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After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment

The external scaffolding hiding the Parthenon’s western face was removed in early June following the completion of the monument’s back wall.

The restored western face of the Parthenon, Greece, July 2, 2026.
Members of the Armenian community in Jaffa perform a pray during a memorial service held to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at the Armenian Church of Saint Nicholas, in Jaffa, April 24, 2021.

Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends an honorary session at Paraguay's bicameral Congress in Asuncion on November 24, 2025, as part of his official visit to the country.

Sa'ar to bring Armenian Genocide recognition to vote, cites Israel's 'moral, historical duty'

Visitors view the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum in London on January 9, 2023.

Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries


Diamonds in the rough

The newly restored Turkish Bazaar and Turkish bath Hamam Ghattas in Acre's Old City offer visitors a unique boutique experience.

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No magic Syrian solution

The background to Turkey’s current dilemmas with Damascus can be traced back to the ruins of the Ottoman Empire

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His Story/Her Story: 16th-century gossip

Rabbis living in the Ottoman Empire seemed to be extremely concerned about the moral fiber of their communities.

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From ‘mosque’ to museum

A mosaic of rich Ottoman and British history tells Beersheba’s story

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Time to apply Israeli law over Judea and Samaria

An official government decision to adopt the Levy Report will require a significant struggle to change the rules of the game.

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It’s all relative

Etty Lev’s exhibition of paintings ‘Unexpected Encounters’ records her early memories and acts as a sort of family album.

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Armenians mark genocide remembrance day

MK Eldad: Turkey can’t extort Israel not to recognize massacre since we have no relationship.

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Israeli history photo of the week: The new gate

JPost special feature: A Library of Congress collection of photographs documenting Israel before 1948.

New Gate

Israeli history photo of the week: The Mount of Olives

JPost special feature: A Library of Congress collection of photographs that document Israel prior to 1948.

Mt of Olives

Israeli history photo of the week: The Battle of Beersheba

JPost special feature: A Library of Congress collection of photographs that document Israel before the creation of the state.

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