Ashkelon beaches see stepped-up patrols against alcohol and glass
Ashkelon is continuing joint municipal-inspection and police patrols on the city’s beaches under the “Magen HaHof” operation. The checks take place on weekends during the bathing season and focus on public order by the water: alcohol, glass containers, unsafe electric-vehicle use, noise, litter and damage to public property.
Ashkelon Municipality said on July 13 that the joint “Magen HaHof” operation is continuing along the city’s beaches. The patrols involve Ashkelon police, municipal inspectors and other enforcement teams. The goal is to maintain public order and safety for beachgoers during the busiest days of the bathing season.
According to the municipality, the checks target violations that disrupt beach use or may create risk for visitors: bringing alcohol and glass containers onto beaches, disorderly conduct, noise, littering, damage to public property, and unlawful movement of cars, e-bikes and other electric vehicles in beach areas.
The city says the patrols will continue on weekends throughout the bathing season. Residents and visitors are asked to follow the instructions of inspectors, police and lifeguards, avoid bringing glass and alcohol where prohibited, and help keep public areas clean.
In practice, this means a more visible police and municipal-inspection presence on beaches, especially on weekends. If you are planning time by the sea, check the rules for the specific beach, do not leave litter, and avoid using electric vehicles where they may endanger or disturb pedestrians and swimmers.
FAQ
- When do the patrols take place?
- According to the municipality, on weekends throughout the bathing season. Specific hours for each beach were not published.
- What should I check before going to the beach?
- The rules for the specific beach, lifeguard and inspector instructions, and restrictions on glass containers, alcohol and electric-vehicle movement.
