Israel
History
Are the Palestinians Descendants of the Ancient Philistines?
One of the most famous nations associated with Ancient Israel in the Bible are the Philistines. Today, one of the most famous nations associated with that land are the Palestinians. Furthermore, the two nations share a similar name. For...
Military
Israel-Hamas War: Death Toll Rises as Israeli Jets Pound Gaza
As the Israel-Hamas war entered its third day, officials say the death toll in Israel has passed 700, while the number of people who died in the Gaza Strip now stands at 436, Palestinian health authorities have said.
More than...
Greek News
The Israel-Hamas War: No Matter Who Loses, Iran Wins
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There will be only one winner in the war that has broken out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. And it is neither Israel nor Hamas.
By Aaron Pilkington
In an operation coined “the Al-Aqsa Storm,” Hamas, whose formal...
Greek News
Greece to Repatriate 150 of its Citizens From Israel and Palestine
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that will repatriate about 150 of its citizens currently in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The Ministry has been in constant communication with Greek citizens through the Greek Embassy in Tel Aviv and...
Military
War in Israel Continues as Hezbollah Joins Hamas-led Attack
The war in Israel continued on Sunday as Palestinian Hamas-led armed groups were joined by Hezbollah attacking with missiles from Lebanon.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean
World
Israel Declares ‘State of War’ as Hamas Launches Major Attack
Israel’s military announced a “state of war alert” after Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched a major attack on Israel, marking one of the most substantial escalations. The assault involved both gunmen crossing the border into Israel and a heavy...
Ancient Greece
American Tourist Smashes Greco-Roman Statues at Israel Museum
Israeli police arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Thursday for smashing prized Greco-Roman statues.
The individual, identified as a 40-year-old American man, remained under investigation for deliberately defacing the invaluable sculptures, according to law enforcement...
Archaeology
Byzantine Greek Psalm Inscription Discovered Near Jerusalem
Archaeologists unveiled a unique Byzantine Greek Psalm inscription at the historic Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem. It was discovered painted in red beneath a cross on the side of a large building stone.
It contains a paraphrase...
Ancient Greece
Bronze Mirror Found in 2,300-Year-Old Grave of Greek Courtesan
A rare well-preserved bronze mirror has been found along with the remains of a young lady believed to be a young Greek courtesan in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Wednesday.
The findings were discovered at a cave...