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Israeli Intelligence Arrests Hamas Cell in Jerusalem

The Israeli intelligence (Shin Bet) arrested a Palestinian cell in Jerusalem that transferred $250,000 from Turkey to finance alleged terrorist activities and pay families of martyrs and prisoners. The Israeli Public Prosecution has submitted an indictment to a court in Jerusalem against four citizens from Sur Baher and Beit Hanina,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 19, 2022

Christians find unity in restoring holiest Jerusalem church

The three Christian communities that have uneasily shared their holiest site for centuries are embarking on a project to restore the ancient stone floor of the Jerusalem basilica

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

US Ambassador Says Settlements are a ‘Stupid Thing’

The US ambassador to Tel Aviv, Tom Nides, announced Wednesday that the West Bank settlement growth is “infuriating,” warning that it is a “stupid thing” that impedes a two-state solution. Speaking at a virtual event of the Americans for Peace Now organization, Nides said that he couldn’t stop the settlements,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022

Russian troops advance towards Kyiv, Zelenskyy ready for negotiations in Jerusalem: Top developments

NEW DELHI: Russia is intensifying its attack on Ukraine as its forces bombarded cities across the country with airplanes and artillery. Satellite images showed Russian troops appear to be regrouping for a possible assault on Kyiv as they closed in on the Ukrainian capital.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2022

Jerusalem’s New Butterfly House First Of Kind In Israel

Hilary Tisch Biodiversity Exhibit and Butterfly House in Jerusalem houses 15 species of tropical butterflies.

Zenger · Mar 11, 2022

Jordan King Reiterates Need To Preserve Status Quo in Jerusalem

Jordanian King Abdullah II on Thursday told Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid that Israel's "unilateral steps" in the holy city from accelerated Jewish settlement building to its attempts to change the legal status quo of the city undermined a two-state solution. King Abdullah reaffirmed the need to step up efforts…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

Israeli foreign minister, Jordan's king discuss Jerusalem tensions

Jordan's King Abdullah hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for talks on Thursday about coordinating ways of securing calm in Jerusalem, a frequent flashpoint of Palestinian protests, officials on both sides said.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

Jerusalem Launches New Accelerator For TV Formats

Big name producers from Netflix, HBO, A&E partner with accelerator to support, guide and help fund promising Israeli TV formats.

Zenger · Mar 10, 2022

Zelenskiy to address Israeli parliament, asks to speak to Holocaust centre

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address Israel's parliament about the Russian invasion of his country and has asked to deliver remarks by video to its main Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, officials said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

Israeli Troops Demolish Homes of Palestinian Attackers

The Israeli military said Tuesday it has demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank last year. The residences of Mohammed Jaradat and Jit Jaradat in the West Bank were demolished Monday, the military said. The men are accused…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022