Following a new flare-up of hostilities and the #Israeli attacks on the Palestinians. The #US is keen to repair its image in the region as #Trump sends his peace envoy to #SaudiArabia
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Israel is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. It is in conflict with Palestine and considered an occupying force practising numerous war crimes. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, the historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Israel’s financial hub, Tel Aviv, is known for its Bauhaus architecture and beaches.
Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
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A #Palestinian protester is on life support after a tear gas canister launched by an #Israeli soldier hit him square in the face
A tale of two women: On the day a #Palestinian paramedic was shot dead by an Israeli sniper, #US ambassador Nikki Haley was humiliated at the #UN
Najjar’s death brings the toll of #Gazans killed by #Israeli fire since the end of March to 123.
The #UnitedStates will “unquestionably veto” a UN draft resolution calling for the protection of #Palestinians in #Gaza and the West Bank
The British #government will support an investigation into the use of force by the #Israeli military against Palestinian protesters at the #Gaza
The embassy move has been rejected by the main allies of Israel and the US. Palestinians are protesting in their thousands in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia and Israel have no formal diplomatic relations, but behind the scenes their ties appear to have improved in recent years against what they see as a common Iranian threat.
Police investigate and question Netanyahu and his wife.
Racist profanities and a swastika have been drawn on the entrance gate of the Polish embassy in Tel Aviv.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is likely to have the unforeseen consequence of strengthening the hand of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow’s role in the Middle East
Israel approves 1200 new settlements in the West Bank.
Reports form Syria describe how Israel attacked Military bases around Damascus on Tuesday.
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These particular Christians firmly believe the Jewish people must control Jerusalem in order to build a third temple on Temple Mount, which is currently occupied by the al-Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam.
The World reacts as clashes break out in the West Bank, where Israeli officers fired what appeared to be rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas at protesters.
As Israel takes more away from the Palestinians, protesters rallied at the Erez border crossing with Israel and clashed with Israeli forces. Two missiles were reportedly launched from Gaza.
The President has always said it is a matter of when, not if. Delivering on a commitment that political speculators say was pivotal in electing Trump.
Israel Tools up Myanmar junta against the Rohingya Muslims who are homeless and stateless
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he “took notice with disappointment and alarm” of Israel’s decision.
The Next Phase in the #War on BDS: Why #Israel Detained Omar Barghouti
#UN publishes #aparthied #Israeli regime report
Palestinians need to stop hating Israel & Israel must be recognised by the world.
The two leaders, who seemed to strike up an emerging “bromance” in social media exchanges since the election