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'10 more countries in talks to move embassies to Jerusalem'

Dep. Foreign Minister says Israel negotiating with 10 countries over embassy transfers following announcements by US, Guatemala.

'10 more countries in talks to move embassies to Jerusalem'

Court: No need to sign waiver for immersion without attendant

Court accepts advocacy group's demand that Jerusalem Religious Council not ask women to sign a waiver before immersing without an attendant.

Court: No need to sign waiver for immersion without attendant

1 dead, 3 injured in Jerusalem parking garage collapse

Victim found dead beneath rubble after parking garage collapsed following gas explosion. Three others injured.

1 dead, 3 injured in Jerusalem parking garage collapse

Fox Anchorman:

'Eternal bond that we share between our nations draws me back'

Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth speaks at Arutz Sheva conference. 'History is not over, America is not inevitable.'

'Eternal bond that we share between our nations draws me back'

Arutz Sheva conference on US-Israel relations

Senior Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, dignitaries and guests gather in Jerusalem to discuss bilateral relations, media and Jerusalem.

Arutz Sheva conference on US-Israel relations

Gabbay:

Netanyahu did some good for Israel, but it's time for him to go

Zionist Union chief says time has come to stop 'glorifying the settlements', vows to reboot negotiations with PA.

Netanyahu did some good for Israel, but it's time for him to go

Abbas to tell UN: The goal is Jerusalem

PA Chairman to make important diplomatic speech on Tuesday at UN Security Council. Spokesman says speech will focus on Jerusalem.

Abbas to tell UN: The goal is Jerusalem

Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim

500 soldiers complete Tractate 'Megillah' ahead of Purim holiday in honor of IDF officer killed in tragic friendly-fire incident in Hevron.

Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim

Oman's foreign minister visits Al-Aqsa

Yusuf bin Alawi, Omani minister in charge of foreign affairs, makes rare visit by an Arab official to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Oman's foreign minister visits Al-Aqsa

Ambassador Friedman: Next year in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor hosts the leaders of the communities and religions and representatives of the diplomatic corps in the city.

Ambassador Friedman: Next year in Jerusalem

Arab experts outline 'positive' aspects of Jerusalem recognition

70 days have passed since Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Arabs are finding positive aspects in the process.

Arab experts outline 'positive' aspects of Jerusalem recognition

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Education Minister says Israel must engage in multi-pronged campaign to challenge growing Iranian hegemony in the Mideast.

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Guatemalan president feted for recognition of Jerusalem

Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, on a visit to the United States, received thanks for decision to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Guatemalan president feted for recognition of Jerusalem

Trump: Obama was 'absolutely terrible' for Israel

President blasts his predecessor over 'catastrophic' Iran nuclear deal, claims relations between US and Israel today better than ever.

Trump: Obama was 'absolutely terrible' for Israel

Friedman: Trump is responsible for improvement in US-Israel ties

'President Trump responsible for improvement in US-Israel relations, Trump has shown himself to be a great friend of Israel.'

Friedman: Trump is responsible for improvement in US-Israel ties

Et tu, El Al?

Israeli airline doesn't define Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Interactive map in new Dreamliner shows Jerusalem as 'holy' city, but not capital of Israel as other world capitals.

Israeli airline doesn't define Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Trump:

'Palestinian Authority isn't interested in making peace'

'Bibi Netanyahu is a terrific leader,' says Trump, but warns Israel 'must be careful with settlements.' 'Not sure peace talks will happen.'

'Palestinian Authority isn't interested in making peace'

Court upholds convictions of 3 Israelis in Arab teen's death

Gang, led by Yosef Haim Ben-David, was convicted of burning Arab teen to death in 2014, following kidnapping and murder of Israeli teens.

Court upholds convictions of 3 Israelis in Arab teen's death

Abbas: Jerusalem is Arab, Islamic and Christian

PA chairman refuses to take Jerusalem and "refugees" off the negotiating table.

Abbas: Jerusalem is Arab, Islamic and Christian

Trump's quest for Senate bipartisanship starts with Jerusalem

Trump's quest for Senate bipartisanship starts with Jerusalem

'Jerusalem will soon be 50% Arab'

Experts warn city on track to lose Jewish majority as thousands of PA residents flood into city's outer neighborhoods.

'Jerusalem will soon be 50% Arab'

'Jerusalem will be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate'

Islamic Movement leader slams Palestinian Authority for crying 'crocodile tears,' promises Jerusalem will be capital of Islamic Caliphate.

'Jerusalem will be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate'

Gaza triplets named in protest of Trump's Jerusalem move

Gazan couple name their triplets Jerusalem, Capital and Palestine in protest of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Gaza triplets named in protest of Trump's Jerusalem move

Bennett debates PA spokesman on Trump's Jerusalem declaration

Watch: Jewish Home chief debates veteran PA spokesperson Saeb Erekat, defends Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Bennett debates PA spokesman on Trump's Jerusalem declaration

PA official: End the 'colonial occupation'

PA continues diplomatic campaign aimed at enlisting support for its demand for an international framework for peace.

PA official: End the 'colonial occupation'

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says peace 'cannot be achieved' by denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

Jordan demands: World must protect Arab rights in Jerusalem

'International community has obligation to protect Palestinian rights in Jerusalem and fund UNRWA', says Jordan's King Abdullah.

Jordan demands: World must protect Arab rights in Jerusalem

Through Jerusalem, Trump has changed the world

Through Jerusalem, Trump has changed the world

PLO official: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was 'backstabbing'

PLO envoy to Washington blasts Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

PLO official: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was 'backstabbing'

PA: Donald Trump is 'oppressing' the Palestinians

Senior PA officials say refusal to meet with Trump administration officials is 'sign of self-respect', calling Trump their 'oppressor'.

PA: Donald Trump is 'oppressing' the Palestinians

Palestinian Arabs prefer terrorism to peace deal, poll finds

Just one out of four Palestinian Arabs back efforts to reach deal with Israel - while nearly 40% endorse terror attacks against Israel.

Palestinian Arabs prefer terrorism to peace deal, poll finds

Was former chief rabbi of UK behind Mike Pence's Knesset speech?

Former Chief Rabbi of UK says he was consulted by VP Pence for his Knesset address, calls it a 'great tribute to the Jewish people'.

Was former chief rabbi of UK behind Mike Pence's Knesset speech?

John Kerry to Abbas: Don't give in to Trump's demands

John Kerry reportedly maintaining contacts with PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, urged him to 'stay strong', while hinting at 2020 presidential bid.

John Kerry to Abbas: Don't give in to Trump's demands

Mike Pence: Western Wall visit was ' very inspiring'

Vice President Mike Pence wraps up his trip to Israel with a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Mike Pence: Western Wall visit was ' very inspiring'

VP Pence:

'Trump's J'lem declaration proof of our support for Israel'

VP Pence pledges to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal if agreement not fixed, says US-Israel alliance has never been stronger.

'Trump's J'lem declaration proof of our support for Israel'

Al-Qaeda calls on Muslims to 'rise and attack Jews, Americans'

As US VP visits Israel, senior terrorist leader says 'No Muslim has the right to cede Jerusalem no matter what happens.'

Al-Qaeda calls on Muslims to 'rise and attack Jews, Americans'

Ambassador to Israel: Pence's speech moved me to tears

Ambassador David Friedman says VP Pence's 'historic' speech in Knesset moved him to tears. 'An extraordinary address'.

Ambassador to Israel: Pence's speech moved me to tears

Haskel: Pence's speech was amazing - and a relief for Israelis

Canadian-born Likud MK lauds VP Pence following his Knesset address: 'This was an amazing, exciting, and important speech.'

Haskel: Pence's speech was amazing - and a relief for Israelis

Pence:

'Israel, America's best days are yet to come'

Watch: Pence and Netanyahu hold joint press conference

'Israel, America's best days are yet to come'

EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem

EU foreign affairs chief 'reassures' Abbas that EU committed to establishing Palestinian state - with Jerusalem as its capital.

EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem

'US will never let Iran get nuclear weapons'

'The Iran nuclear deal is a disaster', says Pence, making 'solemn promise' that US will never permit Tehran regime to acquire nuclear arms.

'US will never let Iran get nuclear weapons'

Pence to Knesset: Embassy to move to Jerusalem by end of 2019

Vice President Pence says US embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem by end of next year.

Pence to Knesset: Embassy to move to Jerusalem by end of 2019

Netanyahu to Abbas:

'No peace talks without the US'

PM slams Abbas' attempt to find new broker for peace talks. 'Anyone who doesn't want to talk with the US doesn't want peace.'

'No peace talks without the US'

Watch: Mike Pence lands in Israel for historic visit

Vice President Mike Pence lands in Israel, beginning first trip since taking office.

Watch: Mike Pence lands in Israel for historic visit

Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019

Senior officials say plan is to convert existing consular building to an embassy.

Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019

Muslim conference: Jerusalem is holy to Muslims and Christians

Participants in conference in Cairo claim that the Arab and Islamic right to Jerusalem began during the period of the Jebusites.

Muslim conference: Jerusalem is holy to Muslims and Christians

J'lem residents unite in push to improve public transportation

'Buses which are regularly late or don't show up are problem which entire city suffers from regardless of religious sector,' resident says.

J'lem residents unite in push to improve public transportation

The history of Jerusalem according to Abbas

PA chairman claims Palestinians are descendants of the "Arab Canaanites" who built Jerusalem 5,000 years ago.

The history of Jerusalem according to Abbas

9 injured in Jerusalem fire

Residents injured in apartment blaze in Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem.

9 injured in Jerusalem fire

Erdogan, Pope to discuss Trump's Jerusalem move

Turkish president to visit Vatican, discuss response to US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Erdogan, Pope to discuss Trump's Jerusalem move

'King David Railways'

Watch: Trial run of 'King David' Jerusalem express train

Transportation minister participates in trial run of Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high speed train, set to open at the end of March.

Watch: Trial run of 'King David' Jerusalem express train

'Boycott Trump until he renounces Jerusalem recognition'

Speaker of Lebanese parliament proposes Muslim boycott of US, including closure of embassies in Washington, until J'lem decision renounced.

'Boycott Trump until he renounces Jerusalem recognition'

Gaza man abandons daughter in Israel following hospital visit

Gaza resident escorting his daughter to hospital visit in Jerusalem refuses to return to Gaza, abandons daughter, flees to central Israel.

Gaza man abandons daughter in Israel following hospital visit

PLO calls on PA to renounce recognition of Israel

Terror group's central council calls on Palestinian Authority to renounce 1993 recognition of Israel, following Trump's J'lem declaration.

PLO calls on PA to renounce recognition of Israel

PM: Abbas finally revealed his true colors

Netanyahu blasts PA chairman Abbas, after PA leader denounces President Trump, claims Israel is a European 'colonial' project.

PM: Abbas finally revealed his true colors

Arab rioter shot dead as anti-Trump 'uprising' continues

Riots in western Samaria along pre-1967 border protest Trump's Jerusalem declaration. Arab rioter shot and killed by IDF soldiers.

Arab rioter shot dead as anti-Trump 'uprising' continues

The speech in which Abbas dug his own grave

The speech in which Abbas dug his own grave

Chabad opens new rehabilitation facility in Jerusalem

Center for patients with neurological disorders opened in capital by Colel Chabad, oldest social services organization in Israel.

Chabad opens new rehabilitation facility in Jerusalem

Security guard wounded in J'lem attack released from hospital

Asher Elmaliach, stabbed in heart during bus station attack, released in 'very good' condition, and will now undergo rehabilitation.

Security guard wounded in J'lem attack released from hospital

After Trump's J'lem declaration, PA turns to UN to lead talks

PLO leadership to consider revoking recognition of Israel at upcoming meeting to consider path forward after J'lem recognition.

After Trump's J'lem declaration, PA turns to UN to lead talks