Ashdod
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ashdod, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Supreme Court Orders Recount of Double Envelopes, Potentially Changing Primary Results
The Likud party's Supreme Court ordered the opening and counting of previously excluded double-envelope votes from Jerusalem and Ashdod, potentially altering the primary election…
13-Year-Old Boy Moderately Injured in Ashdod Bicycle Accident
A 13-year-old boy was moderately injured in a bicycle accident in Ashdod and taken to Assuta Hospital with a head injury.
Maccabi Ashdod's Foreign Players Arrive, Aim to Prove Team's Strength in Israeli Basketball Premier League
Maccabi Ashdod's foreign players Robert Turner and Marquis McDuffy arrived in Israel ahead of the new basketball season, aiming to prove the team’s strength in the Israeli Premier…
Kretshnif Sighet Rebbe Moves to Jerusalem Amid Yearlong Celebrations
The Kretshnif Sighet Rebbe marked the first anniversary of his coronation by moving to Jerusalem, coinciding with numerous Hasidic celebrations across Israel and abroad, including…
Dalia Energy Expands Stake in Ashdod Data Center Project with $4.5 Billion Investment
Dalia Energy has increased its stake to 50% in a major new data center project near Ashdod, raising investment estimates to $4.5 billion for construction and substation costs. The…
Israeli Medical Interns Favor Internal Medicine, Avoid Geriatrics and Oncology Amid Growing Demand
A 2025 survey of Israeli medical interns shows a strong preference for internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine, while critical fields like geriatrics and oncology remai…
Veteran Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano Leads Hapoel Be'er Sheva Toward Historic Champions League Qualification
Veteran goalkeeper Ofir Marciano, 37, starts for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a crucial Champions League playoff against Sabah, aiming to help the club qualify for the group stage for th…
Israeli Rental Market Sees Surge in Small Apartments, Shortage of Large Units Persists
In July 2026, Israel's rental market saw a 2.5% increase in available apartments, driven by a surge in small units, while large apartment supply dropped 25% year-over-year. Rental…
Premature Baby Dies 42 Days After Mother Killed in Car Crash in Ashdod
A premature baby born after her mother died in a car crash in Ashdod has died after 42 days in intensive care, hospital officials announced.
Premature Infant Hadar Cohen Dies After Emergency C-Section Following Mother's Fatal Car Accident
Hadar Cohen, born prematurely after her mother died in a car crash, died despite intensive care at Assuta Ashdod Hospital.
Researchers Identify Unique Immune Cells Possibly Linked to Longevity in Centenarians
A study in Cell Reports reveals that centenarians have elevated levels of unique immune cells (CD4 CTLs) that may protect against cancer and contribute to longevity. None of the c…
Electra Reports 69% Net Profit Surge to NIS 93 Million Amid Domestic Recovery
Electra Ltd. reported a 69% increase in net profit to NIS 93 million in Q2 2026, driven by strong domestic contracting and service sector growth despite international challenges…
59-Year-Old Belz Hasid Injured by Bus in Ashdod, Hospitalized in Moderate Condition
A 59-year-old Belz Hasid pedestrian was hit by a bus in Ashdod and is hospitalized in moderate condition after receiving emergency treatment at the scene.
Rami Levy's 'HaStock' Opens Second Large Store in Central Israel on August 31
Rami Levy's "HaStock" chain is opening its second store on August 31 in Ramla Mall, central Israel, expanding its unique retail format. The 3,000-square-meter store follows the su…
Lecce's Bid for Hapoel Tel Aviv's Satu Toriel Sparks Concern Ahead of Conference League Clash
Lecce's 2 million euro offer for Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Satu Toriel was rejected, causing concern ahead of their Conference League match against Atalanta. Toriel, eager to mov…
Delays in Apartment Deliveries Hit Long-Term Rental Companies' Revenues
Israeli long-term rental companies face major financial losses due to widespread delays in apartment deliveries, with leading REITs reporting millions in compensation but ongoing…
Heat Rises Above Seasonal Norms Across Israel's Interior and Mountains This Week
Israel faces a heatwave this week with temperatures above seasonal averages, especially in mountainous and inland areas, peaking midweek before slightly easing by Friday.
Suspect to Be Charged Soon in Lawyer Arbel Feldman's Murder in Rishon Lezion
A man in his 20s from Ashdod is set to be charged with the murder of lawyer Arbel Feldman, who was shot dead in his Rishon Lezion office on August 4. The suspect surrendered after…
MS Ashdod Scores Last-Minute Winner to Beat Maccabi Jaffa 1-0 in National League
MS Ashdod defeated Maccabi Jaffa 1-0 with a last-minute goal by Nahorai Dabush in the National League's second round, earning their first win of the season. Hapoel Rishon LeZion a…
Shimon Hadari Returns to Save Ironi Tiberias Amid Club Crisis
Shimon Hadari returns to Ironi Tiberias as owners' representative to stabilize the club amid a major crisis involving doping allegations and management turmoil. He aims to improve…
American Rebbe Leads Uplifting Torah Gathering in Kiryat Herzog for Elul Month
The American Rebbe led a major Torah gathering in Kiryat Herzog for Elul, urging nightly study of Sukkah. Concurrently, Hasidic communities across Israel celebrated weddings, bar…
Tadiran Reports Strong Sales Growth in First Half of 2026 Despite Five Contract Cancellations
Tadiran reported strong sales growth in the first half of 2026, selling 294 housing units and increasing revenues by 70% in real estate development. Despite five contract cancella…
Vizhnitz Rebbe Leads Unique Tish and Blesses Hasidim Ahead of New Year
In late August 2026, prominent Hasidic leaders across Israel and the U.S. held major religious events including a brit milah in Ashdod, a special Shabbat tish in Beit Shemesh, and…
M.S. Ashdod Seeks to Reacquire Cape Verdean Winger Clay from Hapoel Petah Tikva
M.S. Ashdod has contacted Hapoel Petah Tikva to re-sign winger Clay, who was bought last year for 500,000 shekels and may return to the National League. Clay played 36 Premier Lea…
Model Dorit Revelis Engaged to Photographer Dudi Hasson After Years of Acquaintance
Israeli model Dorit Revelis and photographer Dudi Hasson got engaged last month on a Tel Aviv beach after reconnecting in Paris two years ago. Despite a 20-year age gap and some p…
Chef Moshe Roth Launches Premium Street Food Chain Featuring Gourmet Hot Dogs
Chef Moshe Roth is launching FRANKCO, a premium hot dog and fries street food chain, starting in Tel Aviv and expanding to Rishon Lezion. Partnering with Michael Halfon’s Lotus co…
Massive Enforcement Gap in Electric Scooter Regulations Across Israeli Cities
Israeli cities face a major enforcement gap in electric scooter regulations, with some like Tel Aviv actively fining riders while others, including Jerusalem, report no enforcemen…
Serious Irregularities Alleged in Likud Primaries Vote Counting
Allegations of serious vote counting irregularities in the Likud primaries have emerged, including suspicious vote tally discrepancies and unauthorized double-envelope voting. The…
Novolog Appoints New CEO Amid Major Leadership Changes and Ownership Consolidation
Novolog is replacing CEO Aviad Busi with Ze'ev Menzur amid major leadership shifts and ownership consolidation by the Pozis family. The company faces financial challenges includin…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Legend Alexander Polukarov Undergoes Leg Amputation Amid Complex Medical Condition
Alexander Polukarov, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv and Torpedo Moscow defender, has undergone a leg amputation due to a complex medical condition. The 66-year-old Ukrainian player had…
Thousands of Yeshiva Students Mark Start of Elul Study Period Across Israel
Thousands of students across Israel’s leading yeshivas began the Elul study period with large gatherings, Torah lessons, and celebrations. Ponovezh Yeshiva hosted thousands from s…
Belz Rebbe Blesses Grandson at Traditional Pidyon Haben Ceremony
The Belz Hasidic community held a Pidyon Haben ceremony for the Rebbe's grandson Moshe Yehoshua Rokach, with three Kohanim performing the ritual and the Rebbe blessing his grandso…
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 35-Year-Old Woman from Ashdod
Israeli police are seeking help to find Christian Marian, a 35-year-old woman from Ashdod missing since May 14, 2026, after leaving her parents' home. Despite police efforts, her…
Jerusalem Local Democracy Faces Test Amid Alley Cafe Dispute
A 2025 survey shows Jerusalem's local democracy has institutional strengths but weak civic engagement, setting the stage for the 2026 cafe dispute. The conflict tests the city's a…
Tel Aviv Court Halts Unauthorized Sale of Tineco Vacuum Cleaners by Importer
The Tel Aviv District Court temporarily blocked Sh.A Premium Products from selling Tineco vacuum cleaners imported without authorization, upholding Unico Retail’s exclusive distri…
Ironi Tiberias Denies All Charges in Doping Allegations Ahead of Disciplinary Hearing
Ironi Tiberias has formally denied doping-related charges ahead of a September 10 disciplinary hearing, challenging the evidence and procedural validity of the complaint filed by…
Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Aunt’s Inheritance Rights Over Childhood Home After 30 Years
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld an aunt’s legal inheritance rights over a family home in Kiryat Malakhi, rejecting her nephews’ claims and ordering them to vacate the property af…
Woman Moderately Injured in Two-Car Accident in Ashdod
A woman was moderately injured and another person lightly hurt in a two-car crash on Jerusalem Boulevard in Ashdod, with both taken to Assuta Hospital.
Maccabi Ashdod Includes Five Homegrown Players in Premier League Squad
Maccabi Ashdod is promoting five homegrown players to its senior squad for the upcoming Winner League season, reinforcing its youth development policy. Players will have opportuni…
Elderly Bohush Hasidic Leader Rabbi Leibel Moses Dies at 96 in Bnei Brak
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Aryeh Moses, a prominent Bohush Hasidic leader, died at 96 in Bnei Brak. His funeral was held on September 3, 2023, with burial at Ponovezh Yeshiva cemetery…
Historic Documents Handed to Ponovezh Yeshiva President as Elul Term Begins Across Israeli Yeshivas
MK Uri Maklev handed historic ownership documents to Ponovezh Yeshiva's president as the Elul term began across Israeli yeshivas. Hundreds of students participated in opening cere…
Israeli Customs Uncover Multi-Million Shekel Fraud in Oil Container Imports at Ashdod Port
Israeli customs at Ashdod Port uncovered a smuggling scheme involving 12 oil containers falsely declared by a new import company, leading to arrests and allegations of multi-milli…
Explosion and Fire Hit Haredi Residential Building in Ashdod, Police Investigate Arson
An explosion and fire occurred early Sunday in a Haredi residential building in Ashdod, injuring one woman and prompting a police arson investigation.
Three Former Teachers Return to Same Israeli School After Years Away
Three Israeli teachers who left the profession and moved abroad have returned to teach at their original school in Ashdod. One delayed his move due to COVID-19, later worked in re…
26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Road Accident Near Triangle Region
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Road 574 near Zemer in the Triangle area, while a 13-year-old electric bike rider was seriously injured in a separate accident on Roa…
Temperatures Drop Slightly Across Israel, But Heatwave Persists
Israel experiences a slight temperature drop on Saturday with morning clouds clearing by afternoon, but most regions still face heavy to extreme heat.
13-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Car Collision Near Ashdod
A 13-year-old electric bike rider was seriously hurt in a car accident near Ashdod and taken to Assuta Hospital.
Beloved Belz Hasidic Educator and 'Ezra L'Marpeh' Founder Aryeh Mordechai Frenkel Dies at 73
Aryeh Mordechai Frenkel, a revered Belz Hasidic educator and co-founder of the medical aid group 'Ezra L'Marpeh,' died suddenly at 73 in Bnei Brak. He taught for over 40 years, vo…