Jerusalem

Brazil Will Move Its Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem, Says President-Elect

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 2, 2018

Brazil will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday, making the Latin American giant the largest country after the United States to make the controversial switch.

India Signs $777 Million Deal With Israel For Missile Defence Systems

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 24, 2018

A leading state-run Israeli defence company has said it has signed a USD 777 million contract with India for the supply of Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air defence missiles and missile defence systems for the Indian Navy, media reports in Jerusalem said.

US Pulls Out Of International Accord Over Jerusalem Embassy Case

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 4, 2018

The United States said Wednesday it was quitting an international accord related to the top UN court after the Palestinians challenged the US move of its Israel embassy to 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.