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News and updates about Jerusalem

PA: US recognition of Jerusalem would end peace process
Senior adviser to Abbas tells reporters Trump would end chances for 'deal of the century' by saying Jerusalem is Israel's capital.

EU to Trump: Serious repercussions if US recognizes Jerusalem
European Union foreign minister warns White House of 'consequences' and 'serious repercussions' if Trump recognizes Israeli capital.

'Better to have a united Jerusalem than be loved by Turkey'
Chairman of Jewish Home party not impressed by Turkish president's threat to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over US recognition of J'lem.

6 Jerusalem Arabs arrested for firebomb attacks in the capital
Suspects targeted Jewish cars in Jerusalem with firebombs.

Turkey threatens diplomatic crisis if US recognizes Jerusalem
Turkish President Recep Erdogan calls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital a 'red line', threatens to break off ties with Israel.

Florida governor: Trump needs to move embassy to Jerusalem
'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, that's where our embassy should be.' Governor Rick Scott calls on President Trump to transfer US embassy.

State Dep. orders embassies to prepare for Jerusalem decision
US embassies around the world directed to prepare for impending statement by President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Embassy waiver lapses - is embassy move underway?
Trump allows 6-month waiver permitting US embassy to remain in Tel Aviv to lapse, prompting speculation embassy move may be underway.

Islamic countries: Recognizing J'lem is 'naked aggression'
57 countries issue statement warning Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, claiming that doing so would cause US 'to lose its mediating role.'

Deputy DNC Chairman:
'Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital a horrible tragedy'
Deputy chair of Democratic National Committee Keith Ellison warns President Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'Our embassy will remain in Tel Aviv'
EU ambassador to Israel hints: Even if Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we won't follow suit.

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process
Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem
French President warns Trump against unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

'Trump's heart in the right place, State Dep. slowing him down'
'After Obama, Netanyahu finally has a real friend in the White House,' says former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.

'Jerusalem today, Judea and Samaria tomorrow'
Justice Minister encourages President Trump to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, move embassy. 'That would be enough for us now.'

'Recognition is just as important as moving the embassy'
Head of Republicans Overseas in Israel pushes back on suggestion that recognizing Jerusalem without moving embassy would be insignificant.

Report: Trump 'agitated' over opposition to embassy move
President Trump reportedly 'exasperated' over bureaucratic objections to moving embassy to Jerusalem.

Turkey warns US of 'major catastrophe' if Trump moves embassy
Turkish government issues public warning to Trump administration, claiming that relocating embassy to Jerusalem would cause a 'catastrophe'.

Arab League chief: Jerusalem move could fuel violence
Arab League head Ahmed Abul Gheit warns Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Jordan:
'Jerusalem recognition would have dangerous consequences'
Jordanian Foreign Minister warns United States against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Mufti of 'Palestine' warns Trump
Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, Grand Mufti of "Palestine", says recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is an attack on Muslims.

Abbas finding little support for campaign against Trump
PA chairman is trying to recruit Arab leaders to convince Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, but they are not cooperating.

'We have not felt for a moment the US has forgotten the embassy'
Although imminent embassy move remains unclear, US reportedly plowing ahead with groundwork ahead of announcement.

Abbas aide: Jerusalem recognition will destroy peace
Senior adviser to PA chairman warns: American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will destroy the peace process.

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of Jerusalem
Hamas threatens intifada if US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?
US official tells Arutz Sheva recognition of Jerusalem as capital would partially fulfill US President Trump's promise to move US Embassy.

Erekat:
'Trump recognition of Jerusalem is playing with fire'
PA officials criticize reports that Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

PA: Giro d'Italia 'complicit' in Israeli occupation
Senior PA official Hanan Ashrawi blasts organizers of Giro d'Italia for saying their cycle race goes through Jerusalem.

Trump could recognize Jerusalem on Wednesday
Unnamed official says Trump will deliver a speech on Wednesday recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem
Senior official in Washington says Trump is interested in recognizing Jerusalem, without moving the embassy for now.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence
Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Israel leg of prestigious cycling event faces cancellation
Tourism and Culture Ministers threaten cancellation of touted race, after its website declares course passes through 'West Jerusalem.'

Jordanian King: Embassy move must come with Palestinian state
Speaking to US lawmakers, King Abdullah claims immediate move 'would have implications on the Arab scene and threaten two-state solution.'

White House: No imminent announcement on embassy move
Trump administration says reports that president is planning to announce embassy move, recognition of Jerusalem, are 'premature'.

Report: Trump expected to move embassy to Jerusalem within days
Israeli officials say President Trump preparing to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel, move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Court blocks 'explosive' demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jlm
Jerusalem court halts planned demolition of illegal homes, which are to be leveled with explosive charges.

35 arrested as protesters block Jerusalem roads, light rail
Watch: Anti-draft demonstrators shut down major intersections in Jerusalem, block light rail train.

Motions on Jerusalem, Palestinian state fail at Dutch parliament
Motion to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and countermotion to recognize Palestinian state both struck down at Dutch parliament.

MK Yehuda Glick:
'You can tell Ezekiel: "The bones ain't dry anymore!"'
'If the world wants to be relevant to reality, they will recognize Jerusalem, and they will have all their embassies here in Jerusalem.'

20 arrested as haredi protesters shut down Jerusalem light rail
Hundreds of anti-draft demonstrators take to the streets in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, blocking traffic. At least 20 arrested thus far.

Two children critically injured in Jerusalem fire
Apartment fire in northern Jerusalem leaves two children, ages 5 and 4, in critical condition.

Jerusalem Council member accuses Mayor of disinformation
Aryeh King calls Barkat's statements about destruction of illegal Arab homes 'political spin; He's gathering Likud Central Committee votes.'

Illegal Arab neighborhood to be leveled - with explosives
Six illegal Arab high-rise buildings in Jerusalem to be demolished in controlled explosion.

Arab man with kippa, sidelocks, arrested in Bnei Brak
Jerusalem Arab dressed as haredi arrested in Bnei Brak for assault.

Watch: Netanyahu takes first-time visitors on tour of Jerusalem
Prime Minister Netanyahu gives Romanian tourists personal tour of Jerusalem's Old City.

Police found drugs - but apartment owner to be compensated
Police burst into a J'lem apartment and found drugs, but must compensate owner for searching without a warrant.

'We give unconditional love to every person who walks in'
Where troubled Orthodox youth go in Jerusalem (and why it’s near the pubs).

Watch: Who's that at the Western Wall?
Actor, rapper Will Smith spotted at Western Wall. 'Jerusalem is a very powerful place. I'm honored to be here.'

J'lem court requires State to confront illegal UN building
Court obligates State to clarify how it intends to enforce law against illegal UN construction in Jerusalem.

240 homes approved in eastern Jerusalem
City planning committee approves 90 homes in Gilo, 150 in Ramat Shlomo.

Light rail attendants give woman a ticket over 14 cents
Woman who boarded light rail in Jerusalem was lacking 14 cents on her travel card. Attendants wrote her a ticket.

Followers mark 27 years since Rabbi Meir Kahane's assassination
Grandson of slain Kach MK, JDL founder Rabbi Meir Kahane addresses gathering marking 27th anniversary of assassination.

Watch: Terrorists caught in the act
Terrorists caught while planting bomb outside of Jerusalem.

PA: Education in Jerusalem is a top priority
'Education' official says PA will continue to thwart attempts to 'Israelize' educational sector.

Protesters plan 'Secular Day of Rage'
Jerusalem city council member plans mass anti-Orthodox 'Day of Rage' across country.

'Jerusalem is in serious trouble and Barkat is ignoring it'
Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem criticizes mayor for ignoring serious demographic problems that Minister Elkin is trying to solve in new plan.

Saudi Arabia behind US pressure on Israel to nix Jerusalem bill?
Report claims US pressure on Israel to shelve 'Greater Jerusalem Law' was result of lobbying by Saudi government.

Jerusalem girls' school organizes field trip to Arafat's grave
Arab school in Jerusalem takes students to grave of arch-terrorist, museum built in his honor.

'US knew about Jerusalem law for months - and said nothing'
Minister behind 'Greater Jerusalem Law' continues push for law despite apparent disapproval from Trump administration.
