Quick Glance: Erfurt receives World Heritage title
- The Old Synagogue, Mikveh, and Stone House are recognized as World Heritage.
- The Unesco Committee approves Erfurt's application.
- The Ancient Beech Forests in Hainich National Park were designated as World Heritage in 2011.
- Germany currently has 51 World Heritage sites.
Quick Glance: Ancient Roman Ruins of Pompeii Reveal 'Pizza' Painting
- A fresco that may depict an ancestor of the Italian pizza has been found on the wall of a house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
- Archaeologists believe that the flatbread shown in the painting, alongside a wine goblet, may have been eaten with fruits such as pomegranates or dates, or seasoned with spices and a type of pesto sauce.
- Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, is just 23 km from Naples, the modern-day home of Italian pizza, a UNESCO-protected food.
- The fresco was discovered in the hall of a house that had a bakery attached to it, which was partially excavated in the 19th century and where digging resumed in January, according to the culture ministry.
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Quick Glance: Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount: "Israel will not cave in to Hamas threats"
- "The Temple Mount is the most important place for the Jewish people," the minister stated after visiting the religious landmark.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Ben-Gvir about his desire to visit the site.
- Following Ben-Gvir's visit, Palestinians have warned of impending violence.On Monday, Palestinian Authority (PA) authorities warned the national security minister that a visit to the Temple Mount would result in an increase in violence in the area.
- La France en Israel condemned Ben-Gvir and his Temple Mount visit on Twitter.
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Quick Glance: Following his meeting with Netanyahu, Ben Gvir may postpone his visit to Temple Mount in the coming days.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Monday to discuss the latter's announced desire to visit Jerusalem's Temple Mount, which has sparked censure from the opposition and threats from Gaza's ruling Hamas terror group.
- MK from the far right On March 31, 2022, Itamar Ben Gvir is seen near the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City after visiting the Temple Mount.
- Hamas responded by warning Israel that Ben Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount will "blow up the situation."
Quick Glance: Peru's new administration declares a 30-day state of emergency amid raging protests
- Peru's new government declared a police state on Wednesday in reaction to violent protests following President Pedro Castillo's removal.
- It made no mention of Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in by Congress just hours after Castillo was deposed.
- Castillo supporters demonstrated in Arequipa on Wednesday against his incarceration.
- "Dina Boluarte is having now," Torres explained.