AT THE UN, THE BATTLE FOR JERUSALEM IS ETERNALLY WAGED
At the United Nations, the diplomatic battle for a united Jerusalem is eternally waged on almost a monthly basis, whether it is in UN forums in Geneva, Paris or the UN headquarters in New York. The guns of the Six Day War fell silent 52 years ago. The scars of a once divided city have […]
‘DEAL OF THE CENTURY’ WILL NOT INCLUDE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD
According to “The Washington Post,” comments from Kushner and other US officials suggest that “the plan does away with statehood as the starting premise of peace efforts.” The Trump administration’s peace plan, known as the “Deal of the Century” will reportedly include “practical proposals” for improving the lives of Palestinians, but it will probably stop […]
POLICE TO DEPLOY THOUSANDS OF OFFICERS IN JERUSALEM FOR PASSOVER HOLIDAY
On the last day of the holiday, again, police will increase security near the Western Wall. Then, on the Shabbat after yom tov, police will again be called on to secure the Holy Fire Ceremony. More than 3,000 police officers will be deployed across the country, with a focus on Jerusalem, in preparation for and […]
Romania Will Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Romania presidency shatters EU line on Jerusalem Romania will move its embassy to Jerusalem, its prime minister has said, shattering the EU line on the Arab-Israeli conflict while the country holds the EU rotating presidency. “I am pleased to announce today to the AIPAC audience that … I, as prime minister of Romania, and the […]
PA: Israel has no authority on Temple Mount
PA official in charge of Jerusalem affairs dismisses Israeli court’s decision ordering the closure of the Golden Gate on the Temple Mount. Adnan al-Husayni, the Palestinian Authority (PA) official in charge of Jerusalem affairs, on Sunday described the Israeli court’s decision ordering the closure of the Golden Gate on the Temple Mount “void, invalid and […]
UN chief Guterres meets Israels Netanyahu in Jerusalem, pledges to fight anti-Semitism
28 August 2017 – Reiterating his commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he is committed to protecting Israel and its right to exist.On his first visit to Israel since taking office at the beginning of this year, the Secretary-General met with Prime Minister Netanyahu […]
Kushner, Netanyahu Discussed Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, The Hill reported Sunday. Kushner and other top Trump officials attended a meeting on Thursday during a trip to the region to promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians, […]