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DNA shows Philistines, and modern-day Palestinians, were really European

A dramatic and explosive DNA discovery in Israel has implications for the political struggle between Israelis and Palestinians. Three years ago, archaeologists digging in Israel revealed they had excavated a Philistine cemetery ...

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Oldest customer service complaint on display

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Have you ever made a customer complaint? It’s not a new idea. In fact, the discovery of a clay tablet from ancient Babylon shows there was an “irate copper merchant, Nanni, in 1750 ...

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Exhibit features Jewish jewelry in Arab lands

The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem, with a mission of promoting interfaith dialogue, has opened a “past and present” jewelry exhibit featuring a section that highlights the Jewish amuletic jewelry in the communities of the Islamic world. ...

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Rainy winter and spring is saving the Sea of Galilee

For years, the Sea of Galilee has been shrinking. Then, this past winter delivered a pleasant surprise to the biblical lake. While this ancient body of water isn’t out of danger, a ...

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Palestinians can’t handle the truth as peace summit nears

As the US prepares to announce its peace plan for Israel and Arabs living in the “West Bank,” calls from Palestinian leaders to boycott the summit where it will be announced are ...

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Historic security summit to be held Jerusalem

For the first time ever, US officials have brokered a joint meeting between Israel, the United States and Russia. The unprecedented meeting will be attended by security officials from all three countries ...

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Jordanian media calls for third intifada to stop peace plan

Jordanian officials and state-run newspapers there are calling for a violent third “intifada” against Israel. Jordan is considered an ally of both Israel and the United States. In fact, the Hashemite Kingdom, ...

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Fires ravage Israel as it asks neighbors for help

Israel is on fire today and is asking neighboring countries for help. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the Foreign Ministry to contact nearby nations for “immediate” assistance in putting out the hundreds ...

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Christian satellite network Daystar’s Jerusalem offices firebombed

The Jerusalem studio of Daystar, one of the largest Christian TV networks in the world, was firebombed over the weekend. The attack destroyed Daystar’s new studio which overlooks the Old City from ...

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‘Peace to Prosperity’ plan for Israel, Palestinians to be announced

Attempting to succeed where others have failed, the Trump administration will unveil its peace plan for Israel and the Palestinian people during an international conference in Bahrain in June, the White House ...

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Rocket explodes near US Embassy in Iraq

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As Iran ratchets up threats against the United States, a rocket was fired into Iraqi capital Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, exploding near the U.S. Embassy overnight. There were no casualties according ...

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New York man guilty of leading Hezbollah sleeper cell, planning attacks

Are there terrorist sleeper cells operating in the United States? Yes, according to the US Justice Department after a New York man was found guilty Thursday. He was accused of working as ...

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US flexes military might in signal to Iran

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The Pentagon has approved the deployment of a Navy ship and a Patriot missile defense battery to the Middle East, amid increasing tensions between the United States and Iran. The USS Arlington, a ...

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Iranian intelligence minister admits citizens finding Christ

For over a decade, news of Iranians coming to Christ has leaked out of Iran.  For the first time, Iran’s intelligence minister has admitted publicly that Christianity is indeed spreading throughout Iran. ...

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Reader anticipation for ‘The Oracle’ by Jonathan Cahn

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Millions of Christian are familiar with Jonathan Cahn and his New York Times best-sellers of the past decade. First were the smash hits and New York Times best-sellers. They include “The Harbinger,” ...

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Trump’s Middle East peace plan to be revealed after June 5

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner told a group of ambassadors Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan will be unveiled sometime after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ends ...

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ISIS defeated as last Syrian stronghold falls

Just two months ago, during the State of the Union Address, President Trump stated that ISIS was virtually defeated and credited the hard work of American soldiers and their allies for the ...

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Pompeo back in Israel in effort to counter Iran

JERUSALEM, Israel – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is traveling in the Middle East this week in a concerted effort with allies to halt the growing power of Iran. Israel, as Iran’s main ...

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Voters respond positively to President’s speech

Polls taken immediately after the State of the Union speech show broad approval for the President’s themes. A CBS News poll showed 73 percent of Americans liked the tone of the speech ...

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Terrorist attack against White House prevented

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Federal investigators announced this evening that a joint terrorism task force, led by the FBI, arrested Hasher Jallal Taheb, 21, after an investigation showed he planned an imminent terrorist attack against the ...

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Strange weather may bring Jerusalem snowstorm Wednesday

A rare winter snowstorm is expected to hit Jerusalem Wednesday, weather forecasters said, prompting the municipality to launch snow emergency preparations. “The Jerusalem municipality is completing its preparations for the possibility of ...

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Pompeo Middle East policy sharp contrast to Obama’s

CAIRO, Egypt – The US military is starting its pullout from Syria, announcing Friday that the process to bring home roughly 2,000 troops is now underway. This comes just one day after ...

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Israel sets another tourism record envied by the world

As Metro Voice gets ready to host a September tour of Israel, the Jewish State has announced that more than 4 million tourists visited the Holy Land in 2018, a 14 percent ...

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Egypt opens largest Coptic church in Middle East

CAIRO – Christians in Egypt are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.  Christmas 2019 is particularly special because it will be remembered for the dedication of the Middle East’s largest church for ...

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As US prepares to leave Syria, Christians there plead for help

President Trump campaigned on a promise to end U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Americans, he said, were tired of 17 years of war and loss, fueled by a military-industrial complex that profits ...

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