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Jerusalem

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Indonesia welcomes Australian policy reversal on Israeli capital

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said Indonesia appreciated “Australia’s reaffirmation of its commitment to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict based on a two-state solution".

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

Israel vexed as Australia reverses recognition of 'capital' Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the city's status should be decided by Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, unwinding a contentious decision by the previous conservative government.

Community 4 years ago

Dozens hurt in clashes at Palestinian funeral in Jerusalem

More than 70 Palestinians were wounded in overnight clashes with Israeli forces at a Jerusalem funeral.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Deadly West Bank attack after day of clashes in Jerusalem

A Palestinian man and an Israeli guard were killed in separate West Bank incidents following clashes on Friday.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

More than 100 hurt in Jerusalem clashes as religious festivals overlap

Israeli police said that before dawn "dozens of masked men" marched into Al-Aqsa chanting and setting off fireworks before crowds hurled stones towards the Western Wall -- considered the holiest site where Jews can pray.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

Book sheds light on Israel role in destruction of Jerusalem Mughrabi quarter

French historian Vincent Lemire said he expected some “hostile” responses to his book, given sensitivities surrounding Jerusalem’s holy sites.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Indonesia condemns Israel’s forced eviction of Palestinians in East Jerusalem

The country has also distanced itself from rumors that it had been exploring the normalization of ties with Israel.

World 4 years ago

Wildfire in Jerusalem hills sends smoke clouds over city

Israel's Magen David Adom national ambulance service reported no serious injuries, and there appeared to be little danger that the fires, some 10 km (6 miles) west of Jerusalem, would reach the city.

World 5 years ago

New Israeli government set to unseat Netanyahu, but when?

Here is a timeline of events that have led to the emerging government that, once sworn in, will be headed by ultra-nationalist Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid.