rockets early Sunday afternoon.

The Air Force has bombed a Hamas communication antenna without striking the building, contrary to media reports.

Dozens of kids from southern Israel told foreign diplomats what it was really like to grow up with thousands of rockets being fired at them

Second incident of rocket fire from Gaza this week. No one was hurt.
