Jerusalem

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.

O! Jerusalem

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.

Romanian leader: We should consider moving embassy

Leader of Romania’s ruling party says the country should “seriously consider” moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Guillotine and BDS at leftist protest in Tel Aviv

Pro-BDS protesters participate in anti-corruption protest in Tel Aviv, carry mock guillotine.

Hamas leader: Israel doesn't exist

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls on Arab world to create strategy to fight US, promises to fight to the end the US recognition of Israel.

Hamas leader calls for 'day of blood'

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar urges Palestinian Arabs to clash with Israeli security forces in mass numbers on Friday.

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

Iran’s Foreign Minister welcomes results of vote on Jerusalem at the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan to Trump: Reverse your decision

Turkish President: Trump must rescind his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in the wake of UN vote.

'We were killed for Jerusalem and we'll continue to defend it'

Former IDF Chief of Staff speaks at Limmud FSU event, says Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital.

State Department: No decisions about cutting off foreign aid

State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made about cutting off foreign aid to countries that voted against U.S. at the UN.

'Vote shows that Israel is not isolated'

European Coalition for Israel slams UN vote on Jerusalem, but notes that Israel is not alone after 65 members didn't vote in favor.

Danon: There is a public UN and a private UN

Israel's UN Ambassador notes that despite PA's hopes, 65 countries didn't back General Assembly's condemnation of Trump's Jerusalem move.

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan mocks Thursday's anti-Israel resolution denouncing President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

'Jerusalem is our capital: Always was and always will be'

PM Netanyahu says growing number of nations refuse to participate in UN 'theater of the absurd.'

UN votes against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

UN General Assembly votes 128 to 9 to adopt anti-Israel resolution denouncing US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 35 abstain.

'UN declarations encourage terrorism'

Naftali Bennett says UN decision rejecting Trump's Jerusalem recognition 'shows terrorists that they can succeed'.

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

Nikki Haley slams UN 'hostility towards Israel', rips General Assembly vote against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'The era of American appeasement is over'

Former Israeli ambassador to the US says Trump's standing up to the UN shows US is once again the leader of the free world.

Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote

Turkish President Erdogan slams US President Trump's promise to cut funding to nations voting against US recognition of Jerusalem.

'The UN - the house of lies'

PM says Israel preemptively rejects expected vote in UN General Assembly condemning international recognition of J'lem as Israel's capital.

Iran: Trump shows contempt for democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States for threatening to cut aid to countries that vote against it at UN General Assembly.

PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members

PA official in charge of foreign affairs accuses U.S. of threatening UN member countries ahead of vote on Jerusalem.

Israel calls on world Jewry to appeal to govts on Jerusalem

Israel, US, work ceaselessly to defeat UN resolution denying Jewish, Israeli rights in Jerusalem.

'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'

Middle East expert Prof. Efraim Inbar says PA will eventually have to accept Trump's Jerusalem declaration.

Haley: We will be 'taking names' at General Assembly

Ambassador Haley criticizes upcoming vote at UN against U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Foreign Ministry instructs ambassadors to act to prevent a vote against American recognition of Jerusalem.

Report: UN to vote on new Jerusalem resolution this week

Israeli officials say UN General Assembly could pass resolution renouncing Trump's recognition of Jerusalem this week.

Turkey blasts American veto of UN resolution

Turkey says Washington lost its impartiality in the Middle East after veto of UN resolution against recognition of Jerusalem.

Saudi researcher:

'Arabs must acknowledge Jerusalem is holy to Jews'

Saudi researcher Abdelhameed Hakeem urges Arabs to learn from past mistakes and not miss another opportunity to achieve peace.