Jerusalem

Russia recognizes western Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, eastern Jerusalem for Palestinian state

The qualified statement from its Foreign Ministry makes Russia one of the first countries to recognize any part of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Thousands of haredi Orthodox men protest military draft in Jerusalem

Protesters carried signs reading: "The Israeli Draft law: An attack on our religious freedom," and "Yes to prison, no to the army."

UN secretary-general reaffirms ancient Jewish ties to Jerusalem

Antonio Guterres, meeting with the president of the World Jewish Congress, also said he would do what he could to stem anti-Israel initiatives at the United Nations.

Israel

Jordan’s highest court upholds decision to deny US request to extradite terrorist

Israel

US lawmakers visit potential sites for embassy move to Jerusalem

Israel

Waze puts early morning drivers to Jerusalem in a (traffic) jam

Global

UN chief says Temple Mount was home to Jewish temple, Palestinians demand apology

Israel

Trump tells Israeli reporter in Washington he will move embassy to Jerusalem

Israel

Iran and Syria must pay $178M to family of Jewish infant killed in Hamas attack, US court rules

Israel

Mother, relatives of truck-ramming terrorist to lose Israeli residency

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