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WATCH: A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

The cave dates back to 400,000 and 250,000 years ago, to the time of the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture – a collection of archaeological cultures in the Levant from the end of the Lower Paleolithic era.

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.
Ancient textile fragment found at the Nahal Omer archaeological site in the Arava, southern Israel, by archaeologists from the University of Haifa, May 19, 2026.

Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

Ancient city of     Hippos looking east, with the cathedral’s location marked within the city, March 31, 2026.

Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study

Sling bullet found in near the ancient city of Hippos in the Golan Heights bearing the Greek inscription “Learn,” March 16, 2026.

Lesson learned: First inscribed Hellenistic sling bullet found in Golan Heights' ancient Hippos


Haifa University cancels event marking the Nakba

School cancels event despite initial approval when it discovers students' intention is to commemorate the Nakba.

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Canadian student denied entry into Israel, detained

Sarah Ann-Marie Meakes awaits hearing after being taken into custody at B-G Airport, despite approval for visa, enrollment at Haifa University.

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Gene from wild barley helps explain sea to land evolution

Genetic mutation growing in Judean Desert shows how the transition of aquatic to land plants created life on the terra firma as we know it today.

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Internationalizing our universities

Borderline Views: Research and full degree programs in English are finally being offered, but to successfully compete with the international programs at North American and European universities.

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Salah TAU speech prompts emergency Knesset meeting

The Islamic Sheikh "has been convicted of contact with the enemy, is known as one who accuses Jews of all evil in the world,” says MK Miller.

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Haifa U students named World debating champs

Students Meir Yarom and Michael Shapiro represented the school at the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) in Botswana.

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Carmel forest's road to recovery: Plant or wait?

Forestry experts say the best road to recovery for the Carmel forest may be to let nature take its course — an idea that is running into resistance.

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‘Even after flames are out, public health risk remains’

Public health researcher says winds carry gases and particulates over a large area, which can cause lung problems and heart attacks.

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Blazes beaten back by day, but rage on at night

Fires still active around Beit Oren, wildlife reserve, Usfiya, eastern Carmel Mt. ridge; firefighters say they could gain control in 2 days.

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Police allow some fire evacuees to return home

Firefighter spokesman says he is wary of using word "control" in relation to constantly changing fires in North, but some progress made.

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