Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mufti warns of consequences of US embassy transfer

Monday-26-February-2018

Jerusalem Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Husein on Sunday warned of the repercussions of the US decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem on the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.

Palestinian ministers barred from attending school event in Jerusalem

Monday-26-February-2018

The Israeli police on Monday prevented the Palestinian Minister of Education Sabri Saidam and Minister of Tourism Rola Ma'ay'a from entering the Old City of Jerusalem.

Jordan urges Israel to backtrack on Jerusalem churches move

Monday-26-February-2018

Jordan on Sunday condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' decisions against Jerusalem churches and properties in violation of international law demanding Israel to immediately reverse its decisions.

Church of Holy Sepulchre closes in protest at Israeli taxes

Sunday-25-February-2018

Church of the Holy Sepulcher was closed on Sunday in protest at the Israeli-controlled Jerusalem Municipality's plan to impose taxes on churches in the city.

Mishaal: We will foil deal of the century Jerusalem our capital

Saturday-24-February-2018

Former Head of Hamas’s Political bureau Khaled Mishaal emphasized that the Palestinian people will foil the so-called US deal of the century and Washington’s plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Occupied Jerusalem.

Turkey condemns plan to build new settlement units in Jerusalem

Saturday-24-February-2018

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced the Israeli authorities' plan to establish thousands of new settlement units in Occupied Jerusalem.

US administration to move its embassy to Jerusalem in May

Friday-23-February-2018

The new US Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May 2018 to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel’s establishment two US officials said Friday.

Netanyahu backs bill to annex Ma’ale Adumim settlement

Wednesday-21-February-2018

Hebrew media sources on Tuesday said that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to introduce a bill to impose Israeli sovereignty on Ma'ale Adumim settlement east of Jerusalem as part of the project "E1".

New Israeli brigade in command of Jerusalem borders

Monday-19-February-2018

A so-called Adumim unit was tasked on Sunday by the Israeli occupation government to control Jerusalem’s border area.

Injuries in clashes of 11th Friday of Anger over US Jerusalem move

Friday-16-February-2018

Dozens of Palestinians were injured in clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) following Friday prayers on the 11th "Friday of Anger" against the US president Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.