Ashdod

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Over Ashdod

Rocket fired from Gaza towards the city of Ashdod intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

Ashdod 'Miracle Boy' Survives Being Run Over By Truck

Ashdod residents called it a miracle when a young child who got stuck under the wheels of a truck sustained only moderate injuries

Iron Dome Deployed to Ashdod After Terrorist's Rearrest

Although rocket fire unlikely, IDF Southern Command deploys missile defense system following Islamic Jihad hunger striker's rearrest.

MK: Netanyahu 'Wants to Keep Hamas Around'

MKs from left and right on Wednesday responded to the rocket attack on Israel a day earlier by calling for Hamas heads to roll.

Ashdod Shopping Center Will Continue Shabbat Operations: Owners

Religious groups in Ashdod are planning a mass protest later this week against a shopping center that has begun operating on Shabbat.

Report: 18-Year-Old Beaten by Police in Ashdod

Police violence strikes again: Youth assaulted by policeman on beach in Ashdod after not cleaning up his mess quickly enough.

Hundreds Attend Funeral of 'Anonymous' Holocaust Survivor

Over 500 people attended the funeral of a Holocaust survivor whom they did not know Thursday morning, after an alert on Facebook.

Arab Arrested for Throwing Rock Into Jewish Kindergarten

Parents of children in a haredi kindergarten in Ashdod said that they felt unsafe after an Arab threw a large rock into the school

Haredim Block Highways in Protest of IDF Enlistment

Outside Modi'in, in Jerusalem and Ashdod, masses of haredim block roads and protest arrest of four students who refused enlistment.

Major Underworld Hit Busted in Ashdod, Ashkelon

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

Mystery in Ashdod

Four Men Found Unconscious in Ashdod; Drugs Suspected

Men found in critical condition with no signs of external injuries behind warehouse; police open investigation.

Israeli National League Cricket Umpire Dies During Game

Hillel Oscar, 55, declared dead after being knocked unconscious from foul ball; police launch investigation.

Israeli Municipalities Implement Raft of New Security Measures

Following spate of deadly attacks, councils across the country up patrols, ban workers without Israeli ID cards; emphasis on building sites.

Watch: One Dead in Ashdod Car Bombing

Police suspect crime-world hit, as man killed and another seriously wounded in explosion that rocked the coastal town of Ashdod.

Principal Comes Back to School From Gaza Operation

High school principal and IDF commander in Operation Protective Edge tells Arutz Sheva about new school year amid losses.

Operation Protective Edge: Day 50

Gaza Rocket Strikes Kindergarten - Again

Third strike on a preschool in seven days leaves kindergarten damaged, but no injuries as school year yet to begin.

7 Rockets Fired Towards Be'er Sheva

Barrage of seven rockets from Gaza hits Be'er Sheva. Ashdod and Eshkol targeted as well.

One Woman Injured in Latest Gaza Rocket Salvo

Hamas terrorists fire a large salvo of rockets, target both southern and central Israel.

Italian Foreign Minister Visits Rocket-Stricken Southern City

Israeli FM Avigdor Liberman takes Italian counterpart on a tour of Ashdod, says Israel must respond to rockets 'like any normal country'.

Dan Shapiro Visits Ashdod, Meets Resident Injured by Rocket

US Ambassador to Israel visits Ashdod in solidarity visit, supports Israel's right to self-defense.

Condition of Ashdod Rocket Victim Improves

Man who was seriously injured when a Gaza rocket hit a gas station in Ashdod undergoes surgery, listed in stable condition.

Watch: Direct Hit on Gas Station in Ashdod

Footage of rocket attack shows sudden blaze in 'miraculous' fire that failed to spread.

Ashdod Rocket Hit, Fire 'A Huge Miracle'

Tragedy averted Friday morning after rocket hits gas station; officials praise 'miracle' after benzine truck does not explode on impact.

Israel under fire

Rocket Hits Ashdod Gas Station, One Serious Injury

Gas tanker truck miraculously does not explode in latest salvo by Gaza terrorists, which caused several injuries.

Watch: Iron Dome Intercepts Missile Over Ashdod

Video shows the Iron Dome anti-missile system shooting down a missile that was headed towards a populated area.

Watch: Gaza Rockets Interrupt Wedding in Ashdod

Gaza terrorists attack Ashdod in the middle of a wedding ceremony, sending the guests running for shelter.

Ashdod Residents Demand Co-ed Mimouna Event

Secular residents of Ashdod were up in arms Monday night because of a “men's only” Mimouna celebration taking place in the city.

Ashdod: Pungent Smell Came from Factory

Residents reported gas smell during the morning hours. An offshore source was suspected.

'Youth Violence Threatens the Fabric of Israeli Society'

State Comptroller reveals inadequacy in helping at-risk youth. Task forces struggle to deal with scope, severity of problem.

Ashdod Breathes Easier with Iron Dome

Southern city received its own anti-missile battery overnight as conflict with Gaza intensifies.

Anger in Ashdod: Where's Iron Dome?

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

Officials: Gaza Ceasefire Is Dead

Defense officials reportedly view Pillar of Cloud ceasefire as moot, as barrage of rockets closes non-reinforced schools in Ashdod.

Criminal Case Open Against Soldier Who Trashed Rabbi Yosef

A criminal case has opened against an Israeli soldier from Ashdod who allegedly compared the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Hitler.

Man Bitten by Shark in Ashdod

30-year-old man suffers moderate injuries, partial amputation from shark bite.

Ashdod Rabbi: Teen Attacker Asked for Forgiveness

Chief Rabbi Yosef Sheinin of Ashdod was savagely attacked by a youth - but has forgiven him, and will not press charges

Rare, Preserved Fortifications Found at the Harbor of Ashdod

An impressive find by the Tel Aviv University Institute of Archaeology uncovers a system of fortifications during its summer excavation.

Holocaust Survivor Faints After Hearing Siren

A Holocaust survivor who heard the memorial siren sounding fainted. The man is in stable condition, rescue workers said

Video: Planned Mini-Golf Park in the City of Ashdod

A mini golf park that is being planned for the city of Ashdod will be the first of many such parks throughout Israel.

Rivlin Speaks at Third Inauguration of Yeshivat Neve Dekalim

Yeshivat Neve Dekalim, destroyed in expulsion from Sinai and demolished in 2005 “Disengagement”, has been rebuilt in Ashdod.

Naama went 'Missing' because of Sabbath

This is what happens when you take a wrong turn just before Sabbath, find a home to stay in but fail to tell family.

Gesher Organization to Send 200 Shoppers to Ashdod

The Gesher organization initiates a convoy of 200 individuals who will purchase supplies and food for Shabbat in Ashdod.

Ashdod: Several Hurt in 2 Rocket Strikes

Terrorists rain rockets on Ashdod, hitting city twice and wounding several people.

Bennett Under Fire in Ashdod: Topple Hamas

As Hamas missiles rain down on Ashdod, Bayit Yehudi Chair. Naftali Bennett says: Israel must topple Hamas.

Ashdod Man Finds Unexploded Rocket on Roof of Building

A resident of Ashdod may have saved many lives – when he found an unexploded rocket on the roof of his apartment building

2 Missiles Strike Ashdod, No Injuries

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

Video: Six-Hour Truce Ends with Rocket on Ashdod

The latest terrorist truce lasted a grand total of six hours, until 6 a.m., when a missile was fired at Ashdod but missed populated areas.

Netanyahu Cites 'Brave, Strategic Partnership' With US

PM Binyamin Netanyahu spoke of the “brave partnership” of Israel and the US in a cornerstone ceremony for first hospital in Ashdod.

Rocket Attacks Prompt Southern Israeli Cities to Cancel School

Weekend rocket attacks in southern Israel prompted the cities of Be'er Sheva and Ashdod to cancel school for thousands of children.

Rabbi Pinto: Learn From Purim to Deal with Iran

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto told followers on Tuesday the best way to deal with the Iranian threat is by learning from the story of Purim.

Rocket Hits Ashdod, 80-Year-Old Woman Injured

A rocket slipped past the Iron Dome system and slammed into central Ashdod, wounding an elderly woman and causing damage to buildings.

Ashdod Under Attack ‘Like Never Before’

Gaza terrorists hit Ashdod with more rockets than ever. Residents describe life under near-constant attack.

IAA Finds Remains from the Period of the Prophet Jonah

Foundation of a fortress from the period of the prophet Jonah exposed in an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Turkish Ship Unloads Aid to Gaza at Ashdod

20 months after the Mavi Marmara, Turkey sends assistance to Gaza without trying to break blockade.

Egypt Fumes Over Israel's Energy Plans

Israel has beaten Egypt to the punch in its bid to connect to the European electrical grid, leaving pundits in Cairo gnashing their teeth.

Anti-Hareidi Violence: 'I Feel Hurt That You Can't Walk Around'

The hareidi man who was attacked on Friday night in Ashdod recalls the attack. "I was hurt not just physically but also emotionally."

Hareidi Man Attacked in Ashdod

A 31-year-old hareidi-religious man was attacked overnight Friday night in Ashdod. He required hospitalization.

IDF Strikes Terrorists in Southern Gaza

IDF fighter pilots attack terror targets in southern Gaza overnight in retaliation for attacks on Israel earlier Friday evening.

Ashdod Mayor: This Can't Go On Much Longer

Ashdod Mayor tells Arutz Sheva: This situation is unbelievable. Israel needs to go into Gaza and do what needs to be done.

Miracle in Ashdod: Missile Missed Populated Building

Ashdod residents relieved after a missile lands near a building but does not hit it.

'Even Those Who Do Not Believe Admit It's a Miracle'

For 40 years, prayers were held at an Ashdod synagogue every Sabbath. This week was the first exception – and the congregation was saved.