Jerusalem
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Middle East
December 22, 2017
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring…
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
World
December 22, 2017
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
Ahead of a dramatic vote at the United Nations on Thursday, the United States made an unprecedented threat to fellow…
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers
Middle East
December 21, 2017
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers
The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,…
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote
Middle East
December 21, 2017
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote
The UN General Assembly will vote on a measure that would require the US to rescind its decision regarding Jerusalem.…
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
Middle East
December 20, 2017
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly will hold a rare emergency special session on Thursday at the request of Arab…
UN to vote Monday on call for US Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
Middle East
December 18, 2017
UN to vote Monday on call for US Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Monday on a draft resolution calling for the withdrawal of…
Nazareth Christmas celebrations will be held as normal: mayor
Middle East
December 17, 2017
Nazareth Christmas celebrations will be held as normal: mayor
Nazareth, the Israeli Arab city where Jesus is thought to have been raised, will celebrate Christmas as usual, its mayor…
Relations to be normal with Israel if peace achieved with Palestine: Saudi Foreign Minister
Middle East
December 15, 2017
Relations to be normal with Israel if peace achieved with Palestine: Saudi Foreign Minister
In an interview with the French state-run media media outlet FRANCE 24, the Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir…
Muslim leaders declare East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine
Middle East
December 14, 2017
Muslim leaders declare East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine
In Wednesday’s concluding session at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Istanbul summit, leaders of Muslim countries declared East Jerusalem as…
Egypt FM denounces Jerusalem move at Istanbul summit
Egypt
December 13, 2017
Egypt FM denounces Jerusalem move at Istanbul summit
In a speech at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Istanbul summit, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry spoke out on Wednesday against…