The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ashdod-port/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ashdod port | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ashdod-port/ 32 32 Tira resident accused of spying for Iran, refusing payment, urging missiles on hometown https://www.timesofisrael.com/tira-resident-accused-of-spying-for-iran-refusing-payment-urging-missiles-on-hometown/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823512 Prosecutors allege Ahmad Da'as acted out of deep 'hatred' for Israel, sent Iranian agent information on military base, Ashdod port and power station, as well Tira municipality

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]]> After decade-long trial, attorney Ronel Fisher gets 9 months’ community service https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-decade-long-trial-attorney-ronel-fisher-gets-9-months-community-service/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:48:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732939 Prosecution wanted prison for lawyer, convicted of attempted bribery in plea deal; court faults police internal investigation unit for mishandling case, causing prolonged process

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]]> Israeli police’s longest-ever undercover op helps bust smuggling ring at Ashdod port https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-polices-longest-ever-undercover-op-helps-bust-smuggling-ring-at-ashdod-port/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:44:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3372870 Secret agent codenamed 'Jack Sparrow' worked at port for 4.5 years leading to arrest of dozens of importers and customs officials; seizure of contraband

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]]> Massive tech outage disrupts global air travel and banking, impacts Israeli hospitals https://www.timesofisrael.com/tech-outage-disrupts-global-air-travel-and-banking-impacts-israeli-hospitals/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:02:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335201 Health Ministry says ambulances rerouted away from impacted medical centers, no concerns for patient care; worldwide problems appear linked to IT security software CrowdStrike

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]]> US military ends operation of Gaza aid pier, will shift efforts to Ashdod port https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-military-ends-operation-of-gaza-aid-pier-will-shift-efforts-to-ashdod-port/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:09:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3334267 CENTCOM insists operation was a success, saying pier facilitated transfer of 20 million pounds of aid to enclave, 5 million pounds will make way to Ashdod in coming days

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]]> Gaza aid shipped from Cyprus to be held in floating storage as US pier is repaired https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-aid-shipped-from-cyprus-to-be-held-in-floating-storage-as-us-pier-is-repaired/ Thu, 30 May 2024 13:06:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301342 Cypriot spokesman says aid will be left on remaining structure and offloaded to Gaza 'when conditions allow'

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]]> Israel opens Erez crossing to Gaza aid for first time as Blinken tours border https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-opens-erez-crossing-to-gaza-aid-for-first-time-as-blinken-tours-border/ Wed, 01 May 2024 19:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3280003 IDF renovates destroyed pedestrian terminal into north Gaza to allow in trucks; secretary of state says relief effort improved but still falling short, visits Kerem Shalom, Nir Oz

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]]> Humanitarian aid enters Gaza Strip via Ashdod port for the first time, says IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/humanitarian-aid-enters-gaza-strip-via-ashdod-port-for-the-first-time-says-idf/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:47:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3270909 Eight trucks of flour from UN World Food Program sent into Strip as Israel says it continues to work to increase food and medical supplies to enclave

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]]> Gallant says Israel plans to ‘flood Gaza with aid’ via new crossing into Strip’s north https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-says-israel-plans-to-flood-gaza-with-aid-with-new-crossing-into-strips-north/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:04:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3265787 Defense minister says Jerusalem seeks to boost humanitarian assistance traveling on the ground from Jordan and from Israel's Ashdod Port

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]]> ‘Proof is in the results’: US cautiously welcomes Israeli moves on Gaza aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/proof-is-in-the-results-us-cautiously-welcomes-israeli-moves-on-gaza-aid/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:32:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3261662 Amid fresh humanitarian measures, 100 trucks to arrive at Kerem Shalom from Jordan, with crossing to stay open over Shabbat for first time during war

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]]> After PM’s call with Biden, ministers okay steps to swiftly ramp up aid flow to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-pms-call-with-biden-ministers-okay-steps-to-swiftly-ramp-up-aid-flow-to-gaza/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:27:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3261484 Israel to let humanitarian deliveries through Ashdod Port, reopen Erez Crossing for first time since it was attacked on Oct. 7; US calls for 'full and rapid' implementation of moves

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]]> Israel says UN failing to distribute aid in Gaza, needs to ‘scale up operations’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-slams-un-on-aid-to-gaza-says-it-needs-to-scale-up-operations/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:16:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3225520 COGAT posts photo of what is says is 'content of 500 trucks' of humanitarian aid inside Strip that have not been picked up by UN organizations

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]]> Activists block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod Port after being barred from border by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/activists-block-gaza-aid-trucks-at-ashdod-port-after-being-barred-from-border-by-idf/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:52:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3214281 Continuing game of cat and mouse with security forces, protesters including far-right MK attempt to block trucks carrying humanitarian supplies for Palestinians in Strip

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct 31: Day 25 – defense minister describes phases of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-31-day-25-defense-minister-describes-phases-of-war/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:32:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3140297 Knesset reporter Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses Gallant's meeting with military reporters and her visit to Nir Oz with survivors, as tech editor Sharon Wrobel looks at Israel's ports

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]]> As rockets pound Israel, some ships bound for Ashdod divert to Haifa port in north https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-rockets-pound-israel-some-ships-bound-for-ashdod-divert-to-haifa-port-in-north/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:31:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3139751 The rerouting, plus truck driver shortage, could delay delivery of cargo to final destinations; 'war risk' premium added by insurance firms will raise prices, says industry expert

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