Jerusalem Controversy

The “priestly blessing” takes place twice a year at one of Judaism’s holiest sites in Jerusalem. (AFP pic) JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of people gathered at Jerusalem’s Western Wall on Monday for a traditional Jewish blessing for the Passover holiday. Poli…

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Sydney - Egypt Today Australia's government met on Tuesday to discuss whether to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, two sources familiar with the matter said, a decision that would break with decades of policy and risk angering Asian neighbours. "Cabinet met today and the issue…

Ramallah - Petra Israeli occupation forces early Monday detained 23 Palestinians from various West Bank cities and transferred them to detention centers, according to a Palestinian source. A statement by the Palestinian Prisoners Society said that Israeli army stormed the cities of Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus and a number of…

Vatican City - Egypt Today The Vatican expressed concern over the status of Jerusalem on Monday as Pope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held their first meeting since the United States stirred international anxiety by moving its embassy there. The two embraced and kissed on the cheek as the…