Ashdod
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ashdod, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Official Bivas Attacks Tally Gotliv Amid Row Over Party List Changes
Likud’s Chaim Bivas, a Netanyahu ally, attacked MK Tally Gotliv in a recording aired by i24NEWS, saying she hurts the party’s mandate count. The clash comes as Likud figures battl…
Netanyahu’s Lawyer Takes Up Ashdod’s Doping Complaint Against Tiberias
Amit Hadad, Netanyahu’s lawyer, is representing M.S. Ashdod in a complaint against Ironi Tiberias over alleged banned-substance use and IV treatment. The federation and anti-dopin…
Indictment Filed Against Two Ashdod Men in Extortion Case Linked to Fugitive
Israeli prosecutors indicted two Ashdod residents, Maksim Zaskin and Alexander Lageda, for extortion by force. They are accused of working with fugitive Vladimir Drabkin to threat…
Migo Opens Enrollment for Subsidized Technical Training for Haredi Men
Migo is enrolling Haredi men for its eighth cohort of subsidized technical and engineering technician programs. The evening courses, offered in multiple Israeli cities, include tu…
Ram Lands' Channel 16 Names New On-Air Talent and Sets Launch Date
Channel 16, backed by Itzik Haddad, announced Zvika Hadar, Maor Zaguri, and Yaakov Eilon as key on-air hires. The channel will launch its main news broadcast on 28 June 2026, then…
Amid a Rare Family Moment, Amit Segal Says He Was There “Because of My Wife”
Amit Segal posted an unusual Instagram photo from an exhibition in Ashdod, saying he was there “because of my wife.” The exhibition was curated in part by his wife, Reut Kramer-Se…
Whispers From the Haredi Political and Social Scene
A Haredi gossip column highlights leaked audio of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky on draft policy, a Torah dedication for Avigdor Liberman, and election-season maneuvering. It also describe…
Onami Marks 27 Years With 27-Shekel Dishes and a Busy Week of Food Specials
Onami is celebrating 27 years with 27-shekel dishes throughout July, while several Israeli restaurants are rolling out new summer menus and food events. Highlights include Tena’s…
Partly Cloudy Morning Gives Way to Clearer Weather, With Temperatures Staying Seasonal
Thursday will start partly cloudy and turn clearer later, with seasonable temperatures. A similar stable pattern is forecast for the weekend across Israel.
19-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead in Ramla; Police Hunt for Suspect
A 19-year-old woman was shot dead in Ramla overnight Thursday, and police are searching for the suspect. The article also reports a separate suspected murder in Ashdod, where a wo…
Sunny Days Ahead, With Temperatures Rising Early Next Week
The weather will be partly cloudy in the mornings and generally fair later in the day, with temperatures normal for the season through Saturday. Temperatures will rise slightly on…
Driver flees after crash during car protest on Highway 4
During a car protest on Wednesday, two vehicles collided near Yavne Interchange on Highway 4. The hit driver says a white Honda Civic cut him off, rammed him deliberately, and fle…
Clashes Break Out at Ultra-Orthodox Protests in Arad and Ashdod
Clashes broke out Wednesday during ultra-Orthodox protests in Arad and Ashdod, including street fighting in Arad and the blocking of a soldiers' bus in Ashdod. Police said they we…
Violent Attacks Target Protest Convoys in Ashdod and Ayalon
Violent assaults were reported Tuesday against protest convoys near Ashdod and on the Ayalon Highway. In one case a windshield was smashed, and in the other a truck driver alleged…
Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Tens of Millions Disappear From Ashdod Customs Warehouse
Smuggled cigarettes worth tens of millions of shekels disappeared from a customs-supervised private warehouse in Ashdod over the weekend. Police and the Tax Authority are investig…
Security Video Captures Jewelry Theft in Kiryat Gat, Suspect Charged Within Days
Police say a man from Ashdod in his 50s stole jewelry worth tens of thousands of shekels from a Kiryat Gat store in late May. Security footage helped investigators identify and ar…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Convoys Headed Toward Prison Prompt Major Road Disruptions
Ultra-Orthodox protest convoys against draft-evader arrests caused major traffic disruptions across Israel on Wednesday. Organizers later said the convoys would not reach Prison 1…
Haredi anti-draft protest causes major traffic disruptions nationwide
A nationwide Haredi protest against conscription began in Israel and is causing major traffic jams on key highways. Police warned the disruption will worsen, while lawmakers Meir…
Ultra-Orthodox Car Protest Begins Under Police Coordination, Without Planned Roadblocks
The ultra-Orthodox national car protest began Wednesday afternoon in coordination with police. Organizers said it was approved, forbade roadblocks and stopping on routes, and set…
Thousands of cars gather for historic ultra-Orthodox protest across Israel
Around 5,000 cars assembled at 19 sites across Israel for a scheduled 4:00 p.m. ultra-Orthodox protest convoy against arrests of yeshiva students and scholars. Police approved the…
23-Year-Old Injured in Two-Car Crash in Ashdod
A 23-year-old man was moderately injured in a two-car accident on Rashi Street in Ashdod. He received first aid from Union Hatzalah and was evacuated to a hospital.
Bnei Yehuda signs striker Stav Nahmani for the coming season
Bnei Yehuda signed striker Stav Nahmani for the coming season, with an option for one more. The 23-year-old forward said he wanted the move and is eager to play under coach Eli Le…
Five Standout Raw Fish Dishes From Around Israel
An Israeli food roundup highlights five notable raw-fish dishes from Ashdod, Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. The picks include a tuna lettuce wrap at Pescado, fish tartare at Hama…
Competition Authority Opens Major Retail Price-Fixing Trial Against Victory CEO
Israel’s Competition Authority has begun presenting evidence in a Lod District Court trial accusing Victory CEO Eyal Ravid and other retail executives of coordinating grocery pric…
Tiberias Rejects Doping-Injection Allegations in Fierce Response to Ashdod Complaint
Ironi Tiberias has forcefully denied accusations that it gave players prohibited intravenous fluids before a 3-0 win over M.S. Ashdod. The Israel Football Association is investiga…
Mother mourns Israeli soldier killed after Panama crash
Nadir Adri, 22, died in Israel after being badly injured in a deadly Panama crash that killed Noya Yitzhak. The Ashdod native had served as a decorated combat soldier and was trav…
Israel Came Days From Running Out of Cooking Gas, State Comptroller Warns
Israel came days from a cooking-gas shortage about six months ago when one ship’s arrival prevented a crisis. A State Comptroller report warns the country still lacks adequate sto…
Can the Air Force’s aging Boeing 707 tankers keep flying until 100?
Israel’s old Boeing 707 tanker fleet was crucial to the Air Force’s strikes on Iran, even as the first new KC-46 arrived at Nevatim. Commanders say the aging aircraft can likely k…
Negotiations with Miguel Vitor Stall as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Qualifying
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for Champions League qualifying and will open training camp on Monday. The club is dealing with contract tension with captain Miguel Vitor, while E…
Summer Weather Returns With Slight Temperature Rise
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy to clear weather on Wednesday with a slight temperature rise and seasonable conditions. Thursday should remain similar, with light morning…
Mass Vehicle Convoys Set to Disrupt Traffic Across Israel Tomorrow
A large convoy of vehicles is set to leave from 19 sites across Israel tomorrow, causing major traffic disruptions nationwide. The worst delays are expected on Route 1 around Jeru…
Rail Cargo Executive Steps Aside After Haifa Freight Incident
Israel Marco, head of Israel Railways' freight division, is leaving his post after freight pipes fell onto tracks near Haifa and severely disrupted service. The company also opene…
Haredi Protest Convoys to Return Nationwide Over Draft Arrests
Haredi groups plan nationwide car convoys on Wednesday afternoon to protest arrests of yeshiva students over draft enforcement. The protests, backed by Agudat Yisrael figures, are…
Police Consider Blocking Caravans From Reaching Military Prison Protest
Israel police are considering blocking a large ultra-Orthodox car protest from entering Kfar Yona and redirecting it to an outside parking area. Organizers plan about 2,500 vehicl…
Nearly 115,000 Households Enter Affordable Housing Lottery for 7,922 Discounted Homes
Israel closed registration for the 11th affordable housing lottery, with about 114,848 eligible households competing for 7,922 subsidized apartments in 19 localities. The first ph…
Energy Ministry Finds Wide Gas Price Gaps Across Israel
Israel’s Energy Ministry found extreme price gaps in household gas, including for identical cylinders and shared building systems. The widest disparities were recorded in Tel Aviv…
Jerusalem Prayer Group Credits Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar With Modern-Day Miracles
An article about Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar, the Orach Chaim, claims his prayers and teachings bring miraculous salvations. It describes Kollel Orach Chaim’s prayer and study programs…
When Divorced Parents Clash Over Their Children’s Social Media Exposure
A divorced father objected after his ex-wife, a social media influencer, posted a commercial TikTok video featuring their children. The article says such disputes over children’s…
Police Bust Bribery Ring That Passed Unsafe Cars in Annual Inspections
Police raided an Ashdod vehicle inspection center Monday after an undercover probe uncovered a bribery ring that allegedly let unsafe cars pass annual tests. Twelve suspects were…
11-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Ashdod Car Strike
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Sderot HaPerakhim in Ashdod. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Assuta Hospital in the city.
Maccabi Haifa Player Says He Is the Suspect in Match-Fixing Probe
Omer Dahan said he is the Maccabi Haifa player at the center of an Israeli soccer investigation and denied any match-fixing involvement. Separately, authorities are probing allega…
Police Probe How Contraband Cigarettes Worth Tens of Millions Disappeared from Ashdod Customs Warehouse
Police and the Tax Authority are investigating the theft of smuggled cigarettes worth tens of millions of shekels from eight containers stored under customs supervision near Ashdo…
A year after being critically wounded in Gaza, soldier thanks the team that saved him
Kobi Hershtel, a 20-year-old Israeli armored corps soldier, returned to Assuta Ashdod Hospital one year after being critically wounded in Gaza to thank the medical team that saved…
Ultra-Orthodox housing push takes shape in West Kiryat Gat
Sales have begun for Mishkenot Shir, a new ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in West Kiryat Gat. Developers are offering special launch terms, including a 5-room apartment for NIS 222,0…
Ashdod lawyer says it has clear evidence in doping complaint against Tiberias
M.S. Ashdod has filed a formal doping complaint against Ironi Tiberias. Attorney Amit Hadad said the club and the Israel Football Association have clear evidence, including photos…
Two Israelis Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Los Angeles
Yanir Ruhem of Ramla and Omri Moalem of Ashdod were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of California. Both were in their 40s, and their funerals are expected in I…
Investigation Links Tiberias Infiltration Scandal to Photo and Receipt
Ironi Tiberias is facing an official doping complaint from M.S. Ashdod over saline IV treatments, after a locker-room photo and receipt surfaced. Tiberias denies any violation, sa…
Gur Hasid Freed From Military Jail to Celebratory Welcome, New Slow-Car Protest Planned
Yechiel Kotiner of the Gur Hasidic movement was released from military prison after six days and greeted with celebrations in Ashdod. His release followed a medical exemption and…