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world1d ago

Latest development: a 164-foot Hasmonean wall foundation from the late 2nd century BCE was revealed beneath Jerusalem’s Kishleh.
The wall section suggests a larger fortification than today’s Old City.
Experts debate why the section was dismantled, possibly to clear space for Herod’s palace.
The discovery was made under Kishleh, a wing once used as a prison and later part of the Tower of David Museum.
Excavations began in 1999 but paused during the Second Intifada and resumed two years ago.
The Tower of David Museum plans a floating glass floor to showcase the ruins.
The team estimates 60 watchtowers and larger fortifications around the Hasmonean walls.
Researchers link the find to Hanukkah-era history and the Rededication story.
Archaeologists removed the equivalent of two Olympic-sized pools of dirt by hand during the dig.

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A Midtown Manhattan Uber ride exposes antisemitic views that the author says are now part of mainstream conversation.
The piece argues local leadership and mayoral politics have normalized antisemitism in New York.
Israel is depicted as a place where Jews and Arabs live with visible freedom and coexistence.
The author contrasts New York’s alleged drift toward antisemitism with a positive Israeli reality during visits to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The article warns that antisemitism in political discourse weakens safety for Jewish communities.
The author invites readers to choose between extremism and upholding American values.
The piece references personal safety and the broader climate of intolerance affecting Jewish communities.
The narrative highlights cross-cultural interactions as evidence of daily coexistence in Israel.
The author describes a personal contrast between New York and Israel through family experiences abroad.
The opinion calls for vigilance against antisemitism and supports Jewish safety in schools.

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world10h ago

Israel approves 764 new housing units in three West Bank settlements, signaling continued expansion.
Smotrich framed the vote as a strategic move to strengthen settlement continuity and growth.
Palestinian leadership condemned the move as part of a policy aiming to ignite violence.
Watchdog Peace Now criticized the action as moving toward de facto annexation.
The total West Bank housing approvals under Smotrich surpass 51,000 units.
The settlements are widely viewed as illegal under international law by much of the international community.
The vote drew reaction from Palestinian officials, who urged international action.
The decision followed months of violence linked to olive harvest tensions.
Netanyahu’s government faces criticism over accelerating settlement expansion.
The West Bank is a focal point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with disputed status.
The report notes the broader context of settlement growth amid regional tensions.

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world7h ago

Israel approves 764 new West Bank housing units in three settlements, signaling continued expansion.
The council approved 478 units in Hashmonaim, 230 in Beitar Illit, and 56 in Givat Ze’ev.
Smotrich framed the move as a strategic effort to strengthen settlement life and security.
Total West Bank housing approvals since Smotrich took office reach 51,370.
Palestinians and rights groups criticized the move as fueling tension and potential violence.
Peace Now accused Israel of racing toward de facto annexation with the new approvals.
The approvals come amid broader tensions and prior West Bank incidents.
International observers view many settlements as illegal under international law.
The Higher Planning Council led the approval process for the new units.
The move follows prior settlements activity and is part of ongoing policy.
Netanyahu's government faces international scrutiny over settlement policy.

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