Israeli authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle out antiquities by mail. Israel Radio reported Monday that two Jerusalem residents were suspected of trying to evade bans on dealing in artifacts, found locally, by mailing them to would-be buyers abroad.
Reporting the stories that define our era. When history unfolds in real-time, the Jewish world turns to JTA. Your support ensures we can document the complexities of war and the resilience of Jewish communities with integrity.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.