A rare Hasmonean coin depicting the seven-branched menorah of the Second Temple, along with an exceptionally rare Persian-period coin from Ashkelon, have been recovered after being looted, smuggled, and offered for sale in the United States.
Author - Yossi Aloni
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There’s a growing gap between diplomatic efforts and the reality on the northern front, where Israel and Hezbollah continue to fight daily despite the extended ceasefire.
The assessment in Jerusalem is that there’s a 50-50 likelihood of renewed fighting against Iran in the coming days.
After the killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, pressure on the organization is growing. Those involved in Gaza reconstruction efforts are openly saying that Hamas’s disarmament is inevitable.
On the growing uncertainty in Jerusalem over possible American decisions in the conflict with Iran, and Israel’s preparations for a renewed military escalation in the coming days.
Israel fears a bad Iran deal
Israel’s Security Cabinet discusses Trump’s reluctance, major gaps in the negotiations, and concern over billions for Tehran.
There are growing doubts in Jerusalem over a deal with Tehran, stalled negotiations with Hamas, and an increasingly fragile situation on the northern border.
A quiet war of attrition is being fought between Washington and Tehran, without open battlefields, yet still carrying the potential to ignite the entire region.
Launch of Operation “Wings of Dawn” — first 240 immigrants land; around 6,000 members of the community expected to come to Israel by 2030.
Analysis of the background of the ceasefire and a look at why Israel’s apparent weakness, on closer inspection, can also be understood as a tactical gain.
