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flag A Palestinian doctor was arrested at a West Bank checkpoint on March 23, 2026, for smuggling ancient Hebrew coins from the Second Temple period, which were likely looted and intended for sale.

flag A Palestinian doctor was arrested on March 23, 2026, at the Hizma checkpoint for smuggling dozens of ancient Hebrew coins from the Second Temple period and Jewish revolts against Rome. flag Border Police found the coins—silver shekels and bronze coins bearing Hebrew inscriptions and religious imagery—in his vehicle. flag Archaeologists confirmed their authenticity, noting many were damaged by untrained cleaning and likely looted using metal detectors. flag Authorities suspect the coins were intended for sale to illegal traders or foreign auction houses. flag The Israel Antiquities Authority launched an investigation into their origin and destination, while officials warned that looting destroys vital historical context and called for stricter controls on metal detector use.

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