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Ashkelon schools continue summer upgrades ahead of September 1
Education10 August

Ashkelon schools continue summer upgrades ahead of September 1

Ramat Kramim school’s sports hall is receiving a new roof and acoustic ceiling as upgrades continue across dozens of Ashkelon education facilities before the school year.

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Ashkelon approves a citywide plan for renewing older neighborhoods
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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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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Ashkelon City Conservatory continues enrollment for 2026–27
Education7 August

Ashkelon City Conservatory continues enrollment for 2026–27

Ashkelon City Conservatory is accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year. Here is where to register, what the programme includes and how to get in touch.

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Ashkelon opens an information hub for dog owners
Health6 August

Ashkelon opens an information hub for dog owners

The municipality has brought dog-owner guidance together in one place and expanded rabies-prevention efforts following new cases reported in Israel.

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Ashkelon municipal company is hiring caregivers for day-care centers
Services6 August

Ashkelon municipal company is hiring caregivers for day-care centers

Ashkelon’s municipal company has opened recruitment for caregivers at city day-care centers, with employment under a collective agreement and professional development opportunities.

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Ashkelon Events Guide: Find Your Plans in One Place
Events6 August

Ashkelon Events Guide: Find Your Plans in One Place

Concerts, gatherings and performances in Ashkelon — in one guide with dates, venues, programmes and participation details.

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Ashkelon opens registration for 2026–27 after-school programs
Education6 August

Ashkelon opens registration for 2026–27 after-school programs

Parents in Ashkelon can register for the Nitzanim after-school program for kindergartens and grades 1–2. Registration is online; details are available at 08-9724491.

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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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Ashkelon prepares an August festival and upgrades its marina and schools
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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Bus 464 between Ashkelon and Be’er Sheva is suspended until August 14
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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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 summer: sand festival and young athletes’ wins
Events31 July

Ashkelon summer: sand festival and young athletes’ wins

Ashkelon has opened its second sand sculpture festival, young athletes and dancers have marked new achievements, and a KKL family event is scheduled for August 23.

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Ashkelon beach soccer league opens on July 31
Events30 July

Ashkelon beach soccer league opens on July 31

The 20th city beach soccer season opens Friday at Delila Beach, with four matches, free entry and games every Friday through August.

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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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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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Summer renovation work begins in Ashkelon schools ahead of September
Education24 July

Summer renovation work begins in Ashkelon schools ahead of September

Dozens of kindergartens and schools across Ashkelon are undergoing renovation, infrastructure upgrades and accessibility work before the new school year.

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Ashkelon municipal offices and library change hours on July 22–23
Services20 July

Ashkelon municipal offices and library change hours on July 22–23

On Wednesday, July 22, the Media-Tek Library will close at 4 p.m.; on Thursday, July 23, the municipal offices and library will be closed for Tisha B’Av.

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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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