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	DEBKAfile - Ashdod Spared Mega-Terror Attack
		After the Ashdod blasts, Hamas released a video tape showing the two young suicide killers announcing that their operation marked a new phase in Palestinian warfare.
		On the Israeli side of the Gaza fence, the two terrorists from Jebaliya were picked up by a waiting car whose driver, the fifth team member, had their bomb belts waiting.
		Arafat and his Fatah have thus doctored their battle cry, which until now called for an end to Israel’s “1967 occupation of Arab lands,” and taken it to the further extreme of encompassing the borders laid down in the 1947 UN partition resolution.
	www.debka.com /article.php?aid=805 (1141 words)

	Ashdod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ashdod (Hebrew: אַשְׁדּוֹד; Arabic: إسدود‎) is a city in the Southern District of Israel.
		The Pittsburgher Rebbe of Ashdod, a scion of the Nadvorna Dynasty
		The Tolna Rebbe, Pittsburgher Rebbe, Neshchiz, and Melitzer Rebbes reside in Ashdod.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashdod (1724 words)

	Ashdod
		The modern city of Ashdod, established near the ruins of the Palestinian village and the Philistine city in 1956, lies in a plain on an important road axis and is located a short distance from Tel Aviv (35 Km), from Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva (70 Km).
		Ashdod was one of the five cities of the Philistines and the center of worship for the Canaanite god Dagon.
		In 711, Ashdod rose in rebellion against the Assyrians, supported by Juda, Moab, Edom and Egypt, but the rising was suppressed by the troops of Sargon II of Assyria and Ashdod became an Assyrian province.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/a/as/ashdod.html (583 words)

	Ebenezer, Ashdod, Red Square Fires (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ashdod is at 31 N., for an evil king, and 34 E., for the division of the land.
		Ashdod, which means stronghold or palace, was one of the 5 major cities of the Philistines.
		Ashdod was one of the 5 major cities of the Philistines, where 5 is for a giant, such as Baal.
	www.biblenews1.com /history4/20040314.htm (1145 words)

	Ashdod
		Ashdod then remained in Hasmonean hands until its conquest by Rome, and later changed hands numerous times, eventually becoming the property of Herod I, who gave it to his sister Salome; she bequeathed it to Livia, the wife of Augustus Caesar, from whom it was inherited by the emperor Tiberius.
		Ashdod's population grew rapidly from 200 in 1957 to 84,500 in 1993.
		Town-planners envisaged Ashdod as Israel's second largest port on the Mediterranean coast, and the port which was opened in 1965, has shortened transport routes in the southern half of Israel.
	www.jafi.org.il /education/100/places/ashdod.html (591 words)

	Ashdod
		Ashdod is well connected with other urban centres of Israel, being on one of the major highways and railway lines in the country.
		Ashdod is a popular city for newcomers to Israel, many coming in the 1990's.
		Middle 11th century: The Ark of the Covenant is taken from the Israelites and brought to Ashdod and presented to the shrine of Dagan as a trophy, according to the Bible.
	lexicorient.com /e.o/ashdod.htm (365 words)

	Ashdod, Israel
		Ancient Ashdod, which lay to the south of the modern town, is mentioned along with Gaza and Gath in the 12th-11th centuries B.C. as a town of the Anakims, and it appears along with Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath and Ekron as one of the five lordships of the Philistines (Joshuah 13,3).
		Ashdod is a modern town with a well planned street layout, but it has little to offer the tourist.
		The best general view of the town and the port installations is to be had from the hill on the northern edge of the town center (photography forbidden).
	www.planetware.com /israel/ashdod-isr-st-ad.htm (287 words)

	Ashdod - Israel-s fastest growing city
		Ashdod Port handles 46% of the country's sea freight and the Jubilee Port, currently under construction and due for completion in 2004, is expected to double its capacity.
		In contrast to its pace of development, Ashdod is surrounded by natural reserves, carefully preserved by the city's planners.
		The Ashdod Sand Park near the port is comprised of huge sand dunes of granite and Nubian stone from the Ethiopian mountains, which reached Israel's southern coast via the Nile River and the Mediterranean currents and winds during millions of years of evolution.
	www.mfa.gov.il /MFA/Israel+beyond+the+conflict/Ashdod+-+Israel-s+fastest+growing+city.htm?DisplayMode=print (528 words)

	Ashdod
		Ashdod, a coastal city, with wide boulevards and green parks, has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade to become Israel's fifth largest city.
		Moreover, Ashdod is a metropolis with a wide range of cultural and recreational offerings, from live music and theater performances, museums and galleries to sports clubs and competitions.
		Ashdod is divided into several residential quarters, each of which has a full range of municipal and commercial services including health clinics, schools and playgrounds, shopping and government offices.
	www.jafi.org.il /aliyah/abscenters/abscentlist/ashdod/index.asp (554 words)

	Ashdod - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		Nearby is the site of ancient Ashdod, which was settled as early as the Bronze Age.
		Ashdod was revived by the Romans and was an early Christian center.
		The first modern Israeli settlement in Ashdod was made in 1955, and in 1965 the deepwater port was completed.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Ashdod.html (249 words)

	Ashdod
		Ashdod (Hebrew אשדוד; ’Ašdôdh; Arabic إسدود; Isdūd) is a port city in Israel located halfway between Tel Aviv and Gaza.
		Ashdod was one of the five cities of the Philistines and the center ofworship for the Canaanite god Dagon.
		In 711, Ashdod rose in rebellion against the Assyrians, supported by Juda, Moab, Edom andEgypt, but the rising was suppressed by the troops of Sargon IIof Assyria and Ashdod became an Assyrian province.
	www.therfcc.org /ashdod-51150.html (547 words)

	Ashdod - Walking in Their Sandals - location profile
		Situated ten miles north of Ashkelon on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Ashdod was one of the cities that formed the Philistine pentapolis.
		Ashdod was assigned to the tribe of Judah when the land was divided after the Conquest (Josh 15:47).
		On two consecutive mornings, the residents of Ashdod awoke to find that their idol of Dagon had fallen on its face before the Ark. When God brought a plague of tumors on the people of Ashdod, they sent the Ark on to the city of Gath (1 Sam 4:1-5:8).
	www.ancientsandals.com /overviews/ashdod.htm (260 words)

	Geborei - Ashdod (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ashdod - a city in the southern coastal plain of Eretz Israel, the ancient city was 3 mi.
		The town continued to be a district capital in the Hellenistic period when it was known as Azotus and it served as a Greek stronghold down to the days of the Hasmoneans (I Macc.
		It was rebuilt by Gabinius (55 BCE) and later changed hands several times, eventually becoming the property of Herod, who gave to his sister Salome; she bequeathed it to Livia, the wife of Augustus Caesar, from whom it was inherited by the emperor Tiberius (ibid, 14:75, 88; 17:189; 18:31).
	www.thing.net /~grist/golpub/fowler/paulup/geborei/ashdod.htm (265 words)

	Ports and Railways Authority (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		It is located on the Mediterranean coast, in Ashdod, the fifth largest city in Israel about 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv.
		The Ashdod Port is one of the few deep-water ports in the world built on the open sea and is considered to be a remarkable marine engineering achievement.
		By the year 2004 the Ashdod Port will grow and expand significantly as four more deep quays with a total of 1,700 meters, will be added to the existing 14 quays.
	www.israports.org.il /ports/ashdod.asp (282 words)

	Travel in Ashdod - Israel - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Ashdod is a city in the southern coastal plain of Erez, Israel.
		Although the Bible assigns it to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:47), the invading Israelites were unable to subdue it or its satellite towns.
		The ancient city, under the mound of Tel Ashdod, had outports at Ashdod Yam (Greek: Azotus Páralios; and the Castellum Beroart of the crusaders), south of the modern city, and at Tel Mor, within the present city limits.
	www.mideasttravelling.net /israel/ashdod/ashdod_history.htm (380 words)

	Bible Study - Ashdod
		Ashdod was one of the major Philistine cities of ancient times.
		Although it was allotted to the tribe of Judah after the Israelites entered the Promised Land under Joshua, it was never fully taken and remained both a Philistine military stronghold and a major center for the worship of the pagan idol Dagon (see Images and Idols).
		Ashdod was included within the God-commanded territory of Judah (see Tribal Lands), however it remained untaken in the time of Joshua:
	www.keyway.ca /htm2001/20010212.htm (526 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Ashdod
		Ashdod (Hebrew אַשְׁדּוֹד;, Standard Hebrew Ašdod;, Tiberian Hebrew ʾAšdôḏ, Arabic إسدود; ʾIsdūd) is a port city in Israel located halfway between Tel Aviv and Gaza, in the Southern District of Israel.
		The modern city of Ashdod, established near the ruins of the Palestinian village of Isdud and the Philistine city in 1956, lies in a plain on an important road and rail axis and is located a short distance from Tel Aviv (35 Km), from Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva (70 Km).
		According to the Bible, when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites around 1050 BCE at Aphek, they brought it to Ashdod as a trophy for Dagon.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Ashdod (807 words)

	Port Technology - Ashdod Port Development, Israel
		The first stage, Ashdod North A, is slated for completion in the year 2002, while the second stage, Ashdod North B, will progress based on future demands for port services.
		The Ashdod North development programme includes an addition of 3,850 metres of quays (the present Ashdod Port has 4,000 metres of quays), 325 acres of operational areas (the present port has 238 acres of operational areas), and 2,150 metres of main and secondary breakwaters (the present length of the breakwaters is 3,100 meters).
		Ashdod is now being expanded as the original port, which was opened in 1961, is no longer large enough.
	www.port-technology.com /projects/ashdod (715 words)

	Ashdod
		was one of the founders of the new city of Ashdod.
		The reserve is located close to the Ashdod junction north to the industrial area.
		Tel Ashdod is south east of the city.
	www.geocities.com /ashdod2000_book/english.htm (2349 words)

	Safsal, Information, Statistics and daily news about the all the Israeli Basketball Players, Teams and Leagues
		Ashdod started off well, led at the half, led after three quarters, but as they did in previous games, they couldn’t hold on to the lead.
		Ashdod played 3 very good quarters and built an 18 point lead in the 3rd quarter, before Raanana Hertzeliya came back and forced overtime.
		Ashdod led by as many as 17 points in the first half of the scrimmage against Hapoel Tel Aviv but Hapoel came back and forced a tight finish.
	www.safsal.co.il /eteam.aspx?id=14 (401 words)

	The Language of Ashdod
		People who claim to be students of God's word, yet all the while using the language of Ashdod in their pulpits and in their day by day speech.
		Another phrase that may be classed as the language of Ashdod is "Join the church." Man does not join the church of the Lord.
		Another example of the language of Ashdod is the usage of such terms as "Emblems," "Sacrament," when discussing the Lord's Supper.
	home.att.net /~jackthompson/page920.htm (1891 words)

	Ancient Ashdod (Azotus) of the Philistines in Israel
		Ashdod was assigned to the tribe of Judah when the land was divided after the Conquest.
		On two consecutive mornings the residents of Ashdod awoke to find that their idol of Dagon had fallen on its face before the Ark. When God brought a plague of tumors on the people of Ashdod they sent the Ark on to the city of Gath.
		Ashdod remained under Philistine control until King Uzziah of Judah conquered it in the eighth century BC...
	ancientneareast.tripod.com /Ashdod_Azotus.html (259 words)

	Conmart Ltd. - Ashdod Port (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The geographical location of Ashdod port, only 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, Israel's largest city, and its closeness to the industrial and production centers of the country, secured this port position as the leading Israeli importing port.
		Ashdod port is geographically located closer to Egypt and Gaza strip providing today for entry services to these locations.
		Conmart Ltd. Ashdod office, is manned by professionals and is active in all aspects of the Agency operations, such as Import and Export documentation, Vessel's Husbandry, receiving and delivering of containers and general cargoes, equipment control, M+R and Intermodal.
	www.conmart.co.il /ashdod.htm (105 words)

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