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


Affordable housing for young adults will be built at Ashdod's old stadium site

The Israel Land Authority issued a tender for 453 apartments in Ashdod under the "Target Price" program. The site will later include 1,000 units, towers up to 24 stories, commercial areas, and more.

 District A, Stadium Complex, Ashdod.

Darya Mosenzon to celebrate Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music in September concerts

Experience Darya Mosenzon’s unique take on Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music this September in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Ein Hashofet.

 Darya Mosenzon.

A historic event: Meet the venue designed with timeless elegance

For 17 years, Troya has remained at the top. A glimpse inside reveals why.

 Troya

'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport

Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.

 Haredi woman in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, March 25, 2024.

The Rabanit who fills halls: Only in unity will we win. There are no true differences between us


The 11th store: DECATHLON opens in Ashdod

DECATHLON's new Ashdod branch will be the first in Israel with the brand's new concept and branding, set to open in late summer 2024.

 Decathlon

Israel’s health, management systems crash for several hours due to Crowdstrike collapse

Israel's post offices, hospitals, ports, and shops restored operations fully after several hours following the global outage due to an error in a Crowdstrike systems update.

 Microsoft logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024.

What happens when the house is on the second line to the beach?

Facing the challenge of a second-line sea view, Carcom Landscape Design transforms a roof into a park-like oasis overlooking the beach in Ashdod.


Israeli company EyeControl creates revolutionary medical technology

EyeControl improves clinical outcomes, prevent cognitive decline, and enhance the patient and family experience.“We are honoured to be able to support every patient – but especially our soldiers."

 REUT YIRMI-FISH an ICU nurse at Assuta Ashdod and a patient use EyeControl.

The US-built pier for humanitarian aid delivery was always a long-shot - analysis

It’s not easy to take small ships across an ocean and then get to the coast of a country and construct a floating pier.

 US Navy personnel construct a JLOTS, which stands for "Joint Logistics Over-the Shore" temporary pier which will provide a ship-to-shore distribution system to help deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, in an undated handout picture in the Mediterranean Sea.