Jerusalem
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
Middle East
July 28, 2023
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group of Jewish Israelis in visiting…
Israelis rally ahead of critical vote to weaken power of courts
Middle East
July 23, 2023
Israelis rally ahead of critical vote to weaken power of courts
Jerusalem CNN — Thousands of marchers arrived in Jerusalem Saturday, the culmination of a five-day walk from Tel Aviv to…
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Middle East
June 24, 2023
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Jerusalem CNN — In the hushed, ornate St James cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, one of Jerusalem’s most famous photographers…
Inside Al-Aqsa, Muslims say they’re losing control of the holy site
Middle East
April 15, 2023
Inside Al-Aqsa, Muslims say they’re losing control of the holy site
Jerusalem CNN — On the grounds of the Al-Aqsa complex, one of the most revered places in Islam and Judaism,…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank refugee camp, Palestinian health officials say
Middle East
April 10, 2023
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank refugee camp, Palestinian health officials say
Israeli forces shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy in the Aqbat Jaber refugee camp near the occupied West Bank…
About 160,000 people protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv
Middle East
February 26, 2023
About 160,000 people protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem CNN — About 160,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday night against the Israeli government’s plans to weaken the…
Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts
Middle East
February 20, 2023
Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts
Jerusalem CNN — Protesters blocked roads in cities across Israel during demonstrations Monday as the government of Prime Minister Benjamin…
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
Middle East
February 13, 2023
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
Jerusalem CNN — A car drove into several people at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Friday, killing a man…
Sisi arrives at Arab League HQ for Jerusalem Conference
Egypt
February 12, 2023
Sisi arrives at Arab League HQ for Jerusalem Conference
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived at the Arab League headquarters to take part in a conference in support of Al…
Two dead including child after car rams people at Jerusalem bus stop
Middle East
February 11, 2023
Two dead including child after car rams people at Jerusalem bus stop
Jerusalem CNN — A car drove into several people at a bus stop in Jerusalem Friday, killing a man and…