Israel

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Sunday that a Megiddo prison will be relocated because of an ongoing excavation of an ancient mosaic dedicated to Jesus Christ.

A new discovery from Israel involving an ancient tablet could be one of the most significant archaeological finds in modern history, not only affirming the biblical text but supporting a traditional, conservative understanding of the Old Testament timeline.

Americans support the Israelis over the Palestinians by a 2-to-1 margin, although the gap has narrowed in recent years due, in part, to changing opinions among Democrats.

In an interview with Christian Headlines, David M. Friedman, ambassador to Israel under former President Donald Trump, shares about his new book Sledgehammer. In the book, Friedman argues that past administrations failed to act in the best interests of the United States and Israel because they failed to fully embrace Israel – and were fearful of its repercussions.

A cyberattack took down Israeli government websites for more than an hour on Monday, officials said.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has emerged as a key negotiator for peace between Russia and Ukraine after speaking with leaders of both countries in recent days, including flying to Moscow for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Israel is expected to vote in support of the United Nations General Assembly resolution that condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said this week.

Next month, Israel will begin allowing foreigners into the country regardless of their vaccination status.

Israeli authorities and others are helping to prepare for thousands of Jews who may be fleeing Ukraine if Russian troops are ordered to invade Ukraine.

Prosecutors in the trial of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu have requested that the trial be postponed so attorneys can investigate police spyware issues related to the case.