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Archaeologists discover massive 2,200-year-old pyramid in Judean Desert

Experts uncover a massive pyramid-shaped structure, ancient papyrus documents and rare artifacts from Hellenistic-era rule in southern Israel, shedding new light on the region’s history

Yaron Drukman | 03.25.25

מנהלי החפירה, זובייר עדוי וכפיר ארביב, בוחנים את הממצא הנדיר

What happened to this nun? Archaeologists uncover bizarre remains in Jerusalem

Experts uncover first physical evidence of extreme asceticism among Byzantine nuns, finding skeleton bound in iron rings beneath church altar; discovery sheds new light on role of women in monasticism and ancient self-mortification practices

Yaron Drukman | 03.10.25

After ignoring alerts ahead of October 7, IDF continues to downplay lookouts, report finds

Internal report shows 88% rise in reservist complaints in 2024 over service conditions, commander misconduct, pay issues; also details harassment of female soldiers, verbal and physical abuse and claims of political bias in dismissals

Yaron Drukman | 03.02.25

מסוק שנשא את החטופה אגם ברגר ל בית החולים בילינסון על רקע דגל ישראל אחרי שחרור מ רצועת עזה עסקה

Improvement noted, reforms required: Israel ranks 30th in Global Corruption Index

Israel still lags behind most Western nations; Transparency International warns corruption undermines efforts to combat climate change and democratic oversight mechanisms

Yaron Drukman | 02.11.25

ארכיון "ידיעות אחרונות" משנת 1971 - פינוי מחנה ג'באליה

When Israel moved 10,000 Gazans to Sinai—and terror attacks plummeted

In 1971, Israel relocated over 10,000 Gazans to northern Sinai under Ariel Sharon to curb terror attacks, which dropped sharply afterward; while some evacuees reported better housing, others struggled to adapt, and UNRWA protested the move as forced displacement

Yaron Drukman | 02.07.25

Archaeologists discover southern Arabian trade links in Negev graves

Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev linked to ancient Arabian trade networks, revealing flint artifacts, jewelry and amulets; Findings highlight the region’s role as a crossroads of cultures and commerce

Yaron Drukman | 02.05.25

Bleak winter forecast: This is the reason for the lack of rain

January 2025 is expected to break historical drought records, with very low amounts of precipitation in the north of the country; Meanwhile, no significant rain is expected, at least in the next seven days. Climate expert explains: 'The climate crisis is causing severe drought and irregular distribution of precipitation'

Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 01.28.25

Israeli female astronaut will go to space with NASA, minister announces

At the annual Ramon Conference in Tel Aviv, the Minister of Innovation and Science announced that the Israeli Space Agency has begun screening candidates for the position; She did not say when the Israeli would be selected or when she would be launched into space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education, Yaron Drukman | 01.27.25

Rare Byzantine-era winepress and monastery found in southern Israel

Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, featuring colorful mosaic floor with Deuteronomy verse; nearby, a sophisticated winepress and imported artifacts highlight settlement’s wealth and significance in Roman-Byzantine times

Yaron Drukman | 01.06.25

Rare oil lamp with Jewish decoration uncovered in Jerusalem

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists say the lamp, dating to the Late Roman period 1,700 years ago, is surprising due to scant evidence of Jewish activity in the capital at the time

Yaron Drukman | 12.26.24

Trump wants to cancel Daylight Saving Time: This is why we have it

US president-elect says he would like to cancel daylight saving time in his country, making this the perfect time to consider the history of changing the clocks: How did the idea come about, which countries do not switch to daylight saving time, what influence did religious elements have on the issue in Israel – and when did the switch to winter time save lives?

Yaron Drukman | 12.15.24

Israel ranks at bottom in reading and math for OECD countries

In literacy for adults ages 16 to 65, Israel ranks 27th out of 31 OECD countries, and in math at 26th; Data shows disparity between Jews and Arabs, with the gap in favor of Jews widening considerably

Yaron Drukman | 12.10.24

Majority of Israeli Jews feel connection to Diaspora Jewry, survey finds

Central Bureau of Statistics poll finds link between level of religious belief and degree of care to safety of Jews across the world; youth more prone to feel connection than older population

Yaron Drukman | 12.08.24

חאפז אל אסד, בשאר אסד סוריה מורדים נפילת שלטון אסד

This is the Assad family, whose 54 year-regime has just ended

Called to succeed his father after the designated heir, brother Basel is killed, Bashar al-Assad takes the leadership bringing hope of reforms but those end quickly as the young dictator continues the hard hand of his father

Lior Ben Ari, Yaron Drukman | 12.08.24

Friend to foe: Turkey outraged over Greta Thunberg visit

Local residents and news outlet criticize Swedish climate activist after writing post supporting Kurdish population in the country after visit

Yaron Drukman | 11.29.24

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