Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israel on Tuesday returned 22 ancient artifacts that had been illegally removed from Greece, as Athens steps up an international repatriation campaign ultimately aimed at securing the return of sculptures taken from the Acropolis.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israel on Tuesday returned 22 ancient artifacts that had been illegally removed from Greece, as Athens steps up an international repatriation campaign ultimately aimed at securing the return of sculptures taken from the Acropolis.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The cultural exchange comes amid strengthening ties between the two countries.

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