The 7,500-plus visits during the month of Av, which precedes Elul, marked a 15% rise compared to the same period last year.

The newly uncovered structure suggests comprehensive urban planning for managing Jerusalem’s water supply as early as the late ninth century BCE and serves as clear evidence of the city’s power and sophistication.

Arab states fume after Israeli leader responds positively to question over Israel’s expanded biblical borders.

“It’s not a hard choice if you’re a Christian,” says Sen. Lindsey Graham.

For Christians abroad the treatment of their brethren in the Holy Land has become an important topic of debate

The transfer of more than 100 cows between two farms in Samaria showcased the ability of Jewish ranchers to move freely in the area.

The move follows a deterioration in Israel-China ties amid the war in Gaza and Western fears over espionage.

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson becomes highest-ranking American official to visit Jewish “settlements” in the biblical heartland.

“We are grateful for the privilege of being here in Israel today, on the day we recognize the destruction of the Temple twice in history,” Mike Johnson said.