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‘Your son is a dog’: Israeli MP threatens families of imprisoned Pales

The controversial lawmaker was assigned a security detail a day later, after Hamas made their own threats against the lawmaker over the incident

Israel

Euroviews. View: Saudi-Israel alliance will be driving force of new Middle East

While the Israel-Palestinian conflict once determined most other geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it is now largely crowded out by other disputes, not least the hegemonic struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes Joschka Fischer

Israel

Israel in talks with more than 10 countries on Jerusalem recognition

Symbolic recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital - not necessarily moving specific embassies - is at the centre of ongoing talks following Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales' decision to move the country’s embassy.

Guatemala

Guatemala sides with Trump over recognition of Jerusalem

Israel's PM heaps praise on Guatemala's President, while Palestinians say he is on the 'wrong side of history'

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West Bank

Christmas Eve Mass: Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity hosts pilgrims

Fewer people than usual were in the West Bank town this year because of increased tensions between Palestinians and the Israeli army since US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

World News

Gaza funerals held for Palestinians

The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza.

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Two Palestinians die in fresh violence over Jerusalem's status

At least two Palestinians were killed and dozens were injured in violent unrest with Israeli security forces on Friday.

USA

UN resolution rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

More than 100 countries defied Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

USA

US threatens aid cuts over UN vote on Jerusalem

"We're watching those votes," President Trump said ahead of a special UN General Assembly session on Thursday.

World News

US wields UN veto over status of Jerusalem

The US was further isolated on Monday over President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital when it blocked a United Nations Security Council call for the declaration to be withdrawn.

Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan wants to open an embassy in East Jerusalem

Turkey will open an embassy in East Jerusalem, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, days after leading calls at a summit of Muslim leaders for the world to recognise it as the capital of Palestine.

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Funerals held for four more Palestinians killed in clashes

As clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops go into a second week, funerals have been held for four more Palestinians killed

Turkey

Muslim leaders meet to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision t

Muslim leaders have met in Istanbul to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Germany

Merkel condemns recent anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin

Following recent demonstrations in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said her conservative party unanimously condemned anti-Semitic acts such as burning of Israeli flags.

Europe News

What hope for peace in the Middle East?

Has the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel helped or hindered the Middle East peace process?

Turkey

Erdogan calls Israel 'terrorist', Netanyahu hits back

The Israeli prime minister says he won't take lectures from a Turkish president "who jails journalists... and helps terrorists".

World News

Clashes near U.S. embassy in Beirut

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

France

Netanyahu defends Jerusalem move ahead of Paris visit

Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Paris to denounce the visit of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Arab League urges Trump administration to reverse Jerusalem move

Meeting in emergency session in Cairo, Arab League foreign ministers have denounced the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel as a 'dangerous violation of international law'

France

Pro-Palestinian protest in Paris

Hundreds rally in the French capital against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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