A 50-meter rock-hewn tunnel discovered near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel during pre-construction excavations has baffled archaeologists, who cannot yet determine its age, purpose, or whether it was ever completed.

As Jerusalem marks the 56th anniversary of the city's unification in the Six-Day War, the municipality continues to grow and prosper with a record number of residents - Jews and Arabs - who enjoy the freedom of access to their holy sites.

Independence Day kicked off at Mount Herzl with ceremonies honoring Israeli heroes and allies—including Argentinian President Javier Milei—alongside songs and performances by top Israeli artists.

As the holiday season kicked off, Santa Claus was spotted strolling through the streets of Jerusalem, spreading festive cheer and joy, delighting locals with his seasonal greetings.

The site, known as the Hungarian Academy, will function as both a cultural center and an official extension of Hungary’s mission in Israel.

Remembering the victims of the Ramot Junction Jerusalem terror attack on September 8, 2025: Levi Yitzhak Pash, 57, Yaakov Pinto, 25, Yisrael Matzner, 28, Rabbi Yosef David, 43, Rabbi Mordechai Steintzag, 79, and Sarah Mendelson, 60.