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Gloom and defiance on the streets of East Jerusalem

Palestinians united in their rejection of President Trump's recogntion of the city as Israel's capital.

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The world reacts to Trump's Jerusalem decision

Diplomatic reaction to Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been swift and unequivocal

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UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The UN security council is expected to meet on Friday to discuss Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

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Trump has no right, say angry East Jerusalem residents

People in East Jerusalem have been giving their reaction to news that the US President has officially recognised Jerusalem as Israeli capital

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'It is time to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital' Trump announce

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas rejected Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and said Jerusalem was "the eternal capital of the State of Palestine"

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The Brief from Brussels: Albania PM seeks EU talks

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World reacts with alarm over Trump's Jerusalem recognition

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EU officials fret over Trump Israel policy

Israel

World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

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Trump to make decision on Jerusalem

Donald Trump is still weighing up whether to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital in a move which could increase Palestinian and Israeli tensions

USA

For and against: Should Trump recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Is

Its critics claim the move would aggravate the already-tense situation in the country, while some of Trump's closest aides say he should satisfy his campaign promise

USA

US poised to disrupt Jerusalem dispute

It is believed Donald Trump will announce the US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a first step towards moving the country's embassy there. The move is likely to inflame resentment and instability in the region, as Palestinians also claim East Jerusalem as their own.

Israel

Watch: spiders weave giant webs in forest near Jerusalem

Science and nature combine to create a spectacular sight as trees are covered in cobwebs.

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Ancient amphitheatre found in Jerusalem

A half-built 2nd century amphitheatre has been unearthed in Jerusalem, the first such Roman-era find in the city

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Thousands attend Jewish blessing in Jerusalem

Thousands of people attended a traditional Jewish blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles).

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24 hours in Jerusalem

A selection of place to eat, shop and see in Jerusalem, Israel.

West Bank

Netanyahu rewards evicted Jewish settlers with new West Bank home

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid the foundation stone for a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank, angering the Palestinians and their international supporters.

Turkey

Muslim nations meet to discuss Jerusalem tensions

Turkey hosts meeting of pan-Islamic group over tensions at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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Israel restricts access to Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Scores of Muslims gathered outside Al-Aqsa mosque as Israel said men under the age of 50 would be banned from the major mosque for the day in anticipation of more mass protests.

Israel

Israel restricts access to Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Israeli police bans men under 50 from attending Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, following scuffles there on Thursday.