Unusual Ancient Stone Box from City of David on Display, a ‘Distinctly Jerusalem Find’

JERUSALEM, Israel — The antiquities parade continues in Jerusalem‘s city of David, where the Israel Antiquities Authority has just put on public display an unusual stone box from the time of the Second Temple nearly 2,000 years ago. The box, to be featured at Jerusalem‘s Israel Museum, looks like an ancient limestone waffle, measuring almost … Read more

Building Explosion Kills 21 Israeli Soldiers as IDF Encircles Key Southern Gaza City

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel woke up to the news Tuesday that 21 Israeli Defense Forces reservists died when two buildings exploded in the Central Gaza Strip Monday. It was the largest single loss of life for Israeli soldiers since the Gaza incursion began. IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari announced, “The forces were operating in an area between the … Read more

As Israelis Celebrate Freed Female Soldier, Ground Forces Advance Toward Gaza City

JERUSALEM, Israel – The fifth hostage and the first Israeli soldier is free following her rescue inside Gaza. It’s one of the few reasons Israelis have had to celebrate since the massacre of October 7th. The joyous reunion between Private Ori Megidish and her grandmother was shown to the world on an X post.  Her neighbors came … Read more

Israeli Archaeologists Uncover the Oldest City Gate in Israel

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has uncovered an ancient, monumental city gate during an excavation. The 5,500-year-old gate is the oldest known gate found in the Land of Israel and according to archaeologists represents the “beginning of urbanization.” “This is the first time that such a large gate dating to the Early Bronze (Age) has been uncovered,” … Read more