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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.
The urban renewal plan for the Yoseftal neighborhood in Kfar Saba.

3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba

Housing Market.

A quiet surge in the housing market: Purchase groups return to the spotlight

Urban renewal under the “Evacuation and Reconstruction” framework in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa.

Massive urban renewal plan approved in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa under “evacuation & reconstruction”


Residents move in - and only then demolish: How the most creative project in south Tel Aviv works

A build-evacuate-rebuild project in South Tel Aviv, led by Carasso Real Estate and financed with NIS 1.2 billion by Ruby Capital and Menora Mivtachim, is set to revolutionize urban renewal in Israel.

 Optosho Livick complex in Tel Aviv by Carasso Real Estate, financed by Ruby Capital and Menora

Revolution in central Rishon LeZion: 11 old buildings to make way for hundreds of new apartments

With an investment of hundreds of millions of shekels, the Sufrin Group is advancing a major urban renewal project in the heart of Rishon LeZion - expected revenues: about half a billion shekels.

 Illustration: Buildings in Central Israel

Gov't launches project to rebuild homes destroyed by Iranian missiles

The project will consolidate costs for home renovations across an apartment complex, aiming to reduce the overall cost to residents and the state.

 A Tel Aviv Apartment destroyed by an Iranian missile, June 16, 2025.

Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Effi Capital began building Effi Square, an 8-floor office and retail project in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin, amid a 39% rise in A-class office rents in the city over the past 4 years.

 Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

Rebuilding Jerusalem: Keeping up with the rapid changes in Israel's capital

In some cases, change has become so rapid that it is difficult when passing an empty storefront to remember what merchandise was sold from there as recently as a week ago.

 People are seen overlooking Jerusalem.

Point-specific local outline plan – what landowners must know about their building rights

Many landowners don’t know checking a point-specific local plan reveals extra building rights, boosting property value. Miriam Baskon, architect, explains this important process.

 Miriam Baskon

Ashdod’s new urban center is underway

Hachshara Insurance will issue a landmark tender for a major mixed-use complex in Ashdod, aiming to create an urban hub inspired by New York’s SoHo model.

 The project in the heart of Ashdod. Designed by Amir Mann and Ami Shinar Architects.

Innovative wartime solution: Ram Aderet offers blast-protected apartment

Ram Aderet in Ariel offers ready-to-move-in apartments with reinforced safe rooms, while other projects face delays. CEO: “Personal security is now the top priority.”

 Rendering: Ramat Adarot project in Ariel by Ram Adarot Group

The municipality steps up: 108 families in the center to move into their new, reinforced apartments

The Kiryat Ono Municipality has issued Form 4 for 108 reinforced apartments in an Av-Gad project - including penthouses and garden apartments. Mayor: "We acted immediately to save lives."

 Occupancy of Urban Renewal Project in Kiryat Ono

The project that proves there’s another way: How urban renewal can move fast

The HaSavoraim 2–4 project in Tel Aviv shows how smart planning, strong relationships, and precise management can advance urban renewal efficiently - despite bureaucracy and without shortcuts.

 Rendering: HaSavorai 2–4 Tel Aviv project