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


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

Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies

Ashdod port has imposed restrictions on the transport of hazardous materials which has meant slower transits.

  A Cargo ship sails followed by a Ukraine’s Coast Guard cutter through Bystre rivermouth, which connects the Black Sea and Danube, at a location given as Izmail district of Odesa region, Ukraine in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on July 15, 2022

Ashdod hospital allows pet dog to be reunited with rave massacre survivor

To make her feel even better, her family members asked permission to bring in her beloved dog, as the pet would surely raise her spirits. 

 Ashdod hospital allows pet dog to be reunited in ward with terror victim whose condition significantly improves

Three Eritrean nationals arrested for plans to attack political critic

The men, ranging in age from 30-50, corresponded in WhatsApp groups about a plan to attack another Eritrean man.

 Eritrean asylum seekers who oppose the regime in Eritrea and pro regime activists clash with Israeli police in south Tel Aviv, September 2, 2023.

Arson suspect apprehended after setting sukkot ablaze in Ashdod

Six sukkot were found damaged due to the suspected arsonist's actions.

 A damaged sukkah in Ashdod.

16 tons of rocket materials en route to Gaza confiscated in Ashdod

The catch is the latest in a series of thwarted smuggling attempts involving terrorist groups in Gaza.

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, display home-made rockets during an anti-Israel military parade, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip August 21, 2016

Israeli women discriminated against on buses three times in one day

Netanyahu condemned the incidents, stating "Israel is a free country...Whoever does this is breaking the law."

 A ceremony for the new parking lot for electric buses of the Dan company in Bnei Brak, February 19, 2023.