Kiryat Gat

Report:

Trump administration to close Gaza monitoring center in Israel

Reuters reports the Trump administration is preparing to close the US military-run Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat. Trump’s Board of Peace denies the report.

US headquarters:

Suspicion of a new smuggling to Gaza affair

Senior criminals allegedly bribed foreign staff at the US headquarters to smuggle banned goods into Gaza for large sums of money.

Ariel and David Cunio:

We came back to life, now is the time for repair

At Kibbutz Nir Oz community's final rally, David and Ariel Cunio, released from Hamas captivity in October, say their presence is 'living proof that even in the face of the most terrible darkness, the human spirit can prevail.'

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

Families of hostages urge:

'No next phase until Ran Gvili comes home'

Hostage families, survivors, and relatives gathered in Sha’ar Hanegev, Carmei Gat, and Meitar, urging Israelis to rally behind the return of Ran Gvili and stressing that 'final stretch' must end with no hostage left behind.

Kiryat Gat

Signs calling for sovereignty hung on fence of US base

Activists from the Sovereignty Movement hung banners on the US base in Kiryat Gat, launching a campaign claiming national consensus on applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'US-Israel plan aims to disarm Hamas, redefine Gaza'

PM Netanyahu meets CENTCOM leaders in Kiryat Gat, hailing joint efforts to implement President Trump's plan to disarm Hamas and reshape Gaza while preserving Israel’s security control.

Watch: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community

Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.

Kiryat Gat

Baby in critical condition after nearly drowning in bathtub

The year-and-a-half-old baby girl was treated by MDA teams and evacuated while sedated and ventilated to Barzilai Hospital. "She suffered significant difficulty breathing"

Ancient blade manufacturing workshop uncovered in Kiryat Gat

Advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered, providing first-ever evidence of blade production in southern Israel.

New details:

Bus driver fell asleep, causing fatal bus accident

The accident that killed Liron Avitan, the son of the commander of the Southern Traffic Police Department, was caused by the driver who fell asleep at the wheel.

Police commander apologizes to Hassidic Rebbe

The commander of the Kiryat Gat police personally explained why his officers shut down an event held by the Chassidic court over Sukkot.

Miracle:

5-year-old girl survives an eight-floor fall

A five-year-old girl from Kiryat Gat was released Sunday from Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon after falling from the eighth floor and miraculously surviving.

Kiryat Gat:

Two daycare providers charged with physical abuse of children

Daycare providers who threw children on mattresses, kicked them, and hit them, are indicted.

Three men killed in accident near Kiryat Gat

Three men in their 30s, believed to be foreign nationals, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 6. Two other men in their 20s suffer moderate injuries.

Kiryat Gat:

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in synagogue break-in

Police, forensic investigators, arrive at scene of Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in, aiming to identify suspects.

Mayor demands: Train teenagers to use small arms

In light of current security tensions, Mayor of Kiryat Gat, Aviram Dahari, demands that teenagers be trained in the use of small arms.

'The community will do everything to stay together'

Hodayah Hevroni, a student who escaped the Oct. 7th massacre, talks about the next steps for the devastated Nir Oz community.

Archeology in Israel:

5500-year-old city gate uncovered

Excavation carried out at Tel Arani in preparation for laying new water pipe reveals ancient 5,500-year-old gate.

Kiryat Gat security guard arrested for sexual abuse of minors

A security guard in Kiryat Gat was arrested after having sold drugs to and sexually abused minors.

Toddler who was strangled to death named as Adele Assoulin

Hospital declares death of two-year-old who was strangled during daycare.

Man stabbed in Kiryat Gat, terror not ruled out

70-year-old man was lightly injured; attacker in custody.

Father who stabbed teenage son is released

Father who stabbed & killed teen son during psychotic episode released; alternative practitioner who gave him hallucinatory drugs indicted.

In Israel, what a difference two (or rather, 18) months make

Traveling to Israel is tougher due to the coronavirus, But if you are fortunate to get there, then a world of treasures awaits. Op-ed

Father stabs 13-year-old son, then flees

13-year-old from Kiryat Gat stabbed by father in and taken to hospital in critical condition, where he dies of his wounds.

Israeli kindergarten closed after segregating Ethiopian children

Kindergarten in Kiryat Gat ordered to close following complaints that Ethiopian children were segregated from rest of population.

Condition of sisters injured in Kiryat Gat accident improving

Seven-year-old girl and her five-year-old sister showing signs of improvement, after being hit by apparent drunk driver in Kiryat Gat.

Father fights for his life, daughters in serious condition

A father, mother and their two daughters are hospitalized after being hit by a car on Saturday morning in Kiryat Gat by a drunk driver.

Israeli park where boy was killed by tree branch closed

Police issue closure order against park where 9-year-old was killed when tree branch fell on a bench,

Summer camp outing turns deadly at park in southern Israel

10-year-old boy killed in park near Kiryat Gat in southern Israel after tree collapses.

Mikva the Musical scores in Kiryat Gat - and now on to the USA

When a Gaza rocket hit the mikva in Kiryat Gat, the crew of Mikva the Musical came to the rescue. And we never know where a mitzva can lead.

A million bags of Bamba a day

Osem dedicates new factory, expects to produce 1 million bags of Bamba per day.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Intel Israel CEO Yaniv Garty

Netanyahu: 'Israel's become global technological power; I'm proud government's leading this policy.'

Intel announces $10 billion expansion in Israel

Finance minister says chipmaker's plan to invest in Kiryat Gat manufacturing site is expected to bring thousands of jobs to Israel's south.

Baffled travelers spot 'missiles' on civilian truck

In southern Israel civilian truck carries objects appearing to be eight white and green rockets; Police open investigation.

Incendiary balloons land in playground

Police sappers neutralize incendiary balloons found in children's playground in southern Israel.

Watch: Raid on cannabis farm

Border Police raid hydro farm in Kiryat Gat, arrest three suspects; remand extended until Sunday.

Gaza bomb found in Israeli forest

Bomb squad dispatched to forest near Kiryat Gat after explosive device discovered. Police suspect kite or balloon used as delivery system.

Foamy stream turns out to be filled to the brim with soap

Environmental Protection Ministry fines factory for allowing massive amount of soap to flow into nearby river.

Bomb discovered in residential building in Kiryat Gat

Police announce arrest of 4 suspects, apparently involved in dispute between gangs and criminal organizations in southern Israel.

Schoolyard tragedy: 3-year old dies in preschool playground

3-year old boy chokes to death after playing in sandbox at his preschool. Police detain four staff members following child's death.

Thousands of housing units allocated to haredim near Kiryat Gat

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and treasury officials agreed that 10,000 housing units will be built near Kiryat Gat and allocated to haredim.

Kiryat Gat mayor: Haredim welcome - but we won't fund them

Mayor of Kiryat Gat welcomes planned haredi neighborhood, but emphasizes government will need to fund haredi public facilities.

Woman killed in accident near Kiryat Gat

Woman in her 30s killed and eight people injured in an accident involving four vehicles near Kiryat Gat.

Fire in Kiryat Gat, searches underway for arsonists

The main road in Kiryat Gat has been closed to two-way traffic, and train service has stopped completely.

Crash near Kiryat Gat kills two

Saturday night crash near Kiryat Gat kills 2 when car breaks in half.

Extremist protests against Rabbi Havlin gaining momentum

Members of the Eda Haredit intend to renew demonstrations against Kiryat Gat chief rabbi Moshe Havlin whom they term 'traitor and informer'.

17 arrests made during Kiryat Gat protest

17 arrests and 3 indictments have been made, after hareidi radicals attacked Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi.

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.

Neturei Karta attacks home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi

Rabbi's wife hospitalized after members of radical haredi group broke into their home to protest Chabad agreement with IDF.

Chabad leaders broker deal with IDF over draft

15% of Chabad students to be exempt from army service; 85% will draft by age 26 after returning from the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Cops fear mentally ill man is a terrorist - and shoot him

Living on the edge: a mentally ill man, walking toward the police, was shot on sight. Appropriate caution, or police brutality?

Two elderly people found collapsed in ditches

70-year-old woman suffering hypothermia evacuated from deep muddy ditch, hypothermic 79-year-old man likewise found in puddle.

Arab admits to planning to 'stab Jews' in Kiryat Gat

After claiming for a week he 'wanted to get arrested,' 15-year-old admits he tried to infiltrate security border with knife to murder Jews.

Real estate firm's racist video gets thumbs down on social media

A real estate firm has pulled a video ad from Youtube which depicted what many called a racist portrayal of Mizrahi Jews.

ISA arrests Bedouin citizen who smuggled in terrorist

Joint operation may have busted major Palestinian people-smuggling network.

Ya'alon announces security fence between Hevron and Kiryat Gat

After Kiryat Gat stabbing, Defense Minister declares plans to build hermetically sealed fence between Judea and Lachish district.

13-year-old terror victim: 'I stopped the blood with my scarf'

Liel Yotko recounts the moments before and after the stabbing attack in Kiryat Gat in which four people, including her, were injured.

Kiryat Gat homeowner: 'Suddenly I saw weapons drawn'

Ami Lahiani was awakened Saturday night to discover security forces swarming his home to capture the Kiryat Gat stabber.

Kiryat Gat terrorist caught - with blood still on his hands

Kiryat Gat municipality had announced schools will be closed Sunday unless stabber who wounded four people was caught.