The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hof-ashkelon-regional-council/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:13:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hof Ashkelon Regional Council | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hof-ashkelon-regional-council/ 32 32 In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-since-october-7-massacre-idf-reopening-zikim-beach-near-gaza-border/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:59:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3665642 Popular beach to be open to public from Thursday during daylight hours, following major renovations; 17 civilians and 1 soldier were killed there during Hamas attack 2 years ago

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]]> At 11th hour, government okays funds for continued evacuee hotel housing https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-11th-hour-government-okays-funds-for-continued-evacuee-hotel-housing/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:36:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3236189 Officials in Gaza border communities criticize decision, demand more funds, as residents, hoteliers furious over procrastination; still no return date for northern evacuees

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]]> Suspected balloon-borne explosive found in southern Israel near Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspected-balloon-borne-explosive-found-in-israel-near-gaza/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440275 Police sappers are defusing device apparently launched from the Strip, following several attacks over the past month from the Palestinian enclave

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]]> New mayors, more women: 2018 local elections summed up https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-mayors-more-women-2018-local-elections-summed-up/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:14:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1961748 Turnout was low, turnover was high in Tuesday's run-off; Hof Ashkelon Regional Council vote postponed due to Gaza rocket barrage

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]]> Jerusalem, other towns return to mayoral polls, as Gaza attacks stymie 1 runoff https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-other-towns-return-to-mayoral-polls-as-gaza-attacks-stymie-1-runoff/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:15:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1960636&preview=true&preview_id=1960636 Candidates who failed to reach 40% in first round face tense runoffs; race in capital too close to call as voters chose between ultra-Orthodox-backed Lion and secular Berkovitch

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]]> Suspect in deadly Friday hit-and-run turns himself in https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-in-deadly-friday-hit-and-run-turns-himself-in/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 05:39:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1945647 Man's lawyers claim he was unable to report to police earlier because he was hospitalized after accident that killed Yigal Sa'adon

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]]> IDF fires warning shot at Gazans preparing ‘fire balloons’, launches airstrike https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-fires-warning-shot-at-gazans-preparing-fire-balloons-launches-airstrike/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1871013&preview=true&preview_id=1871013 Palestinians say missile launched by Israeli drone caused no injuries, in second such incident in less than a day

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]]> IDF fires at Gazans preparing incendiary kite to send into Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-fires-at-gazans-preparing-incendiary-kite-to-send-into-israel/ Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:35:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1870557&preview=true&preview_id=1870557 No immediate reports of injuries in airstrike in central Gaza, as near-daily arson attacks from the coastal enclave continue

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]]> Kites, balloons from Gaza spark multiple fires across southern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/kites-balloons-from-gaza-spark-multiple-fires-across-southern-israel/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:53:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1868679 Daily arson attacks from the coastal enclave continue, burning up hundreds of acres of fields in one day; incendiary balloon causes damage to building in Hof Ashkelon region

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]]> Israeli jets hit Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-jets-hit-hamas-targets-in-gaza-after-rocket-strike/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 23:32:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1673334&preview_id=1673334 IDF says two of terror group's 'posts' struck in Palestinian enclave, hours after projectile lands in southern Israel; three Palestinians hurt

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]]> Palestinians fire rocket from Gaza into southern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-fire-rocket-from-gaza-into-southern-israel/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:50:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1673243 IDF says soldiers search for projectile after confirming a hit in Hof Ashkelon area; no injuries reported

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]]> Rocket siren in southern Israel a false alarm https://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-sirens-blare-in-southern-israel-2/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:21:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1631726 Security sources say no projectiles fired from Gaza

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]]> Hamas: Israel ‘fully accountable’ for any escalation in fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-israel-fully-accountable-for-any-escalation-in-fighting/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:05:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1556448 Terror group calls on world to stop Israeli 'aggression' after rocket fired from Gaza Strip met with airstrikes, tank shelling

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]]> Israel pounds Gaza, vows rocket fire won’t be tolerated https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-vows-no-tolerance-for-gaza-rocket-attacks-as-tensions-ramp-up/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:15:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1556264&preview_id=1556264 Planes, tanks bomb Hamas posts in Strip in response to rocket, small arms attacks as tensions mount along border

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]]> Israeli jets strike 3 Hamas posts in response to rocket fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-jets-strike-3-more-hamas-posts-in-response-to-rocket-fire/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:10:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1556146&preview_id=1556146 A few hours after army shelled terror group position, aircraft target additional sites; no reports of injuries on either side

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