Caesarea

Spectacular, rare Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Caesarea

Newly-uncovered 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus bears mythological scene of Dionysus and Heracles in a drinking contest.

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Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Ministry of Defense Director General reportedly called an urgent security meeting after the strike on Netanayhu's Caesarea home following a discussion with the Prime Minister's wife. Defense Ministry: 'False claims.'

Suspects who fired flares at PM's house released

A court released the suspects to house arrest, saying that the prosecution has no evidence for the indictments filed against the four defendants.

Flares at PM's residence:

Netanyahu and his wife to be recognized as victims of a crime

Police determine that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, will be recognized as victims of a crime following the firing of flares at their private home in Caesarea.

Reckless terrorism:

Indictment filed against suspects of firing flares near PM's home

The four will be charged with reckless terrorism and attempted arson. Two will also be indicted on charges of obstruction of justice.

'Worst since Rabin assassination'

New details revealed on flare attack on Netanyahu's house

Newly revealed details show that the four suspects planned the attack ahead of time and scouted out the area weeks in advance.

Released for publication:

These are those suspected of firing flares at PM's house

Protest activists, Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh and Itai Yaffe, are the suspects in the firing of flares at the Prime Minister's residence in Caesarea last Saturday.

Flares fired at PM's house 'an afterparty for the protests'

One of the suspects in the case is a senior reserve officer who is thought to have supplied the flares. He is forbidden from speaking with a lawyer.

Flares on PM's house

Shin Bet Director: 'Dangerous escalation'

Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.

Attack on PM's house:

Senior reserve officer arrested for firing flares

Among the three suspects arrested on suspicion of firing flares towards the Prime Minister's residence last night is a senior reserve officer.

Three suspects arrested

Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home

Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.

Cleared for publication:

Hezbollah UAV scored direct hit on Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

The State Censor confirmed that a UAV struck the private home of the Prime Minister's family last Saturday.

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Former Chief of Staff lies on road in anti-government protest

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz joins anti-government protest in Caesarea, joins protesters in blocking road; police forcibly remove him.

Suspicion:

Hezbollah drone filmed PM's house in Caesarea

A Navy missile ship stationed off the coast of Caesarea reported on Friday a suspicious aircraft that was seen hovering in the area.

Singer Ran Danker's tribute to the family of Roni Eshel

The successful singer performed for the first time in Caesarea and invited Eshel's family to his show and dedicated the song 'Angel' in her memory.

Grenade thrown at Netanyahu's Caesarea home

Likud says 'writing on the wall,' demands Attorney General and police investigate incitement against PM after smoke grenade found at Netanyahu home after left-wing protest.

4 arrested in Caesarea

Leftist protesters light fire at entrance to IDF HQ

Four alleged rioters were arrested at a protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu in Caesarea. Labor Chairperson Merav Mechaeli harshly attacked the Prime Minister and claimed that he was preventing the return of the hostages from Gaza.

Ancient Roman aqueduct collapses in Caesarea

Antiquities authorities warn that the rest of the structure could follow soon if restoration is not carried out.

Ben Gvir:

'Zero tolerance for anyone who attacks police officers'

National Security Minister backs police who arrested leftist demonstrators who disturbed the peace outside PM's home in Caesarea.

During protest:

Violent clashes near Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

At least 14 arrested after demonstrators arrive, unannounced, outside PM's home and protest while making noise.

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Brawl at end of popular singer's concert in Caesarea

Brawl erupts at the conclusion of a concert in Caesarea by popular singer Itay Levy. The reason for the brawl is unclear.

Ancient Treasure Found at Sea:

Two shipwrecks - and treasure - discovered off Israel's coast

Marine archaeology survey off the coast of Caesarea recovers treasure from two ancient shipwrecks, including hoard of silver coins.

Thousands protest against Netanyahu

Leftist activists protest outside PM's Residence in Jerusalem. 12 protesters arrested.

Went looking for mushrooms, found ancient artifact instead

Teen from Israeli coastal city who went out to search for mushrooms discovers ancient marble inscription from Byzantine era instead.

Man arrested after threatening to hurt Netanyahu

Man arrested near Netanyahu's home, said he had bombs and wanted to hurt the prime minister.

1,800-year-old mosaic found in Israeli park

Well-preserved Byzantine-era mosaic discovered in national park in Caesarea.

From the slaughter in Caesarea to war in Jerusalem

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi continues his voyage to the history of the nation in our special series: Rebellion and Destruction.

'This will end in baptism and conversion'

Jewish schoolchildren forced to bow and mimic Muslim prayer in Mosque while on school trip.

Watch: Incredible sunken treasure trove found on Israel's seabed

Two divers happen upon cargo of a sunken merchant ship in Caesarea, revealing pristine 1,600-year-old treasures and coins.

Beautiful ancient ram statue unearthed near Byzantine church

Christmas Eve discovery in Caesarea excites archaeologists; beautiful sculpture was almost perfectly preserved.

Legendary Mossad Leader Mike Harari Passes Away

Ya'alon eulogizes founder of Mossad assassination unit, 'one of a rare breed of builders of the country.'

Court Ruling Preserves Caesarea's Antiquities

A court ruled that plans for a new neighborhood in Caesarea would have to be put on hold because of important archaeological artifacts.