archaeology in the West Bank

West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill advances as gov’t okays NIS 250M heritage plan

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The Israeli government has approved a NIS 250 million plan dedicated to the preservation and development of archaeological and heritage sites in the West Bank. This financial commitment comes as coalition members work to advance a controversial bill that would shift control of antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza from military to civilian authority. … Read more

Knesset panel fast-tracks West Bank antiquities bill seen as de facto annexation

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The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee is moving rapidly to advance a controversial bill that would place antiquities in the West Bank under the direct responsibility of the State of Israel. The proposal, which critics argue represents a form of de facto annexation, seeks to fundamentally alter the legal and administrative framework of the … Read more

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