Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Ashdod

Scenes from a video released by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showing detained flotilla activists at Ashdod Port on May 20, 2026. (Ben Gvir via X)
May 31, 2026, 11:17 pm
Ben Gvir said to have forced his way onto ship to film controversial flotilla video
National security minister blew past 2 officers who tried to prevent him from boarding vessel where detainees were held, threatened to ruin career of one, report says
By ToI Staff
'Fashion Worker: Dorin Frankfurt' at the Ashdod Museum of Art will close on August 15, 2026 (Elad Sarig)
May 15, 2026, 1:01 pm
Exhibit on iconic designer Dorin Frankfurt looks at the clothes that made the woman
Open through August 15, ‘Fashion Worker: Dorin Frankfurt’ at the Ashdod Museum of Art showcases nearly 50 years of local fashion, manufacturing, and Israeli style
By Jessica Steinberg
Interceptors are fired at a Hezbollah missile launched from Lebanon at the southern port city of Ashdon, April 10, 2026. (X screenshot)
April 10, 2026, 7:31 am
Hezbollah fires missile at southern port of Ashdod as IDF strikes launchers in Lebanon
No injuries in overnight attack, which sets off sirens in Tel Aviv due to falling interceptor debris; home in Misgav Am hit by rocket; Lebanese reel from major Israeli strikes
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
Police arrest a man who allegedly kidnapped his two children into the southern West Bank on March 12, 2026. (Israel Police)
March 12, 2026, 3:31 pm
Man kidnaps daughters to West Bank; officers rescue them, arrest him
After reported incident of domestic violence in Ashdod, father allegedly grabs children, aged 1 and 3, and heads to Palestinian village; cops track him, return kids to mother
By Charlie Summers
Paramedics arrive at a refinery in Ashdod after two factory employees were exposed to hazardous material during their work on February 11, 2026. (Magen David Adom)
February 11, 2026, 3:16 pm
Two women die at Ashdod refinery, likely due to lack of oxygen
Police, firefighters rule out toxic substance leak after factory employees found unconscious; suspect they suffocated in their hazmat suits
By Charlie Summers
Friends and family attend the funeral of Dan Elkayam, who was murdered in a the Sydney Hanukkah terror attack, at a cemetery in Ashdod, December 25, 2025. (Tal Gal/Flash90)
December 25, 2025, 7:40 pm
Dan Elkayam, French national killed in Bondi attack, laid to rest in Ashdod
Semi-professional soccer player lived in Sydney suburbs, loved to travel and wanted to teach poor kids abroad; his mother mourns: ‘You are gone because you were Jewish’
By ToI Staff
The axe found in possession of a man arrested for allegedly chasing people in an Ashdod park, December 3, 2025. (Israel Police)
December 3, 2025, 11:07 pm
Man arrested for chasing people with an axe in an Ashdod park, police say
Police say man resisted arrest, tried to attack responding officers and has been taken into custody for interrogation, may be sent to psychiatric evaluation
By Charlie Summers
Screenshot from a video showing the firing of a rocket from Gaza toward Ashdod on October 1, 2025. (Screen grab used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 2, 2025, 7:27 pm
Hamas fires 5 rockets from Gaza on Yom Kippur, triggering sirens in Ashdod; no injuries
IDF says 4 projectiles intercepted, 1 hit open area; Gazan health authorities say dozens killed by Israeli fire; officer seriously wounded in attack on army post
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
A trail of smoke is seen over Ashdod during a rocket attack on September 21, 2025. (screen capture/X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 21, 2025, 2:32 pm
Two rockets fired at Ashdod; IDF says ‘many’ Hamas fighters killed in Gaza City push
IDF kills sniper it says was Shifa Hospital chief’s brother; Hamas-run health ministry says 75 more killed; 10 soldiers lightly injured when vehicle flips
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
The scene where a grenade was thrown at a building in Ashdod, injuring four people, August 10, 2025. (Magen David Adom)
August 10, 2025, 8:25 am
Four women injured, one seriously, by grenade tossed at Ashdod building
Victims, aged 16-23, said outside when explosive lobbed at residential building; police link incident to feud between crime groups, believe assailant attacked wrong location
By ToI Staff
Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in Ashkelon, April 6, 2025. (Edi Israel/ Flash90)
April 7, 2025, 1:16 am
Hamas fires 10 rockets at southern Israel, injuring one, in largest attack in months
Man lightly injured by shrapnel from hit in Ashkelon; IDF says only 5 rockets intercepted by air defenses; Netanyahu, en route to the US, instructs Katz to respond harshly
By Emanuel Fabian and Lazar Berman
Oleg Lifshitz (Courtesy)
March 2, 2025, 6:48 pm
Oleg Lifshitz, 60: New immigrant from Ukraine who loved fishing
Murdered by Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Re’im on October 7
By ToI Staff
Lightning illuminates the sky near Rehovot, December 30, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
December 31, 2024, 1:34 pm
Police shut flooded roads as winter storm blows into central and southern Israel
Traffic blocked on Route 90 near Dead Sea, some highway lanes closed near Tel Aviv amid surging flash floods; major storm system forecast to taper off later Tuesday
By Joshua Davidovich
Hillel Zalmanovich (Courtesy)
November 4, 2024, 9:30 pm
Hillel Zalmanovich, 60: Avid bike rider who loved to explore Israel
Murdered by Hamas terrorists while out bike riding near Kibbutz Kissufim on October 7
By ToI Staff
Medics and police at the scene of a terror attack near Ashdod in which First Sgt. Adir Kadosh (inset) was killed, October 15, 2024. (MDA; Israel Police)
October 15, 2024, 3:04 pm
Policeman killed, 4 injured in terror shooting on highway near Ashdod
Volunteer medic shoots attacker dead; doctor who stopped to help wounded is also injured; Ben Gvir says private gun ownership helped prevent worse attack
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.