Ashkelon residents report hearing explosion sounds; cause under investigation

Residents in Ashkelon reported hearing echoes of explosions on Thursday afternoon, according to N12 journalist Itai Gal-On. The cause of the sounds is currently under investigation, and no casualties or damage have been reported yet.

Residents in Ashkelon reported hearing echoes of explosions on Thursday afternoon, according to N12 journalist Itai Gal-On. The cause of the sounds is under investigation, and no casualties or damage have been reported. The Ashkelon area has seen similar reports of explosions in recent weeks, including a large explosion on June 25 and another on July 18, according to The Zioneer's archives. There is no indication that the current report is connected to those earlier events, and the source is a single report.

• Developing5 days ago · 22:38 · 18 JulStrong explosion reported in Ashkelon
• Developing21:07 · 25 JunLarge explosion reported in the Ashkelon area
• Developing01:51 · 15 JulResidents in northern Israel report hearing explosions, security analyst says
• Developing05:32 · 15 JunFire in Ashkelon raises fears of trapped people

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