Jerusalem Controversy

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday he is closely following the results of Israel's election, emphasizing that no matter what happens, "our relationship is with Israel." (Live election results - click here) >> Election res…

Millions of Israelis are going to the polls for the second time this year, after the election in April failed to deliver a clear result. One element clearly boosting the campaign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking a fifth term in office, has…

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel voted in its second election in five months Tuesday that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's term as the country's longest-serving prime minister despite corruption allegations against him. The stakes co…

Israel began voting in its second election in five months Tuesday that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus term as the countrys longest-serving prime minister despite corruption allegations against him. Polls opened at 7:00 am (…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival in Tuesdays election, Benny Gantz of the Blue and White Party, both ended their campaign Monday night by visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Every time I come here I feel moved, to touch these stones,…

Israeli authorities have approved a plan to build a cable car to the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in the Jewish world, by 2021. It’s the first phase of what proponents envision as a fleet of cable cars crisscrossing the locus of sacred sites known a…

JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday to annex all the settlements in the West Bank, including an enclave deep in the heart of the largest Palestinian city, in a last-ditch move that appeared aimed at shoring up nationalist support …

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A meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and sanction relief for Iran werent just blows to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans, they were proof of the fickleness of U.S. President Donald Trump. Follow Ynetnews on FacebookFONT style="FONT…

Every night now, the Western Wall Plaza fills with thousands of worshipers coming to recite Slichot, penitential prayers, as is the custom of the Sephardi community. This is a special and moving happening, attracting thousands of students, tourists and visito…