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Get the latest breaking news and stories from RT on Jerusalem, which is the largest city in Israel, including sports, weather and travel. Jerusalem is a disputed territory, as both Israeli and Palestinian authorities consider Jerusalem to be their capital. Visit RT.com for news and updates on the status of Jerusalem and ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, including Gaza Strip. In December 2017, US President Donald Trump formally announced the government’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. On May 14, 2018, the US Embassy was moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The international community, including the UN, condemned the action of the Trump administration, considering it to be a violation of international law, as many Palestinians live there as well. Find news and articles on relations between Israel and the US and updates about further actions of the US concerning Israel.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews scuffle with Jerusalem police amid protest against autopsy of drowned yeshiva student (VIDEO)Members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community scuffled with police as they blocked a road and set fires in protest against the autopsy of a student who died during a field trip on Monday.Apr 6, 2021 11:24World News
- Pro and anti-Netanyahu protesters square off in Jerusalem as court hears witnesses in PM’s corruption case for 1st time
First witnesses have testified in a corruption trial of sitting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, as the PM’s supporters and opponents rallied outside the courthouse.Apr 5, 2021 13:31World News - Police use water cannons to disperse mob as ultra-Orthodox Jews continue violent resistance to Covid rules in Jerusalem (VIDEO)Skirmishes broke out in Jerusalem between police and ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against Covid-19 restrictions, creating chaotic scenes that have become commonplace in the Israeli city.Feb 10, 2021 07:13World News
- Mayhem in Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with cops amid ongoing lockdown resistance (VIDEO)Rioters threw rocks, blocked roads and scuffled with police in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, as anger over Israel’s Covid-19 measures continues to spill into the streets.Jan 27, 2021 07:19World News
- Arrests reported at anti-government protest outside Netanyahu’s home, as Israelis kick off 2021 with weekly demoIsraeli demonstrators began the new year where they ended 2020, flooding the streets outside Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem, accusing his government of corruption and a botched coronavirus response.Jan 3, 2021 00:17World News
- Water cannon and mounted police deployed against ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting over conscription case in Jerusalem (VIDEO)Police were deployed against protesters from the ultra-Orthodox community who blocked a motorway outside Jerusalem after a student was arrested for violating military draft laws.Dec 23, 2020 09:39World News
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