The highest temperature has been recorded in Jerusalem since records were first kept 140 years ago.

Israel is sizzling in what is shaping up to be the hottest September on record, according to the Israel Meteorological Service. On Thursday, the highest temperatures were recorded in Jerusalem since records were first kept 140 years ago. It was 42°C during the day and 31.5°C at night. On Friday it was 49°C in Yotvata in the southern Arava near Eilat and 48.9°C in the Red Sea resort itself, easily beating the 1996 record of 45°C.

Records fell throughout the country. At Sde Boker in the Negev it was 42.7°C, beating the 1978 record of 39.9°C, at Kibbutz Galgal in the Jordan Valley (just north of Jericho) it was 47°C, beating the 2006 record of 45.7°C and at Kfar Blum in the Upper Galilee its was 47°C, beating the previous record of 43.6°C. On the Golan Heights it was 40°C, beating the previous record of 38.6°C.

For the most part the sweltering weather struck Israel's inland regions with a relatively temperate 34°C on the Mediterranean coast over the weaken, although the higher humidity there of up to 95% increases the intensity of the heat.

Accompanying the heatwave has been record electricity consumption. Last Thursday Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) (TASE: ELEC.B22) reported that consumption reached 14,662 megawatts, 1,000 megawatts above last summer's record.

Temperatures have dipped only slightly over the past few days and will continue to fall on Monday and Tuesday but will remain well above seasonal averages. On Wednesday and Thursday temperatures will rise again towards the upper 30s°C and the first half of September will almost certainly be the highest-ever on record.

Read more from source - https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-sizzles-in-record-temperatures-1001341780

The highest temperature has been recorded in Jerusalem since records were first kept 140 years ago.

Israel is sizzling in what is shaping up to be the hottest September on record, according to the Israel Meteorological Service. On Thursday, the highest temperatures were recorded in Jerusalem since records were first kept 140 years ago. It was 42°C during the day and 31.5°C at night. On Friday it was 49°C in Yotvata in the southern Arava near Eilat and 48.9°C in the Red Sea resort itself, easily beating the 1996 record of 45°C.

Records fell throughout the country. At Sde Boker in the Negev it was 42.7°C, beating the 1978 record of 39.9°C, at Kibbutz Galgal in the Jordan Valley (just north of Jericho) it was 47°C, beating the 2006 record of 45.7°C and at Kfar Blum in the Upper Galilee its was 47°C, beating the previous record of 43.6°C. On the Golan Heights it was 40°C, beating the previous record of 38.6°C.

For the most part the sweltering weather struck Israel's inland regions with a relatively temperate 34°C on the Mediterranean coast over the weaken, although the higher humidity there of up to 95% increases the intensity of the heat.

Accompanying the heatwave has been record electricity consumption. Last Thursday Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) (TASE: ELEC.B22) reported that consumption reached 14,662 megawatts, 1,000 megawatts above last summer's record.

Temperatures have dipped only slightly over the past few days and will continue to fall on Monday and Tuesday but will remain well above seasonal averages. On Wednesday and Thursday temperatures will rise again towards the upper 30s°C and the first half of September will almost certainly be the highest-ever on record.

Read more from source - https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-sizzles-in-record-temperatures-1001341780

Mysterious remains of 'magnificent' Biblical-era palace discovered in Israel

The finds date from the First Temple period, experts say

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered parts of elaborate columns from an ancient royal structure in Jerusalem.

The capitals, which form the topmost part of the columns, were discovered with other artifacts during an excavation at the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem. The finds date from the First Temple period, which lasted from 960 B.C. and 586 B.C., according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

“These stone artifacts are made of soft limestone, with decorative carvings, and among them are capitals of various sizes in the architectural style known as 'Proto-Aeolian' - one of the most significant royal building features of the First Temple period, and one of the visual symbols of the period,” said the Israel Antiquities Authority, in a statement. “The importance of this artistic motif as a symbol representing the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel led the Bank of Israel to choose it as the image that adorns the five shekel coin of the State of Israel.”

BIBLICAL-ERA FORTRESS DISCOVERED IN ISRAEL

Yaakov Billig, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s excavation, thinks that the structure, which has been described as “magnificent,” was likely built between the times of the Biblical kings Hezekiah and Josiah. The site may have been part of rebuilding efforts by King Hezekiah following the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 B.C.

Read more from source - https://www.foxnews.com/science/mysterious-remnants-magnificent-biblical-era-palace-discovered-israel

Mysterious remains of 'magnificent' Biblical-era palace discovered in Israel

The finds date from the First Temple period, experts say

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered parts of elaborate columns from an ancient royal structure in Jerusalem.

The capitals, which form the topmost part of the columns, were discovered with other artifacts during an excavation at the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem. The finds date from the First Temple period, which lasted from 960 B.C. and 586 B.C., according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

“These stone artifacts are made of soft limestone, with decorative carvings, and among them are capitals of various sizes in the architectural style known as 'Proto-Aeolian' - one of the most significant royal building features of the First Temple period, and one of the visual symbols of the period,” said the Israel Antiquities Authority, in a statement. “The importance of this artistic motif as a symbol representing the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel led the Bank of Israel to choose it as the image that adorns the five shekel coin of the State of Israel.”

BIBLICAL-ERA FORTRESS DISCOVERED IN ISRAEL

Yaakov Billig, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s excavation, thinks that the structure, which has been described as “magnificent,” was likely built between the times of the Biblical kings Hezekiah and Josiah. The site may have been part of rebuilding efforts by King Hezekiah following the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 B.C.

Read more from source - https://www.foxnews.com/science/mysterious-remnants-magnificent-biblical-era-palace-discovered-israel

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Netanyahu: Kosovo to be first Muslim-majority nation to open Jerusalem embassy

Trump calls PM during White House summit between Serbia and Kosovo leaders where it was announced Belgrade would move embassy and Pristina would recognize IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that not only would Kosovo recognize Israel but it would open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the first Muslim-majority nation to do so.

Earlier Friday, Serbia announced that it would move its embassy to Jerusalem. The moves come as part of US-brokered discussions to normalize economic ties between Belgrade and Pristina.

After two days of meetings with Trump administration officials, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo’s Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti agreed to cooperate on a range of economic fronts to attract investment and create jobs. The White House announcement provided US President Donald Trump with a diplomatic win ahead of the November presidential election and furthers his administration’s push to improve Israel’s international standing.

Read more from source - https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-kosovo-to-be-first-muslim-majority-nation-to-open-jerusalem-embassy/