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More than 150 hurt in Jerusalem clashes as religious festivals overlap

Jerusalem (AFP) - More than 150 people were wounded Friday in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the first face-off at the flashpoint holy site since the start of Ramadan.

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More than 100 hurt in Jerusalem clashes as religious festivals overlap

Jerusalem (AFP) - More than 100 people were wounded Friday in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in fresh violence as Jewish and Christian festivals overlap with Ramadan.

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Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as religious festivals overlap

Jerusalem (AFP) - Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police clashed at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound Friday with at least 20 wounded, medics said, in the first face-off in the area since the start of Ramadan.

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Clashes erupt at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, at least 150 Palestinians wounded

Clashes broke out early Friday between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a major holy site in Jerusalem, and medics said at least 150 Palestinians were wounded.

France 24

Emir of Qatar Holds Talks with Palestinian President

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held separate telephone calls on Thursday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and head of the Hamas politburo Ismail Haniyeh, reported Qatar's state news agency (QNA). Talks focused on the latest Palestinian developments. Sheikh Tamim Qatar's firm position of supporting the Palestinian cause…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem

Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police clashed at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound Friday morning, medics and witnesses said. "Seven injured people were taken to hospital to be treated for upper body injuries," a member of the Palestinian Red Crescent told AFP. Witnesses said that Palestinian protestors threw stones at Israeli security…

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Clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem: medics, witnesses

Jerusalem (AFP) - Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police clashed at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound Friday morning, medics and witnesses said.

AFP

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Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, 152 injured

At least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli riot police inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday, the latest outbreak in a recent upsurge of violence that has raised fears of a slide back to wider conflict.

Reuters

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site, 59 Palestinians hurt

Clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a major holy site in Jerusalem, have wounded at least 59 Palestinians

The Independent UK

Jerusalem clashes: More than 150 Palestinians wounded as Israeli police enter Temple Mount

Medics said that at least 152 Palestinians have been wounded as thousands were gathered for morning prayers

The Independent UK

Jerusalem, site of the Easter story, faces a fraught time

The thing about Jerusalem’s Old City, where I’ve just been, is that it’s tiny. The Holy Places, the sites of the Easter story commemorated this week, are all in walking distance. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has the very place, according to tradition, where Christ was crucified; under the…

Evening Standard

‘Ripe for explosion’: Israel-Palestine tensions rise in Ramadan

The situation in occupied Palestinian territories is escalating, as Gaza residents worry about another war.

Al Jazeera

In Gaza, an Application Languishes, and a Toddler Dies

Jalal al-Masri and his wife spent eight years and their life savings on fertility treatments in order to have their daughter, Fatma. When she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in December, they waited another three months for an Israeli permit to take her for treatment outside the Gaza…

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In Gaza, an application languishes, and a toddler dies

The death of a 19-month-old girl in the Gaza Strip has shone a light on the struggles faced by Palestinians from the isolated territory who require urgent medical care

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Jerusalem’s Christian Churches Resist Israeli Settlers

Churches in Jerusalem are up in arms against Jewish "radicals" who are settling in the Christian Quarter and threatening a fragile religious balance in the ancient Holy City. "We have a major problem here," said Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilus III in Jerusalem's Old City, which is split into historic Jewish,…

AFP

Jerusalem's Christian churches resist Israeli settlers

Jerusalem (AFP) - Churches in Jerusalem are up in arms against Jewish "radicals" who are settling in the Christian Quarter and threatening a fragile religious balance in the ancient Holy City.

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Israeli Army Kills More Palestinians, Jenin Refugee Camp Calls for General Mobilization

Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh accused Israel of fueling tensions and killing in Palestinian territories, saying that Israel launched an aggression against Palestinians from Jenin to Hebron, particularly in Jerusalem. The premier also accused Israel of practicing a shoot to kill policy. Speaking at the start of the…

Zenger

Liquid Knowledge: Ancient Jerusalem Wine Seasoned With Vanilla

The unearthed wine jugs help reveal what people ate and drank prior to Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylonia.

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As EU eyes stopping Russian gas imports, Israel sees an opening

Jerusalem (AFP) - As Europe aims to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel because of the Ukraine invasion, Israel hopes to help fill the gap with gas from its offshore reserves.

The Conversation

Best Easter pageant ever? Half a century of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world will participate in retellings of the story of the last days of Jesus’ life, from his entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper and to his trial, crucifixion and resurrection. They may walk the Stations of the Cross…

Reuters

Vatican mulling Jerusalem meeting between pope, Russian patriarch -sources

The Vatican is studying the possibility of extending Pope Francis' trip to Lebanon in June so he can fly to Jerusalem to meet there Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has backed Russia's war in Ukraine, two sources told Reuters on Monday.

The Independent UK

Christians mark Palm Sunday with Jerusalem procession

Thousands of Christian pilgrims have taken part in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week

Reuters

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre 'resurrected' for Palm Sunday mass as pilgrims return

Prayers in Arabic and Latin echoed in the rotunda of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday as Christians from around the world were once again able to attend Palm Sunday mass after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

AFP

One dead in Israel army raid on Palestinian refugee camp: officials

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian on Saturday in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin, home of the gunman behind a recent deadly Tel Aviv attack, the Palestinian health ministry said.

Al Jazeera

Israeli leader grants forces ‘full freedom’ after Tel Aviv attack

PM Naftali Bennett gives Israeli forces the green light to curb attacks after Palestinian kills three men in Tel Aviv.

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