Israel to Expropriate Land to Protect Remains of Ancient Biblical Capital

Israel begins expropriating land near ancient Biblical capital of Sebastia for preservation and development, citing neglect by landowners and Palestinian

Pesach Benson

November 20, 2025 at 12:45 pm • 1 min read

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