City news

Reports from the municipality and other sources, plus the portal editors' own material. The source is named under each story.

AshkelonORG.ILOne killed, two injured in crash on Route 232ashkelon.org.il
Transport28 September

One killed, two injured in crash on Route 232

A man in his 30s was killed in a crash on Route 232, according to MDA. Two men around 40 were moderately injured.

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Car collides with e-bike rider on HaHistadrut Street in Ashkelon
Transport23 September

Car collides with e-bike rider on HaHistadrut Street in Ashkelon

An e-bike rider, a man of about 50, was lightly injured in a crash on HaHistadrut Street.

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AshkelonORG.ILWoman on e-bike injured in crash with car on Maale HaGat Street, Ashkelonashkelon.org.il
Transport22 September

Woman on e-bike injured in crash with car on Maale HaGat Street, Ashkelon

A woman of about 60 riding an e-bike was hurt in a collision with a car and taken to Barzilai in moderate condition.

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Free parking for 820 cars to open near Ashkelon railway station
Transport18 September

Free parking for 820 cars to open near Ashkelon railway station

The first free car park by the station is complete and is expected to open after the Tishrei holidays.

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12-year-old boy hit by a car on Argaman Street in Ashkelon
Transport15 September

12-year-old boy hit by a car on Argaman Street in Ashkelon

A car hit a 12-year-old pedestrian in Ashkelon; the boy was hospitalized with a head injury.

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AshkelonORG.ILRoad accident near the Northern Promenade in Ashkelon this morningashkelon.org.il
Transport10 September

Road accident near the Northern Promenade in Ashkelon this morning

A road accident took place this morning near the Northern Promenade in Ashkelon; a damaged car is at the scene.

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Ashkelon bus passengers are invited to rate their journey
Transport7 August

Ashkelon bus passengers are invited to rate their journey

A passenger survey is being conducted on buses. Riders are asked to rate the timetable, driver service, cleanliness, crowding and the convenience of transfers.

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AshkelonORG.ILBus 464 between Ashkelon and Be’er Sheva is suspended until August 14ashkelon.org.il
Transport2 August

Bus 464 between Ashkelon and Be’er Sheva is suspended until August 14

The operator says line 464 between Ashkelon and Be’er Sheva is not operating from July 26 through August 14. Lines 363 and 364 are listed as alternatives.

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Part of Ben-Gurion Boulevard in Ashkelon to close at night
Transport29 July

Part of Ben-Gurion Boulevard in Ashkelon to close at night

From August 2 to 4, the southern side of Ben-Gurion Boulevard between HaTayasim and Heil HaYam streets will be closed to vehicles from 22:00 to 05:00.

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AshkelonORG.ILTrain service between Ashkelon and Ashdod changes on 16–18 Julyashkelon.org.il
Transport16 July

Train service between Ashkelon and Ashdod changes on 16–18 July

Due to infrastructure works from Thursday through Saturday night, some direct rail services will not run. Free shuttles are planned between Ashdod and Ashkelon.

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AshkelonORG.ILKadesh Bridge will link Ir HaYayin with the center and coastashkelon.org.il
Transport15 July

Kadesh Bridge will link Ir HaYayin with the center and coast

The municipality reports progress on the second of three bridges planned for Ir HaYayin. Work also continues on the neighborhood park, with sports areas, paths and a skatepark.

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AshkelonORG.ILRoad sections in Shimshon will close for works on July 12–16ashkelon.org.il
Transport9 July

Road sections in Shimshon will close for works on July 12–16

The municipality has announced milling and asphalt works in the Shimshon neighborhood. The works will take place during the day, with active road sections fully closed.

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