Ashkelon
Americannoun
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a city in southwestern Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea.
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an ancient city and modern archeological site north of Gaza.
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Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were taken to court in the city of Ashkelon, according to Miriam Azem, international advocacy coordinator at the Israeli rights group Adalah.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Two vessels went aground in Gaza near the base of the pier and two went aground near Ashkelon in Israel.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
Ashkelon is one example of a city trying to return to normal.
From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023
The southern Mediterranean port of Ashkelon, which is closest to Gaza, has closed in recent weeks with at least one oil tanker diverted to Eilat.
From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2023
She quickly disappeared from sight; and it was rumored that she had been sent to Ashkelon to serve in the gorgeous temple of Ashtoreth, the Venus of Assyria.
From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry
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