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Israel overweight hedgehogs put on post-Christmas diets

Ten hedgehogs were put on strict diets and exercise regimes after eating too much on Israel's streets

Israel

President Trump takes aim at aid for Palestinians

President Trump asks why the US should continue to help fund Palestinians if, in the words of his tweet, they are not willing to talk peace. His comments come amidst ongoing protests over Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

Israel

Israel tightens grip on Jerusalem

New legislation deals a fresh blow to hopes of a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians.

Gaza

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States. The announcement comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced he would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

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Scuffles in Bethlehem

Continued protests following the U.S recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Israel

Tel Aviv erects Lego tower in memory of young cancer victim

The multi-coloured structure is 36 metres tall

Israel

‘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'

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.

World News

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.

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