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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


Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

A revolution in the renovation industry: how will it affect our wallets?

The Ministry of Construction’s renovation reform begins: higher financial limits, faster contractor promotions, and safety training aim to ease contractors’ work and benefit the public.

Renovation, remodeling, home design, real estate.

Dreaming of a private house? You’ll have to move beyond the green line

A CBS report for early 2025 shows most new private homes are built in small West Bank towns, while big cities build upward and the dream of a yard and driveway drifts farther from Israel’s center.

New construction of a house.

Slowdown in the market? Carasso sells one-third of apartments in "Carasso Nia," Jerusalem

Amid reports of a slowdown in Jerusalem's housing market, Carasso has sold one-third of its luxury "Carasso Nia" apartments, with many buyers being Jews from the U.S.

Ofer Petersburg: Carasso Nia Project in Jerusalem.

Hatzor HaGlilit: Record financing of NIS 300 million for detached houses

Yesodot Group will provide financing and guarantees totaling approximately NIS 300 million for a detached housing project in Hatzor HaGlilit.

Construction.

"Parking near the child’s kindergarten is Just as important as another shopping center"

At a special conference with Israel’s real estate women, municipal leaders, and senior execs, the debate focused on the future of cities: rapid development or residents’ quality of life.

Illustration: Parking.

Riverside in Yehud-Monosson’s Gadot offers luxury living with direct access to Tel Aviv

Electra Residence’s Riverside project offers upscale apartments, expansive green open spaces, and a station on the Purple Line light rail in the Ono Valley.

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Urban renewal in Shazar Complex, neighborhood G: Beersheba municipality joins developer

This week, Beersheba’s Local Planning Committee recommended depositing the urban renewal plan for the Shazar complex, with the municipality joining a private developer as co-submitter.

Urban Renewal, Shazar Complex, Beersheba – Design by Bareli Levitzky Kassif Architects, Visualization

Muslala urban renewal to be shown at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

The hard workers of Muslala have been working to make Jerusalem more sustainable, healthier, and fun. And they are ready to send that inspiring message to the world.

The vast central space of the Clal Center accommodates a variety of entertainment fare.

Reches Lavan: Jerusalem’s next big neighborhood tests housing needs against nature

Neighborhood Corner: Can transit-oriented design and environmental mitigation be effectively combined at this scale?

Southwestern Jerusalem’s hills are in line for major urban changes with the building of Reches Lavan.