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Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel

The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three. 

An 8th century stone seal believed to have belong to a high-ranking official of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The inscription reads: “Belonging to Makhach (son of) Amihai." Picture released on February 12, 2026.
Israel Police find knives, "military-style" piece of clothing in vehicle of suspected terrorist, near Jerusalem, February 2026.

Police arrest terrorist who planned Hizma checkpoint attack, son, following traffic accident

Israeli military vehicles move along a road next to a concrete barrier close to the village of Beit Awwa near Hebron in the West Bank

As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft


IDF arrests nine wanted individuals in West Bank night operation

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police arrest nine suspects in a West Bank operation and confiscate combat gear. Over 3,700 arrests have been made in the West Bank since the beginning of the war.

IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024.

Israel owes David Ben Avraham a Jewish burial - editorial

Despite his conversion not being recognized, this man persevered through so much grief in his life and deserves the chance to be buried next to people of his chosen faith.

Har HaMenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem

Terrorist opens fire on Jewish community in Hebron, eliminated by IDF

Palestinian sources identified the shooter as Sheikh Mahmoud Nofal, the imam of Hebron's al-Qassem Mosque.

 The suspected terrorist who shot at Hebron's Jewish community. March 16, 2024.

Jewish man wounded in stabbing attack in Hebron area

The man, who was reportedly rescued by a passerby, was subsequently taken to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. KAN noted that the IDF was investigating the incident. 

 ISRAELI PERSONNEL secure the scene of Monday’s terrorist shooting attack on Highway 60, near Hebron.

WATCH: IDF demolishes homes of Hamas terrorists in Hebron, arrests seven in West Bank

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police officers arrested seven wanted individuals in the West Bank overnight.

 IDF troops demolish the Hebron homes of two terrorists who carried out a terror attack in November. January 21, 2024.

Israeli soldier wounded in terror ramming attack on IDF post in West Bank

This comes less than a day after five IDF soldiers were wounded in a similar incident.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of an attempt stabbing attack near Fawwar, south of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 8, 2020

Five IDF soldiers wounded in suspected ramming attack in Hebron Hills

The terrorist who attacked the IDF soldiers was Omar Hassin, 16, from Hebron. He was killed at the scene

Military helicopter arrives to Shaarei Tzedek hospital  in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023

Tourism Monster: New hotel complex in Jerusalem, and more

Jerusalem Municipality approves ambitious real estate plans for tourism and urban renewal.

 Simulation for the new hotel and residential complex in Jerusalem.

Parashat Chayei Sarah: The Cave of Machpelah

The Torah attaches great importance to Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place for his wife Sarah.

 ‘THE CAVE of Machpelah’ by Yoram Raanan.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri

Nigri, 42, was shot to death in front of her 12-year-old daughter in August on Route 60 in the West Bank.

 The IDF demolishes the homes of the terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri in August.