Jerusalem

Donald Trump Cuts $25 Million Palestine Aid For East Jerusalem Hospitals

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 9, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered that $25 million earmarked for the care of Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals be directed elsewhere as part of a review of aid, a State Department official said on Saturday.

Opinion: What Do We Still Want From Monica Lewinsky?

Opinion | Monica Hesse, The Washington Post | Wednesday September 5, 2018

There's a line between needing to hear women's painful stories and forcing women to relive them, and on Monday evening the line got blurry with Monica Lewinsky.

Monica Lewinsky, Asked About Bill Clinton In Jerusalem, Walked Off Stage

World News | Ruth Eglash, The Washington Post | Tuesday September 4, 2018

Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern turned anti-bullying advocate, walked offstage Monday night at a conference in Jerusalem when she was asked a question relating to former president Bill Clinton.

Palestinians Reject Trump's Pledge To Give Them Something "Very Good"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 22, 2018

Palestinian leaders rejected overtures by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday after he said they would get something "very good" in exchange for his country recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Western Wall Stone Crashes Down in Jerusalem

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 24, 2018

Jerusalem authorities restricted access to one of Judaism's holiest sites on Monday after a massive stone block from the Western Wall fell to the ground below, narrowly missing a worshipper.

A Model Posed Nude Above Jerusalem Shrine. It Has Sparked Outrage

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 29, 2018

A Belgian model has outraged the rabbi of Jerusalem's Western Wall with a picture of her posing naked on a rooftop overlooking the Jewish shrine.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Arrives In Israel For 6-Day Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 27, 2018

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani arrived in Jerusalem on a six-day visit to Israel to strengthen cooperation in the fields of internal security, water management and agriculture.

2018 World Cup: Argentina Team Wants To Put Israel Row Behind Them: Federation

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 6, 2018

The sold-out game in Jerusalem that had been due to take place on Saturday was hotly opposed by Palestinians.

Argentina Cancels Football Friendly with Israel Citing "Threats To Messi"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 6, 2018

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday slammed the Argentina national football team over the cancellation of a planned friendly against Israel in Jerusalem, calling it a surrender to hate.

Burn Lionel Messi Shirts If He Plays Israel In Jerusalem: Palestine Football Boss

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 4, 2018

Palestinian football boss Jibril Rajoub on Sunday called on Barcelona star Lionel Messi not to play in an Argentina-Israel game in Jerusalem and urged fans to burn their shirts if he does.

Prince William To Visit Jerusalem, Ramallah In June

World News | Reuters | Friday May 25, 2018

Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William will visit Jerusalem and Ramallah when he becomes the first senior member of Britain's royal family to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories next month.

Gaza Deaths "Provoke Deepest Concern": Kremlin

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 15, 2018

The Kremlin on Tuesday said it was deeply concerned at Israel's killing of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza who were protesting the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.

United States Opens Its Israeli Embassy In Jerusalem

World News | Reuters | Monday May 14, 2018

The United States officially opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Monday, fulfilling a pledge by President Donald Trump who has recognised the holy city as the Israeli capital.

Israeli Forces Kill 41 In Gaza Protests As Anger Mounts Over US Embassy

World News | Reuters | Monday May 14, 2018

Israeli forces killed at least 28 Palestinians along the Gaza border on Monday, health officials said, as demonstrators streamed to the frontier on the day the United States prepared to open its embassy in Jerusalem.

New US Embassy In Jerusalem High-Profile But Humble

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 14, 2018

Washington's contentious new embassy in Jerusalem is high-profile, but it's no gleaming new building changing the ancient city's skyline.