Ashkelon

Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
January 21, 2026
Ashgara Mengistu, Avera MengitsuAshgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.The brother of...
‘A prank’: Israel Police detain suspect for shooting rubber bullets at Ashkelon kindergarten
December 16, 2025
A six-year-old child reported being struck in the forehead, while two other children said bullets were fired at them, but did not hit.Israel Police have detained an 18-year-old for...
Knesset advances first reading for tax benefits bills for Ashkelon, southern Israel, West Bank
November 12, 2025
The bills will now be brought to the Knesset’s committees for further discussion before being brought back to the plenum, where they will need to pass a second and...