Ashkelon municipal offices and library change hours on July 22–23
The Ashkelon Municipality announced temporary service changes ahead of Tisha B’Av: on Wednesday, July 22, the Media-Tek Municipal Library will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Thursday, July 23, the municipal offices and library will be closed. The 106 municipal hotline will remain available 24/7.
The Ashkelon Municipality published a resident update on July 16 ahead of the Tisha B’Av fast. The first change is on Wednesday, July 22: the Media-Tek Municipal Library will operate on shortened hours, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The municipal offices will operate normally that day.
On Thursday, July 23, the day of Tisha B’Av, the municipal offices and library will be closed, with no in-person reception or telephone service. The library will return to regular hours on Friday, July 24, and the municipal offices will reopen on Sunday, July 26.
For urgent municipal services, residents can contact the 106 hotline, which the municipality says will operate around the clock. Check this schedule before travelling to the offices or calling on July 23.
FAQ
- When is the Media-Tek Library open on July 22?
- On Wednesday, July 22, it is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Will the municipal offices receive visitors on July 23?
- No. The municipality and library are closed for Tisha B’Av, with no reception or telephone service.
- Where can I turn for an urgent municipal matter?
- The municipal 106 hotline is expected to operate 24/7.
