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Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations'

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Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

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Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security.

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Israel arrests man who attacked Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City

Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City, in what it said was "zero tolerance to all acts of violence".

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Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surges

Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter blessing as pontiff

In his first Easter blessing, Pope Leo XIV urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" as Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday.

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Police disperse Jerusalem protest over Israel’s death penalty law

Israeli police broke up a protest outside parliament in Jerusalem as demonstrators voiced anger over a new law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks.

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Israeli army clashes with Palestinians during north Jerusalem raid

Israeli army clashes with Palestinians during an overnight raid in Kafr Aqab north of Jerusalem

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Netanyahu restores Latin patriarch's access to Jerusalem holy site

The Israeli PM restored full access to the Holy Sepulchre for Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking criticism from the EU and global leaders.

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Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass

Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch and the Custos of the Holy Land were prevented by Israeli police from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. It was the "first time in centuries" the Heads of Church were prevented from attending.

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Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.

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Tear gas and tension in Jerusalem as Eid prayers held outside al Aqsa

For the first time in decades, Al Aqsa is closed during Eid al Fitr, forcing Jerusalem worshippers to pray outside amid security tensions and tear gas.

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Missile fire from Iran wounds five in Jerusalem

Five people were wounded in Jerusalem after missiles fired from Iran struck the area, as cross-border attacks continued for a third day.

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First Friday of Ramadan sees mass prayers at al Aqsa and shattered Gaza

Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli security as Ramadan begins, while families in Gaza mark the holy month among rubble and scarce aid.

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Israel begins demolition of UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem

Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

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Israel cuts ties with three global organisations after US withdrawal

Last week, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum ordering the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations as they "no longer serve American interests," the White House said.

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Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era

Archaeologists have uncovered the longest intact section of Jerusalem’s ancient Hasmonean wall, likely linked to events following the Hanukkah story. The structure may offer evidence of a 2,100-year-old ceasefire and will become part of a new gallery at the Tower of David Museum.