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Pope Francis received Yaron Sideman, Israel's new ambassador to the Holy See, on the occasion of the presentation of his credentials in the Vatican Apostolic Palace on September 16, 2024.

Yaron Sideman is the 9th Israeli ambassador to the Holy See. Diplomatic relations between Israel and the Holy See were established relatively recently, on December 30, 1993, three...

New finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem

New finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem tells the city’s story in the days of the Second Temple from its prosperity until its decay and destruction. The exc...

Swords of Iron: Bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas returned to Israel

The bodies of six Israel hostages brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists were located by IDF and ISA forces and returned to Israel. 

Stunning Roman-period wall paintings revealed to the public in Ashkelon

The paintings, decorating ancient tombs of wealthy people, were discovered decades ago, but few people ever saw them. Now, they are preserved near the Ashkelon marina as part of t...

MOD signs significant agreement for armored vehicle components

The contract is part of the ministry’s broader initiative to enhance the capabilities of Israel’s armored vehicles, which have been demonstrating their effectiveness during the re...