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Israel Police bust one of largest drug labs in recent years, arrest 9

Raid leads to arrest of 9 suspects in the Ashdod area for operating one of the largest drug labs exposed in recent years, and seizure of dozens of kilograms of the drug "Doctor" and millions of dollars in cash; The suspects manufactured and distributed synthetic drugs in the party market: 'The seizure will directly affect the drug market'

Meir Turgeman | 11.16.25

Azimut.ai’s AI-powered system, Albatross, enables real-time detection, classification, and tracking of vessels

Ashdod Port invests $650,000 in Israeli startup Azimut.ai

The Israeli startup that completed a successful pilot as part of the Port’s Maritime Technology Hub; Its AI-powered system, Albatross, enables real-time detection, classification, and tracking of vessels even when traditional systems are inactive

ynet Global | 11.12.25

Ashdod Port launches NIS 1.5 billion infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity and resilience

Investment includes electric cranes, expanded container yards, and energy systems aimed at modernizing operations and securing Israel’s maritime supply chain against future challenges

ynet Global | 10.28.25

World’s largest fish spotted off Ashdod in stunning aerial video

Massive but harmless whale shark spotted again off Israel’s coast after sightings near Ashdod and Netanya; experts urge public not to disturb the endangered species as it continues to travel northward in Mediterranean waters

Ilana Curiel | 10.08.25

Israeli Navy seizes Gaza-bound flotilla, Greta Thunberg among detainees

Israel said the flotilla aimed to provoke and confirmed all passengers will be deported to Europe; Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers were among those on board; Colombia, Spain and Turkey condemned the operation

Liran Tamari, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 10.02.25

Whale shark spotted off Ashdod in first recorded sighting in Israeli waters

Swimmers were evacuated from Ashdod’s Beach 11 after a massive dorsal fin sparked panic; experts confirmed the animal was a whale shark, the first documented in Israeli waters and only the third verified in the Mediterranean

Roni Green Shaulov, Ilana Curiel | 09.26.25

Ashdod beach closed after shark sighting months after deadly attack off Hadera

Southern coastal city raises black flag and clears swimmers from water as lifeguards sweep area; incident recalls April killing of snorkeler Barak Tzach, a father of four, in Israel’s worst shark attack in years

Roni Green Shaulov | 09.26.25

For the first time since April, two projectiles fired from Gaza at Ashdod

IDF says one projectile was intercepted and the other exploded in an open area; Hamas claims responsability for launches

Ynet Global | 09.21.25

Center stage, not a side: Top spots for fries in Israel you have to try

Lemon zest, cheese or wild sauces—whether served by a chef or in a no-frills grill joint, on the side or on its own, fries are the addictive staple reimagined into a golden masterpiece; here are the sizzling spots turning spuds into stars

Tiki Golan | 08.03.25

Greta and fellow Gaza flotilla activists arrive at Ashdod port after naval interception

Israeli officials dismiss aid as symbolic and accused activists of staging media stunt; UK-based group files war crimes complaint, while Sweden criticizes Thunberg for disrupting consular services with her appeal for support

Roni Green Shaulov, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 06.09.25

Air raid sirens sound across southern Israel in most extensive Gaza rocket attack in months

Alerts issues for Ashkelon, Ashdod, Yavne and other towns in Lachish region; Hamas claims responsibility for rocket attack targeting Ashdod; IDF says around 10 rockets fired toward Israel, most intercepted; 3 lightly wounded in rocket impact in Ashkelon

Ynet correspondents | 04.06.25

Gipsy Kings to headline major music festival in Israel

Legendary band to headline Meridian Festival in Ashdod from June 14 to June 21; featuring over 200 artists, week-long festival combines music, theater, film and culinary events to round up cultural event like no other

Ynet | 03.19.25

Drone swarm from Yemen: 2 downed near southern border, third suspected as false alarm

Drone’s path mirrors one that struck central Israel earlier this week; alerts triggered in Ashkelon and Gaza border areas, which IDF suspects caused by false alarm

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.24

רס"מ אדיר קדוש ז"ל נרצח בפיגוע הירי בגן יבנה

Police officer killed in Highway 4 shooting attack named

Authorities identify slain cop as First Sgt. Adir Kadosh, 33, who was set to get married next month; attacker identified as Gaza resident who had been living illegally in the West Bank in recent years

Meir Turgeman, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 10.15.24

מחבל מנוטרל בכביש 4 לאחר שביצע ירי לעבר רכב

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting attack on Highway 4

Shooting near Yavneh interchange, close to Ashdod, leaves police officer dead; shooter neutralized, police searching for additional suspects; second victim, a doctor who stopped to assist, moderately injured

Matan Tzuri, Meir Turgeman | 10.15.24

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