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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.
Carasso Kikar Hamedina.

The luxury of the current decade is not seen – It is felt

Bemuna to replace 18 apartments with 20–22 new units in Rehavia.

In Jerusalem’s most expensive area: 18 apartments instead of 40

The French Hill – a project by Terra Real Estate and Rotshtein.

French Hill renewed: 1,300 apartments to be built by Terra Real Estate & Rotshtein


Rami Levy surprises Rosh HaAyin: New project to include commerce, employment, and housing

Rami Levy Real Estate’s new Psagot Afek project in Rosh HaAyin will feature commerce, jobs, and housing, with unique design, active facades, green spaces, and high-standard apartments.

The new Rami Levy Real Estate project in Psagot Afek, Rosh HaAyin

Financing for evacuation-reconstruction projects already at early stages? It’s possible

Bonus offers a new financing model: credit after zoning approval and 67% signatures, allowing funds for growth, speeding processes, and boosting resident trust in urban renewal projects.

Evacuation-Reconstruction Project

Iran destroyed buildings. Israel can rebuild them with green construction - opinion

When thousands of buildings require rebuilding from scratch, this is a golden opportunity for creating a new building standard.

A BALLISTIC missile fired from Iran damages a building in Bat Yam in June. The government must devise a rehabilitation plan that transforms the ruins into the green hope for the coming generations, says the writer.

Reform approved: All building types must use inspection institutes starting January 2026

The National Council completed the reform’s final phase: all new buildings require certified inspection, except special cases. Ariela Yariv Gotenberg calls it a key milestone in licensing.

Construction Site Manager.

Not what you thought: Meet the new power of tenants in urban renewal

Bank financing docs were once just for banks and developers. Today, tenants see them as key to protecting their rights. Avi Levy, CEO of Yehuda Levy Group, explains why they matter.

Bank Financing Documents.

From a neighborhood of public housing to Jerusalem’s real estate gem

The great transformation of the Katamon neighborhood is here.

The SOHO District in the Gonenim Neighborhood.

New report reveals: This is the city marked as Israel’s next real estate investment hotspot

Appraiser Ohad Dannus reports: Ashdod home prices rose 14.6% in a year. Big deals like the Soho complex draw major investors. Demand is rising among olim, foreign buyers, and young couples.

Ashdod.

Breaking the boundaries of Tel Aviv: Granit to build 130 new apartments in Ramat Gan

After years of concentrated activity in Tel Aviv, the Granit Group, part of Effi Capital, is entering a new arena with a win in an urban renewal (evacuation-reconstruction) project on Bialik Street.

Rendering – urban renewal project in the Hashmonaim neighborhood in Ramat Gan

Grapevine: Miss Jerusalem of vision

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Melanie Shiraz is crowned at Miss Universe Israel 2025.

The new place everyone will want to sleep at – hint: It’s in the center

District Committee approved a luxury hotel in Herzliya Marina with 365 rooms, conference center, spa, two towers (7–11 floors), public plaza, green roofs, and 51,000 sqm building rights.

The hotel to be built in Herzliya Marina