Houthi drone triggers sirens in southern Israel No injuries were reported in the UAV attack. Dec. 25, 2024
IDF downs Houthi drone from Yemen headed for Eilat Alerts sounded in Ashkelon, Sderot and Netivot. Dec. 12, 2024
Houthi drone from Yemen hits Ashkelon The UAV impacted in an open area, causing no injuries but sparking a fire. Oct. 29, 2024
IDF downs drone after air-raid sirens triggered in Ashkelon Several people were hurt running to bomb shelters. Oct. 11, 2024
Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Ashkelon Alerts were last triggered in the city's southern industrial park on Sept. 14. Oct. 6, 2024
Rockets from Gaza trigger sirens in Ashkelon One rocket was intercepted, while the other came down in the sea, according to the IDF. Sept. 9, 2024
Ancient Greek paintings to be displayed in new Ashkelon garden The sand-filled vaulted tomb, which dates to the fourth century C.E., was found in the 1930s, about 300 meters from the beach. JNS Staff Aug. 27, 2024
Israel extends electricity deal for IDF bases with Turkish-owned firm Dorad Energy is partially owned by a Turkish company whose chairman has received praise from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Aug. 12, 2024
Rockets fired at Sderot as IDF expands offensives in Gaza Ashkelon, Kerem Shalom and Beersheva are also under fire. May 12, 2024