Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia Is a Victory for Israel and America
And a loss for Russia and Iran.
August 27, 2025
“The burial grounds of Hasmonean kings have been plowed and used for farming and construction.”
In Israel, any major construction project—or even a little digging in the dirt—has a good chance of yielding a significant archaeological discovery. Thus the role of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is especially important. The Knesset is presently considering legislation that would extend the IAA’s remit to artifacts discovered in Judea and Samaria. The bill has produced a complex controversy, but Seth Mandel points to “the most important fact to know” about it:
And a loss for Russia and Iran.
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“The burial grounds of Hasmonean kings have been plowed and used for farming and construction.”
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Subscribe NowIn Israel, any major construction project—or even a little digging in the dirt—has a good chance of yielding a significant archaeological discovery. Thus the role of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is especially important. The Knesset is presently considering legislation that would extend the IAA’s remit to artifacts discovered in Judea and Samaria. The bill has produced a complex controversy, but Seth Mandel points to “the most important fact to know” about it: