Jerusalem Controversy

JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON/DUBAI — Thousands of people were fleeing Tehran on Wednesday (June 18) after US President Donald Trump said they should leave the capital, while a source said Trump was considering options that include joining Israel in attacking Iranian nuclear sites. Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other…

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: An Israeli-American hostage was released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting on Monday and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes on the battered enclave soon resumed. Israel's military received Edan Alexander, 21, from the International Committee of the Red Cross, which…

The global success of Jerusalema , a song that united millions across borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been marred by a revelation from its lead singer, Nomcebo Zikode, who says she has not received any payment for her contribution.  The track, produced by Master KG and performed by Zikode,…

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Nomcebo Zikode is considering an appeal after losing her case against Open Mic Productions. On Saturday, 10 May, she released a statement through her company, Emazulwini Productions. She maintained that she has never received a cent for the hit song Jerusalema, and expressed disappointment at the Gauteng…

Abeer Salman/CNN Jerusalem CNN  —  The Israeli military acknowledged Thursday that it does not have “sufficient evidence” to substantiate terrorism funding allegations it leveled against a prominent Palestinian journalist, even as an Israeli general ordered he be detained for another six months. The Israeli military’s top general in the occupied…

The Trump administration is pressing the United Nations, aid organizations and U.S. allies to participate in a new Israeli plan to resume distribution of limited amounts of humanitarian assistance in Gaza under conditions that Israel will strictly control, according to aid officials and other people familiar with internal discussions. The…

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israel struck multiple sites in Yemen’s capital Sanaa Tuesday, including the main airport, which the Israeli military said has now been “fully” disabled. “A short while ago, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) fighter jets struck and dismantled Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa, fully disabling…

Trump did not follow up with any new information regarding the hostages' well-being. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 7, 2025 00:24 Updated: MAY 7, 2025 17:36 An illustrative image of US President Donald Trump. (photo credit: Chip Somodevilla, OREN ZIV/AFP via Getty Images) There are only 21 living hostages remaining…

Listen to article VATICAN CITY: Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a children’s clinic in war-torn Gaza, Catholic charity Caritas said on Monday. The iconic open-sided vehicle, designed to allow the pontiff to greet crowds of well-wishers, has been transferred to Caritas Jerusalem and…

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