Ashdod

Dozens protest Ashdod 'pride' parade

Resident warns: 'We cannot allow ourselves to be afraid' of the 'violent' pro-LGBT discourse.

Missionaries in Ashdod caught handing out gifts to children

Watchdog group warns that missionary movement posing as Jewish 'Beit Hillel' congregation trying to lure children in Ashdod with gifts.

US, Israel sign energy cooperation agreement

Secretary Rick Perry visits Israel, tours Noble Energy Ashdod natural gas terminal, signs energy cooperation agreement with energy minister.

PA resident arrested for sexual crimes against 13-year-old

Cleared: Arab maintenance worker at Ashdod educational institution arrested on suspicion of committing sex crimes against 13-year-old girl.

Paramedic injured trying to save 9-year-old girl

Girl injured after being hit by car in Ashdod. Volunteer paramedic who happened to be at scene tried to rescue her - and was injured.

Watch: Dolphins swim near Ashdod

Nature and Parks Authority divers freeing fishermen's net caught in port's breakwater tape dolphins, sea turtle, swimming in marine reserve.

Killed in Ashdod: Rabbi Pinchas Menahem Pashwazman

'When siren went off, he ran to a stairwell to take cover but was hit by shrapnel from the rocket.' US citizen killed in rocket attack.

1 dead after Gaza rocket hits Israeli house

Home in coastal city of Ashdod hit after dozens of rockets launched from Gaza Strip. One person killed in attack.

2 seriously hurt in Ashdod building collapse

Restaurant building partially collapses when balloons explode, severely injuring 2.

Watch: Police catch cars crossing road during red light

On Route 41 near Ashdod port, police secretly film drivers crossing through junction on a red light.

Agreement signed between Assuta Hospital, Defense Ministry, IDF

First agreement signed with Assuta Hospital in Ashdod for treating soldiers and those eligible for rehabilitation.

Family who operated pub on Shabbat asks public's forgiveness

Family operating Ashdod pub 25 years ago publishes ad asking forgiveness from residents 'for causing public Sabbath desecration'.

Hit-and-run driver not to be charged with manslaughter

Indictment to include only offenses of abandonment and drunk driving, since prosecution not yet decided who is responsible for accident.

Woman laid to rest after being missing six months

For six months no one knew what happened to the late Tarak Tayik, who was laid to rest 200 meters from where she was found.

Netanyahu:

'It's not worth trying us'

After Israel destroys Hamas tunnel, Netanyahu says terrorists wasting their time trying to dig into Israel. 'It's not worth trying us.'

Ashdod Port to remain 'Sabbath observant' after haredi appeal

Transportation minister nixes maintenance work planned for Israel's only 'Sabbath observant' port after haredi deputy mayor intervenes.

Hero who saved toddler recognized

Man who ran into street to rescue 2-year-old who fell out of car at busy intersection recognized for bravery.

'His desire to save a life was stronger than his judgement'

Friend of Yochai Elkayam, who drowned while rescuing another swimmer in Ashdod yesterday, says he planned to propose to his girlfriend.

Rescuer drowns after saving woman

30-year-old man dies after rescuing 23-year-old woman from drowning at Ashdod beach.

Watch: Boy falls from moving vehicle

Youth runs after 5-year-old who fell out of a moving car in Ashdod.

Watch: Dolphins provide close escort

Electric Company employees in Eshkol power station in Ashdod working at sea were accompanied by amazing group of dolphins.

Candidate for Ashdod mayor: Haredization or 'open city'?

Contender launches campaign against current mayor to incite against haredi public: 'Ashdod will become Bnei Brak.'

Ashdod residents against Pride Parade: 'Sodom and Gommorah'

Dozens of residents protest Gay Pride Parade. 'Normative family is the basis of our society.'

Mother charged with murder over baby's drowning in hot tub

According to indictment, mother let her baby son drown in hot tub, preventing entry of other family members into room at Ashdod hotel.

Beit Shemesh mother to be charged with murder in baby's death

Woman who claimed 'voice from heaven' told her to hold her baby son underwater in hotel Jacuzzi to be charged with murder.

Ashdod hot tub drowning: Mother intentionally drowned baby

Mother of child who died in hotel hot tub admitted to police she had intentionally held him under water.

Supreme Court petition against Ashdod baby autopsy

Family of month-old baby who drowned in Ashdod petitions court. 'Bring the child to burial without defacing his body.'

'She set her apartment on fire and tried to kill her children'

Woman indicted for attempted murder after she set fire to her Ashdod apartment - with her children inside.

Mother's apparent murder-suicide attempt foiled in Ashdod

Tragedy prevented after Ashdod woman attempts to set her apartment on fire - with her own children inside.

Haredi MKs: Liberman's haredi draft proposal will end coalition

Haredi parties warn that Liberman's attempt to pass law regarding haredi draft could topple coalition.

Ashdod anti-Shabbat demonstrations, the inside story

Ashdod municipality windows smashed over Shabbat fines

Windows of Collection and Welfare Department smashed after businesses receive Shabbat fines. Mayor: 'Incitement leads to violence.'

Ashdod residents protest closure of stores on Shabbat

Residents of Ashdod protest outside city hall against city's intention to shut down businesses which operate on Shabbat.

Haredi parties demand Netanyahu censure Liberman

The haredi UTJ Knesset faction demands that Netanyahu censure Liberman for attending anti-Shabbat provocation in Ashdod.

Deri: I'm done with Liberman

Shas chairman livid after Defense Minister visits Ashdod during the Sabbath.

Ashdod father of 4 murdered over parking dispute

Itai Mor, 44, killed while taking out trash after fight with neighbor; 'He was the kind of person everyone wanted to be with. Sweet man.'

Missionaries building large center in Ashdod

Christian missionaries in Israel's south mislead local residents, plan new center to expand activities.

Israel foils Gazan's efforts to import military gear

Ashdod customs inspectors foil smuggling of thousands of Items of military clothing and gear.

City inspectors put Shabbat-violating stores on notice

Ashdod city inspectors warn store store owners in Ashdod that they can expect fines if they continue operating on Shabbat.

Patient steals gun, escapes hospital

Man being treated at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod injures MDA paramedic, steals guard's firearm, flees facility.

2 injured as car bomb rips through Ashdod parking lot

Explosion rocks parking lot under Ashdod apartment building, injuring two and destroying multiple cars. Mafia involvement suspected.

First babies are born in Ashdod's new hospital

Two local women give birth to baby boys in Ashdod's brand-new Assuta Hospital.

2 moderately injured while building Sukkahs

Ashdod teen, Jerusalem man hospitalized after suffering head injuries while building Sukkot booths for upcoming holiday.

Tragedy in Ashdod: Teenager dies after being electrocuted

16-year old from Ashdod dies after being electrocuted on high-rise rooftop.

Foiled: Huge smuggled shipment of cigars

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle huge quantities of cigars into Israel.

Police suspect man of murdering mother in Ashdod

Police suspect son of murdering mother just after reporting her to police.

Stabbing in Ashdod

Authorities pursuing suspect after stabbing leaves one lightly-to-moderately injured in Ashdod. Suspect said to be dressed as religious Jew.

Jewish children raised as Muslims light first Hanukkah candles

Jewish women and their children rescued from Arab villages light Hanukkah candles for first time since being rescued.

Yeshiva student killed in car accident on way to Jerusalem

19-year old yeshiva student from Ashdod killed in car accident during drive to Jerusalem.

Policeman saves sea turtle drowning in trash

Ron Evron was out kayaking when he spotted a sea turtle entangled in a burlap bag. "It was very emotional."

Search for mother of seven ends in tragedy

Woman found dead in car near Ashdod beach after leaving note about her 'difficult' situation.

Doctors put cast on a toddler’s wrong leg

After a 2-year-old arrived at a Terem medical clinic in Ashdod with a broken leg, the doctors bandaged him up, but on the wrong leg.

Infant who died after being abandoned in car identified

15 month-old Eliya Weingott died after being left in a hot car by accident. Mother: 'Please tell me this is a dream.'

Tragedy: Haredi toddler dies after left in car

Young boy had been left in a car for several hours in the blistering heat.

Woman tragically dies in Ashdod fire

35-year-old found with no signs of life during apartment fire in coastal city; cause of blaze remains a mystery.

Three paragliding crashes in one morning

Two paragliders fall into water reserve by a kibbutz and need rescuing, a third hits a beach; all three moderately injured.

Witness: Haredi locals faced-off Ashdod rioters, who cursed them

Local residents tried to stop haredi extremists from attacking police, cursing rabbis; were told 'You are secular!'

Watch: Haredim attack enforcers against IDF deserters in Ashdod

Rioters throw stones at police, overturn military police vehicle. No injuries reported.

Tragedy in Ashdod: Teacher dies in front of students

35-year-old kindergarten teacher suffers fatal heart attack while tending to seven children in Ashdod.

Ashdod Residents Angry at Gov't After Rocket Attack

Residents of southern city say Gaza is not afraid of Israel and knows missile attacks will be met with weak reactions.