Rocket Alert: Western Lachish Region
Rocket alert for Western Lachish region including Ashkelon on 4/3/2026 at 14:08; seek shelter immediately.
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Israel Signs $42 Million Deal with Ashot Ashkelon to Upgrade Merkava Tanks
Israel's Ministry of Defense and Ashot Ashkelon have agreed to a $42 million deal to upgrade Merkava tank and Namer APC transmissions.
All ICU Patients at Barzilai Hospital Temporarily Relocated for Sanitization Due to Resistant Infections
Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon is temporarily relocating all ICU patients for comprehensive sanitization after infection incidents, under Ministry of Health.
Govt. secures 15 resilience centers
Israel's government approved NIS 33.66 million for 15 resilience centers, ensuring continued civilian support and emergency preparedness through 2026.
Resilience Centers Nationwide to Continue Operating as Government Strengthens Civil Resilience
Israel's resilience centers nationwide will continue operating through 2026 as the government approves NIS 33.6 million to strengthen civil resilience and.
Two and a Half Years Actual Imprisonment and a Fine of 75,000 NIS for Ashkelon Resident Convicted of Issuing Dozens of Fictitious Invoices
Ashkelon resident Amir Bar Lev Alon (Partok) receives 2.5 years imprisonment and a 75,000 NIS fine for 42 offenses of issuing fictitious invoices.
2.5 years jail, $20k fine for fake invoices
Ashdod Magistrate's Court sentences Amir Bar Lev Alon to 2.5 years in jail and a $20k fine for defrauding Israel of ₪5.7 million via fake tax invoices.
Israeli Authorities Charge Ashkelon Resident Over Months-Long Ties to Iranian Operatives
Israeli authorities charge Ashkelon resident with maintaining ties to Iranian operatives, facing security offenses. Stay updated on this developing story.