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The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who's died at 99

As the Ethiopian pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou approached the age of 100, fans and music critics from the US to Ethiopia, Israel to Europe have been eagerly rediscovering her work. But the Addis Ababa-born pianist, who has died at the age of 99, has been a source of fascination to…

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GCC Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Israeli settlers’ storming of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli forces. He slammed Israeli violations during the holy month of Ramadan, saying they were a dangerous escalation, flagrant violation of international law and relevant resolutions and…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the storming of the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem by extremist Israeli settlers. The settlers stormed the area while being protected by Israeli forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said such practices undermine peace efforts and violate international principles and norms on respecting religious sanctities.

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Israeli right-wing protesters attack Palestinians in Jerusalem

Reports say that one man was ‘savagely beaten’ in Jerusalem, after pro-government supporters had gathered.

Al Jazeera

Israel's 'fired' defence chief hangs on as Netanyahu hits pause

The Israeli defence chief whose dismissal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought the country's constitutional crisis to a boil is staying in office until further notice, aides said on Tuesday, suggesting government indecision on how to proceed.

Reuters

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Ethiopian nun and pianist, dies at 99

The musician, who spent nearly the last 40 years of her life living in a monastery in Jerusalem, has died

The Guardian - US

Is it safe to travel to Israel?

The country has seen weeks of protests in response to plans for a judicial overhaul

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Opposition to Netanyahu plan mounts as unions launch a broad strike across Israel

Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firing his defense minister for challenging the Israeli leader's judicial overhaul plan.

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Mass protests erupt in Israel after PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister: Key points

JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands Israeli citizens took to the streets in cities across the country on Sunday night in protest after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defence minister Yoav Gallant for opposing a proposed judicial overhaul. Demonstrations took place in Beersheba, Haifa and Jerusalem, where thousands of people gathered…

The Times of India

Israeli gov’t in crisis, Netanyahu to speak on judicial plan

Israeli President Herzog has called for PM Netanyahu to back down after a night of protests against his plan.

Al Jazeera

Vatican: Sharp Rise in Assaults on Christian Religious Men in Jerusalem

Father Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion, has urged the Israeli government to hold aggressors accountable in the wake of the sharp rise in attacks on Christian religious figures and holy sites in Old Jerusalem by extremist Jewish settlers.

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Watchdog: Israel Promotes Bids for 1,000 Settlement Homes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government authorized construction bids for over a thousand new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, a watchdog group reported Friday, despite an Israeli pledge to halt settlement construction as part of efforts to curb a deadly wave of…

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Tens of thousands visit Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa for first Friday prayers of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers flocked to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan for noon prayers, which passed peacefully amid tight security imposed after months of escalating tension and violence.

Reuters

Watchdog: Israel promotes bids for 1,000 settlement homes

An Israeli watchdog group says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government has authorized construction bids for over a thousand new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem

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Muslims Pray at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa at Start of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of worshippers attended Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the first in the holy month of Ramadan, AFP correspondents said, amid heightened tensions in the region. Authorities said the prayers at Islam's third holiest site passed peacefully despite concerns over a recent surge in violence in…

The Guardian - UK

Concern over violence as Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in Jerusalem

Bloodshed and hardline Israeli politics raise tensions on eve of Muslim holy month

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Jordan, Palestinians Slam Israeli Minister’s 'Inflammatory' Remarks

A firebrand Israeli minister claimed there’s “no such thing” as a Palestinian people as Israel's new coalition government, its most hard-line ever, plowed ahead on Monday with a part of its plan to overhaul the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition said it was pushing a key part of the…

The Independent UK

Israeli govt drives ahead with judicial plan despite outcry

A firebrand Israeli minister says there’s “no such thing” as a Palestinian people

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West Bank Attack Casts Shadow over Israel-Palestinian Talks

A Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli vehicle in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, wounding two people, Israeli officials said. The attack cast a shadow over Egyptian-mediated efforts to lower tensions ahead of a sensitive holiday period beginning this week. The shooting came as Israeli and Palestinian officials…

The Independent UK

West Bank attack casts shadow over Israel-Palestinian talks

Israeli officials say a Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli vehicle in the occupied West Bank, wounding two people

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Hamas Warns Israel against 'Violations' during Ramadan

The Palestinian movement Hamas warned Israel on Tuesday it would react to any possible "violations" at a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, issued the warning less than two weeks before the start of Ramadan and amid…

Zenger

Israel Slams South Africa Parliament Decision To Downgrade Ties

Israel on Wednesday slammed as "disgraceful" the South African parliament's decision to downgrade Jerusalem's embassy in Pretoria to a liaison office

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Netanyahu Offers Rome Gas in Exchange for Embassy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a deal to sell Rome Israeli gas for a lower price in return for recognizing Israel’s annexation of Eastern Jerusalem, declaring Jerusalem the unified capital of Israel, and moving its embassy from Tel Aviv. “I believe the time has…

Zenger

Azerbaijan’s New Ambassador To Israel Meets With Senior US Jewish Leader In Jerusalem

In light of Iran's threats and hostility, the two discussed a strategic alliance between Azerbaijan, Israel and the Jewish people.

Zenger

Strained Relationship For Israel Between Russia And Ukraine Due To The Jewish Communities

A year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some Israeli officials may feel the time is right to step up aid to Kyiv as tension rise

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