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At age 97: Dr. Gideon Naor, one of the first builders of the southern settlements, has passed away
Naor, one of the founders of Kibbutz Gevim and a fighter in the Palmach's Negev Brigade, served as head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council and was only 29 years old when he was elected the first head of the Kiryat Gat local council. Over decades, he held a series of senior public positions and dedicated his life to developing the periphery. After losing his sight, he founded and managed, as a...

Car hit by truck and plows into store in Kiryat Gat: video
A private vehicle shattered the display window of a clothing store on Derech HaDarom. The truck driver was moderately injured, and two women inside the store sustained light injuries. MADA medics stated that the incident could have ended in a tragedy.

"The girl stopped talking": Parents of toddlers from the "nursery of horrors" left alone with the consequences
Even after the abuse of 14 toddlers was exposed and the caregivers were sent to prison, the parents still cannot breathe a sigh of relief. "The girl was beaten and suddenly there is screaming at night. She cuts off contact with her surroundings," said the father of four-year-old M., who is forced to pay for her treatment out of his own pocket: "Chabad disconnected the phone, they didn't even ask...

Beat, choked and threatened with a stick: elderly man robbed in central Tel Aviv
A resident of Kiryat Gat in his 30s was arrested near the scene, in possession of the mobile phone he allegedly robbed from the 66-year-old. The victim suffered an injury to his nose. Today, the police will request to extend his detention.

Report: Israel considers expelling UK from base in Kiryat Gat
According to the Financial Times, the government is discussing the possibility of removing representatives of the UK, Italy, and Germany from the American center in response to criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu's policy in Gaza and the West Bank. This follows the removal of the Netherlands and Spain from the site.

Netherlands expelled from headquarters in Kiryat Gat
Following the expulsion of Spain, Israel has decided that the Netherlands will also be unable to participate in the Civil-Military Coordination Center, and its representatives have been asked to leave the country within a week. "Our message is clear: whoever acts against Israel will have no foothold in the region," said Sa'ar.

Nine Injured in Acid Leak at Kiryat Gat Swimming Pool
A spill of approximately 100 liters of hydrochloric acid was reported at the municipal swimming pool in Kiryat Gat, leaving nine people with minor injuries. Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that two victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while three others sought medical attention independently. An investigation into the cause of the leak is underway.

Blow to Shas in Kiryat Gat: Three List Members Join Achi Party
Two Shas city council members, Ofer Reuven and Shlomi Bitito, along with list member Adv. Nissim Shai Elmakies, have announced their support for the party led by Hida Abergel.

"Arrived at Barzilai and refused to talk": Police solve shooting in Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat police, supported by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two local residents suspected of involvement in a July shooting. The covert investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital and refused to cooperate with authorities. Police have since seized an electric scooter believed to have been used in the crime.

Criminal warfare in the south: suspects arrested after hiding following scooter-based shooting
Police officers from the Kiryat Gat station, guided by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two suspects involved in a shooting incident. The investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon, refusing to cooperate with authorities regarding the circumstances of the attack.

Suspicion: Minors beat a 64-year-old man due to a dispute over a crosswalk
According to the suspicion, the minors passed by a crosswalk and the driver commented to them about it. When he exited his vehicle, the two began to beat him, continuing to kick him even after he fell to the ground, before fleeing the scene. The suspects will be brought before the court with a request to extend their detention.

Intel plant expansion frozen — 850 million shekels to be transferred to the defense budget
The Israeli government has approved the transfer of approximately one billion shekels to the defense budget. The funding includes 850 million shekels originally allocated as a grant to Intel for its Kiryat Gat plant expansion.

Over 4,000 Apartments: Urban Renewal Blitz Projects
District Planning and Building Committees have advanced a series of urban renewal projects in Kiryat Gat, Kiryat Motzkin, Haifa, and Ramat Gan, totaling over 4,000 new housing units.

70-year-old woman and her son from Kiryat Gat arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking
During a search of their home, Kiryat Gat police officers discovered a substance suspected to be crystal meth. The two suspects were arrested on charges of drug trafficking and possession for purposes other than personal use.

Kiryat Gat: Building permit issued for new residential project
The Ram Aderet Group has received a building permit for the first phase of the MY ADERET NORTH project in Carmi Gat North. The development will feature 237 apartments, with a portion allocated to the 'Apartment at a Discount' program and 118 units available on the free market.

Illegal Rave Dispersed in Southern Israel: About 1,500 Revelers Ordered to Leave
Police officers from the Kiryat Gat station located an illegal event in an open area over the weekend, stopped the party, and detained the suspect involved in its organization.

Suspect arrested for attempting to 'buy' community service attendance
The Israel Prison Service Investigations Division and the 'Barkai' unit utilized an undercover agent to investigate a suspect who allegedly paid thousands of shekels to falsify his community service attendance records.

Truck caught fire on Highway 6 near Kiryat Gat
A truck trailer caught fire on Highway 6, near the Kiryat Gat interchange. Firefighters who arrived at the scene identified the trailer as being completely engulfed in flames, alongside an immediate danger of the fire spreading to nearby brush areas. There are no casualties in the incident.

Intel Loses 1.3 Billion Shekel Grant Due to Expansion Delays
The state has cancelled a 1.3 billion shekel grant for Intel following the freeze on the expansion of its Kiryat Gat plant. The Ministry of Finance decided not to wait for progress, though it kept a separate grant scheduled for 2026.

Treasury Cancels 1.3 Billion Shekel Grant to Intel
The construction of the plant expansion in Kiryat Gat has been halted for two years due to company distress, leading to the cancellation of projects in Germany and Poland. Consequently, the Ministry of Finance's Budget Department has decided to cancel a 1.3 billion shekel grant.