The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

Netanyahu government to make West Bank settlements a top priority

Benjamin Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was ousted from office last year

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Israel says Palestinian suspect held for Jerusalem bombs

A Palestinian man suspected of carrying out the deadly twin bombings in Jerusalem's outskirts a month ago has been arrested, Israel's police and domestic security service said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022

Russia Threatens Israel with Legal Action to Regain Ownership of 3 Churches in Jerusalem

The Russian government has demanded its Israeli counterpart to transfer ownership of three historic churches to Moscow, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. Russia wants state ownership of the Maria Magdalena Monastery, the Ascension Monastery, and the Viri Galilaei Church (People of the Galilee) all situated on the Mount of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

Palestinian American released from Israeli detention

Hala Kasim Salameh’s family said she had a permit to enter Jerusalem but was arrested by Israeli authorities.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022

US Ambassador to Israel Chooses to ‘Pace’ Himself Before Judging Netanyahu

US ambassador to Israel Tom Nides praised in statements on Monday the incoming Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and called for ‘pacing oneself’ and awaiting for Netanyahu's government's actions before judging his policy. Nides affirmed in a lengthy interview with Haaretz on Sunday that Netanyahu has a “very good” relationship…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022

Palestinian-French rights lawyer Hammouri deported by Israel

Hammouri had been held in Israeli administrative detention based on ‘secret evidence’ without charges since March.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022

Israel deports Palestinian activist Salah Hammouri to France

Israel on Sunday deported a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France after claiming he has ties to a banned militant group, drawing a rare condemnation from the French government.

France 24 · Dec 18, 2022

'Untraditional' Hanukkah celebrations are often full of traditions for Jews of color

Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant to last for one day lasted for eight. Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the Hanukkah oil, which kept the…

The Conversation · Dec 16, 2022

Fears of full-blown Israeli-Palestinian conflict grow after bloodiest year since 2005

Surge in violence either side of the ‘green line’ has led people to wonder if a third intifada is on the cards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Netanyahu Inches Closer to Power with New Parliament Speaker

Israel's parliament on Tuesday elected a new speaker closely allied to the country's likely next prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, setting the stage for a flurry of contentious new legislation to appease the former leader's expected coalition partners. Lawmaker Yariv Levin's election as speaker comes as Netanyahu continues negotiations to forge…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022