Jerusalem

Egypt to investigate report saying it backed Trump on Jerusalem

Egypt's chief prosecutor orders urgent investigation into NYT report on its alleged support for Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Report: Two Arab rioters killed during clashes with IDF soldiers

Dozens of rioters protesting Trump's Jerusalem recognition hurl stones at Israeli forces, forcing soldiers to open fire.

'He threw rocks at Jews - and was released'

Israel Police release Arab who threw rocks at Jews - after just five days of house arrest.

Arab League to meet on Jerusalem next month

Arab League Council to meet February 1, discuss steps against Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

Revolutionary: 28 minutes from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

Transportation Minister Katz says long-awaited express train connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will be ready before Pesach.

Guatemalan lawyer challenges embassy move to Jerusalem

Guatemalan lawyer says his country's decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem violates international law.

Erekat: No peace talks until US annuls J'lem recognition

PA chief negotiator says PA won't resume peace negotiations with Israel until the US annuls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

UK to PA: Israel will have to share Jerusalem

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson tells senior PA official Jerusalem will be 'shared capital' of Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Pence announces Israel visit

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Jewish state later this month, following multiple delays. No meetings with PA officials planned

State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple Mount

Annual State Dep. report shows department urged Israel to curtail Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, agree to Reform demands at Western Wall.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi asks to extend his term

Rabbi Shlomo Amar submits request to Chief Rabbinate Council to extend his term for another five years.

Egyptian officer: Ramallah can be Palestinian state's capital

NY Times reports Egyptian intelligence officer encouraged talk shows to support US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Kosovo president:

'We would've voted against UN Jerusalem resolution'

Kosovo president says his nation would have voted with the United States against condemning Trump recognition of Jerusalem.

'Trump's declaration helped Israel - UN resolution irrelevant'

Israeli Jews believe President Trump understand's Israel's interests, benefited the Jewish state by recognizing Jerusalem, poll shows.

'We need to see facts on the ground'

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King speaks about the approval of the United J'lem Law and its message. 'After talking, we need to see building.'

Egypt: Jerusalem bill an obstacle to peace

Egypt blasts approval of United Jerusalem Bill, says it is in contravention of UN resolutions on Jerusalem.

Israelis overwhelmingly oppose partition of Jerusalem

Just 12% of Israeli Jews back partition of Jerusalem in exchange for peace deal with PA. 64% say UN resolutions on Jerusalem meaningless.

Abbas spokesman: Israel declared war

Nabil Abu Rudeineh says United Jerusalem Bill and Trump recognition of Jerusalem are a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.

Jordan: Israel denying the region peace

Jordan’s Foreign Minister criticizes Israel following approval of “United Jerusalem Bill” and Likud Central Committee vote on sovereignty.

El Salvador, last country with embassy in J'lm, won't move again

Central American country maintained embassy in Jerusalem until 2006, was last country to relocate embassy to Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem Arabs arrested for assaulting haredi youths

Police nab two Jerusalem Arabs wanted for vicious attack on haredi youths.

Jerusalem stabbing victim's life no longer in jeopardy

Condition of Jerusalem security guard stabbed through the heart stabilizes, hospital officials say his life no longer in jeopardy.

One day later: PA envoy returns to Washington

PA envoy to the United States returns to Washington after just one day of "consultations" over Jerusalem recognition.

Ramallah shoe store demands apology for Balfour Declaration

Ramallah store: British and American customers can enter - if they apologize for Balfour Declaration and Trump’s Jerusalem recognition.

Knesset approves 'United Jerusalem Bill'

Knesset approves law stipulating that a majority of 80 MKs will be required to change the status of Jerusalem.

A new low in US-PA ties? PA recalls ambassador to US

PA foreign affairs chief orders top diplomat in US Husam Zomlot, back to Ramallah for 'consultations' following Jerusalem recognition.

Jerusalem: Mountains of trash near Finance Ministry

Jerusalem Municipality piles garbage around Finance Ministry buildings amid row over delay of 'capital city' grant.

Hamas to PA: Cut off ties with the United States

Hamas urges PA to cut ties with the U.S. in the wake of Ambassador Friedman’s criticism of it.

Guatemala: Jerusalem embassy move 'will not be reversed'

Guatemalan Foreign Minister Jovel says she expects world to respect country's decision, Guatemala President Morales calls Israel an 'ally.'

Hamas member to Trump: Palestine will be your graveyard

Watch: Hamas politburo member Fathi Hammad threatens Trump after his recognition of Jerusalem.

Friedman:

'PA's rhetoric is ugly and anti-Semitic'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel criticizes PA response to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Ministerial fumble:

Israeli agreement grants tacit recognition to 'Palestine'

Ministers fail to peruse agreement with EU that upgrades PA and gives it foothold in Jerusalem. This week, agreement was approved.

Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

Iranian parliament approves bill which requires the government to support Jerusalem as the capital of “Palestine”.

Guatemala: We weren't pressured into embassy move

Guatemala’s Foreign Minister says the United States did not pressure her country into announcing it will move its embassy to Jerusalem.

'The Turks are trying to reestablish the Ottoman Empire'

Turkey consolidating influence in J'lem, as it fosters anti-Israel sentiment such as was seen at Temple Mount demonstration Friday.

Watch: Arab man steals woman's purse on J'lem street

Footage shows Arab man creeping up behind woman, snatching her purse, and fleeing. Suspect arrested and belongings returned.

Donald Trump train station in the Old City of Jerusalem?

Train linking Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to extend to Old City of Jerusalem - with station named after President Donald Trump.

Guatemala: Embassy move a 'sovereign' decision

Guatemalan Foreign Minister says her country's decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem shouldn't affect ties with other countries.

Japan won't move embassy to Jerusalem

In meeting with Jordanian counterpart, Japan's Foreign Minister says his country won't follow in U.S. footsteps.

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Abbas using Jerusalem declaration as excuse to skip peace talks?

Fatah officials say Jerusalem move provided way for Abbas to resist pressure to accept US peace plan. PA seeks to undo Israel recognition.

Not just the US and Guatemala:

2 more nations to move embassies to J'lem

The Trump Effect: After the US and Guatemala announce plans to move embassies to Jerusalem, two more countries poised to announce moves.

Israel deports Turks who assaulted Israeli cops on Temple Mount

Turks arrested during violent anti-Trump rally on Temple Mount to be expelled from Israel.

Guatemala starts process of moving embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemala’s Foreign Ministry says it is starting the process of moving the country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Jordan condemns Guatemala

Jordanian government says Guatemala's decision to move embassy to Jerusalem is a flagrant violation of international law.

PA blasts Guatemala's 'shameful' decision

PA foreign ministry blasts Guatemala for announcing that it will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: 'US, Guatemala are just the start'

PM Netanyahu says Guatemala's decision to follow US lead on Jerusalem further sign even more countries will move their embassies to capital.

Lapid: We'll give up isolated settlements

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid says he's willing to sacrifice 'isolated settlements' in exchange for Jerusalem, settlement blocs.

Watch: Kaliver Rebbe's special video message to President Trump

'Don't worry, Trump,' says Grand Rabbi of Kaliver and Holocaust survivor Menachem Mendel Taub, praising president for Jerusalem declaration.

US embassy preparing to move to Jerusalem hotel?

Hotel sold to US gov't in 2014 notifies residents they'll be required to leave within 2 years. Site eyed as possible location for embassy.

'We won't let UN take advantage of our generosity'

After clashing with US over Jerusalem recognition, UN agrees to slash core budget.

Following recognition, 300 new homes to be built in Jerusalem

City to approve plans for 300 new homes in post-1967 J'lm neighborhood weeks after President Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Erdogan: Trump should've called before Jerusalem decision

Turkish President argues that if Trump called him before recognizing Jerusalem, he would not have made the move.

Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemalan President announces he had given instructions to move the country’s embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Report: Trump nixes Mideast peace plan after PA walks out

White House officials claim Trump admin. has nixed plans to release its anticipated Mideast peace plan after PA rejects US as arbiter.

Jerusalem's Bar Ilan intersection renamed after Shas founder

City approves proposal to rename major Jerusalem intersection after Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. City also names school after Rabbi Elyashiv.

Condition of guard stabbed at J'lem central bus station improves

Condition of security guard Asher Elmaliach improves slightly, though still serious.

'What they say is less important than what we do'

Chief Rabbi Lau: 'The connection between Jerusalem and the Jewish people does not need proof. When we are steadfast, less will condemn.'

'What kind of mental illness is sweeping through the UN?'

Jewish economist and actor Ben Stein blasts UN after vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Mufti of Egypt: Defend Jerusalem

Egypt's Grand Mufti claims Jerusalem is at the center of the Qur'an and is considered a heritage that must be protected.