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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.
- Israel’s PM backtracks after claiming Jews had ‘freedom to worship’ at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount where only Muslims can pray
After PM Naftali Bennett stoked tensions by saying Jews and Muslims had “freedom to worship” at Jerusalem’s holy site housing al-Aqsa mosque, his office has claimed that he meant both groups had “freedom of visitation rights.”Jul 19, 2021 11:54World News - Israeli police clash with Palestinians trying to prevent demolition of Arab-owned shop in East JerusalemIsraeli security forces have used rubber bullets and tear gas against Palestinians, who were trying to stop the demolition of an Arab-owned shop in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan on Tuesday.Jun 29, 2021 14:32World News
- Israeli policeman charged over killing of autistic Palestinian man in JerusalemAn Israeli policeman has been charged with manslaughter over the killing of an autistic Palestinian man in Jerusalem over a year ago, the country’s Justice Ministry has said. He faces up to 12 years in jail if found guilty.Jun 17, 2021 16:18World News
- Anti-Netanyahu protesters celebrate ‘victory’ outside PM’s residence on eve of coalition vote to remove him from powerHundreds of protesters have gathered in Jerusalem “one last time” to celebrate their “victory,” ahead of a crucial vote in the Knesset, which is all but guaranteed to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power.Jun 13, 2021 03:13World News
- Controversial Israeli ‘Flag March’ through Jerusalem gets green light from security councilIsrael’s top-level security council has signed off on the Flag March planned by right-wing groups through Jerusalem’s Old City, just a day after organizers canceled the event due to a dispute with police over the route.Jun 8, 2021 20:50World News
- American money is funding racist Jewish supremacist settler gangs in Israel & helping to fuel anti-Arab violenceThe latest escalation of fighting in Palestine/Israel highlighted the Israeli government’s backing of extremist Israeli settler groups, but new information now reveals that US charities are also funding them.Jun 4, 2021 13:45
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