Ashdod

Rare sighting

Special visitor off the coast of Ashdod

A whale spotted off Ashdod’s coast on Earth Day may be a rare deep-sea species, with researchers examining its unusual appearance near shore.

2,000 housing units planned for haredim in Ashdod

The plan includes height restrictions on buildings, extensive public areas for educational institutions and synagogues, and adaptation of public space for large families.

Ashdod Mayor to residents: Do not open synagogues

Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri issues instructions to residents ahead of Purim: This year, the Megillah reading will take place in private homes only.

Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of a partner in the company that supplied medical air cylinders to the Ashdod refinery, after investigators said the cylinders contained pure nitrogen.

Ashdod refinery disaster

Suspect arrested for 'Murder with Indifference'

The police arrested the equipment supplier for the oil refinery where two women died, and decided to upgrade the allegation against him to 'murder with indifference'. The suspect denies the allegations.

Second woman identified in Ashdod factory accident

Irina Radchuk, a chemical engineer who immigrated from Ukraine, is the second worker who died yesterday in the disaster at the Ashdod refinery.

Assuta hospital:

4-week-old baby dies of respiratory failure

A four-week-old baby died of respiratory failure at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod after consuming recalled Nutrilon products.

Nitzan died in Ashdod refinery disaster

Nitzan Goichman, mother of three, is one of two workers killed in the refinery disaster in Ashdod. The investigation into the tragic incident is ongoing.

Two dead after losing consciousness at Ashdod factory

Two women, approximately 50 years old, lose consciousness and die at Ashdod factory; investigation underway.

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Drugs hidden in grave

Police investigation uncovers appalling modus operandi: three suspects arrested after hiding about 600 grams of cocaine and hundreds of MDMA pills inside a grave.

Naval squadron 916's surprise drill

The unit's Ashdod base was awoken in the early morning by the sounds of rifle and mortar fire for a surprise exercise simulating a naval incursion from the Mediterranean Sea.

Ashdod:

Assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint

Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.

Wave of attacks in Ashdod:

Teens on scooters target haredi residents

A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.

During Yom Kippur:

Pro-Palestinian graffiti sprayed on Ashdod sports hall

'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.

Rocket fire disrupts Yom Kippur silence in Ashdod

Sirens pierce Yom Kippur night in Ashdod as Hamas fires five rockets from Gaza. Four intercepted, one lands in open terrain. No injuries reported.

Ashdod Rabbis warn against ritual immersion without a lifeguard

The Religious Council in Ashdod issued an urgent warning this morning to the public who customarily immerse in the sea before Yom Kippur, not to do so after the lifeguards leave.

Panic in Ashdod:

Bathers spot shark at beach

According to the municipality a shark was spotted near one of the city's beaches. 'All bathing beaches in the city are closed at this stage.'

1st time since April

2 rockets fired at Ashdod

Alarms were activated this morning in the city of Ashdod due to a launch from the Gaza Strip. The Air Force intercepted one rocket and the second fell in an open area.

An Israeli street artist's moving tribute to Charlie Kirk

Immediately after the murder of Charlie Kirk, Israeli street artist Dudi Shoval set out to memorialize the defender of Israel and Judeo-Christian values in a mural in Ashdod.

Ashdod:

Haredi resident attacked during midnight mitzvah

Victim beaten and cursed by three youths in early-morning assault; police responded quickly but suspects escaped.

Two children killed in separate road accidents in southern Israel

Two children were killed within an hour on Friday in road accidents, bringing the number of child fatalities in traffic incidents this year to 30. Safety advocates warn of rising accident rates during summer months.

Ashdod:

Haredi woman fights off two thieves

A 30-year-old Haredi woman was attacked in Ashdod by two young cyclists but managed to stop them and get her purse back.

Mother and infant pepper sprayed in Ashdod

A mother and her three-month-old baby from Ashkelon were exposed to a large amount of pepper spray while entering an elevator at the Big Fashion Mall in Ashdod.

Shas MK receives suspicious envelope

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of Shas MK Yinon Azoulay, police called in. 'Everyone is fine, thank G-d.'

Military police raid haredi neighborhood in Ashdod

MPs knocked on doors in the city in an effort to locate yeshiva students who had ignored repeated summonses to report for duty.

Saved by a miracle: Man leaves for prayers - and kicks grenade

Initial investigations indicate that the grenade was hurled during the night, as part of a criminal dispute.

Within two days:

Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod

Collision in Ashdod leaves man in his 50s dead, and an additional victim injured, bringing number of dead in Ashdod traffic accidents to four in two days.

Sderot high schooler:

Noga Noah named as youth killed in Ashdod traffic accident

Noga Noah, a 10th grader from the town of Shokeda near the Gaza border, was killed in a deadly traffic accident in Ashdod.

Mystery in Ashdod:

Where is David Kilberg?

The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.

Fear in Ashdod:

'Illegal workers climbed onto our balcony; my wife was terrified'

Families living in a building in Ashdod undergoing reconstruction, experienced disturbing incidents in their building.

IKEA cancels plan to establish branch in Ashdod

IKEA has canceled its plans to establish a new branch in Ashdod following the decision of the Israeli franchisee to withdraw from an agreement to purchase land at the entrance to the city.

Rescue unit's summer vacation safety tour

The Israel Dog Unit has launched a tour of Israel to raise awareness of the safety risks and tips Israelis should be aware of over summer break.

Police end rumors:

No security incident on a bus in southern Israel

Teens on a bus in Ashdod reportedly heard a passenger saw 'Allahu Akbar.' Police were called and rumors began spreading online that a bus was hijacked, but the police clarified that no security incident occurred.

Ashdod:

Baby dies after being in hot car for 2 hours

7-month-old baby rushed unconscious to hospital after being left in a hot car for 2 hours. Doctors were unable to save his life.

Woman's life saved after snake bite

A woman was bitten by a snake, her family members caught the snake and brought it to the ER. Her condition has improved, and is considered stable.

Scribe from Ashdod wrote the largest mezuzah in Israel

Scribe, Rabbi Meir Peretz from Ashdod, was asked to write a 56 cm mezuzah. "I was very excited and accepted this project," he said.

Boy dead after apartment fire breaks out in Ashdod

Ashdod apartment fire leaves woman moderately injured, boy dead.

Ashdod:

Police officer hit by vehicle during pursuit, fires toward driver

Suspicious driver instructed to stop for inspection rams into police officer, prompting officer to open fire.

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

Rockets fired at Israel from humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. IDF retaliation avoids harm to civilians.

Ashdod:

Woman killed by shooter in IDF uniform

3 shot, 1 killed, in Ashdod apartment. Witnesses say shooter wore an IDF uniform.

Ashdod rabbi orders religious certification of wigs

A hasidic rabbi in Ashdod has warned that Jews should only purchase wigs certified not to have been made using hair derived from a ritual head-shaving practiced in India.

Rabbi attacked, mutual complaints filed

Leader of Ashdod's Vizhnitz hasidic community is attacked by local resident, both sides file complaints.

Ashdod:

Students suspended after dressing up as terrorists

Students from school in Ashdod dress up as terrorists, were caught by the educational staff who decide to suspend them for ten days.

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Driver in Ashdod speeds down sidewalk

An Ashdod resident is in custody after he was filmed speeding down a sidewalk in a Haredi neighborhood in the city.

4 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket strike in Ashdod

7 vehicles set ablaze in latest rocket attack on Ashdod, injured taken to hospital from 2 sites of rocket strikes.

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

Girl who suffered cardiac arrest during Ashdod siren passes away

Assuta Hospital announces death of Tamar, the 9-year-old girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren in Ashdod.

Ashdod:

Girl loses consciousness following air raid siren

EMTs revive 10yo girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren. 'When they arrived at the hospital, her heart began to beat again.'

Under the shadow of war: Hasidic couple marries in backyard

In Ashdod, a hasidic couple weds in a small but moving ceremony, holds dancing in the basement of a nearby synagogue.

Man burns down 4 sukkahs in Ashdod

Residents draw link between assault on Yom Kippur worshippers in Tel Aviv and arson against family sukkahs in Ashdod.

Rocket-making material on way to Gaza discovered in Ashdod

Two containers of plaster that were en route from Turkey to the Gaza Strip were found to contain 16 tons of ammonium chloride.

Youth steal Shabbat banquet in Ashdod

Several young men were caught on camera raiding the kitchen of a haredi synagogue.

Huwara shooting attack:

Shai and his son Aviad laid to rest

Aviad Nir, 28, and his father, Shai Silas Nigreker, 60, from Ashdod, were murdered in a shooting attack on Saturday in Huwara.

'Shabbat bus' to renew operations in Ashdod

Dep. Mayor Katznelson is working to restart 'Shabbat bus' which previously operated in the city of Ashdod.

3-year-old revived after suffering cardiac arrest in Ashdod park

Regains consciousness in hospital, hours after being revived by defibrillator administered by United Hatzalah volunteers.

Rabbi of vandalized synagogue: 'It's a national disaster'

'The entire community is crying,' says Rabbi Yaakov Gagola of Ashdod.

Ashdod synagogue vandalized

Smashed furniture and desecrated Torah scrolls greeted worshipers who arrived at the synagogue.

Synagogues burglarized in Ashdod

A thief broke into two synagogues in the city and stole thousands of shekels.

Ashdod woman revived after being found unresponsive in her bed

Elderly woman's life saved after relatives find her unresponsive and call emergency services

Ashdod:

Secular resident threatens haredim with knife

After haredi residents detained a suspected bike thief, a secular resident exited a building holding a knife, cursing, and threatening them.