Ashdod

Nadir Adri dies from injuries sustained in Panama minibus crash, raising Israeli death toll to two

Nadir Adri's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Ashdod.

Nadir Edri.
Smuggled cigarettes recovered by Israel Police, June 1, 2026.

Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust

From right: Shaul Schneider, Chairman of Port of Ashdod; the European Union Ambassador; and Nissan Levy, CEO of Port of Ashdod.

EU Ambassador Mr. Michael Mann and his senior team visit Ashdod port

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says


Hamas fired rockets toward Ashdod from inside humanitarian shelter

Hamas weapons were found by forces from Sayeret Nahal in the MRI complex and maternity ward at Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza.

 IDF infographic showing Hamas rocket launchers near a humanitarian area in central Gaza. March 25, 2024

Petra Bar & Kitchen: Where Georgian delights meet Mediterranean delicacies - review

This large, lively restaurant has been a well-known feature on the Ashdod beachfront for decades.

 Petra Bar & Kitchen

Ashdod Mayor will try to overcome a surprising duo, Ramat Gan Mayor fights for second term

Facing Ashdod's incumbent mayor, Yechiel Lasri, are the duo Shimon Katznelson and Barak Seri.

 Ashdod Mayoral candidate Yehiel Lasri casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Ashdod, on February 27, 2024.

Senior judge in rabbinic court system named as victim in Jerusalem attack

Wasserman was considered one of the more senior and experienced judges in the rabbinical court system.

 People mourn rabbinical judge, Elimelech Wasserman, who was killed in a shooting attack when Hamas gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem, in a hearse, ahead of the funeral in Jerusalem November 30, 2023

Israeli students suspended for dressing as terrorists for TikTok

3 Israeli students from Ashdod dressed up as terrorists as part of a TikTok challenge, and ended up suspended for 10 days.

 An illustrative image of Hamas terrorists.

Israel's ship industry urges government to help with jump in war insurance

Israel, which relies on seaborne trade for its economy, said last week it would provide compensation for ships damaged due to the war.

 Ashdod Port

Several Hamas rockets fall in Ashdod, three injured, vehicles damaged

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir said that "it's a mistake to transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza while hostages are being held."

 Firefighter in Ashdod clears fires caused by Hamas rockets on October 31, 2023.

Israel's Ashdod port toils under shadow of rockets

"We would advise that vessels wait further offshore than ordinarily given the risk of collateral damage at sea," according to a maritime security company representative.

 Ashdod Port

Israeli cop who defended kibbutz from Hamas gets heartwarming welcome

Ashdod officer Amit Levy, from Kibbutz Nirim, joined the emergency squad when the war broke out. He returned to Eilat after protecting the kibbutz and received a warm welcome.


Ashdod Port sustains 24/7 operations during Hamas war

"I would like to praise the relentless dedication of Ashdod Port's employees who continue their routine work around the clock," said acting CEO Eli Bar-Yosef.

 Ashdod Port