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Missing Ashkelon resident Daria Sirikova found alive and well
City6 September

Missing Ashkelon resident Daria Sirikova found alive and well

Daria Sirikova, who had been reported missing in Ashkelon, has been found alive and well.

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IDF strikes building complex in eastern Gaza City, continues operations in Deir al-Balah
City6 September

IDF strikes building complex in eastern Gaza City, continues operations in Deir al-Balah

IDF fighter jets struck the "Dome of the Rock" building complex in eastern Gaza City; operations in Deir al-Balah continue.

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Liberman Speaks at Yisrael Beiteinu List Presentation
City6 September

Liberman Speaks at Yisrael Beiteinu List Presentation

Yisrael Beiteinu chair Avigdor Liberman is taking part in a conference presenting the party’s list. His official Facebook page is streaming the event live.

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Police uncover cannabis growing lab in a residential property in Ashkelon
City3 September

Police uncover cannabis growing lab in a residential property in Ashkelon

After a month and a half of covert investigation, police carried out a search and detained an Ashkelon resident.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon approves a citywide plan for renewing older neighborhoodsashkelon.org.il
City9 August

Ashkelon approves a citywide plan for renewing older neighborhoods

Ashkelon’s local planning committee approved a citywide urban-renewal plan and recommended sending it to the district committee. The framework covers older neighborhoods, infrastructure and public spaces.

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Two women killed in Ashkelon crash involving three buses
City5 August

Two women killed in Ashkelon crash involving three buses

The crash happened on August 4 on David Remez Street. Police and medics said a bus hit three women near a stop; one injured woman remains hospitalized.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon prepares an August festival and upgrades its marina and schoolsashkelon.org.il
City4 August

Ashkelon prepares an August festival and upgrades its marina and schools

This digest covers the Beer BaAgam 3 festival on August 26–27, an Ashkelon Marina upgrade plan and a new principal for Ir HaYayin school.

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Ashkelon.org.il: Ashkelon in One Place
City2 August

Ashkelon.org.il: Ashkelon in One Place

We are launching a city portal where residents can find Ashkelon news, events, businesses, jobs and useful services without chat clutter or scattered announcements.

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Ashkelon leads Israel in net internal migration for 2024
City28 July

Ashkelon leads Israel in net internal migration for 2024

According to the Interior Ministry’s local-government report, 2,984 more residents moved to Ashkelon in 2024 than left the city.

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Missing four-year-old Yuval found alive near Nitzan
City24 July

Missing four-year-old Yuval found alive near Nitzan

Four-year-old Yuval Kogan, who went missing near Ashkelon’s coast, was found alive after a search lasting almost a day.

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New wide shade structure is being installed at Ashkelon’s Dalia Beach
City17 July

New wide shade structure is being installed at Ashkelon’s Dalia Beach

Ashkelon’s Dalia Beach is receiving new summer amenities: a wide shade structure is being installed, while a new food truck offers cold drinks and beach-chair rentals.

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AshkelonORG.ILMaccabi Acrokids Ashkelon wins four medals at Israeli championshipashkelon.org.il
City14 July

Maccabi Acrokids Ashkelon wins four medals at Israeli championship

At the Israeli tumbling championship, Maccabi Acrokids Ashkelon won bronze, silver and two gold medals. Erik Gotlib and Daniel Karasik became Israeli champions.

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Ashkelon beaches see stepped-up patrols against alcohol and glass
City14 July

Ashkelon beaches see stepped-up patrols against alcohol and glass

The municipality and police are continuing the “Magen HaHof” weekend operation through the bathing season, focusing on alcohol, glass containers, electric vehicles, noise and litter on the beaches.

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Ashkelon residents warned about late-night entries into apartment buildings
City9 July

Ashkelon residents warned about late-night entries into apartment buildings

Local groups are sharing security-camera footage and warning residents to be more alert near building entrances. According to the author of the post, police have already been notified.

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Ashkelon lights up the food truck area on the northern promenade
City4 July

Ashkelon lights up the food truck area on the northern promenade

Decorative garland lighting has been installed around the food truck area on Rafael Eitan Promenade, making the seafront space more inviting in the evening.

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Summer buses, road safety and neighborhood renewal in Ashkelon
City2 July

Summer buses, road safety and neighborhood renewal in Ashkelon

The municipality announced four practical updates: summer bus routes to the beaches, family events, a new roundabout near Hutzot, and progress on four renewal complexes.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon advances renewal plans for four older neighborhoodsashkelon.org.il
City1 July

Ashkelon advances renewal plans for four older neighborhoods

The government has approved the advancement of four urban renewal complexes in Ashkelon through the national VATMAL fast-track planning route. The plans concern older neighborhoods and still require further planning and approvals.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon advances renewal plans for four older neighborhoodsashkelon.org.il
City1 July

Ashkelon advances renewal plans for four older neighborhoods

The government has approved the advancement of four urban renewal complexes in Ashkelon through the national VATMAL fast-track planning route. The plans concern older neighborhoods and still require further planning and approvals.

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Ashkelon Today: Barzilai case and what families with children should check
City30 June

Ashkelon Today: Barzilai case and what families with children should check

Ashkelon.org.il has gathered the main update for the morning of June 30 for Ashkelon residents: local sources reported a child brought to Barzilai Medical Center with an airway obstruction.

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Ashkelon Briefing for June 29: Summer Events, Beach Enforcement and New Housing Plans
City29 June

Ashkelon Briefing for June 29: Summer Events, Beach Enforcement and New Housing Plans

Ashkelon is entering an active summer season: family events are being prepared, enforcement is being stepped up along the beaches, and new housing plans may affect neighborhood development.

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