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Leaflets Meant for Gaza City Drift Into Ashkelon, Authorities Say No Danger

Leaflets intended for Gaza City drift into Ashkelon, no danger to residents. Incident under investigation.

September 16, 2025 at 7:44 am Pesach Benson Breaking News

Jerusalem, 16 September, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Numerous residents of Ashkelon reported receiving leaflets scattered from the air in Arabic over the past hour. According to the municipality, inquiries with the Israel Defene Forces confirmed that the leaflets were intended for Gaza City, where Palestinians are being instructed to evacuate. However, the wind carried the leaflets to Ashkelon.

Gaza City is about 13 kilometers from Ashkelon.

Ashkelon authorities stressed that there is no danger to residents and no special instructions need to be followed.

The incident will be investigated to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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