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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 652

Caesarea

A third-century marble sarcophagus engraved with scenes of Greek mythology was uncovered in Caesarea, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on June 9, 2025. In this scene, Heracles lies on a lion’s skin. (Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority)
June 9, 2025, 4:38 pm
Archaeologists find unique 1,700-year-old sarcophagus depicting booze battle with a god
A marble coffin with vivid carvings of a fabled face-off between Heracles and Dionysus discovered in Caesarea is the sole example in the region and likely belonged to a wealthy family
By Rossella Tercatin
Hadera police station commander, Chief Superintendent Amit Pollak, seen after a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 1, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 3, 2025, 8:17 pm
Wife of cop under probe arrested after saying she threw his phone into the sea
Shlomit Pollak detained and ordered to house arrest for allegedly destroying evidence, as DIPI looks into Ben Gvir-backed officer accused of assaulting protesters
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Illustrative: A handcuffed man in Jerusalem. (Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90)
December 22, 2024, 5:38 pm
Two Jerusalem men arrested on suspicion of providing information to Hezbollah
Abd al-Salam Qawasameh, Taar Asili accused of being in contact and sending material to Hezbollah operative ‘Dania’ via WhatsApp even after they knew she was member of terror group
By Emanuel Fabian
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attends a prayer service for the return of the hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, March 21, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
December 6, 2024, 9:30 pm
Police recommend recognizing Sara Netanyahu as ‘crime victim’ after flares fired at home
Recognition could enable PM’s wife to influence any plea deal with 4 suspects charged with terror for shooting flares at PM’s private residence; Netanyahus weren’t home
By ToI Staff
From left: Ofer Doron, Gal Doron, Amir Sadeh and Itay Yaffe at a court hearing at the Haifa District Court on December 2, 2024. (Flash90)
December 2, 2024, 3:11 pm
4 anti-government protesters charged with terror for firing flares at Netanyahu home
Prosecution alleges suspects had been warned by Shin Bet against using pyrotechnics, accuses group of acting out of ideological motivation to pressure PM
By ToI Staff
'Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down),' by painter Jean-Léon Gérôme. (Public domain via JTA)
December 1, 2024, 2:04 am
There are no Jewish fighters in ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
‘It’s pretty clear from Josephus and from the archaeology’ that gladiators fought in Caesarea, says NYU professor; Israeli actors Lior Raz and Yuval Gonen among modern-day cast
By Luke Tress
Freed hostage Mia Schem attends Elton John AIDS Foundation's 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 10, 2024, in West Hollywood, California. (Anna Webber / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
November 28, 2024, 10:18 pm
Former Hamas hostage Mia Schem engaged to childhood friend
Schem started dating Yinon Hasson after returning from her 50-day captivity in the hands of Hamas last year
By ToI Staff
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attends a prayer for the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, at the Western Wall, March 21, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 26, 2024, 7:27 pm
Sara Netanyahu seeks recognition as ‘terror victim’ over launching of flares at home
PM’s wife claims suspects were trying to physically harm her family, though no one was harmed in incident, no damage was caused, and she wasn’t home at the time
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Israel's first National Marine Park at Caesarea in northern Israel, announced by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, and the Planning Administration, on November 25, 2024. (Guy Levian, Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
November 26, 2024, 2:12 pm
Israel dives into offshore conservation with first National Marine Park
Area off Caesarea joins large extension to the Evtach Marine Reserve in waters between Ashkelon and Ashdod, plus projects in Hadera and additional land in the Ramon Crater
By Sue Surkes
Flares are fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, November 16, 2024. (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 20, 2024, 11:37 pm
Suspects meticulously planned firing of flares at PM’s house 3 weeks prior — reports
Investigators say men drove by home to check for security cameras, crawled to launch site 200 meters away from house before firing, stayed with local families overnight
By ToI Staff
File - Rear Adm. (res.) Ofer Doron speaks during a protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, at the Goma junction, northern Israel, on August 12, 2023. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
November 20, 2024, 10:21 am
Ex-senior Navy officer named as one of 3 suspects in firing of flares at PM’s house
Court names Ofer Doron, who was suspended from IDF after halting reserve duty over 2023 judicial overhaul, and 2 veteran anti-government activists, in Saturday incident in Caesarea
By ToI Staff
Flares are fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea, November 16, 2024.(Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 17, 2024, 4:58 pm
Shin Bet chief says firing of flares at Netanyahu’s home ‘far from legitimate protest’
Court remands 3 detainees, reported to be prominent anti-government activists, for 5 days; minister urges sacking of AG, accusing her of inaction that may cause PM’s ‘murder’
By Sam Sokol, Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Flares are fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, November 16, 2024. (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 16, 2024, 11:59 pm
Three arrested after flares fired at PM’s Caesarea home: A ‘dangerous escalation’
Opposition leaders denounce incident; Justice Minister Levin says it is part of a ‘violent coup’ attempt and calls for judicial overhaul to be revived
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Damage caused to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea in a Hezbollah drone attack on October 19, 2024. (Courtesy)
October 28, 2024, 10:41 pm
Cabinet said to weigh fresh attack on Iran in response to drone strike on PM’s home
Unsourced TV report says ministers discussed several potential responses to attack on Netanyahu’s private house in Caesarea, in a manner ‘completely different’ to recent airstrikes
By ToI Staff
Damage caused to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea in a Hezbollah drone attack on October 19, 2024. (Courtesy)
October 27, 2024, 11:28 pm
Report: PM’s office seeks NIS 2 million security boost at Ceasarea home after attack
Request to state treasury follows Hezbollah drone strike, cast as assassination attempt on Netanyahu, with costs reportedly set to reach NIS 3-8 million
By ToI Staff
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