A team of archaeologists from the University of Haifa recently uncovered a rare treasure of over 160 ancient coins in the Jordan Valley, dating back to the Asmonean period over 2,100 years ago. Discovered near the ancient Fortress of Alexandria, the coins feature inscriptions in both Aramaic and Greek, including the name of King Alexander Jannaeus. The find, made during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, provides a unique glimpse into the region's history and is one of the largest coin collections ever found in the Holy Land.
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In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, Christmas celebrations are muted under the shadow of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and tensions in the West Bank. The absence of tourists, the economic hardship, and the expansion of Israeli settlements contribute to a somber atmosphere. While the annual procession of the Latin Patriarch offers a message of hope and resilience, the Palestinian Christian community struggles to find joy amid the ongoing suffering.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hinted at increasing military support for Palestinians through aid and smuggling, rather than direct military action against Israel, according to Dr. Alon Liel, a former Israeli ambassador to Turkey. Dr. Liel emphasized that Erdogan's threats should be taken seriously, as he has a history of following through on such promises. However, Dr. Liel also noted that a direct Turkish military invasion of Israel is unlikely.
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's settlement policies and the exploitation of natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law. The court stated that the transfer of Israeli settlers to the West Bank and Jerusalem contradicts the Fourth Geneva Convention, amidst ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusations of apartheid leveled against Israel by Palestinian officials.
Leaders of major Christian churches accuse the Israeli government of disrupting a centuries-old status quo by demanding property taxes, calling it a "coordinated attack" on Christians in the Holy Land. They expressed concerns to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Israeli officials downplay it as a routine issue.
Greek opposition party reiterates call for negotiations on two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
The Israeli ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, criticized the main opposition SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis’ visit to the West Bank on Monday.
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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made an emergency stop in Greece, specifically at…
Palestinians at the Israeli embassy in Athens protested against the cold-blooded murder of Greek Orthodox…
Greece expressed its "heartfelt condolences" and called for "justice" following the death of Greek Orthodox…