Common swifts, nesting in Jerusalem's Western Wall for millennia, face threats like habitat loss from modern buildings in Europe and disrupted nesting sites due to Iranian missile strikes in Israel. Despite their decline, simple solutions like nesting boxes can help these migratory birds.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense has deployed air defense systems around the holy sites in Mecca and Medina, citing regional tensions and the upcoming Hajj season. The move aims to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense has deployed air defense systems around the holy sites in Mecca and Medina, citing regional tensions and the upcoming Hajj season. This measure aims to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man after video captured him attacking a French Catholic nun near David's Tomb outside Jerusalem's Old City. The nun, a researcher at the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research, suffered injuries including a forehead bruise. Police said the attack is being investigated as racially motivated. The incident comes amid rising harassment of Christians in the area and follows recent tensions over access to holy sites.
