The temple, estimated to be at least 2,000 years old, was likely built by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture, marking it as the first known temple built by them outside of the Middle East.
Halevi expressed his appreciation for the ties between the Israeli and Italian militaries and emphasized that the IDF will continue to deepen professional relations with the Italian army.
The hack-for-hire scandal has been rocking Italian politics and public opinion for days.
I don’t remember much of what I said; all I know is that at a certain point, I managed to squeeze in God, our land, the Torah, and the word “forever.”
UNIFIL must adapt its strategy if it is going to have a role in the current conflict with Hezbollah.
The countries, including Spain, Italy and France, contribute more than a third of some 10,000 troops to UNIFIL and the recent incidents have alarmed European governments.
Meloni's announcement comes after UNIFIL troops have repeatedly reported coming under fire from Israel.
Italian troops make up a significant part of UNIFIL, providing the second-largest contingent with 1,068 soldiers, according to the UNIFIL website.
An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is a serious threat to global security, and everything must be done to avoid all-out war in Lebanon, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles reacted on X/Twitter, calling the incident an "inadmissable act."