USA

US poised to disrupt Jerusalem dispute

It is believed Donald Trump will announce the US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a first step towards moving the country's embassy there. The move is likely to inflame resentment and instability in the region, as Palestinians also claim East Jerusalem as their own.

2 December 2017

Israel

Watch: spiders weave giant webs in forest near Jerusalem

Science and nature combine to create a spectacular sight as trees are covered in cobwebs.

9 November 2017

World News

Ancient amphitheatre found in Jerusalem

A half-built 2nd century amphitheatre has been unearthed in Jerusalem, the first such Roman-era find in the city

16 October 2017

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Thousands attend Jewish blessing in Jerusalem

Thousands of people attended a traditional Jewish blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles).

8 October 2017

Earth News

24 hours in Jerusalem

A selection of place to eat, shop and see in Jerusalem, Israel.

1 October 2017

West Bank

Netanyahu rewards evicted Jewish settlers with new West Bank home

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid the foundation stone for a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank, angering the Palestinians and their international supporters.

3 August 2017

Turkey

Muslim nations meet to discuss Jerusalem tensions

Turkey hosts meeting of pan-Islamic group over tensions at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

1 August 2017

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Israel restricts access to Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Scores of Muslims gathered outside Al-Aqsa mosque as Israel said men under the age of 50 would be banned from the major mosque for the day in anticipation of more mass protests.

28 July 2017

Israel

Israel restricts access to Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Israeli police bans men under 50 from attending Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, following scuffles there on Thursday.

28 July 2017

Israel

Palestinians reject new al-Aqsa security measures

Tensions remain high in Jerusalem after Israel replaced metal detectors at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City with CCTV cameras, hoping to calm days of bloodshed.

26 July 2017

Israel

Palestinian leaders reject new Israeli measures at Jerusalem holy site

Thousands of Palestinians prayed outside the site on Tuesday in protest at Israel's modified security measures.

26 July 2017

Israel

Muslim boycott of mosque in Jerusalem to continue

Muslims in Jerusalem will continue the boycott of the Al Aqsa mosque despite Israel dismantling metal detectors at the entrances

25 July 2017

World News

Further clashes over East Jerusalem holy site

Further clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces over the introduction of new security measures at a holy site in East Jerusalem.

23 July 2017

Israel

New questions over security at Jerusalem holy site

New security cameras reportedly installed at the entrance of the Jerusalem mosque at the centre of deadly new tension between Israelis and Palestinians

23 July 2017

Israel

West Bank: Two Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli security forces

Two Palestinians have been killed in violence prompted by Israel's installation of metal detectors at entry points of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.

23 July 2017

Israel

Six killed in violence following new Israeli security measures at Jerusalem's holiest site

Six people killed in Israeli-Palestinian violence following new Israeli security measures at Noble Sanctuary-Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's walled Old City.

22 July 2017

Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to freeze contact with Israel 'on all levels'

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that the Palestinian leadership will freeze all contact with Israel, as mass protests over new Israeli security measures at the al-Aqsa compound turn deadly.

21 July 2017

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Jerusalem security tightened after violent protests

Security been tightened around Jerusalem’s Old City following angry protests about the installation of metal detectors at a holy compound.

21 July 2017

Israel

Dozens injured in clashes at al Aqsa mosque

Musims protest over Israeli security measures imposed at religious site in Jerusalem - dozens injured in clashes

19 July 2017

Israel

Two police officers among five killed in Jerusalem shooting

14 July 2017