Plague in a Soviet weapons lab: Russia, Gog and the return of the plagues of Egypt
The fifth plague devastated Pharaoh’s herds. Centuries later, Ezekiel foretold that God would unleash the same pestilence against Gog, whom generations of Bible readers have linked to Russia. Could this ancient biblical warning be taking shape today?
Inside Ben Gvir’s crocodile prison plan: Great crocodile of the Nile, reporting for duty
A temporary injunction issued Sunday froze National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s plan to surround Ketziot Prison with a moat of live crocodiles, which holds detained Hamas terrorists and other Palestinian security prisoners.
Archaeological discovery in Sinai brings Ezekiel’s warning to life at Pelusium
A massive circular basin, more than 100 feet across and once filled with Nile water and silt, has emerged from the sands of northern Sinai, offering a rare glimpse into an ancient ritual complex at a site long associated with a city named in the Bible.
Anastasi I papyrus renews debate over Nephilim and Anakim
The renewed attention to this papyrus is a reminder that the biblical record stands uncomfortably close to the historical memory of Israel’s neighbors—and that as the end of days draws nearer, the ancient world may be less buried than many assume.
After the Ceasefire: Netanyahu’s Warning, Egypt’s Plan, and Hamas’s Grip on Gaza
Israel faces a critical test as it pushes for Hamas’s full disarmament under the U.S.-brokered peace plan while monitoring Gaza’s fragile reconstruction. Yet renewed Hamas violence threatens both Israel’s hard-won security and its hopes for a lasting peace.
Peace with Egypt Was a Lie – And Jews Paid in Blood
What if the lesson broadcast across the Middle East was not Israeli courage but Israeli weakness? What if the message heard by Israel’s enemies was: Push hard enough, add American pressure, and ultimately, Israel will uproot Jews from their homes.
Israel Recovers Hostage Bodies in Gaza, Thwarts Terror in Syria, and Warns Egypt Over Protest March to Gaza Border
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two hostages, including Yair Yaakov, during a targeted operation in southern Gaza, as 53 hostages remain in captivity. In separate developments, the IDF arrested Hamas operatives in southern Syria and urged Egypt to prevent an international protest march from reaching the Gaza border.
“Mount Sinai Monastery” Focus of Legal Controversy
A recent Egyptian court ruling sparked international concern and diplomatic tensions over one of Christianity’s most ancient and revered sites.
Archaeologists discover bronze sword of Exodus Pharoah
The sword was discovered in the barracks of a military outpost that protected the Nile Delta against threats from the Western Desert and the Mediterranean Sea. This led researchers to believe it was intended for military use rather than ceremonial purposes.
Despite hostile public, Egypt won’t destroy Israel relations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has greater worries and “will not compound his country’s woes unless he absolutely has to,” experts tell JNS.