Police in Israel justify the choice to shut down sacred locations in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Closure of Holy Sites on Palm Sunday Amid Ongoing Conflict On Palm Sunday, Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher and several other major religious sites were closed due to Israeli wartime regulations, marking a significant interruption of one of Christianity’s most sacred observances as the war involving Iran continues into its fifth week. The Catholic […]
Catholics in Jerusalem Call Off Traditional Celebrations Amid Ongoing War in Iran
Jerusalem Clergy Postpones Religious Events Amid Conflict The Catholic leadership in Jerusalem has decided to cancel or delay several religious events due to escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This announcement came from Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. He indicated that the Palm Sunday procession would not occur […]
Missile Debris from Iran Falls Close to Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Iran’s Missile Incident on Eid al-Fitr On Friday, Iran launched what was termed an “Eid al-Fitr gift” by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. This ballistic missile landed dangerously close to some of the most contested and sacred sites—namely, Jerusalem’s Old City and the Western Wall. Dramatic footage captured the moment fragments struck the area during the […]
Ancient workshop discovered near Jerusalem pilgrimage route following arrest of looters
Ancient Workshop Discovered During Sting Operation in Jerusalem Israeli authorities recently uncovered a significant archaeological find—a 2,000-year-old workshop believed to have supplied materials to pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. This discovery came about during a sting operation targeting antiquities thieves. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) made the announcement on February 16th, revealing that the workshop was […]
Israeli sting operation reveals a 2,000-year-old workshop close to the pilgrimage route in Jerusalem
Ancient Workshop Discovered in Jerusalem During Sting Operation Israeli authorities recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old workshop during a sting operation aimed at antiquities thieves. This workshop was known to have supplied items to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem. The discovery, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) on February 16th, was made in an underground cave located on […]
Historic Pilgrims’ Path in Jerusalem available to visitors for the first time in 2,000 years
Ancient Pilgrim’s Path Opens to Visitors For the first time in two millennia, the historic Pilgrim’s Path is accessible to the public, a trail that dates back to the time of Jesus. Known as the Stairway among archaeologists, this route is located in East Jerusalem and was once a vital part of the city’s infrastructure. […]
Israeli Prime Minister meets with Japanese legislators in Jerusalem to talk about regional challenges.
Netanyahu Meets with Japanese Parliamentarians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with a delegation of Japanese parliamentarians at his office in Jerusalem on Tuesday night. During the meeting, Netanyahu expressed gratitude towards the delegation for their support of Israel amid what he termed the “war of salvation,” triggered by the Hamas attack on […]
Ancient Ashes Ritual Bath Discovered in Jerusalem, Connected to the Fall of the Second Temple
Recent Archaeological Find in Jerusalem A rock-cut mikveh, or ritual bath, from the late Second Temple period has been discovered in Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologists. This archaeological site was uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, located near the ruins of an ancient temple, specifically between the Great Bridge and […]
Archaeologists discover an extraordinary and remarkable wall from biblical times in ancient Jerusalem.
Discovery of Ancient Wall in Jerusalem Recently, archaeologists in Jerusalem unveiled the remains of a wall dating back to the Hanukkah era, linked to the Hasmonean leadership and the historical struggles for power. This significant finding, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) on December 8, occurred at the Tower of David Museum earlier this […]
Archaeologists find well-preserved part of Jerusalem wall from the time of Hanukkah
Ancient Jerusalem Wall Uncovered Archaeologists have uncovered the longest continuous section of an ancient wall that once encircled Jerusalem. This find may also hold hints of a 2,100-year-old agreement between rival kingdoms. Recently, archaeologists finalized the excavation of a remarkably well-preserved section of the wall’s foundations, dating back to the Hasmonean era, which is notably […]