Israel Approves Biggest Settlement Expansion Plan Since 2021

Israeli authorities approved plans for the construction of thousands of new settler units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, defying international outcry over illegal settlement expansion and land grab activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.

UK has ‘no plans’ to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem: PM office

The United Kingdom has “no plans” to relocate its Israel embassy to Jerusalem, according to a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, dismissing his predecessor’s review into a possible move of the embassy away from Tel Aviv.

Assault on Al Aqsa Mosque equal to declaration of war — Palestinian official - TASS

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman of the President of the State of Palestine called on the international community to intervene in the events at the Temple Mount in Eastern Jerusalem before they spiral out of control.

European countries urge Israel to stop construction in East Jerusalem – EURACTIV.com

The foreign ministries of France, Germany, Italy and Spain urged Israeli authorities on Wednesday evening (19 January) to stop the construction of new housing units in East Jerusalem.

Israeli police demolish Palestinian family home in Sheikh Jarrah

 

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Scuffles erupt as Israeli forces disperse protest over eviction of Palestinian families

 

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🇵🇸 What’s next for Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah? | The Stream

 

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Jewish visitors BANNED from Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day as tensions soar over Palestinian evictions & hampered Muslim pilgrimage — RT

 The Temple Mount, a site considered holy by both Muslims and Jews, will be closed to Jewish visitors as Israel celebrates Jerusalem Day, police have said, after scores were injured in Palestinian-Jewish clashes over the weekend.

Gerusalemme Est: proteste contro lo sfratto delle famiglie palestinesi

 

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Israel to Go Ahead With Plans to Build 1,200 Homes in East Jerusalem | Voice of America

Israel has announced it will go ahead with plans to build more than 1,200 new homes in east Jerusalem. Palestinians say the move will make a future Palestinian state impossible as it will divide between Bethlehem and east Jerusalem.

Palestinians denounce Israel's demolition of schoolrooms in East Jerusalem

Palestinian National Authority (PNA) denounced Sunday the demolition of two schoolrooms in a Bedouin community in East Jerusalem by Israel.

Palestine calls for international protection amid heightened tensions over Jerusalem

The Palestinian government called Thursday for international protection of the the Palestinian people over "the continued escalation due to the occupation."

Two police officers, three suspects killed in shooting at Jerusalem holy site

Two police officers were shot and killed Friday as they patrolled the Temple Mount, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said.

Tension persists in West Bank after Jerusalem attacks

The situation remained tense in Israel-occupied West Bank on Saturday, one day after three Palestinians and an Israeli policewoman were killed in attacks in East Jerusalem.

Israel approves 566 east Jerusalem settler homes

Israeli authorities have approved building permits for 566 settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem, plans that had been postponed until US President Donald Trump took office.

Palestinians Outraged as Israel Destroys Historic Muslim Graves in Jerusalem

The destruction at a 1,400 year old cemetary in East Jerusalem on Wednesday, reportedly to clear space for a national park, sparked condemnation among Palestinians.

Israeli 'Attacks' on Al-Aqsa Mosque Could Spark Muslim 'Retaliation'

UNESCO recently announced that the Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a Muslim holy site. However, Israeli Prime Minister is "not paying attention to international rules" and plans to continue excavations under the mosque, which could lead to the destruction of the building, Iranian expert Emad Abshenass wrote for Sputnik.

Israel's Reaction to UNESCO Jerusalem Resolution 'Overly Emotional'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov called the Israeli reaction on a UNESCO resolution dismissing the ties of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount "overly emotional."

Thousands of Jews attend priestly blessing at Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish faithful flocked early on Wednesday to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City to receive the traditional Priestly Blessing from the Kohanim, or Hebrew priests.

UNESCO adopts anti-Israel resolution on al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian leaders have welcomed a decision by the United Nations cultural agency to adopt a resolution on occupied East Jerusalem that sharply criticises Israeli policies around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, while Israel says it ignores Jewish ties to the key holy site.