Experts fear for preservation of 'spectacular' mosaic unearthed by farmers in Gaza refugee camp
(Palestine)Hadani Ditmars (2022). Experts fear for preservation of 'spectacular' mosaic unearthed by farmers in Gaza refugee camp. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.
`It's the First Domino': After the Museum of the Bible Discovered Its Dead Sea Scrolls Are Fake, the Field Braces for More Revelations
(United States of America; Palestine; Israel)Sarah Cascone (2020). `It's the First Domino': After the Museum of the Bible Discovered Its Dead Sea Scrolls Are Fake, the Field Braces for More Revelations. ArtNet News. 16 March.
Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts
(Palestine; Israel)Religion News Service (2019). Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts. The Presbyterian Outlook. 6 February.
Digging Up Controversy
(Palestine; Israel)Sara Thoth Stub (2019). Digging Up Controversy. US News and World Report. 5 February.
Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls
(Palestine; Israel)Reuters (2019). Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls. Reuters. 22 January.
The Race for the Next Dead Sea Scrolls, and Why We May Lose It
(Palestine; Israel)Moshe Gilad (2019). The Race for the Next Dead Sea Scrolls, and Why We May Lose It. Haaretz. 16 January.
Exhibit reveals never-seen artifacts rescued from archaeological thieves
(Israel; Palestine)Maayan Hoffman (2018). Exhibit reveals never-seen artifacts rescued from archaeological thieves. The Jerusalem Post. 30 December.
Artifacts stolen and smuggled in the West Bank now on display in Jerusalem
(Israel; Palestine)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2018). Artifacts stolen and smuggled in the West Bank now on display in Jerusalem. The Times of Israel. 27 December.
The Mysterious Fate of an Ancient Apollo Statue Pulled From Gaza's Sea
(Palestine)Nir Hasson (2018). The Mysterious Fate of an Ancient Apollo Statue Pulled From Gaza's Sea. Haaretz. 12 December.
Dead Sea Scroll Fakes Abound, and Scholars Admit They Share the Blame
(Palestine; Israel; United States of America)Ariel David (2018). Dead Sea Scroll Fakes Abound, and Scholars Admit They Share the Blame. Haaretz. 28 October.
Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation"
(Israel; Palestine)Hakim Bishara (2018). Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation". Hyperallergic. 17 July.
'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will
(Israel; Palestine)Maya Asheri (2018). 'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will. Haaretz. 14 July.
PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron
(Palestine)Middle East Monitor (2018). PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron. Middle East Monitor. 5 July.
100 years after the battlefield looting, the Shellal mosaic remains controversial
(Australia; Palestine)Paul Daley (2018). 100 years after the battlefield looting, the Shellal mosaic remains controversial. The Guardian. 24 March.
Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul
(Palestine; Israel)Nathan Jeffay (2017). Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul. The Jewish Chronicle. 22 November.
Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.
Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police
(Palestine; Israel)The Algemeiner (2017). Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police. The Algemeiner. 19 November.
Young Gazans mobilize to save Palestine's oldest archaeological site
(Palestine)Moath al-Amoudi (2017). Young Gazans mobilize to save Palestine's oldest archaeological site. Al Monitor. 26 October.
An Ancient Canaanite Treasure in Gaza Was Leveled to the Ground by Hamas
(Palestine)Associated Press (2017). An Ancient Canaanite Treasure in Gaza Was Leveled to the Ground by Hamas. Haaretz. 6 October.
In Gaza, Hamas levels an ancient treasure
(Palestine)Fares Akram (2017). In Gaza, Hamas levels an ancient treasure. Phys.org. 6 October.
Swastikas found spray-painted outside settlement archaeology site
(Palestine)Jacob Magid (2017). Swastikas found spray-painted outside settlement archaeology site. The Times of Israel. 3 October.
Swastikas Painted on Sign to Site of Ancient Susiya Excavation
(Palestine)Hana Levi Julian (2017). Swastikas Painted on Sign to Site of Ancient Susiya Excavation. The Jewish Press. 3 October.
Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn. The Times of Israel. 3 October.
Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology
(Palestine; Israel; United States of America)Creede Newton (2017). Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology. Al Jazeera. 26 August.
Jerusalem Drops Plan to Build Luxury Homes Atop Ancient Palestinian Village
(Palestine; Israel)Nir Hasson (2017). Jerusalem Drops Plan to Build Luxury Homes Atop Ancient Palestinian Village. Haaretz. 11 August.
Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa
(Palestine; Israel)Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 10 August.
Waqf officially forms committees to assess any Israeli damages on Al-Aqsa
(Israel; Palestine)Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf officially forms committees to assess any Israeli damages on Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 1 August.
Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site
(Palestine; Israel)Reuters (2017). Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site. Cyprus Mail. 28 July.
Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site
(Palestine; Israel)BBC News (2017). Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site. BBC News. 25 July.
Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza
(Palestine; Israel; Egypt)The Times of Israel (2017). Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza. The Times of Israel. 16 July.
Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron
(Palestine)Jacob Magid (2017). Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron. The Times of Israel. 12 May.
How Jews and Arabs Collaborate on Antiquities Theft in the West Bank
(Palestine; Israel)Yotam Berger (2017). How Jews and Arabs Collaborate on Antiquities Theft in the West Bank. Haaretz. 5 May.
Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria
(Palestine; Israel)Ido Ben Porat (2017). Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria. Arutz Sheva. 25 April.
How Palestine is working to stop antiquities theft
(Palestine)Aziza Nofal (2017). How Palestine is working to stop antiquities theft. Al Monitor. 6 April.
150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport
(Egypt; Palestine; Israel)Middle East Monitor (2017). 150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport. Middle East Monitor. 22 March.
Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel
(Israel; Palestine)Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 6 March.
Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins
(Israel; Palestine; Jordan)Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins. The Times of Israel. 20 February.
Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt
(Israel; Palestine; Jordan)Ido Ben Porat (2017). Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.
In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage
(Palestine; Israel)WKNO (2017). In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage. WKNO. 16 February.
Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site
(Israel; Palestine)Elisha Ben Kimon (2017). Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site. Ynet News. 7 February.
Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation
(Palestine)Ori Lewis (2017). Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation. Reuters. 18 January.
Is Israel's Big New Find a Hoax?
(Israel; Palestine)Candida Moss (2016). Is Israel's Big New Find a Hoax?. The Daily Beast. 6 November.
Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO
(Israel; Palestine)Tovah Lazaroff (2016). Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO. The Jerusalem Post. 6 November.
Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State
(Israel; Palestine)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State. The Times of Israel. 20 October.
Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism
(Palestine; Israel)Assaf Kamar (2016). Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism. Ynet News. 3 September.
Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'
(Palestine; Israel)Ylenia Gostoli (2016). Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'. Al Jazeera. 24 August.
High Court of Justice okays transfer of ancient library to western Jerusalem
(Israel; Palestine)Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). High Court of Justice okays transfer of ancient library to western Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Post. 24 July.
Citizens map out Gaza's history
(Palestine)Moath Al-Amoudi (2016). Citizens map out Gaza's history. Al Monitor. 24 July.
Palestine demands return of seized artefacts
(Israel; Palestine; Jordan)Nasouh Nazzal (2016). Palestine demands return of seized artefacts. Gulf News. 6 June.
Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car
(Israel; Palestine; Jordan)Ari Soffer (2016). Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car. Israel National News. 6 June.
Palestinian Museum Prepares to Open, Minus Exhibits
(Palestine)James Glanz (2016). Palestinian Museum Prepares to Open, Minus Exhibits. The New York Times. 16 May.
The Israeli Defense Minister Who Stole Antiquities
(Israel; Palestine)Yael Gruenpeter (2015). The Israeli Defense Minister Who Stole Antiquities. Haaretz. 19 December.
Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza
(Palestine)David Daoud (2015). Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza. The Algemeiner. 23 November.
Meet the man out to save Gaza's antiquities
(Palestine)Ahmad Abu Amer (2015). Meet the man out to save Gaza's antiquities. Palestine Pulse. 20 October.
Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza
(Palestine; United Kingdom)Nick Clark (2015). Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza. The Independent. 31 July.
What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?
(Palestine)Lena Odgaard (2014). What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?. Al Jazeera. 8 April.
Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear
(Palestine)Haaretz (2014). Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear. Haaretz. 21 March.