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Megiddo

Palestinian men drink coffee as they sit next to a statue of King David in Jerusalem's Old City, January 27, 2011. (Kobi Gideon/ Flash90/ File)
December 27, 2025, 3:46 am
Despite academic battle royal, a new book returns David’s kingdom to its place in history
In ‘The Bible’s First Kings,’ scholars piece together archaeology and biblical studies to show that a United Monarchy indeed emerged in the region’s highlands 3,000 years ago
By Rossella Tercatin
Dr. Amir Golani, an archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority. (Yakov Shmidov/Israel Antiquities Authority)
November 6, 2025, 1:53 am
5,000-year-old grape press, oldest proof of wine production in Israel, found near Megiddo
Archaeologists also uncover 3,300-year-old Canaanite artifacts, including a ram-shaped vessel, that may have been used for the cultic practices encountered by the early Israelites
By Rossella Tercatin
People protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
April 1, 2025, 2:31 pm
Daily Briefing Apr. 1: Day 543 – PM questioned on Qatargate; proof of biblical Armageddon?
Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon reports back from ransacked Jinba; reporter Rossella Tercatin delves into a recent Pew survey and archaeological findings from Megiddo
By Amanda Borschel-Dan, Jeremy Sharon and Rossella Tercatin
Archaeologists excavating at Megiddo in northern Israel in 2022. (Courtesy: The Megiddo Expedition)
March 30, 2025, 9:10 am
Archaeologists find first evidence of epic biblical battle at ‘Armageddon’
Pottery excavated at Megiddo in northern Israel suggests a military presence, possibly confirms the battle between King Josiah and Pharaoh Necho, and hints at Gog and Magog narrative
By Rossella Tercatin
Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks to his supporters after the release of exit poll results in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022. Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah gives an address on official party al-Manar TV on June 8, 2021. (Oren Ziv/AP; Screen capture/ Al-Manar)
August 4, 2024, 6:39 am
Report chronicles emboldening of Hezbollah amid Netanyahu-Gallant tensions in 2023
Probe says PM nixed meeting on response to infiltration from Lebanon on day he fired Gallant; intel officers were at IDF HQ on Oct. 6, handling Gaza threat unrelated to Hamas invasion
By ToI Staff
An Israeli archaeologist points at a nearly 1,800-year-old decorated floor from an early Christian prayer hall that Israeli archaeologists discovered adjacent to Megiddo prison, on November 6, 2005. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
June 7, 2024, 11:20 am
Mosaic floor of early Christian prayer hall to be displayed at US evangelical museum
The Megiddo Mosaic, discovered in 2005 on the grounds of a prison in northern Israel, to get first public showing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC
By Gavriel Fiske
The excavation site of a Roman Legion permanent base, at the foot of Tel Meggido, in an undated photo. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
February 14, 2024, 2:21 pm
Buildings, roads in ‘huge, complete’ Roman-era military base revealed by excavations
Site near Tel Meggido is the only excavated Roman permanent camp in Israel; the Roman Sixth Legion, which was based there, fought against Jewish forces in the Bar Kochba revolt
By Gavriel Fiske
An Israeli archaeologist points at a nearly 1,800-year-old decorated floor from an early Christian prayer hall that Israeli archaeologists discovered adjacent to Megiddo prison, on November 6, 2005. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
August 15, 2023, 5:04 pm
Israel may uproot ancient Christian mosaic, send it to US Evangelical museum
Megiddo Mosaic could be loaned to Museum of the Bible in Washington; some worry it will be used in ideological, rather than archaeological, context
By Ilan Ben Zion
Screen capture from a video showing an alleged Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria March 31, 2023. (screen capture: Twitter)
April 2, 2023, 11:24 am
2nd Iran Guard Corps member dies after Syria strikes said tied to Megiddo bombing
Iran says Meqdad Meqdani succumbs to wounds from Friday strike; 3 alleged Israeli strikes in 4 nights may indicate Jerusalem believes Tehran behind last month’s cross-border attack
By ToI Staff
Shareef ad-Din Hamaishe, 21, was seriously injured on March 13, 2023 in a suspected terror bombing carried out by a Herzollah operative. (Channel 12; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 28, 2023, 11:52 pm
Victim wounded in Megiddo bombing yet to receive formal word of state support: family
Shareef ad-Din Hamaishe, hurt in terror attack possibly linked to Hezbollah, is recovering in neurosurgery department at Rambam Hospital; hospital says state is covering costs
By ToI Staff
Supporters of the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah attend a televised speech by the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs, on February 16, 2023. (Anwar Amro/ AFP)
March 22, 2023, 7:17 pm
Hezbollah chief says Megiddo bombing ‘confused’ Israel, won’t comment further
More than a week after blast blamed on Lebanese infiltrator seriously wounded Israeli civilian, Nasrallah warns any Israeli attack ‘will be met with a swift response’
By Emanuel Fabian
The scene of a bombing at Megiddo Junction in northern Israel, March 13, 2023. (Courtesy: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 21, 2023, 4:05 pm
IDF: Suspected Hezbollah bomber crossed from Lebanon using ladder, not tunnel
Military says member of Iran-backed group climbed over northern border fence to stage bomb attack that seriously injured man in Megiddo
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left), chief of the Northern Command Ori Gordin (right), and commander of the 91st territorial division Shai Klapper (back to camera), at the Har Adir lookout point on the Lebanon border, March 16, 2023. (Elad Malka/Defense Ministry)
March 16, 2023, 12:55 pm
After suspected Hezbollah bombing, Gallant warns those responsible ‘will regret it’
Defense minister briefed on Monday morning blast carried out by man who infiltrated Israel from Lebanon; says Israel will retaliate
By Emanuel Fabian
The scene of a bombing at Megiddo Junction in northern Israel, March 13, 2023. (Courtesy: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 15, 2023, 6:00 pm
IDF suspects Hezbollah behind bombing attack on northern highway; terrorist killed
Military releases details of Monday morning blast; says suspect, armed with explosives belt, hitched ride back to Lebanon border before being shot dead by security forces
By Emanuel Fabian
From right, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant observe a joint US, Israeli military exercise at the Air Force command center, January 25, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
March 15, 2023, 4:07 pm
Defense establishment set to release details of mystery ‘security developments’
Netanyahu shortens trip to Berlin following consultation with defense minister over recent incidents in northern Israel that are barred from publication
By Emanuel Fabian
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