Jerusalem Controversy

JERUSALEM, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Jews, Muslims and Christians pass daily through the gates of Jerusalem's Old City, on their way to and from prayers or simply to go about their everyday business in one of the most politically sensitive spots on earth. There are …

The mother of pop star Demi Lovato, who accompanied her daughter on a trip to Israel, said that she will “unapologetically” make a return visit to the Jewish state. Lovato apologized for her visit to Israel on Instagram on Thursday before deleting the apolog…

Demi Lovato may have posted an apology for her Israel visit late last week on her Instagram account, but her mother, Dianna De La Garza, who accompanied the singing star on the trip, posted on Instagram that she would "unapologetically go again one day." Nex…

Israel Police completed the security preparations ahead of Yom Kippur that would be taking place between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Police Spokesperson's Unit. As part of the security measures taken, Police and Border Police forces will secure the p…

Back in the summer, Demi Lovato decided to get real with all of us by Instagramming an unedited bikini picture of her cellulite. But apparently she didn’t love when people got a little too real with her after she posted a few pictures of a complimentary trip …

Demi Lovato has reacted to backlash she has received over her 'spiritual' experience in Israel including being baptized in the Jordan River. Many on social media blasted the 26-year-old songstress - who suffered a near-fatal drug overdose in July of 2018 - f…

Police will block major roads in Jerusalem tomorrow due to Seleichot in the Western Wall Square and the area of Sultan Pool. Starting at 7pm, and in accordance with traffic congestion, the streets of Yitzhak Krib, Sderot Haim Bar Lev and Sultan Suleiman are …

This past Tisha BAv, nearly 1,800 Jews ascended the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in observance of the annual Jewish day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples. While it is true that the observance this year fell on the same day as a Muslim holiday, and t…

Demi Lovato took a major step in her quest for spirituality and a heightened sense of connection to her family heritage. The pop star - who suffered a near-fatal drug overdose in July of 2018 - recently took a trip to Israel and was 'baptized in the Jordan R…

While Jerusalem has not formally reacted to the decisive victory of Sebatisan Kurz Sunday in Austria's parliamentary election -- likely because the results were announced on Rosh Hashanah -- there are certainly smiles in the Prime Minister's Office and the Fo…