Tel Dan Stele Exhibit Opens in Oklahoma

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a criminal complaint against six senior Hamas leaders, charging them with terrorism and related offenses, although three of the defendants are deceased. Legal analysts criticize the decision to proceed with a criminal complaint rather than an indictment, suggesting that this reflects a lack of seriousness in addressing Hamas's actions. Meanwhile, the Tel Dan Stele, an artifact dating to the 9th century BCE and providing the earliest extrabiblical evidence of King David's existence, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College in Oklahoma from September 22 to November 25. This basalt stele, discovered in 1993, features an inscription referring to 'the king of the House of David' and is recognized as one of the most significant archaeological finds in Israel's history. The exhibit, part of the 'Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered,' includes over 50 artifacts and aims to bolster the credibility of biblical accounts. This marks only the second time the Tel Dan Stele has been displayed in the U.S.