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Israel plans new east Jerusalem settlement – watchdog
Peace Now says the plan 'also includes the demolition of dozens of Palestinian residential units that were built in the area without permits throughout the years'
Jared Kushner visits after Israel okays homes for Palestinians, settlers
Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, visits Jordan and Israel
Clashes erupt at flashpoint Jerusalem holy site
The incident between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli police took place as Israel marked Jerusalem Day, which this year coincided with the final days of Ramadan
Palestinians slam Australia's move on Jerusalem
A senior Palestinian official says the Australian decision to open a trade office in the city violated international law
U.S. downgrades Palestinian mission into Israel embassy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the consulate general, a separate office which handled dealings with the Palestinians, is replaced by a new Palestinian Affairs Unit inside the controversial new US embassy in Jerusalem
Palestinians ask U.N. court to revoke U.S. Jerusalem embassy move
Palestine has filed a lawsuit against the US at the International Court of Justice 'for violating international law by moving its embassy in Israel to the occupied city of Jerusalem'
Thousands join gay pride parade in conservative Jerusalem
This year's parade, the 17th annual Jerusalem march, is being held under the banner of 'Pride and Tolerance'
Israel adopts controversial Jewish nation-state law
(3rd UPDATE) The new legislation, which serves as a de facto constitution, provokes fears of discrimination against Arab citizens of Israel
Polemik larangan melancong ke Israel
Pemerintah melarang turis Israel masuk ke Indonesia. Israel membalas dengan melarang pelancong asal Indonesia
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Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as U.S. opens Jerusalem embassy
(UPDATED) It is the deadliest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the 2014 Gaza war
U.S. envoy sees peace, hope after Israel embassy move
US Ambassador David Friedman confirms President Donald Trump has prepared a video to be played during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem
Gazans bury their dead after bloodiest day in years
(UPDATED) Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas declares Saturday a day of national mourning. In a speech, he holds Israel fully responsible for the deaths.
Clashes, 16 dead as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border
(2nd UPDATE) Gazan leaders call on protesters to retreat from the border area until Saturday. The demonstration is planned to last 6 weeks, until the inauguration of the new US embassy in Jerusalem.
Why a visit to Jerusalem is a must for Catholics
From the spot Jesus was born to the site of his crucifixion, here are 6 must-see places for Catholics
Palestinian leader goes to the UN to counter U.S. on Jerusalem
Mahmud Abbas will call for a new collective approach in a bid to salvage the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, says Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour
Jerusalem tensions cast shadow over Holy Land Christmas
(UPDATED) Bethlehem is normally flooded by tourists at this time of year, but has at times appeared almost empty of visitors as nearby clashes between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army keep people away
UN votes on Jerusalem after Trump warns 'we're watching'
No country has veto powers in the General Assembly, contrary to the council where the United States, along with Britain, China, France and Russia, can block any resolution
Palestinians killed in new wave of protests over Trump
Unrest in Palestinian Territories spreads since US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
EU leaders say Jerusalem stance 'unchanged' after Trump move
The statement by the bloc's heads of state and government adds fresh weight to the criticism of US President Donald Trump's move, which upended 7 decades of US policy on Jerusalem and triggered protests across the Islamic world
Why security in the Middle East matters to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia must brace for the effects of Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem and the loss of territory of ISIS in Mosul and Raqqa – both of which may have dire consequences for the region
North Korea condemns 'dotard' Trump over Jerusalem
North Korea joins the world in condemning United States President Donald Trump's decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital
2 Palestinians dead in 'day of rage', U.S. isolated at UN
Whether violence would further spiral in the Palestinian territories and elsewhere is being closely watched, with Friday marking a second day of unrest
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Palestinian gunman kills 2 in Jerusalem as upsurge feared
5th UPDATE The gunman said to be a 39 year old from the Silwan area of east Jerusalem is shot dead by police
Jerusalem SlutWalk marchers say police forced cover-up
A row breaks out in Israel over the right to bare all at the global SlutWalk movement known for its topless protests demanding respect for women s rights
2 Israelis jailed for burning Palestinian teen alive
Abu Khdeir s killing is part of a spiral of violence that led to a 50 day war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants in summer 2014
Israel unveils new measures to halt Palestinian attacks
A wave of mainly stabbing attacks by Palestinians has raised fears of a full scale uprising while a gun and knife attack on a Jerusalem bus
Palestinians denounce 'Israeli escalation' after Old City ban
The Palestinian government denounces the two day ban imposed by Israel following attacks in the Old City
Palestinians clash with Israeli forces on 'day of rage'
At Kafr Kaddum near Nablus Israeli fire wounded 3 Palestinians in their arms and legs says the Palestinian Red Crescent
Israeli film breaks ultra-Orthodox taboo on masturbation
Sacred Sperm explores how ultra Orthodox Judaism requires boys and men to go against their natural urges in the name of religion
Israel OKs plans for 500 E.Jerusalem settler homes: NGO
The announcement infuriates the Palestinians and comes after Israel s ally the United States warned the Jewish state over its controversial settlements policy
Jerusalem on edge after police kill Palestinian gunman
This dangerous Israeli escalation is a declaration of war on the Palestinian people and its sacred places and on the Arab and Islamic nation says Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas
Israel greenlights plans for 1,000 Jerusalem settler homes
It sparks a Palestinian warning of an explosion of violence
Israel PM looking to enshrine 'Jewish state' in law
Netanyahu has made recognition of Israel as a Jewish state a key demand in the crisis hit peace talks with the Palestinians which formally drew to a close on April 29
Israel halts peace talks after Palestinian unity deal
UPDATED Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the pact between Palestinians and Hamas rulers of Gaza kills peace
Israel mulls reprisals for Palestinian unity deal
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes the deal which opposes all peace talks with Israel as very serious
Jerusalem buried in snow as rare storm pounds Mideast
The hilltop city of Jerusalem was paralyzed by its fiercest snowstorm in years with authorities urging residents to stay indoors
