Ashkelon

Gaza Terrorists Resume Attacks on Southern Israel

Israeli families dropped whatever they were doing and raced for shelter once more Wednesday, as shelling from Gaza resumed in the south.

California’s Capital ‘Adopts’ Ashkelon as Sister City

Sacramento rejected anti-Israel arguments Tuesday night and approved linking with the port city of Ashkelon as an official “sister city.”

California’s Capital Fights over ‘Twinning’ with Ashkelon

Pro-Arab activists in California’s capital, which “twins” with Bethlehem, are trying to make the city of Ashkelon an unwanted sister city.

Ashkelon Councilor: Grind Gaza into Fine Dust

Shimon Cohen: "For every rocket, an entire neighborhood in Gaza needs to be wiped out."

Ceasefire? Three Rockets Fired At Ashkelon

Despite Hamas' "truce", terrorists fire three rockets at the city of Ashkelon.

Gaza Terrorists Send Israel Rockets for Lag Ba’Omer

Air raid sirens are sounding in southern Israel as Gaza terrorists fire rockets on (at) the Jewish festival of Lag Ba'Omer

Terror Rocket Mars Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebrations

Gaza Arab terrorists fired a rocket at the Ashkelon area Wednesday night, as residents of the city celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut,

Two Rockets Hit Ashkelon Beach

Terrorists in Gaza continue to fire rockets into Israel despite the so-called 'cease fire' agreement brokered by Egypt.

Hospital Moves Infants to Bomb Shelters

Ashkelon’s hospital is moving children and mothers to bomb shelters and sending home some patients. Missiles approach Tel Aviv.

Illegal Infiltrators Hit Ashkelon School, Parents Cry Out

The parents' association of an arts school in Ashkelon is fighting the phenomenon of Sudanese aliens who 'hang out' outside the school.

Gaza Terrorist Rocket Attack Fired at Southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fired a short-range Qassam rocket attack at Jewish towns and cities in the western Negev Saturday night.

PA Arab Killer Sentenced to 13 Year Prison Term

A Palestinian Authority Arab has been sentenced to a 13-year prison term for attempting to murder a Jewish woman.

Ben-Ari: Change Name of Rabin Street to Protect His Dignity

MK Michael Ben-Ari said his idea to change the name of Rabin Street in Ashkelon to that of a terror victim would help protect his dignity.

Montel Williams, Emmy Award Winning TV Host, Visits Israel

Montel Williams travels across Israel to learn about ground-breaking advances in Israeli medicine, technology and patient care.

Grad Katyusha Missile Explodes South of Ashkelon

A Grad Katyusha missile exploded south of Ashkelon Monday afternoon following a terrorist "ceasefire" late Sunday. No injuries reported.

Name of Ashkelon Rocket Victim Released

Ami Moshe, is the Ashkelon man who died on in a rocket attack on the city. He was rushed to hospital and died on the operating table.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Attack at Southern Israel

Another rocket attack launched by Gaza terrorists at southern Israel as Egyptians attack the Israeli embassy in Cairo.

'Missile Threat Not About to End,' Warns Vilna'i

Gaza rocket attacks on southern Israel aren't going to end this year, warned Home Front Command director Matan Vilnai'i.

Late School Start for Some in South, But Not All

Classes probably won't start on time for many of the children in Israel's southern region, but some in Ashkelon will learn anyway.

Grad Rocket Hits Near Ashkelon

A Grad rocket fired from Gaza landed south of Ashkelon just short hours after Islamic Jihad announced yet another cease-fire.

Can a Rocket-Wounded Infant Compete with Jennifer Lopez?

Israel hopes social media can trump a news blackout in the U.S. Can a wounded baby compete with Jennifer Lopez or a "beach bod"?

Red-Eyed Residents in Southern Israel Resume Routine

The next day: Red-eyed southern Israelis tried to resume their normal daily routines following a night of Gaza missile and mortar attacks.

2 Wounded, 21 Rockets and Mortars Fired at Southern Israel

Another sleepless night for residents of southern Israel as 21 rockets and mortars are fired by Gaza terrorists. A baby and adult are hurt.

9-Month-Old Baby Hurt in Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

Southern Israeli residents again were forced to race for cover Wednesday night as rockets rained down from Gaza on Be'er Sheva and Ashkelon.

Gaza Terrorist Killed in IAF Counterstrike

An Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza was reportedly killed in an IAF retaliatory strike after at least 7 rockets were fired into Israel.

Rocket Fire Continues on Southern Israel During Terrorist Truce

Southern Israel came under rocket fire once again for a fifth night despite claims by Gaza terrorists they were committed to a “ceasefire.”

Ashkelon Coast Targeted in Midday Rocket Barrages

Gaza terrorists switched focus towards midday Sunday and directed their missile barrages towards Ashkelon and the Eshkol district.

38 Year Old Southern Israeli Victim Leaves Widow in 9th Month

A 38-year-old Ofakim man died Saturday night of wounds sustained in a Gaza missile attack on Be'er Sheva, leaving a pregnant wife.

Iron Dome to Return to Ashkelon

The IDF has decided to redeploy the Iron Dome system near Ashkelon following this weeks uptick in rocket attacks.

Kassam Lands Near Ashkelon Wounding Bedouin Woman

A Kassam rocket fired into Israel by Gaza terrorists wounded a Bedouin woman in an open field near Ashkelon.

Kassam Rocket Lands South of Ashkelon

Kassam rocket fired at southern Israel, lands near Ashkelon. No injuries.

Ashkelon Students Won’t Tour Churches

Students and parents in Ashkelon complain that school trips include tours of Christian sites. The Shas party is calling to cancel these tours.

Jellyfish Attack Israel Electric Plant in Ashkelon

Jellyfish have attacked a power plant in Ashkelon, just days after workers in Hadera warned their own plant was facing a similar invasion.

Free Tuition to IDF Soldiers

Government approves plan to offer tuition-free higher education to soldiers in the Negev, Galilee, Judea and Samaria.

Gaza Fires Mortar at Israel as Ashkelon Petition Denied

Mortar explodes in Eshkol Council. State Attorney tells High Court Ashkelon is no different from other locations that need protection from rockets.

Ashkelon’s Answer to Katyusha Rockets: A New Neighborhood

Just days after the latest Gaza Katyusha rocket landed in Ashkelon, with no casualties, city leaders laid the cornerstone for a new neighborhood.

Remains Removed Amidst Protests from All Sides

Rabbis' Forum of the 'Nation and Land Task Force' issues sharp statement against hareidis protesting removal of the human remains in Ashkelon.