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Holy Land shipwreck reveals tenacity of ancient traders as empires shifted

Wreck, dates to the 7th or 8th century AD, loaded with cargo from all over the Mediterranean shows traders from the west still came to port even after the Islamic conquest of the Holy Land

Reuters , 09:54, 09.22.22

Jerusalem's historical Roman cardo is crumbling, report says

Report sounds the alarm on landmark’s poor state and calls for urgent intervention to save it; construction minister earmarks $725,000 for preservation efforts which are due to begin in coming weeks

Gilad Cohen , 14:06, 09.21.22

Israel to fight Booking.com over planned safety warning on West Bank listings

Online travel agency describes West Bank as 'Palestinian Territory,' but denies taking stance on area's status; Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov threatens 'diplomatic war' to reverse decision, which he condemns as 'political'

Reuters , 20:54, 09.20.22

Archeologists find 3,300-year-old opium traces in central Israel

Archeology officials say psychoactive drug was found in earthenware excavated during a dig in city of Yehud, confirming that opium trade played a large role in Levant cultures of the era

Yaron Druckman , 11:11, 09.20.22

Gaza farmer unearths Byzantine-era mosaic

Farmer stumbled upon relic trying to find out why some trees in his olive orchard had not properly taken root; Palestinian authorities say ‘discovery still in its early stages and we await to know more of the secrets and civilization values’

Reuters , 22:16, 09.18.22

Israel unearths cave from Pharaoh Ramesses II-era on Israel's coastline

Dating back to time of Pharaoh Ramesses II, 'a discovery of a lifetime' was made at Palmachim National Park by Nature and Parks Authority; 'The discovery is a celebration for the world of archaeology,' antiques official says

Yaron Drukman , 11:46, 09.18.22

Rare coin dating back to First Jewish–Roman War returned to Israel

Cooperation between Israel and the U.S. ends a five-year investigation following theft of the silver coin, which experts say was minted as a sign of declaration of independence from the Roman Empire

Yaron Druckman , 15:14, 09.13.22

Israel reveals its 2022 top summer tourism hotspots

Nature and Parks Authority says some 2.1 million travelers visited nature reserves and national parks in July and August; among most popular locations were Gan HaShlosha National Park, Masada National Park and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Gilad Carmeli , 13:47, 09.09.22

Rahat hopes Bedouin culture will draw visitors to Negev city

National Planning and Building Council's approval of hundreds of hospitality units in the southern city aims to improve local tourism, economy and provide new job opportunities

The Media Line , 09:13, 09.09.22

Russian archeologists claim uncovered medieval 'Jewish' Khazar kingdom's capital

Researchers unearth thousands of unique artifacts, including a drawing of what seems to be a menorah, in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast suggesting site may be the lost capital of Atil

Itamar Eichner , 12:18, 09.08.22

Israel repatriates rare papyrus script from First Temple period

While thousands of written fragments exist from the Second Temple, the new fragment joins only two others, owned by Israel from the time of the First Temple

Ynet, i24NEWS , 13:37, 09.07.22

Archeologists discover rare, ancient ivory plates in Jerusalem dig

The plates date back to days of the First Temple and present further evidence to the importance and opulence of ancient Jerusalem; pieces to be presented after preservation works are completed

Yaron Druckman , 12:33, 09.05.22

Plan on traveling to Israel? Watch out for record crowds on Rosh Hashanah

September and October are set to be busy months for Ben Gurion Airport due to high demand over Jewish High Holidays, with peak overcrowding expected between September 9-22

Roi Rubinstein , 16:39, 09.04.22

Genomic analysis discovers victims of medieval England massacre, Jews

Genomes from a medieval mass burial site show Ashkenazi-associated hereditary diseases pre-dating 12th century; 'They were correctly buried in the right graveyard and with the right religious rites,' says DNA specialist, 'it took more than 800 years, but [they] got there in the end'

Yaron Drukman , 20:23, 08.31.22

Israeli archeologists dig up elephant tusk from half a million years ago

Israel Antiquities Authority says 2.5-meter long fossil belonged to the long-extinct straight-tusked elephant; Antiquities Authority plans to display the tusk once preservation works are complete

Ynet, Associated Press , 13:52, 08.31.22

Palestinian Authority urges Palestinians not to use Israel's Ramon Airport

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says Israel allowing Palestinians to fly abroad from its territory is a deceiving gesture, because a true sign of goodwill would be reopening Qalandia airport in West Bank, shut down during Second Intifada

Reuters , 15:50, 08.24.22

Israeli archeologists uncover 'first of its kind' ancient mansion in the Negev

Antiquities Authority says the property belonged to a wealthy family of high status, and was built around two mosques that were uncovered in the area of modern day Rahat, and are among the oldest in the world

Ynet , 11:46, 08.23.22

In 1st since COVID, China mulls resuming direct flights to Israel by end of 2022

Tourism minister says Chinese tourists an economic anchor for Israel, play key role in achieving goal of 10 million tourists by 2030; Israeli flight to Seychelles to pass over Saudi Arabia for first time

Itamar Eichner , 23:28, 08.22.22

Palestinians begin flying abroad from Israeli airport in pilot program

The move is a part of Israeli overtures meant to improve living condition of Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, allowing them to travel without having to travel to Jordan first

Associated Press, Ynet , 13:54, 08.22.22

Israel's Ben Gurion Airport set to become fully digital by 2023

In an effort to ease overcrowding, digital check-in availability from home or via terminals in departure hall to be extended to luggage and security checks; expected to cut 30 minutes off time currently spent on process

Roi Rubinstein , 14:56, 08.21.22

Israeli archeologists uncover bone dice trove from 2,300 years ago

Collection, discovered at Beit Guvrin National Park, consists of hundreds of items, some inscribed with Greek letters, shedding light on the daily lives and habits of people who were living in the area

Yaron Druckman , 13:09, 08.16.22

Israel carriers to soon fly to Turkey, official says as ties continue to improve

According to official, Jerusalem and Ankara ironing out final details that would allow Israeli companies back in Turkey after 15 years; parties will then discuss return of ambassadors in first since 2018

Itamar Eichner , 19:54, 08.15.22

At least 6 Israeli teens hospitalized due to poor sanitary conditions in Greek hotel

Doctors say hotel's poor sanitary conditions behind illness on the Island of Zakynthos several suffer vomiting, weakness, high fever, stomach pains, and flea bites; one boy to return Monday after condition improves

Iris Lifshitz Klieger , 22:39, 08.14.22

Israeli flag carrier chief sees approval for Saudi-Oman corridor within days

Airlines' CEO Dina Ben-Tal says El Al already received approval to fly over Saudi Arabia, but needs Oman permission to skirt Iran and save Asia journey times

Reuters , 14:55, 08.11.22

West Bank Palestinians to fly to Turkey via Israel's Ramon Airport starting end of August

Turkish carriers AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines will operate two-weekly flights to Istanbul and Antalya; Israeli officials say working to formulate security protocols for initiative; flights will not be offered to Palestinians from Gaza

Daniel Salami , 18:19, 08.09.22