Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.
Tag: Jerusalem (Israel)
Your Thursday Briefing: Bombs Kill a Teenager in Jerusalem
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2 Bomb Attacks in Jerusalem Kill 1 and Wound at Least 18
The attacks prompted calls by far-right leaders for the swift formation of a new government that would be tougher on terrorism.
Australia Reverses Recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
The move rescinded a 2018 decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty in West Jerusalem. It drew barbs from Israel and praise from Palestinians.
Eight Injured in Shooting in Jerusalem
Two of the victims were seriously hurt by gunfire outside the Old City. Israeli authorities described the incident as a terrorist attack.
Israel’s Political Crisis Is Resolved, but Governing Remains a Strain
A lawmaker who quit the coalition last week reversed her decision on Sunday, averting the government’s imminent collapse.
Israel Searches for Assailants Who Killed 3 People in Stabbing Rampage
The deadly attack on Thursday night fueled Israeli-Palestinian tensions that have been building for more than a month.
Israel Plans Zip Line for Ancient Jerusalem
A Jewish settler group is promoting projects that opponents say will change the delicate historic, religious and political balance in highly symbolic areas around Jerusalem’s Old City.
Some Muslims Are Using Digital Rings to Count Recitations
Much like the fitness tools that count steps, these electronic devices help keep a record of the day’s religious recitations.