/tags/jerusalem Jerusalem en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:23:44 GMT /americas/2024-12-12/paraguay-reopens-its-embassy-in-jerusalem-handing-israel-a-rare-diplomatic-victory Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces increasing international isolation because of the Gaza war. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:23:44 GMT /americas/2024-12-12/paraguay-reopens-its-embassy-in-jerusalem-handing-israel-a-rare-diplomatic-victory Julia Frankel | The Associated Press /news/2022-07-15/biden-says-the-u-s-will-work-to-improve-palestinians-lives President Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:40:48 GMT /news/2022-07-15/biden-says-the-u-s-will-work-to-improve-palestinians-lives Daniel Estrin, Asma Khalid, Ayana Archie, Bill Chappell /news/2022-04-22/israeli-police-storm-jerusalem-holy-site-after-rock-throwing Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:17:18 GMT /news/2022-04-22/israeli-police-storm-jerusalem-holy-site-after-rock-throwing The Associated Press /news/2022-04-21/gaza-violence-intensifies-as-jerusalem-clashes-resume Israel's air force and Palestinian militants traded fire across the Gaza frontier early Thursday as clashes erupted again at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:11:10 GMT /news/2022-04-21/gaza-violence-intensifies-as-jerusalem-clashes-resume The Associated Press /news/2021-06-22/palestinians-settlers-clash-in-tense-jerusalem-neighborhood Israeli police and border officials said they arrested four suspects in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, where settler groups are trying to evict several Palestinian families. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:13:52 GMT /news/2021-06-22/palestinians-settlers-clash-in-tense-jerusalem-neighborhood The Associated Press /news/2021-05-10/24-reported-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-gaza-after-hamas-fires-rockets-at-israel The violent exchange followed intense clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem, prompting Jewish organizers to cancel the annual Jerusalem Day march. Mon, 10 May 2021 17:28:16 GMT /news/2021-05-10/24-reported-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-gaza-after-hamas-fires-rockets-at-israel Daniel Estrin, Bill Chappell /2020-01-01/israels-netanyahu-asks-parliament-for-immunity-from-corruption-charges In a televised speech, the prime minister called the charges against him "ridiculous libels." Polling suggests most Israelis oppose immunity, but the move could delay his trial. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:44:39 GMT /2020-01-01/israels-netanyahu-asks-parliament-for-immunity-from-corruption-charges Christopher Dean Hopkins /2019-03-04/u-s-closes-jerusalem-consulate-that-gave-palestinians-a-link-to-washington Rather than using two separate diplomatic missions to deal with Israelis and Palestinians, the U.S. will now have one. The U.S. diplomatic presence in Jerusalem dates to 1844. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:29:38 GMT /2019-03-04/u-s-closes-jerusalem-consulate-that-gave-palestinians-a-link-to-washington Bill Chappell /2018-05-14/u-s-dedicates-new-embassy-in-jerusalem The U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, praised "the vision, the courage and the moral clarity" of President Trump in making the U.S. the first country to open an embassy in the disputed city. Mon, 14 May 2018 13:51:00 GMT /2018-05-14/u-s-dedicates-new-embassy-in-jerusalem Camila Domonoske /2018-01-21/as-pence-tours-mideast-tension-lingers-over-trumps-jerusalem-decision The topic came up during Pence's talks with Egypt's and Jordan's leaders. The vice president now heads for a warmer welcome in Israel from the country's government. Sun, 21 Jan 2018 16:31:00 GMT /2018-01-21/as-pence-tours-mideast-tension-lingers-over-trumps-jerusalem-decision Chris Benderev