Ashdod

Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO

According to the Government Companies Authority's valuations, IAI could be listed at a valuation of 100 billion shekels, following a surge in 2025 sales to 7.8 billion dollars.

The IAI, Israel Aerospace Industries company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.
"After a few minutes I saw movement near the male, and then a female appeared at his side along with four fledglings"

Returned from the beach in Ashdod, and discovered a whole family of birds of prey

Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

“Ashdod Port posted higher revenues in Q1 2026 while maintaining operational resilience despite wartime challenges.”

Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026


Ashkelon crane collapse: Body of missing man washes up on Ashdod beach

After a crane collapsed in Ashkelon, one person is still missing while another is receiving treatment in the hospital.

  The site of the collapsed crane in Ashkelon, where two people are missing after strong winds caused it to collapse into the sea, March 14, 2023.

Ashdod exhibit shows the varied work of legendary photographer

Gerard Allon snapped many photographs of Israeli A-list rock and pop stars. But this new exhibit shows his unexpected sides.

 OFRA HAZA, Arik Einstein and Rami Fortis are just some of the major stars that Gerard Allon has shot during his career.

Tnuport-Yishpro invests NIS 50m. in innovative commercial center

The commercial anchor is a huge hypermarket owned by the Dosh family which includes a 1,000-square-meter fresh fruit and vegetable market.

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Tour Israel: 5 travel gems in Ashdod for your next visit

The city is rebranding itself as an exciting seaside attraction that is very close to the center of the country, with quality restaurants, bars, shopping malls and tourist sites.

 Ashdod Art Museum

Male sex drugs smuggled into Israel in barrels of pickles

The drug is believed to be Kamagra, a substance that is not approved by the Israeli Health Ministry.

 Illegal male performance-enhancing drugs were seized by customs agents at Ashdod seaport this week after an importer from Hod Hasharon attempted to smuggle them into Israel by hiding them in barrels of pickles.

Kidney stones are a pain, especially for younger people - study

Also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, the stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Assuta Ashdod University Hospital

Ashdod Port Company signs agreement with Port of Barcelona to promote Israeli innovation in Europe

According to Orna Hozman Bechor: “Our technology incubator has a great deal to offer in order to make the world of shipping and ports more efficient."

 A NAVAL vessel (not seen) escorts the ‘Mavi Marmara’ to Ashdod Port, post-raid by Israeli marines, May 31, 2010.

How should Israel navigate the US-China rivalry?

The US-China rivalry was inevitable and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Given that, what can Israel do? What is its optimal China strategy?

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Energy minister visits green energy facility at Ashdod Port

This is a world-first system using solar energy to compress air to 80 bars totally emissions-free, generating all-purpose electricity.

Storage Drop Chairman Gadi Eisenkot, Energy Minister Karine Elharrar, Storage Drop CEO Shai Cohen

Israeli exhibition offers insight into biblical Philistine culture

At the Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture, 22 designers offer insight into history

 ORI SHIFRIN Anavi’s work ‘Mitzbor.’