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Dating in Ashkelon

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Ashkelon at a glance

  • Ashkelon is among the 20 largest cities in Israel, with a population of about 140,000.
  • It lies in the Southern District.
  • It's about 62 km to Jerusalem, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Ashdod (16 km), Kiryat Gat (19 km) and Netivot (27 km).

First-date ideas for Ashkelon

For a first meeting in Ashkelon, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Ashkelon

How far around Ashkelon can I search?

More than 3.3 million people live within 50 km of Ashkelon, in 49 towns and cities including Tel Aviv, Gaza and Rishon LeTsiyyon. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ashkelon free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ashkelon or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ashkelon real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Ashkelon?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Israel or abroad.

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