Jerusalem Controversy

Benjamin Netanyahu the prime Minister of Israel has issued out strong warnings to the enemies of the country. The prime minister said this in a statement on Saturday evening in reaction to Iran’s drone attacks towards Israel on Saturday evening. In recent weeks, Israel and its allies such as the…

Jerusalem residents took cover on Sunday as Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Blasts rang out across the city and explosions lit the skyline red, while residents stockpiled water and sought shelter in bunkers. "As you can see it's empty, everybody is running home," said Eliyahu…

Israeli authorities have approved the construction of more than 1,700 new homes, a non-governmental organisation said Wednesday, a move constituting the expansion of settlements in occupied east Jerusalem. Half the "new neighbourhood" comprising 1,738 housing units will be in the city's annexed east, the Israeli NGO Peace Now said. "If…

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By Isabel Debre November 25, 2023 — 2.24pm Beitunia, West Bank: More than three dozen Palestinian prisoners have returned home to a hero’s welcome in the occupied West Bank, following their release from Israeli prisons as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The procession of the first…

A Red Cross vehicle, as part of a convoy believed to be carrying hostages abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on Israel, arrives at the Rafah border, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in southern Gaza Strip November 25, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa Reuters…

The longest continuous section of Jerusalem’s ancient aqueduct has been uncovered in Givat Hamatos, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday. The stretch of the ancient aqueduct, which measures some 300 meters (roughly 1,000 feet) in length, was discovered during archaeological excavations of the area prior to the planned development…

SYDNEY - Papua New Guinea will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week during a visit by Prime Minister James Marape, a spokesperson for his office said on Monday. "Yes, that is correct," said a spokesperson from Marape's office, when asked whether the country is set to open the embassy…

Saleh al-Arouri says Palestinian terror factions are readying for ‘all-out’ conflict; in response, Netanyahu vows whoever tries to harm Israelis ‘will pay the full price’ The deputy head of the Gaza-ruling Hamas terror group’s politburo has warned Israel against resuming targeted killings of terror leaders, saying the move could spark…

Among the finds are this spectacular broken menorah, or ceremonial candlestick, representing the seven-branched menorah in the Temple in Jerusalem. (Image credit: Volnoe Delo Foundation) Archaeologists in southern Russia say they've discovered the ruins of a 2,000-year-old synagogue — a rare discovery given that buildings for Jewish worship from this…