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Sixth century church unearthed near site of Jesus’ transfiguration

Israel Antiquities Authority salvage excavations ahead of construction of playground in Galilee village of Kfar Kama reveals hitherto unknown possible monastery

i24NEWS , 18:04 , 07.28.20

First Temple period seals unearthed in ancient Jerusalem treasure trove

2,700-year-old administrative storage center containing more than 120 royal seals from the days of Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh found at site, hailed as 'one of the most significant discoveries from the period of the Kings in Jerusalem'

i24NEWS , 21:42 , 07.22.20

Tourism professionals hope locals can save Israel’s faltering industry

With globe-trotting Israelis confined within their own borders and floods of foreign visitors unlikely to return in immediate future, members of the industry hope that domestic vacations will help to keep them afloat

The Media Line , 14:10 , 07.10.20

Northern Israel lake a hot fishing spot for 10,000 years, archaeologists find

New study suggests intermittent settlement of area by small groups of hunter-gatherers who engaged in short-term, task-specific activities when lake levels dropped and exposed the site

i24NEWS , 19:08 , 06.22.20

Haifa Port braces for return of cruises by end of summer, hoping to keep virus at bay

Port officials say forced closure of cruise industry would see Israel miss out on some 60,000 foreign tourists bringing in profits estimated in the hundreds of millions

Ahiya Raved , 19:24 , 06.18.20

Coronavirus set to keep globe-trotting Israelis at home for now

The possibility of flights resuming in the coming months seems slim, but travel businesses push for Airport Authority to mandate a quick testing process for passengers and employees to restart damaged industry

Iris Lifshitz Klieger , 13:17 , 06.16.20

Israel offers night tours showing scorpions under UV lights

Kibbutz Ketura in the Aravah Valley offers a chance to search for predatory arachnids in the middle of the desert using UV flashlights that create a stunning glowing effect due to scorpion shell's unique structure

Alexandra Lukash, Attila Somfalvi , 11:42 , 06.14.20

Report: Cyprus to make Israelis take coronavirus tests before arrival

Cypriot authorities downgrade Israel from Category A to B, placing it alongside nations with high spread of COVID-19, due to the recent surge in cases; the move effectively removes the waiver on mandatory testing prior to arrival for Israeli tourists

Itamar Eichner , 13:04 , 06.11.20

1,800-year-old 'idolatrous' waterspout discovered in Galilee

Anxious to prevent bending to worship idols, Talmudic rabbis would have frowned at richly decorated humanized lion gargoyle, uncovered at Tzipori National Park in northern Israel

i24NEWS , 22:47 , 06.02.20

Hides that reveal: DNA helps scholars divine Dead Sea Scrolls

Research on the 2000-year-old parchments reveals that not all of the manuscripts, which include some of the earliest-known texts from the bible, came from the desert landscape where they were discovered

Reuters , 19:08 , 06.02.20

Scientists dig up cannabis traces in ancient Israelite temple

Researchers investigating Iron Age era ruins discover traces of psychoactive compounds found in marijuana; finding is earliest evidence of cannabis use in ancient Near East

Associated Press , 22:26 , 06.01.20

6-year-old discovers 3,500-year-old Canaanite tablet on a hike

A family outing near the Gaza border became a treasure hunt when a priceless tiny Canaanite clay impression caught the eye of Imri Elya, depicting a victor holding his foe as a prisoner; he has since received a certificate of good citizenship

i24NEWS , 08:28 , 05.26.20

Archaeologists uncover 2000-year-old complex by Western Wall

The compound, which was sealed off in the Byzantine period about 1,400 years ago, contains two open rooms, a courtyard and several household objects

i24NEWS , 14:59 , 05.19.20

Hit by pandemic closures, Israeli tourism professionals demand intervention

Industry workers warn of the collapse of tourism which is responsible for $6.5 billion annually and is the sixth-largest sector in national GDP; most tour guides are self-employed and do not receive any government aid

The Media Line , 22:28 , 05.14.20

Through the lens: Israel's lonely and desolate roads

Photographer Eitan Asraf provides us a rare glimpse into an Israel that seems to have been abandoned by its inhabitants under the specter of coronavirus

Ofir Hausman , 22:24 , 03.29.20

Israeli blogger finds 'extremely friendly' reception in Saudi Arabia

After years of having its gates closed to citizens of the Jewish state, prominent Israeli travel blogger Alex Lapshin is one of the first to visit the kingdom, which he says 'is vast and different, more akin to America then any other place in the Middle East'

Itamar Eichner , 13:48 , 02.17.20

Israelis’ overseas romance

Travel has become part of local culture, in no small part due to overseas voyages by young adults after completing their mandatory military service, but the high price of hotels in Israel coupled with low cost airlines means millions take trips abroad every year

The Media Line , 21:24 , 01.11.20

A visit to the masters of detox

A week of healthful relaxation at the award-winning, celebrity favorite Lifeco Wellness Center in Bodrum, Turkey, yields results you can see as well as feel

Buzzy Gordon , 16:23 , 01.07.20

Major budget cuts may hinder growth of tourism to Israel

Political turmoil forces Tourism Ministry to make cutbacks in advertisement that may curb growth in number of tourists visiting the country despite receiving record number of 4.55 million visitors in 2019

Reuters , 19:21 , 01.06.20

Israel's best Christmas trees

The Christmas tree is one of the holiday's most beloved traditions and many put great efforts into decorating their firs; We've rounded up some of the biggest, brightest and special trees from all over the country

Iris Lifshitz Kliger , 19:18 , 12.24.19

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

This year celebrations were bolstered by the return of a wooden fragment believed to be from the manger of Jesus

AFP , 16:19 , 12.24.19

Prominent graffiti artist unveils new installation in West Bank

World's best-known graffiti artist, Banksy, presents new mural at his Bethlehem hotel ahead of Christmas depicting the birth of Jesus Christ juxtaposed against concrete blocks

AFP , 18:55 , 12.22.19

Scientists claim to find 7,000-year-old seawall off Israeli coast

The structure, built where a Neolithic-era village once stood, proves that ancient coastal communities used it as a fortification against surging waters and storms

Associated Press , 18:47 , 12.21.19

From Jedis to genies, Jordan is Hollywood's go-to location

Filmmakers come to the kingdom to shoot because they are attracted to the diverse and rich landscape that they find in its desert, while actors say the locations helps reinforce the characters they are trying to portray

AFP , 13:45 , 12.21.19

Tel Aviv named among Forbes's top destinations for 2020

American magazine describes central port city as place where 'ancient history and modern living meet,' highlighting new luxury hotel in Jaffa, famous Bauhaus architecture

Ynet , 22:06 , 12.17.19