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October 7 attack participant eliminated in Khan Yunis
City12 September

October 7 attack participant eliminated in Khan Yunis

Jihad Ismail, who took a direct part in the October 7, 2023 invasion of Israel, has been eliminated in Khan Yunis.

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Israelis spent 1.2 billion shekels by card in seven hours before Rosh Hashanah
City12 September

Israelis spent 1.2 billion shekels by card in seven hours before Rosh Hashanah

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israelis' card spending reached about 1.2 billion shekels by midday.

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Shanah Tovah: Rosh Hashanah greetings to Ashkelon residents
City11 September

Shanah Tovah: Rosh Hashanah greetings to Ashkelon residents

Ashkelon.org.il wishes the city’s residents a peaceful, kind and sweet Rosh Hashanah 5787.

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Road accident near the Northern Promenade in Ashkelon this morning
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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Three suspects arrested in Ashkelon over a series of apartment burglaries
City10 September

Three suspects arrested in Ashkelon over a series of apartment burglaries

Police arrested three suspects in apartment burglaries in Ashkelon. They turned out to be residents of Hebron staying in Israel illegally.

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Four Ashkelon residents win 500,000 shekels and must spend it within 24 hours
City8 September

Four Ashkelon residents win 500,000 shekels and must spend it within 24 hours

A team of four friends from Ashkelon won 500,000 shekels in an unusual contest and have 24 hours to spend it.

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Ashkelon soldier named outstanding servicewoman of an electronic warfare battalion
City8 September

Ashkelon soldier named outstanding servicewoman of an electronic warfare battalion

A 20-year-old sergeant M. from Ashkelon was named outstanding soldier of the 5114th Electronic Warfare Battalion commander for Rosh Hashanah.

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Four suspects in car thefts in the Lachish area arrested in the south
City8 September

Four suspects in car thefts in the Lachish area arrested in the south

Police arrested four suspects linked to four car thefts in the Lachish area.

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Ashkelon: Night Works, Holiday Hours and Food Trucks
City7 September

Ashkelon: Night Works, Holiday Hours and Food Trucks

Electrical work will take place tonight between Nisan and Eli Cohen streets. The municipality has also clarified holiday service hours, while promenade food trucks may now operate year-round.

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Police ask for help finding 24-year-old Ashkelon resident Daria Sirikova
City6 September

Police ask for help finding 24-year-old Ashkelon resident Daria Sirikova

Israel Police are searching for Daria Sirikova, last seen on September 2 at the Ashkelon railway station.

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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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Ashkelon launches a residency-certificate service
Services6 September

Ashkelon launches a residency-certificate service

Residents who live with parents or rent a home and are not registered as arnona payers can apply for a residency certificate through the city system.

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Temporary fishing ban introduced off Ashkelon's coast
Health5 September

Temporary fishing ban introduced off Ashkelon's coast

Fishing in the sea zone off Ashkelon is prohibited until 7 September. The restriction runs from the city's coastline to the Gaza Strip boundary and extends up to 10 km offshore.

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Ashkelon football tournament held in memory of residents killed in the Swords of Iron war
Events4 September

Ashkelon football tournament held in memory of residents killed in the Swords of Iron war

Teenagers from the Ethiopian community and Ashkelon police officers played their annual tournament, dedicated to five fallen city residents.

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Ashkelon water supply to continue over the weekend as desalination plants resume
Services4 September

Ashkelon water supply to continue over the weekend as desalination plants resume

The algae problem has been dealt with, the desalination plants are running, and there will be water over the weekend.

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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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Ashkelon Population Authority office closed to visitors on 23 August
Services22 August

Ashkelon Population Authority office closed to visitors on 23 August

All Population and Immigration Authority offices will be closed to visitors on Sunday, 23 August. From 24 to 27 August, the Ashkelon office will operate on a reduced schedule and by appointment only.

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Ashkelon opens recruitment for education assistants and support staff
Education10 August

Ashkelon opens recruitment for education assistants and support staff

Ashkelon Municipality has announced recruitment for kindergartens and schools. Applications for one of the open positions are accepted online until August 16.

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