UAE summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem march, provocations The United Arab Emirates has summoned Israel’s ambassador over recent tensions and violence in east Jerusalem, marking the first such diplomatic protest by the Gulf state since 2022. United Arab Emirates
After raid, Israel puts Jerusalem bookshop owners under house arrest: What to know Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop on Sunday and arrested its owners on charges of “disturbing public order,” a move met with outcry by diplomats. Israel
Analysis First in 30 years: How Allenby Bridge attack could upend Jordan-Israel ties Despite the strained relationship between Jordan's King Abdullah and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, neither of the governments wishes to see the breakout of violence on the border or the Temple Mount. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit angers both Muslims, ultra-Orthodox Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount on the fasting day of Tisha B’Av drew condemnation not only from the Muslim world but also the ultra-Orthodox community. Israel
Mixed reactions from Congress to Jerusalem conflict Several Democrats in the House and Senate want the Biden administration to pressure Israel over the possible eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in Jerusalem, but other Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed support for Israel after Hamas' rocket attacks. Washington Pulse
Jerusalem hit by Hamas rockets After demanding Israeli police withdraw from the Temple Mount compound, Hamas fired this evening several rockets at Jerusalem and at Israeli communities in the south. Israel
After violent weekend in Jerusalem, clashes erupt on Temple Mount Violent clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters at Temple Mount, or Haram-esh-Sherif, as clashes spread. Israel
Israeli court to reconvene next week on eviction of Palestinian families The High Court decides to again discuss the petition by Palestinian residents of the Jerusalem Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood against eviction orders issued at the request of Jewish settlers. Israel
Israeli-Palestinian battle seethes in Jerusalem Jerusalem has returned to the center of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with riots in the contested city. Palestine
UAE condemns 'right-wing extremist groups' for violence in Jerusalem The Emirati statement referred only to Jewish groups in "occupied" east Jerusalem in a relatively rare public criticism of its new Israeli ally. News Brief
Riots in Jerusalem become diplomatic crisis The US Embassy in Israel expressed concern about escalating tensions in Jerusalem between Jews and Arabs. Israel
Protests by Jews and Arabs continue in Jerusalem Both communities have attacked each other during violent protests in the holy city this week. News Brief
Israeli construction plan to encircle Jerusalem The Jerusalem municipality has moved forward on 540 new housing units in the controversial Har Homa neighborhood across the Green Line, a plan that will encircle Jerusalem on three sides. Israel
Kosovo becomes third country to open embassy in Jerusalem The Muslim-majority country opened an embassy in the contested city after Israel recognized its independence from Serbia. Israel
First court victory for opponents of Jerusalem cable car project Israel's High Court has halted the cable car Jerusalem project for now, but opponents of the project fear it will not be blocked indefinitely. Israel
Israelis blame ultra-Orthodox for coronavirus pandemic Many secular Israelis express hatred towards the ultra-Orthodox, whom they blame for the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Israel
