The Israeli army anticipates that the confluence of both dates, plus a massive rally planned for Nakba Day on its southern border with the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by the Islamist militia Hamas, could provoke new violence in Jerusalem and in the West Bank, the semiautonomous region where the Palestinian Authority is based. … [Read more...] about As U.S. prepares to open embassy in Jerusalem, Middle East braces for more unrest
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Road signs pointing to ‘US Embassy’ go up in Jerusalem
Updated 4:49 am, Monday, May 7, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 In this photo released by the Jerusalem Municipality, Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat poses with a new road sign to the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 7, 2018. Jerusalem's city hall says it has put up road signs pointing to the new U.S. Embassy, which is set to move to the contested city next week. Barkat placed the first signs on Monday in the southern Jerusalem neighborhood where the embassy is to be located(Jerusalem Municipality via AP) less In this photo released by the Jerusalem Municipality, Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat poses with a new road sign to the new U.S. … [Read more...] about Road signs pointing to ‘US Embassy’ go up in Jerusalem
‘Distressed at recent events’ in Israel, Natalie Portman pulls out of Jerusalem ceremony
By Wire Report | Mercury News PUBLISHED: April 20, 2018 at 6:44 am | UPDATED: April 20, 2018 at 6:45 am By Ruth Eglash | The Washington Post JERUSALEM – Natalie Portman has pulled out of a ceremony in Jerusalem honoring her as the recipient of a $2 million prize, dubbed by some as the “Jewish Nobel,” the organization said on Thursday. The Genesis Prize Foundation, which annually honors individuals for “Jewish achievement and contributions to humanity,” announced in November that Portman, known for her roles in films such Black Swan and the Star Wars prequels, was selected as its 2018 laureate. Portman moved to the United States as a child but was born in Israel. She still has strong ties to the country. Her 2015 film, “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” is set in Israel. But a statement from the organization, said the actress had pulled out of the June ceremony, where she would have officially received her prize from Israel’s Prime Minister … [Read more...] about ‘Distressed at recent events’ in Israel, Natalie Portman pulls out of Jerusalem ceremony
Arab leaders meet to unify ranks with eye on Iran, Jerusalem
Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Updated 7:28 am, Sunday, April 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Amr Nabil, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Billboards with photos of Saudi King Salman and Arabic that reads, "welcome" line the road to the convention center where Arab leaders are meeting for an Arab summit meeting in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 15, 2018. The summit opened in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran as tensions with Iran and wars in Syria and Yemen threaten stability across the region. Salman told leaders from across the 22-member Arab League that Iran was to blame for instability and meddling in the region. less Billboards with photos of Saudi King … [Read more...] about Arab leaders meet to unify ranks with eye on Iran, Jerusalem
Holy fire ceremony in Jerusalem draws thousands
Updated 10:57 am, Saturday, April 7, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Tsafrir Abayov, AP Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem's old city, Saturday, April 7, 2018. less Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony … [Read more...] about Holy fire ceremony in Jerusalem draws thousands