Tag: Jerusalem
UN agency withdraws director from Gaza after threats
JERUSALEM — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says it has recalled its Gaza director after he faced threats over remarks in which he...
Thousands join Pride parade in conservative Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Thousands of people marched through Jerusalem on Thursday in the annual Pride parade, celebrating LGBTQ rights in the conservative city amid heavy...
Israeli lawmakers to vote for next figurehead president
JERUSALEM — The Israeli parliament Wednesday is set to choose the country's next president, a largely figurehead position that is meant to serve as...
US Sen Cruz: Biden showed ‘weakness,’ emboldened Hamas
JERUSALEM — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday accused President Joe Biden of being soft on Israel's foes and inviting further violence during a...
Israel, Egypt talk truce with Hamas, rebuilding Gaza Strip
CAIRO — Egypt and Israel are holding high-level talks in both countries Sunday to shore up a fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas...
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel's top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on the grounds of the Arabian...
UN body asked to up scrutiny of Israel’s human rights record
GENEVA — Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation are calling on the U.N. Human Rights Council to set up a permanent commission...
Hamas leader says 80 fighters killed in war with Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday said 80 militants were killed during the 11-day war with Israel...
Israeli police suspend officer in east Jerusalem shooting
JERUSALEM — Israeli police said Wednesday that an officer involved in shooting a Palestinian teen in the courtyard of her east Jerusalem home last...
Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate
JERUSALEM — Major Israeli news outlets Tuesday called on Facebook and Twitter to halt what they said were social media posts inciting violence against...
