Kiryat Gat
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kiryat Gat, translated into English and compared across sources. 40 recent stories.
Gaza Coordination Center to Be Rebranded as International Aid Effort Expands
Israel's civil-military coordination center in Kiryat Gat is being renamed and expanded rather than closed. The overhaul will strengthen the Gaza international stabilization force…
Two moderately hurt, one lightly injured in Highway 6 crash near Kiryat Gat
Two vehicles crashed on Highway 6 near the Kiryat Gat interchange. Three men were injured, two moderately and one lightly, and all were taken to hospital.
Jerusalem caretaker suspected of abusing two toddlers, remanded for five days
A 49-year-old Jerusalem caretaker was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers and her detention was extended by five days. Police say she shouted, cursed, and sometimes igno…
Sugat Expands Through Acquisitions as CEO Guy Profer Pushes Growth Strategy
Sugat is expanding aggressively through acquisitions and new categories under CEO Guy Profer, while also remaining a newly listed public company. The company’s profits are rising…
Shderot land deal closes at an unusually low price, and major Israeli property moves follow
A tender in Shderot produced an unusually low-priced land sale, while other major real estate developments were reported in Jerusalem, Givatayim and the national housing lottery…
Family Court Voids Ethiopian Immigrant’s Will Over Missing Amharic Translation
A Family Court in Kiryat Gat voided the will of a 93-year-old Ethiopian immigrant after finding it was never actually translated into Amharic. The judge accepted testimony that th…
Kedma plans a 4 to 5 billion shekel gas power plant on Iskor land in Ramla
Kedma Capital is advancing a 900-megawatt natural-gas power plant on Iskor land in Ramla, with construction estimated at 4 billion to 5 billion shekels. The project has received p…
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…
Haredi Chabad scion wins Arabic audiences with Jewish explainers
Shalom Dovber Kobesh, a 24-year-old son of a Chabad emissary in Hungary, has gained large audiences with short Arabic videos explaining Judaism. The project, launched after he stu…
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…
Survivor of deadly train crash recalls losing his wife, child and six relatives
Doutzi Gutstein, the only survivor of a deadly train crash near Kiryat Gat, described losing his wife, son and six other relatives in the 2008 disaster. In an emotional Kikar FM i…
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…
Likud activists pressure Ohana to advance stalled communications bill
Likud activists are pressuring Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to help advance the stalled communications bill. They say the reform has been delayed for weeks by thousands of objection…
Court Appoints Trustee for Dead Businessman’s Climbing and Local Press Companies
The Tel Aviv District Court opened insolvency proceedings for five companies of the late Ariel Konik and appointed a permanent trustee. The group includes four climbing-wall busin…
Police Shut Down Illegal Outdoor Party Near Beit Guvrin
Police shut down an illegal nature party near Beit Guvrin over the weekend, dispersing hundreds of attendees. Two suspected organizers were detained, and sound equipment was seize…
Police probe daycare owner accused of staging break-in to erase recordings
Police are investigating a daycare owner in Kiryat Gat who is suspected of staging a break-in to destroy recordings. The case surfaced after parents heard disturbing audio of staf…
How the Jerusalem Faction Turned the Ultra-Orthodox Draft Fight into a Wider Revolt
A Hebrew feature argues that the Jerusalem Faction has become the most influential force in ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests. It traces the group’s history, explains its ideolog…
Bus Driver Indicted in Death of 16-Year-Old Near Protest in Southern Israel
Southern District prosecutors have indicted Rehovot bus driver Moshe Nadav for reckless killing in the death of 16-year-old Naftali Kramer near Kiryat Gat. The case stems from a J…
44-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Fall at Industrial Zone Near Kiryat Gat
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height while working near Kiryat Gat. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
Police investigate daylight sexual assault attempt on 20-year-old in Azor
A 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault attempt in Azor on Thursday morning, and police are investigating after CCTV footage allegedly showed the suspect following and tryin…
Haifa panel to review new Druze town, with Yavor Junction leading the shortlist
Haifa’s district planning committee will review next week a long-delayed plan for a new Druze town, with Yavor Junction currently ranked highest among five possible sites. The pro…
Man Killed in Car Explosion in Kiryat Gat, Police Suspect Targeted Hit
A man was killed Thursday when a car exploded in Kiryat Gat. Police suspect a criminal assassination and are checking whether an explosive was attached to the vehicle.
Man Killed in Car Explosion in Kiryat Gat
A man died after a car exploded in Kiryat Gat. Magen David Adom said rescuers found the vehicle on fire and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Orthodox Cantor Sings at Tel Aviv Pride, Says He Felt He Was Doing a Mitzvah
Yosef Swisa, a religious LGBTQ cantor and singer, performed at the Tel Aviv Pride parade wearing a kippah and tzitzit. He said the appearance was a mitzvah, rejected conservative…
Central Bureau of Statistics: New Home Starts Fell 15% in the First Quarter
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that apartment permits rose annually but first-quarter housing starts fell 14.7% year on year. Tel Aviv and the Center District led…
Newly promoted Kiryat Gat makes bid for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag
Ironi Kiryat Gat has made an offer for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag, a Kiryat Gat native, as it strengthens its squad after promotion to Liga Leumit. Coach Roman Zulu wants…
Shimon Gershon launches digital rental guarantee platform for tenants
Shimon Gershon has launched Direct Guarantees, a digital service that helps tenants secure rental guarantees without cash deposits. The company says it has NIS 12 million in backi…
Former land authority chief says housing relief depends on building more, faster
Bentzi Lieberman says Israel’s housing crisis can only be solved by rapidly expanding supply, especially in the Galilee and Negev. He criticizes slow planning, poor service at the…
Guy Dahan Reaches Agreement to Join Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Guy Dahan has agreed to join newly promoted Maccabi Kiryat Gat after ending his contract abroad. He returns to Israel following a productive season in Moldova and Romania, despite…
Sales Launch in West Kiryat Gat as Ultra-Orthodox Housing Project Opens
Sales have opened for "Mishkenot Shir," a large ultra-Orthodox housing project in western Kiryat Gat. Buyers can sign for a 5-room apartment with 222,000 shekels at signing, and t…
West Kiryat Gat Set to Become a Major Haredi Housing Hub
West Kiryat Gat is being developed as a large new housing center for the Haredi public, with about 7,850 units planned in the first stage and thousands more later. The area’s tran…
Smotrich Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from Lebanon
Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon and will keep pressuring Hezbollah. He also outlined hardline positions on Gaza, settlements, U.S. ties, and the draft…
Scientists Warn of a Potentially Historic Super El Niño and Its Global Fallout
A powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific, and scientists warn it could become a historic “super El Niño.” The event may drive floods, droughts, heat and food disruptions world…
Truck Driver Suspected of Killing Elderly Gas Station Worker Faces Indictment
Prosecutors filed a pre-indictment notice against truck driver Michael Cohen, 46, of Haifa, who is suspected of killing 82-year-old Nati Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim junc…
Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers in IDF Report Growing Talk of Group Absence Over Draft Tensions
Ultra-Orthodox soldiers in IDF tracks are reportedly discussing coordinated nonattendance in response to draft and enforcement pressure. The latest warnings echo a Belz Hasidic th…
Israeli Home Sales Fell Nearly 30% in April, but Some Cities Kept Rising
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that apartment sales fell sharply in April, with 5,120 homes sold, about 29.5% fewer than in March. The decline was broad-based, tho…
Tel Aviv Man Indicted After Selling Drugs to Undercover Officer
A 50-year-old Tel Aviv man was indicted Sunday on 17 counts over alleged drug trafficking across southern Israel. Police say he sold cannabis to an undercover officer and was late…
Illegal Gambling Venue Exposed in Southern Israel
Police raided an illegal gambling site in Kiryat Gat on Thursday and found the owner, an employee and several players inside. Computers and other equipment allegedly used to run t…
Caught in the Act: 10 Illegal Residents Hidden in a Car in Lod, Arrest Video Released
Police arrested a 39-year-old Kiryat Gat resident overnight near Lod after finding 10 illegal residents hidden in the trunk of his car. The driver claimed he had returned from vis…
From a Dessert Festival in Kiryat Gat to Dror Mishani’s New Book: Weekend Recommendations
Weekend culture recommendations include stand-up specials by Ari Shaffir and Ramy Youssef, the dessert festival in Kiryat Gat, and Noga Friedman’s new album. The roundup also high…
