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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Joins Excavation at Ancient Shiloh

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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee joined an archaeological dig at Ancient Shiloh in Binyamin, near the site of the biblical Tabernacle. Researchers recently uncovered three ancient jars, and Huckabee said the finds reflect Jewish history and continuity.

  • 01Huckabee joined archaeologists at Ancient Shiloh near where the Tabernacle stood.
  • 02Three ancient jars were found there days earlier, containing olives, lentils and wheat.
  • 03His grandchildren previously found Bar Kokhba revolt coins in a Binyamin cave.
  • 04Scott Stripling said the jars were thousands of years old and had been studied in a lab.
  • 05Israel Gantz praised Huckabee’s repeated visits and support for sovereignty.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Joins Excavation at Ancient Shiloh
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Makes Secret Solidarity Visit to Shiloh in Benjamin

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