A port city in southern Israel, Ashdod is one of the largest cities in the country.
As of 2022, it ranks fifth, after Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Petah Tikva.
The city has a rich history going back thousands of years when it was one of the Philistine city states.
Today, Ashdod serves as one of Israel's most vital ports and is also home to one of the largest Moroccan Jewish communities in Israel.
Hamas weapons were found by forces from Sayeret Nahal in the MRI complex and maternity ward at Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza.
This large, lively restaurant has been a well-known feature on the Ashdod beachfront for decades.
Facing Ashdod's incumbent mayor, Yechiel Lasri, are the duo Shimon Katznelson and Barak Seri.
Wasserman was considered one of the more senior and experienced judges in the rabbinical court system.
3 Israeli students from Ashdod dressed up as terrorists as part of a TikTok challenge, and ended up suspended for 10 days.
Israel, which relies on seaborne trade for its economy, said last week it would provide compensation for ships damaged due to the war.
National Security Minister Ben-Gvir said that "it's a mistake to transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza while hostages are being held."
"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 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.
"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.
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