Kiryat Gat

How to move an ancient mikvah? Inside the IAA's operation to conserve a Second Temple ritual bath

Discovering the mikvah, as well as stone measuring vessels, provides direct evidence of the existence of a Jewish settlement in the area at the time. 

Lifting the Second Temple-era mikveh found in the Carmei Gat neighborhood in Kiryat Gat, September 17, 2026.
A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products

UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband.

Are the new sanctions a threat to Israel's economy, or just election season theater?

View of the French Consulate in Jerusalem, March 11, 2026.

Israel to take retaliatory steps against France after imposition of settlement sanctions - report


US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot

US troops join a multinational coordination center in Kiryat Gat, boosting the city's profile while sparking both excitement and concern among locals.

Vehicles that are part of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's motorcade leave the Civil-Military Coordination Center, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, October 24, 2025

Man arrested for threatening to kill Netanyahu

The man described his plans to acquire a gun and fire three shots at the prime minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025

Mixed-use development in the south: 30-story towers in Kiryat Gat

Southern District Planning Committee approves construction of hundreds of apartments, office towers, and commercial spaces on a 1.4-hectare site. The mayor: “A new hub of living, work, and study.”

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5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat

An advanced industry was revealed at the site, requiring an extremely high level of expertise.

5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat.

Police officer arrives at crash scene in southern Israel, discovers son was killed

The 22-year-old that was killed was trapped under the bus after it flipped on to its left side, and he suffered from severe injuries.

 MDA Ambulance

Carmei Gat: A growing hub with exceptional potential

A thriving neighborhood in Kiryat Gat offers modern living, great value, and a strong sense of community.

MY ADERET: Everything you need just a short walk away.