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The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

Jerusalem should come good in The Hindu Trophy

Mumbai: Trainer M. Narredu’s ward Jerusalem, who ran second in his last start, should make amends

The Hindu

Holy Fire lights up Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

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Reuters

Jerusalem church glows in 'Holy Fire' ritual attended by thousands

Jerusalem (AFP) - Thousands on Saturday celebrated the traditional "Holy Fire" ceremony of blazing candles at Christianity's holiest site in Jerusalem to mark the eve of Orthodox Easter.

AFP

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Israeli restrictions on 'Holy Fire' ignite Christian outrage

Christians are celebrating the “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

The Independent UK

Easter chants echo in ancient cistern near birthplace of Christianity

A few steps from Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a small opening leads to an underground cistern where clerics have found the perfect place to practise chants ahead of the holiest day in the Christian calendar.

Reuters

Israel closes crossing to Gazans after new rocket attacks

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in response to overnight rocket fire, stopping short of conducting retaliatory strikes in an apparent bid to ease tensions.

AFP

Israel closes crossing to Gaza workers after rockets

Israel says it will close its crossing to thousands of Gaza workers after a series of rockets were fired from the territory ruled by the militant Hamas group in recent days

The Independent UK

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Biden Picks Career Diplomat Michael Ratney as Envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday. Ratney previously served as the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the US special envoy for Syria. Ratney, whose official biography says he speaks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hamas holds rally in Gaza over Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Demonstration held to show solidarity amid continued Israeli raids in occupied Jerusalem and at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Al Jazeera

Tensions threaten to boil over in Jerusalem's Muslim quarter

Jerusalem (AFP) - Standing in front of his shop on one of the main arteries through Jerusalem's Old City, Palestinian grocer Alaa Zorba has a shouting match with an Israeli policeman.

AFP

Pope Says June Meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch is Off

Plans for Pope Francis to meet in June with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has backed Russia's war in Ukraine, have been suspended, the pope has told an Argentine newspaper. Reuters reported on April 11 that the Vatican was considering extending the pope's trip to Lebanon on June 12-13 by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pope says June meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch is off

Plans for Pope Francis to meet in Jerusalem in June with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has backed Russia's war in Ukraine, have been suspended, the pope has told an Argentine newspaper.

Reuters

Two dozen injured after rock-throwing Palestinian youths clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli police in full riot gear storm a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where the officers were stationed.

ABC News

Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, 31 injured

At least 31 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Friday, Palestinian medics said, the latest outbreak in a recent upsurge of violence at a site revered by Muslims and Jews alike.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Ministerial Committee Warns: Israeli Attacks in Aqsa Fuel Violence

The Arab ministerial committee condemned the Israeli attacks and violations against worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that they fuel the violence that threatens regional and global security and stability. The Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem held an…

AFP

New clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Jerusalem (AFP) - Calm returned to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Thursday afternoon following early-morning clashes between Israelis and Palestinians that shattered a pause over the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday.

France 24

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after Palestinian youths throw rocks

Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fresh Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

New clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian demonstrators broke out Friday morning at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, an AFP photographer said. Israeli police entered the compound and Palestinian youths threw stones at them, according to the photographer. Friday's clashes come after a month of deadly violence and simmering…

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Fresh clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound

New clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian demonstrators broke out Friday morning at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, an AFP photographer said.

The Independent UK

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Jerusalem holy site

Israeli police and Palestinian youths have clashed again at a major Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims

The Guardian - UK

‘Why do they provoke us?’: West Bank leader’s death brings grief – and anger

Killing by security forces of Fawaz Hamayel shocks town that has become symbol of resistance to Israel’s occupation

Reuters

Israel says no change to status-quo at Jerusalem mosque compound

Israel said on Thursday it was enforcing a long-standing ban on Jewish prayer at the compound of Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, rejecting an Arab League accusation that it was allowing such worship to take place.

Reuters

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Arab League called on Israel on Thursday to end Jewish prayers inside the compound of Islam's third holiest shrine in East Jerusalem, warning it was a flagrant affront to Muslim feelings that could trigger wider conflict.

Al Jazeera

Why is East Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate a hotspot for tensions?

Damascus Gate is a centre of Palestinian cultural life, but Israeli forces regularly attack Palestinians in the plaza.

The Independent UK

Israel carries out airstrikes on Gaza as tensions escalate

Fears of another Israel-Gaza war grow

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