Feb 20 Israel’s Netanyahu vows thousands of new homes in east Jerusalem By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he was pushing ahead with the construction of 5,000 new Jewish homes in key areas where critics say additional building could cut Palestinian residents off from the rest of the West Bank. Continue reading
Aug 12 How clashes at Jerusalem holy site undermine a fragile truce By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Continue reading
Aug 11 Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Palestinian medics said at least 14 people were wounded, one seriously, in the skirmishes with police at the site, which Muslims refer to as the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and Jews refer to as the Temple Mount. Police said at least… Continue reading
Jun 30 U.S. officials attend opening at controversial Jerusalem dig By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts. U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman attended along with three other visiting American ambassadors… Continue reading
May 31 2 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in separate events By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Israeli police shot and killed a 16-year-old near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, while in Jerusalem's Old City, an alleged Palestinian attacker was killed after stabbing and injuring two Israelis. Continue reading
Dec 15 Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital By Associated Press Australia has decided to formally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but won't move its embassy until there's a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced. Continue reading
Sep 27 Palestinian leader: Our ‘rights are not up for bargaining’ By Jennifer Peltz, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused the U.S. of undermining the two-state solution. Continue reading
May 16 Those injured in Gaza’s deadly protests flood local hospitals By Larisa Epatko The 2,700 people injured in the Gaza protests this week included 1,360 by live fire, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Continue reading
May 16 Following U.S. lead, Guatemala moves embassy to Jerusalem By Aron Heller, Associated Press JERUSALEM — Guatemala festively opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so after the United States, and giving Israel a diplomatic boost as it faces international criticism for the deadly violence on the… Continue reading
May 15 Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014 By Fares Akram, Karin Laub, Associated Press Thousands joined funeral processions Tuesday for some of the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in a mass march on the Gaza border, as Israelis faced growing diplomatic fallout from the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters. Continue reading