Israel

Second UNESCO committee passes resolution ignoring Jewish ties to Temple Mount

The World Heritage Committee resolution passed with less than a majority of its 21 members — 10 states voted in favor and two were opposed, with eight abstaining and one absent.

Trump Israel adviser denies anti-Semitic sentiment among supporters

David Friedman accused Hillary Clinton of having anti-Semitic backers and said that the “danger in the U.S. is on the left, not on the right."

U.S. lawmakers criticize upcoming UNESCO committee vote on Jerusalem proposal

The heritage committee's 21 member states are scheduled to vote on Wednesday on its “The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls” resolution, which denies JEwish and Christian ties to the sites.

Israeli civilian worker, 15, shot and killed while working on border fence with Egypt

Israeli national theater under pressure for upcoming West Bank performance

Palestinians arrested for visiting sukkah of West Bank mayor released

Israeli planes strike Hamas posts in Gaza after rocket fired

UNESCO head further distances herself from Jerusalem resolution, as new measure looms

Republicans deny downsizing Trump event in Jerusalem

Settler mayor calls on PA to release Palestinians who visited his sukkah

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