Israel locates Altalena ship after 78 years at bottom of Mediterranean Sea
The Altalena ship was located intact on the seafloor 78 years after being sunk following an altercation between…
Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther in Iran faces antisemitic abuse
Nejad Rassad, one of only a few dozen Jews remaining in Hamadan in western Iran, was subjected to…
Iraq unveils tourism vision 2035 to attract 10 million visitors
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq has unveiled an ambitious long-term strategy to transform its tourism sector, aiming to attract…
Unesco urged to investigate after Israeli forces trigger explosions near Lebanon’s World Heritage-listed Beaufort Castle – The Art Newspaper
The NGO Icomos Lebanon has put out an urgent call for action after Israeli forces detonated 700 tonnes…
UNESCO lists Tyre, Beaufort Castle, Sebastia as World Heritage sites in danger
Lebanon’s Mount Amel Castles, the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, and the historic site of Sebastia in Area…
Sites in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine among 25 new additions to Unesco’s World Heritage List – The Art Newspaper
Sites in some of the world’s most conflict-affected countries, including Iran, Lebanon and Palestine, are among 25 new…
NGO challenges Israel’s claims over Sebastia archaeological site
Israel’s investment in ensuring access to historic archaeological sites at the expense of the Palestinians who live there…
Nippur: Iraq’s ancient city still revealing Mesopotamia’s secrets – Shafaq News
2026-07-18T06:28:09+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Al-Diwaniyah More than 4,000 years after emerging as…
Lebanon Pushes UNESCO Bid for Historic Fortresses
Islam Times – Lebanon submitted an urgent UNESCO request to protect five historic South Lebanon fortresses by adding…
Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy
‘The story of Tel Hai is my life’s mission,” said Yair Belachovsky, chairperson and founder of Tel Hai…
Regional tensions halt 60 foreign archaeological missions to Iraq
2026-05-05T20:06:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Around 60 foreign archaeological missions have been…
Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites free over May weekends
Bank Hapoalim will open 54 museums, parks, heritage sites, and tourist attractions across Israel free of charge over…