Ashkelon

Rocket fired from Gaza lands near Ashkelon

No group claimed responsibility, though Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks emanating from the coastal strip.

August 8, 2017 3:31 pm

Millions of Israeli children said at risk of stunted development, possibly from desalinated water

Israel’s first-ever national survey of iodine levels in the population revealed widespread deficiencies, which could mean millions of children will not reach their intellectual potential.

March 27, 2017 12:37 pm

IDF targets Hamas positions after rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel

One of the rockets fired on Saturday landed near the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon and the second appeared to fall in Gazan territory. The launches triggered the Code Red rocket alarm system.

March 19, 2017 1:30 pm