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Gaza Aid Workers Race to Save Ancient Artifacts

9/17/2025

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Aid workers in Gaza hurried to save artifacts from a warehouse before an Israeli airstrike.
The warehouse held items from a 4th-century Byzantine monastery and other archaeological finds.
After nine hours of negotiations, a last-minute transport solution was arranged.
Artifacts were relocated to a secure but undisclosed location, remaining at risk.
Israel stated the building contained Hamas intelligence, justifying its demolition.

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Story summary

Aid workers in Gaza hurried to save artifacts from a warehouse before an Israeli airstrike.
The warehouse held items from a 4th-century Byzantine monastery and other archaeological finds.
After nine hours of negotiations, a last-minute transport solution was arranged.
Artifacts were relocated to a secure but undisclosed location, remaining at risk.
Israel stated the building contained Hamas intelligence, justifying its demolition.