The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/rossella-tercatin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:07:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rossella Tercatin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/rossella-tercatin/ 32 32 Keeping his head: Educator detained for dual Israeli-Palestinian flag kippa dons replacement https://www.timesofisrael.com/keeping-his-head-educator-detained-for-dual-israeli-palestinian-flag-kippa-dons-replacement/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:31:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3845296 In April, Israel police tore the Palestinian flag off Alex Sinclair's kippa. Now he managed to buy a new one from the same Jerusalem store and remains undeterred

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]]> With massive teacher shortages, Israel plans on teaching English to middle schoolers through AI https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-massive-teacher-shortages-israel-plans-on-teaching-english-to-middle-schoolers-through-ai/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:40:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3842673 PM and education minister announce national program to move English lessons on screens. Since 40% of 19,000 English teachers don't have training, could AI do much worse?

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]]> West Bank archaeology conference unearths controversy as politics takes center stage https://www.timesofisrael.com/west-bank-archaeology-conference-unearths-controversy-as-politics-takes-center-stage/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3845126 Jerusalem event attracts hundreds, including dozens of scholars, but many in the field stay away and international participation is down; attendee calls event 'highly politicized'

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]]> In African cave, Israeli and international scientists find signs of earliest use of fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-african-cave-israeli-international-scientists-find-signs-of-earliest-use-of-fire/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:31:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3843956 Evidence of burns was detected on fossilized bones deep in the Wonderwerk Cave, setting back the clock for intentional use of fire from 1 million years ago to close to 1.8 million

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]]> Rare cultic stone from Israelite mansion may testify to King Hezekiah’s biblical reform https://www.timesofisrael.com/rare-cultic-stone-from-israelite-mansion-may-testify-to-king-hezekiahs-biblical-reform/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:32:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3843185 A massive 2,750-year-old artifact found at Tel 'Eton might have been repurposed after a clampdown on worship outside the Temple in Jerusalem

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]]> ‘A time capsule’: Israeli cave sealed for millennia sheds light on obscure prehistoric clan https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-time-capsule-israeli-cave-sealed-for-millennia-sheds-light-on-obscure-prehistoric-clan/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:19:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3841171 A site near Fureidis, south of Haifa, was occupied by early humans around 300,000 years ago, right before Home Sapiens and Neanderthals emerged in the region

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]]> Yeshiva rabbis say they won’t send students to tank units due to integration of women https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-rabbis-say-they-wont-send-students-to-tank-units-due-to-integration-of-women/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:28:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840083 Leaders of 12 yeshivas in 'hesder' joint study-service program reject plan to allow women to serve with men; IDF source says army in 'impossible situation,' critics pan it as refusal to serve

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]]> Schools to reopen Tuesday, after students kept home for a day due to missile fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-fresh-iran-fighting-schools-close-workplaces-dont-and-parents-are-left-scrambling/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:19:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838745 Parents scrambled Monday as classrooms closed, but workplaces opened after attacks from Iran, Houthis; State Comptroller’s audit had said some 40% of schools lack proper shelter

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]]> Iranian regime will fall sooner or later, but US stopped war too early, ex-Mossad agent says https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-regime-could-still-fall-but-us-stopped-war-too-early-ex-mossad-agent-says/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:30:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837725 Israeli plan to bring down the regime was interrupted by the US decision to halt fighting, says 'Aleph,' a former senior official; dismisses reported US criticism that the agency's plan was 'farcical' and 'bullshit'

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]]> Days into role, new Mossad chief dismisses highly experienced deputy director https://www.timesofisrael.com/days-into-role-new-mossad-chief-dismisses-highly-experienced-deputy-director/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837673 'Aleph' fired after 22 years of service as Gofman 'shapes new leadership’; decision reportedly criticized internally as new chief lacks experience, needs guidance

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]]> 28 years after her son fell serving in Lebanon, activist mother slams IDF’s return https://www.timesofisrael.com/28-years-after-her-son-fell-serving-in-lebanon-activist-mother-slams-idfs-return/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:14:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835431 Manuela Dviri led the call for Israel to leave its northern neighbor after her son Yoni was killed in 1998. Today, as the military strengthens its foothold there, she doubles down

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]]> Netanyahu said to halt progress of controversial West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-halt-progress-of-controversial-west-bank-and-gaza-antiquities-bill/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:07:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835340 Legislation to create new authority under the Heritage Ministry, opposed by IDF and many archaeologists, was pitched by sponsors as a step toward annexation

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]]> ‘God’s wish’: Religious Zionist rabbi still crusading for peace with the Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/gods-wish-religious-zionist-rabbi-still-crusading-for-peace-with-the-palestinians/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830045 20 years ago, Michael Melchior served as Knesset member and government minister when he chaired religious party Meimad; today, he believes faith-based values can yet shape a better future for Israel

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]]> 12-year-old finds ancient gemstone in Galilean Jewish village cursed by Jesus https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-year-old-finds-ancient-gemstone-in-galilean-jewish-village-cursed-by-jesus/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:00:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833900 Sixth-grader Alon Horowitz finds rare 'Nicolo' stone, likely dating back at least 1,500 years, during community excavation at Korazim National Park

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]]> Archaeologists petition High Court to block appointment of new antiquities authority chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/archaeologists-petition-high-court-to-block-appointment-of-new-antiquities-authority-chief/ Thu, 28 May 2026 23:37:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832265 Petition deepens rift between academics and Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu, who have been at loggerheads over a controversial West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill

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