Reversing earlier stance, Netherlands to return looted Kandinsky to Jewish family
(Netherlands)Cnaan Liphshiz (2022). Reversing earlier stance, Netherlands to return looted Kandinsky to Jewish family. The Times of Israel. 29 September.
Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found
(Israel; Germany)Jessica Steinberg (2021). Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found. The Times of Israel. 8 April.
Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage
(Tunisia)Najeh Mouelhi-Makani (2020). Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage. The Times of Israel. 18 December.
Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art
(Netherlands)Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art. The Times of Israel. 9 December.
Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist
(Germany; Israel)The Times of Israel (2020). Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist. The Times of Israel. 22 November.
Nazi-looted French painting on display in search for rightful owner
(France)Murielle Kasprzak (2020). Nazi-looted French painting on display in search for rightful owner. The Times of Israel. 20 August.
Valuable statues 'worth millions' stolen from kibbutz museum in northern Israel
(Israel)The Times of Israel (2020). Valuable statues 'worth millions' stolen from kibbutz museum in northern Israel. The Times of Israel. 19 August.
Texas Museum stands by ownership of painting; Jewish family claims it's looted
(United States of America)Associated Press (2019). Texas Museum stands by ownership of painting; Jewish family claims it's looted. The Times of Israel. 8 February.
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.
18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals
(United States of America)Josefin Dolsten (2018). 18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals. The Times of Israel. 13 December.
Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms
(Germany)Dina Gold (2018). Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms. The Times of Israel. 25 April.
Report lashes France's 'lack of ambition' to return looted Jewish art
(France)Antoine Froidefond (2018). Report lashes France's 'lack of ambition' to return looted Jewish art. The Times of Israel. 3 April.
Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins
(Israel)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2018). Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins. The Times of Israel. 29 January.
Prosecutors become treasure hunters in antiquities repatriation campaign
(United States of America)COLLEEN LONG, VERENA DOBNIK (2017). Prosecutors become treasure hunters in antiquities repatriation campaign. The Times of Israel. 17 December.
'We were just hunting porcupines,' claims antiquities robber
(Israel)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). 'We were just hunting porcupines,' claims antiquities robber. The Times of Israel. 13 December.
Desperately seeking this Frida Kahlo painting. Last seen in Poland
(Poland)Anna Maria Jakubek (2017). Desperately seeking this Frida Kahlo painting. Last seen in Poland. The Times of Israel. 4 December.
Nazi-looted Pissarro painting at center of Paris legal tussle
(France)Juliette Montesse (2017). Nazi-looted Pissarro painting at center of Paris legal tussle. The Times of Israel. 9 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.
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.
Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II
(Italy; Algeria; France; Germany; United States of America)Associated Press (2017). Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II. The Times of Israel. 2 September.
Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh
(India)Jaya Menon (2017). Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh. The Times of Israel. 2 August.
Arrest of Jerusalem antiquities dealers opens a smuggling Pandora's Box
(Israel)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). Arrest of Jerusalem antiquities dealers opens a smuggling Pandora's Box. The Times of Israel. 1 August.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer
(Israel)The Times of Israel (2017). Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer. The Times of Israel. 17 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.
Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires
(Argentina)Matt Lebovic (2017). Top collector cries foul on Nazi memorabilia trove uncovered in Buenos Aires. The Times of Israel. 5 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.
Painting stolen by Nazis to rotate between Paris and US
(France; United States of America)Associated Press (2017). Painting stolen by Nazis to rotate between Paris and US. The Times of Israel. 28 April.
Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription
(Israel; Turkey)Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription. The Times of Israel. 23 February.
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.
Belgians face decade in prison for Auschwitz theft
(Poland; Belgium)AFP (2017). Belgians face decade in prison for Auschwitz theft. The Times of Israel. 31 January.
German family firm to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish heirs
(Germany)JTA (2017). German family firm to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish heirs. The Times of Israel. 13 January.
Did Russia meddle in recent US art theft legislation?
(United States of America; Russia)Rich Tenorio (2016). Did Russia meddle in recent US art theft legislation?. The Times of Israel. 16 December.
Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee
(Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee. The Times of Israel. 14 December.
US House passes bill to ease return of Nazi-looted art
(United States of America)JTA (2016). US House passes bill to ease return of Nazi-looted art. The Times of Israel. 8 December.
Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork
(Germany)JTA (2016). Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork. The Times of Israel. 7 December.
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.
Art meets history in homage to legendary French Jewish dealer
(Belgium; France)Catherine Bennett (2016). Art meets history in homage to legendary French Jewish dealer. The Times of Israel. 23 September.
Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel
(Israel; Poland; Germany)JTA (2016). Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel. The Times of Israel. 7 July.
NU authorities blame Kumar for delay in missing coins probe
(India)The Times of India (2016). NU authorities blame Kumar for delay in missing coins probe. The Times of Israel. 21 May.
After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt
(Egypt; Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt. The Times of Israel. 18 May.
In new crackdown, antiquities authorities tighten noose around dealers, thieves
(Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). In new crackdown, antiquities authorities tighten noose around dealers, thieves. The Times of Israel. 16 May.
Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII
(United States of America)JTA (2016). Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII. The Times of Israel. 6 May.
Painting looted by Nazis coming to auction in NYC
(United States of America)Associated Press (2016). Painting looted by Nazis coming to auction in NYC. The Times of Israel. 23 April.
UK teens face theft charges in Poland over Auschwitz items
(Poland; United Kingdom)Associated Press (2016). UK teens face theft charges in Poland over Auschwitz items. The Times of Israel. 21 March.
Boy finds ancient figurine during Beit She'an outing
(Israel)Times of Israel (2016). Boy finds ancient figurine during Beit She'an outing. The Times of Israel. 25 February.
German team probing stolen Nazi art defends slow progress
(Germany)AFP (2016). German team probing stolen Nazi art defends slow progress. The Times of Israel. 14 January.
Muhammad cartoons censored at Charlie Hebdo exhibit in Tel Aviv
(Israel; France)The Times of Israel (2016). Muhammad cartoons censored at Charlie Hebdo exhibit in Tel Aviv. The Times of Israel. 10 January.
Artwork stolen by Nazis found… at Israeli museum
(Israel)Sue Surkes (2015). Artwork stolen by Nazis found… at Israeli museum. The Times of Israel. 15 December.
Concern for Libya UNESCO site after Islamic State said to take over
(Libya)AFP (2015). Concern for Libya UNESCO site after Islamic State said to take over. The Times of Israel. 12 December.
Cops bust antiquities dealer with over 3,000 ancient coins
(Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Cops bust antiquities dealer with over 3,000 ancient coins. The Times of Israel. 26 November.
Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities
(Iraq; Syria)Daniel Estrin (2015). Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities. The Times of Israel. 3 September.
Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones
(Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones. The Times of Israel. 13 July.
Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church
(Israel)The Times of Israel (2015). Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church. The Times of Israel. 12 July.
Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m
(Germany; United Kingdom)Ruth Holmes (2015). Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m. The Times of Israel. 24 June.
Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts
(Israel)Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts. The Times of Israel. 16 June.
Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities
(Syria; Lebanon)Associated Press (2015). Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities. The Times of Israel. 9 May.
The Frenchman who saved the Mona Lisa
(France)Justin Jalil (2014). The Frenchman who saved the Mona Lisa. The Times of Israel. 23 November.
Barbed wire from Auschwitz found in tourists' suitcase
(Poland)Edward Wight (2014). Barbed wire from Auschwitz found in tourists' suitcase. The Times of Israel. 31 March.