Jerusalem Controversy

On Monday, Great Britain Home Secretary Sajid Javid visited the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem as part of his visit to Israel. This visit by Britain’s Home Secretary follows 19 years in which no senior minister of the British government has visit…

HEBRON, West Bank (AP) When travelers shop at dozens of duty free stores at airports worldwide, they may be paying for more than a bottle of vodka or a box of chocolates. The Falic family of Florida, owners of the ubiquitous chain of Duty Free Americas shops…

In Jerusalem, archaeology isn’t a science. It isn’t even a study of the past. This isn’t meant to be a slur against all of the archaeologists digging in the city. Many, perhaps most, are serious and dedicated professionals. But in many cases, their work is co…

Several prominent US figures participated in the unveiling of the 2,000-year-old archeological site known as Pilgrims’ Road right next to Temple Mount, with Palestinians furious over the idea of Americans hammering beneath their homes in East Jerusalem’s neig…

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt broke open a new tunnel running under a Palestinian village in East Jerusalem during a ceremony inaugurating a settler archaeological project. >> S…

Israeli police Sunday released the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs from custody, after questioning him over claims that he had organized activities in the city in violation of Israeli rules, his lawyer said. Fadi al-Hadami was arrested in his East…

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Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs Fadi al-Hadami (right) is seen shaking hands with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera (left) during a visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque complex. (AFP pic) JERUSALEM: Israeli police today released from custody the Palestini…

Israeli police arrested Palestinian Jerusalem Affairs Minister Fadi al-Hadmi overnight Friday, days after he accompanied Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and his delegation to the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.  >> Subscribe for just $1 now On Wednesd…

PHOTO: REUTERS JERUSALEM: Israeli police said on Sunday they had detained and were questioning the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs, while a source close to the official said he was arrested in his home. Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs…