“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.
Bethlehem’s economic crisis deepens as tourism collapses during the Gaza conflict.
"Demographics don’t lie. We are witnessing a significant 80-90% decline in the Christian population in major cities," the researchers emphasize.
The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.
A new dawn is sure to dawn in Irish-Israeli relations, but until then, many Christians will continue to be Israel's friends.
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
"It appears, however, that under the dark shadow cast by the war over all citizens of Israel, both Arabs and Jews, meaningful bright spots are emerging," research leader Dr. Arik Rudnitzky remarked.
How one US Jewish leader is taking on Chrisitan nationalism with Jewish values.
Children were among the dead, authorities said
A year of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel saw more than 4,000 killed, thousands displaced and the powerful Shi'ite group considerably weakened militarily with many of its leaders dead.
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