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Story summary
- On January 19, 2026, four antiquities robbers were apprehended near Nabi Shu’aib in Israel for illegally excavating a Roman burial cave.
- The Israel Antiquities Authority reported significant damage to the site linked to Jewish life.
- The suspects were released on bail.
- The case will be forwarded for potential indictment.
- Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu condemned the act as harming Jewish heritage and identity.
