As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, the move may reduce tensions at the Aqsa Mosque compound, which has long been a flashpoint for unrest.
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Israel May Add Restrictions to Al Aqsa Mosque Access for Ramadan
Reducing access to Al Aqsa, the sacred mosque compound in Jerusalem that has long been a flashpoint for tensions, may set off unrest, some Israelis warned.
Jerusalem Shooting Kills at Least 3 People, Israeli Officials Say
Israel’s Shin Bet security service said the gunmen were Palestinian brothers from East Jerusalem who were affiliated with Hamas.
Palestinian and Israeli Teens Swam in the Same Pool. Then Came Oct. 7.
The teenagers in the Greater Jerusalem swim club made a point of not focusing on their differences. That changed with the war.
10 Stops in 5 Days, Plus an Air Raid Shelter, for Blinken
The secretary of state’s chaotic trip in the Middle East has underscored the scale and complexity of the diplomatic crisis he faces.
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Lawmakers Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
A senator and three representatives met with Israel’s prime minister to express solidarity after the attacks by Hamas.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
Saudi Arabia Appoints Envoy to Palestinians Amid Push for Ties With Israel
The Saudi foreign ministry said its ambassador to Jordan would jointly serve as an envoy to the Palestinians.
Who Is Shikma Bressler, the Face of Israel’s Protests?
Shikma Bressler, a mother of five who says her passion is life in the lab, has emerged as a symbol of the struggle against the government’s divisive judicial overhaul.