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The Balkans' Iron Wall: The untold story of Serb resilience, media bias, the Jewish bond - opinion

The geopolitical history of the Balkan Peninsula, and Serbia in particular, has been defined by its strategic role as a ruthless frontier against invading forces. 

This photo taken on July 25, 2018 shows flowers from the Croatian and Israeli presidents on the plaque at the memorial in the shape of a flower in Jasenovac where the two presidents payed a tribute for the victims killed at the Jasenovac concentration camp which was dismantled 73 years ago.
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.

The West’s illusions about Erdogan’s denialism was outrageous. The reaction to it was revealing

 The surrender of Jerusalem, December 9, 1917.

The war against the Jewish state began long before Israel was established - opinion

Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Shaara meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025.

Turkey’s neo-Ottoman ambitions: Erdogan, Hamas, and threats to Israel - opinion


Archaeological excavation in Migdal, Ashkelon reveals Black Gaza Ware, remains from Roman to Ottoma

"What makes this excavation particularly interesting is that we can trace the continuous development of urban life in this area from ancient times to the modern era."

 Archaeological excavations in Ahskelon.

We need truth, not narratives, now more than ever - opinion

"Palestine" was a poor backwater of little significance; Jerusalem was an old, decrepit city that no one (except Jews) cared very much about. There was no call for a "Palestinian State."

 Fans display a Palestine flag and an Israel flag amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas at the Nations League France vs. Israel match.

Last Mamluk sultan's helmet showcased at Diyarbakır museum

The leather helmet, decorated with bronze and Quranic verses, was a gift from sultan al-Ghuri to Diyarbakır.

 The gates of the Diyarbakir Fortress.

Excavation in Assos uncovers early Ottoman bathhouse with underfloor heating

“This bathhouse is significant because it is an example that allows a very good understanding of all these technical issues such as underfloor heating systems, and the use of water."

 Assos, Turkey. Excavation uncovers early Ottoman bathhouse with underfloor heating.

Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture

Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.

 Selimiye Hammam .Traditional Historical Ottoman Bath in Uskudar, Istanbul.

366-year-old castle bath built by Ottoman grand vizier uncovered in excavation

Köprülü Mehmed Pasha recaptured Bozcaada from the Venetians in 1658 after a one-year occupation.

 Bozcaada, formerly known as Tenedos , is the second largest island in the Aegean Sea.

It's time for Israel to get off zero and embrace Bitcoin - opinion

By embracing this digital currency, we can protect our economic future, enhance our financial independence, and ensure that we are not left behind in the global shift towards a new standard of money.

 HONG KONG’S first Bitcoin retail store during its 2014 opening: Bitcoin is revolutionizing the concept of money, surpassing gold in all five monetary properties – divisibility, scarcity, durability, portability and recognizability, says the writer.

Commemorating ‘Sayfo’: The untold genocide of the Aramean Christians

“In my view, we must cultivate and strengthen our community’s sense of collective identity not to seclude ourselves, but to fit in and take part in our societies,” says Khalloul, Aramean activist.

  'I am Aramean' T shirt with Aramean Eagle and Flame Symbol

1918: Returning Torah scrolls to Tel Aviv, Jaffa after WWI

The return of the Jews to their homes and religious sanctuaries after the exile forced upon them by the Turkish governor during World War I.

 Sephardi chief Rabbi Ben-Zion Uziel delivers blessings at the cornerstone ceremony  for the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot with Chaim Weizmann (seated) on June 3, 1946

Grapevine August 24, 2023: Remembering Shimon Peres

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THEN-FOREIGN MINISTER David Levy (left) meets with André Azoulay, the adviser of the Moroccan king, in 2000.