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The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

ICESCO Stresses Keenness to Preserve Jerusalem's Heritage, Identity

Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), Dr.

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Israel Police Close Probe into Shireen Abu Akleh Funeral Violence

Israeli police said Thursday they had concluded an internal investigation into violence at the funeral of slain Al Jazeera TV journalist Shireen Abu Akleh -- without however releasing any findings. The police launched the probe following an international outcry after the veteran reporter's coffin was almost dropped when police attacked…

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Shoukry, Wennesland Discuss Latest Developments in Palestinian Cause

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland in Cairo on Wednesday. Shoukry underscored Cairo’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and efforts to achieve peace in the region. In late May, Cairo underscored the importance of…

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AB Yehoshua obituary

Acclaimed Israeli writer who was a leading member of the activist group Peace Now

The Guardian - UK

Possible Successor to Abbas Warns Israel, but Works with It

Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior Palestinian official increasingly seen as a successor to the 86-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas, says relations with Israel have gotten so bad that Palestinian leaders cannot go on with business as usual. But even if they are serious this time around, they have few options.

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Possible successor to Abbas warns Israel, but works with it

Hussein al-Sheikh is a senior Palestinian official who serves as the main liaison with Israel

The Independent UK

Mark Rylance pulls out of three Jerusalem shows after brother’s death

Oscar-winning actor to attend funeral of brother Jonathan Waters who was hit by vehicle in California

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Tunisia Refutes Reports it Wants to Normalize Ties with Israel

Tunisia’s Foreign Ministry refuted reports by Israeli media that it was holding talks with Tel Aviv to normalize relations with it. In a statement, it stressed it was not interested in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. It further underlined that the country - on the official and popular levels and…

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US cues upgrade of diplomatic mission to Palestinians

East Jerusalem consulate was closed in 2019 under Trump, who moved the diplomatic mission to the US embassy in Israel.

Al Jazeera

U.S. signals a boost in ties with Palestinians ahead of Biden visit

The United States upgraded its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Thursday, reversing a Trump administration move ahead of a planned visit by President Joe Biden.

Reuters

Abbas on 1st Appearance Since Death Rumors: Jerusalem is not for Sale

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dispelled rumors about his death with an audio intervention on Wednesday at a conference on Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa. “Jerusalem is not for sale, and all evidence and historical documents confirm the identity of Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and all the Islamic and Christian holy sites in…

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EU Lawmakers to Visit Palestinian Territories

The leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Iratxe Garcia, announced Wednesday that she will be leading a mission of S&D deputies to Israel and Palestine on June 12-16. During their visit, they will meet Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, together with other representatives of the Palestinian…

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Report: 'Perpetual' Israeli occupation at root of violence

Investigators commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are underpinned by Israel’s “perpetual occupation” of Palestinian areas with no apparent intention of ending it

The Independent UK

Rabbi charged with raping followers in Jerusalem saying ‘it would cleanse their sins’

Rabbi Moshe Yazdi allegedly convinced his victims that their past sins had left “sparks of impurity” inside them

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UN Organization Reports Demolition of 300 Buildings in West Bank, Jerusalem in 2022

Israeli occupation forces have demolished or seized 300 buildings across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of 2022, a UN report has revealed. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) report, Israel widely uses the pretext of lack of construction permits…

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Palestinians Commemorate Naksah, Asserting Right of Return

The Palestinians asserted their adherence to their land and the right of return, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Six-Day War (Naksah), during which Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Sinai, and the Golan Heights. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinians are more steadfast…

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Israeli Nationalists Wage Battle against Palestinian Flag

It’s not a bomb or a gun or a rocket. The latest threat identified by Israel is the Palestinian flag. Recent weeks have seen a furor by nationalists over the waving of the red, white, green and black flag by Palestinians in Israel and in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Yet the…

The Independent UK

Jerusalem holds annual Pride Parade despite threats

Thousands of people have attended the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade amid heavy protection by Israeli police, who arrested three people suspected of threatening the event

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The Independent UK

Report: Israel arrested no Jews over violent, racist march

An Israeli newspaper says Israeli police arrested dozens of Palestinians, but no Jews, during a Jewish nationalist parade in which crowds of marchers chanted racist slogans, beat Palestinian residents and vandalized Palestinian property in east Jerusalem

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A rare visit by Pakistanis to Israel has caused furor in Islamabad

Pakistan doesn't recognize Israel. After a delegation visited Israel and even met with its president, Pakistani senators were outraged and one visitor got fired.

Al Jazeera

Racism of ‘Jerusalem Day’ march is Israeli mainstream: Analysts

Sunday’s march saw thousands of Israelis march through the Old City, attacking a number of Palestinians.

Reuters

U.S. remains committed to re-opening Jerusalem consulate - State Dept

The Biden administration remains committed to re-opening a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and is continuing to discuss the issue with Israelis and Palestinians, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

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UAE Condemns Israeli Extremists’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned on Mondau the storming of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard by extremists under the protection of Israeli forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterated its firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al-Aqsa Mosque and halt…

Reuters

Suriname says will open embassy in Jerusalem

Suriname plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem though a date is not yet set, the South American country and Israel both said on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Palestine PM says Israeli flag march ‘crossed all red lines’

Mohammed Shtayyeh describes attacks by far-rights Israelis against Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem ‘aggression’.

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