Palestine
Ancient Greece
When the Israelites Revolted Against the Ancient Greeks
For a long time, Ancient Israel was ruled by the Greeks. This dominion existed in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's grand conquests. One large successor to his domain, the Seleucid Empire, ruled over the Israelites from 200 to...
Greek church
Greek Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrios in Gaza Bombed
A 1,600-year-old Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit overnight by an Israeli air strike, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, and Palestinian health officials said 16 people were killed.
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Military
Hundreds Dead in Gaza Hospital Explosion, Israel Denies Involvement
A massive explosion has reportedly occurred at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, causing a significant number of casualties. The Palestinian Health Ministry attributed the incident to an Israeli airstrike, but Israel has categorically denied any involvement, citing the misfire...
Greek church
Greek Orthodox Holy Places of Worship in Palestine
There are several Greek Orthodox places to worship in Palestine, despite the fact that the vast majority of people living in Palestine are Muslim
Military
US Citizens Evacuated from Israel to Cyprus by Cruise Ship
As the conflict in Israel escalates, US citizens have been swiftly evacuated from the region to the safety of Cyprus. According to reports, approximately 2,500 US citizens were gathered in Haifa, Israel, awaiting evacuation to Limassol port, Cyprus. The...
Ancient Greece
When Did the Philistines Really Arrive in Ancient Palestine?
The Philistines were one of the most prominent nations inhabiting ancient Palestine. According to the Bible, they were constant enemies of the Israelites. However, there is an issue that has caused a lot of debate. The prevailing view today...
Military
Israel vs Hamas: Military Capabilities and Asymmetric Warfare
With the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) now poised to launch a ground invasion of Gaza after Hamas militants struck Israel on October 7th, military capabilities of both sides will be tested in fierce urban warfare.
On paper, the battle is...
Military
Iron Beam: The Laser Missile Defense System of Israel
Israel may soon integrate the Iron Beam system into its defense arsenal, expanding its capabilities to include laser weaponry.
Sources recently revealed that Israel is exploring supplementary strategies to strengthen its defense capabilities in the aftermath of the recent Hamas...
History
Did Goliath the Philistine Really Exist?
The most famous individual Philistine in history is undoubtedly Goliath. He was the warrior who appears in the Bible as the enemy of the Israelites in the time of David. As a youth, David famously challenged and killed Goliath....
Military
Israel ‘Will Crush and Destroy’ Hamas, Netanyahu Says
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened today, for the first time, a meeting of the expanded emergency cabinet. He emphasized that the national unity displayed by the Israelis in the last week sends a message, inside and outside the...