Kiryat Gat
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kiryat Gat, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Construction Permits Issued for First Phase of Large Haredi Housing Project in Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat's planning committee has issued construction permits for the first two plots of the "Mishkanot Shir" project, a major Haredi housing development by Reisdor and Shabiro…
Dutch Official Warns of Dangerous Downturn After Israel Expels Dutch Representatives from Coordination Center
A senior Dutch official condemned Israel's expulsion of Dutch representatives from the Kiryat Gat coordination center, warning it could severely damage bilateral relations. The Ne…
Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv Reach Athena Cup Semifinals
Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the Athena Cup semifinals after wins on August 25, 2026. Hapoel Katamon beat Maccabi Holon 3-0, while Maccabi Tel Aviv wo…
Israeli Local Leaders Demand New International Airport in Negev Amid Ben Gurion Chaos
Dozens of Israeli local leaders from north and south demand political parties commit to building a new international airport in the Negev within three years to alleviate Ben Gurio…
Adham Alhadia Resigns as Hapoel Akko Coach After Two League Matches
Adham Alhadia resigned as Hapoel Akko's coach after two league losses and no goals scored, despite better Toto Cup results. The club accepted his resignation and thanked him for h…
Intel Executive Highlights Untapped Tech Talent in Israel’s Periphery Amid Industry Growth
Intel’s Daniel Ben Atar highlights Israel’s high-tech sector growth amid a developer shortage, advocating for recognizing untapped talent in peripheral regions through programs li…
Private Three-Room House Sold for One Million Shekels in Beersheba Amidst Housing Market Stagnation
Israel's housing market shows slight price increases in some regions but overall stagnation and declines. A private three-room house in Beersheba sold for about one million shekel…
Motty Babchik Criticizes Netanyahu, Affirms Haredi Independence from Right-Wing Bloc
Motty Babchik, a key Gur Hasidic leader, openly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for broken promises on yeshiva conscription laws, affirming the Haredi community's political in…
25-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Kiryat Gat on Route 40
A 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting near Kiryat Gat on Route 40. Police are investigating the incident as criminal, and the victim was taken to Soroka Medical C…
Singer Ninet Tayeb Opens Up on Divorce and Personal Growth in New Album
Israeli singer Ninet Tayeb discusses her difficult divorce, personal growth, and new album "I’m Nina," which reflects her self-acceptance and emotional journey. She also shares in…
Hapoel Petah Tikva's Ido Tassa Loaned to Newly Promoted Liga Leumit Club Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Hapoel Petah Tikva loaned young defender Ido Tassa to newly promoted Liga Leumit club Maccabi Kiryat Gat, while goalkeeper Roy Sasson is set to join Tiberias, recently relegated f…
Israel Balances Military Pressure and Diplomacy as Hamas Seeks Strength in Gaza
Israel has expanded control over Gaza to 64% since the 2025 ceasefire, maintaining fortified positions and conducting targeted strikes against Hamas militants. Hamas seeks to avoi…
Maccabi Wins First Women's Tel Aviv Derby in Over 20 Years as 2026/27 Season Kicks Off
The 2026/27 Israeli Women's Premier League season opened with Maccabi Tel Aviv winning the first women's Tel Aviv derby in over 20 years, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-1. Other notabl…
Maccabi Petah Tikva Demands High Compensation from Kiryat Gat for Paz Shipman Transfer
Maccabi Petah Tikva demands a large compensation fee from Maccabi Kiryat Gat for forward Paz Shipman, who was released but is now blocked from playing. The dispute involves fees r…
Y.H. Damari Faces Profit Decline and Falling Prices in Tel Aviv Luxury Market
Y.H. Damari reports a sharp profit decline in early 2026 amid falling luxury apartment prices in Tel Aviv's Sde Dov project and ongoing soil contamination cleanup. Despite increas…
Israel Has Not Approved Entry of International Stabilization Force into Gaza Strip
Israel has not approved the entry of a US-led international stabilization force into Gaza, despite ongoing US efforts and talks with potential contributing countries. Israel insis…
Goalkeeper Roy Sasson Set to Join Bnei Reineh as First-Choice Keeper
Goalkeeper Roy Sasson, recently loaned to Hapoel Petah Tikva, is set to join Bnei Reineh as their first-choice keeper in Liga Leumit, with his current club's approval. Meanwhile…
Nvidia's Mellanox Drives Israel's Economic Growth Despite Overseas Production
Nvidia's acquisition of Mellanox has made the Israeli tech division a major driver of Israel's economic growth, despite chip manufacturing occurring abroad. Mellanox's soaring rev…
KKL Launches Unprecedented $190 Million Development Plan for Southern Israel
The Jewish National Fund approved a historic $190 million investment plan to develop southern Israel, focusing on infrastructure, environmental projects, cultural events, and sett…
Chemical Leak at Kiryat Gat Pool Injures Nine Including Children
A chemical leak of hydrochloric acid at Kiryat Gat's municipal pool injured nine people, including children, with five hospitalized. An investigation is underway.
Two Suffer Minor Injuries After Inhaling Hazardous Substance in Kiryat Gat
Two people in Kiryat Gat were lightly injured after inhaling a dangerous substance and were taken to Barzilai Hospital for treatment.
Maccabi Kiryat Gat Negotiates with Veteran Striker James Adeniyi for Liga Leumit Move
Maccabi Kiryat Gat is negotiating with Nigerian striker James Adeniyi, who has extensive experience in Israel's Premier League, to join their squad in the Liga Leumit. The talks f…
Bnei Yehuda and Ashdod Lead Tight Race in Israeli National League Season Preview
The 2026-27 Israeli National League season begins with Bnei Yehuda and M.S. Ashdod as top promotion contenders. Several teams aim for playoff spots while others fight relegation…
IDF Ordered to Halt Westward Expansion of Gaza's Yellow Line After Netanyahu-Kushner Meeting
Following a meeting between Netanyahu, Kushner, and Mladenov, the IDF was ordered to stop expanding its control westward in Gaza and to document Hamas violations. This directive a…
African Officers Visit US Base in Israel Amid Pressure to Advance Gaza Stabilization Plan
Senior officers from Uganda and Burundi visited the US command center in Israel as part of efforts to deploy a multinational stabilization force in Gaza. This follows US pressure…
Leadership Changes and Mergers Reshape Religious Zionist Yeshivas
Rabbi Shalom Rap joins as co-head of Yeshivat Midbar Matana, while Yeshivat Binot merges with Tzlach Beit Midrash. Rabbi Sharel Rozenblat plans to leave Yeshivat Mechaneh after 15…
Three Shas Members in Kiryat Gat Defect to Achi Party Ahead of Elections
Three Shas members in Kiryat Gat, including two city councilors, defect to the Achi party over ideological differences on IDF conscription, signaling internal shifts ahead of Isra…
Hamas Sets Conditions for Political Transition as US Pushes for Ceasefire in Gaza
Hamas has set conditions including a ceasefire and political transition for the next phase in Gaza, demanding Israel halt targeted killings and withdraw partially. The US, represe…
Israel's Unemployment Rises in July Amid Seasonal Layoffs, Yet Job Market Shows Recovery Signs
Israel's unemployment rose to 173,500 in July due to seasonal layoffs, especially in education, but job vacancies increased, signaling market recovery. High-tech unemployment also…
IDF Confirms Killing of Senior Hamas Commander Holding Hostages in Gaza
The IDF confirmed killing Hamas commander Muhammad Mashta, who held hostages during the October 7 attack, in a July 30 airstrike in Gaza. Mashta died days later from his wounds. I…
Jared Kushner Plans Israel Visit to Discuss Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Plan Amid Netanyahu’s Rejection
Jared Kushner and Nikolay Mladenov plan to visit Israel to discuss the Trump administration’s Gaza peace plan despite Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection. Netanyahu reaffirmed Is…
Two Kiryat Gat Residents Arrested Over July Shooting Incident
Two men from Kiryat Gat were arrested for their suspected roles in a July shooting after a victim sought hospital treatment but did not cooperate with police.
June Sees Highest Apartment Sales in Israel This Year Despite Builders’ Slowdown
Israel's apartment sales peaked in June 2026 with 8,810 units sold, mainly driven by secondhand sales, despite a slight decline in new apartment sales by contractors. Government-s…
Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Multi Retail Group for 173 Million Shekels
Ronen Ganon is acquiring a 72.3% controlling stake in Israel's Multi Retail Group for 173.5 million shekels, gaining ownership of major retail brands. The deal, pending regulatory…
Families Rush to Buy Early in Kiryat Gat’s Ma’arava District Amid Major Development
The Ma’arava district in Kiryat Gat is undergoing rapid development with 7,500 Haredi housing units planned amid a larger city expansion. Early buyers benefit from attractive pric…
Second Senior Crime Figure Arrested in Major Israeli Extortion Crackdown
Israeli police arrested Shay Benamo and his brother in a major extortion probe, following the detention of crime figure Eyal Nagar. Undercover agents helped gather evidence, and i…
Two Men in Their 40s Die in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Beit Shemesh
Two men in their 40s died in a head-on collision near Beit Shemesh, with a woman moderately injured and hospitalized. The crash occurred on Road 383 near Zakaria. This incident ad…
Israeli Crime Boss Eyal Nagar Detained in Extortion Probe Over Ashdod Delivery Monopoly
Eyal Nagar, a major Israeli crime boss, was arrested in Ashdod for allegedly monopolizing the local delivery market through extortion. His detention was extended to August 17, and…
Hamas Debt Payments Up to $400 Million Included in 15-Point Peace Council Agreement
The Peace Council and mediators agreed to pay Hamas debts up to $400 million to suppliers and unpaid public employees in Gaza. A related plan offers payments for weapon surrender…
Pazgaz Workers Expand Strike, Threaten Gas Supply Disruptions Ahead of Jewish Holidays
Pazgaz workers are expanding their strike by closing branches and stopping business collections, threatening gas supply disruptions during the Jewish High Holidays. The dispute st…
Israeli Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Workers Amid Surprising Ultra-Orthodox Influence in Likud
Israeli authorities have arrested many illegal foreign workers in Yavne and southern Tel Aviv amid efforts to boost ultra-Orthodox influence in the Likud party, while senior Trump…
Israeli Police Arrest Three with Over 2 Kg of Cocaine After High-Speed Chase Near Kiryat Gat
Israeli police arrested three men near Kiryat Gat with over 2 kilograms of cocaine after a car and foot chase. The suspects, aged 22, were caught following a targeted operation an…
Two Minors Arrested for Assaulting 64-Year-Old Man in Kiryat Gat
Two minors in Kiryat Gat were arrested after allegedly assaulting a 64-year-old man during a street argument, causing a head injury. Police quickly identified and detained the sus…
Israeli Hesder Yeshiva Students Enlist in Golani and Kfir Brigades Amid Ongoing Conflict
Hesder yeshiva students from Nir and Orot Shaul enlisted in the Golani Brigade, while students from 11 other yeshivas joined the Kfir Brigade amid ongoing conflict. Thousands of r…
Israeli Singer Ofek Adenk Denies Violence Allegations Amid Relationship Dispute
Israeli singer Ofek Adenk denies allegations of violence against his former partner following a private dispute. He was released to house arrest after the court reviewed the case…
IDF Shifts to Defensive Posture in Gaza with Stricter Fire Authorization
The IDF has stopped proactive strikes in Gaza, moving to a defensive posture requiring Chief of Staff approval for most fire actions. This shift follows Netanyahu’s rejection of a…
Beitar Jerusalem's Ilay Hajaj Offered to Austrian Club as Team Prepares for Vienna Match
Beitar Jerusalem prepares for a crucial match against Austria Vienna with defender Ori Dahan in the squad due to an injury, while winger Ilay Hajaj seeks a move abroad, including…
US Command in Israel Prepares for Next Phase in Gaza Despite Netanyahu's Rejection of Peace Council Deal
Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of the Gaza Peace Council's 15-point agreement, Israeli and US forces are preparing to advance the plan, including establishing a mult…
