The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

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.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

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’.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2022

Israeli PM defends march marked by violence, racism

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has defended an annual march that celebrated Israel’s takeover of east Jerusalem and was marked by violence and anti-Palestinian racism

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Far-right Israeli attacks highlight ‘Jerusalem Day’ reality

Ultra-nationalist Israelis violently confronted Palestinians both during and after the ‘flag march’ on Sunday.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2022

Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich’s recipe for whole burnt aubergine with charred egg yolk, tahini and chilli sauce

Inspired by a beloved dish from a Jerusalem restaurant, the charring brings out the fantastic flavours of the aubergine

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Egypt Calls for Halting Any Measures Targeting Jerusalem’s Identity

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with the Secretary-General of the Fatah Central Committee, Jibril Rajoub, in the Ministry’s headquarters in Cairo on Sunday. Shoukry underscored the importance of halting all measures and actions that target the Arab Islamic and Christian identity of Jerusalem and its sanctities, and aim…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022