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Police clash with protesters in East Jerusalem Explosions heard as rockets fired at Jerusalem Hamas claims responsibility for rocket attack Israeli military conduct airstrikes in Gaza in retaliation Global leaders slam 'unacceptable escalation' Organizers cancel controversial Jerusalem Day parade Palestinian medics report some 300 wounded in clashes at mosque This live article was last updated at 23:56 UTC Live updates ended Hamas says more than 100 rockets fired at Israel Hamas says it has launched over 100 rockets at Israel so far on Monday. The most recent barrage of rockets have target...

The coastal city of Ashkelon was a frequent battleground during the Crusades (between the 11th and 15th centuries), changing hands between Muslims and Christians several times. An archaeological dig has revealed a siege ramp an army left behind has performed an unexpected role, saving the city from being swallowed up by the desert sands. The walls ancient Canaanites built to protect one of their most important cities were breached many times over 5,000 years, but always rebuilt until 1270 CE when Sultan Baybars ordered the city destroyed. It's now a significant archaeological site, but Dr Raf...