Jerusalem
2,300-year-old grave has remains of Greek prostitute who may have followed Alexander the Great’s army
The woman, who was buried with an ornate bronze mirror, was laid to rest 2,300 years ago on the road to Jerusalem
Library restores Palestinian history one manuscript at a time
A library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse into Palestinian history with its treasure trove of manuscripts dating back hundreds of years before the creation of Israel.
At the Khalidi Library in the walled Old City, Rami Salameh expertly inspects a damaged manuscript as part of the effort to restore and digitise historical Palestinian documents.
Israel’s identity hangs in the balance before key vote on new law
When tens of thousands of Israelis marched up to Jerusalem this weekend to protest the far-right government's plan to limit judicial power, many were driven by an urgent fear that the government is trying to steal the country that their parents and grandparents fought to build against the odds.
Tower of David museum opens after 3-year renovation
Jerusalem's iconic citadel has opened its revamped museum after a three-year, $50 million makeover that included a restoration of its signature minaret.
Ankara condemns raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Türkiye has strongly condemned the raid by fanatical Jewish groups on Masjid al-Aqsa under the protection of the Israeli police.
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Orthodox Christians await Holy Light in Jerusalem under heavy police restrictions
Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims from around the world filled Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday to celebrate the Orthodox Holy Light ceremony, under a heavy Israeli police presence that has drawn anger from churches.
Holy Week begins
The last week of Jesus Christ's earthly life is called "Great" or "Holy Week", i.e. Week of suffering, prelude to eternal life.
Raised Lazarus on Saturday, solemnly welcomed, entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Christ willingly walked step by step towards his predetermined inevitability.
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Erdoğan, Herzog discuss escalation due to Israeli raids in Al-Aqsa
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken over the phone with his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, and discussed Israel's security forces' raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque, their attack on the Qibla Masjid and their harsh attitude towards people at sacred places, said the Presidential Communications Directorate on April 8.
Violence at Jerusalem mosque prompts fears of wider fighting
Israeli police stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City early Wednesday, firing stun grenades at Palestinian youths who hurled firecrackers at them in a burst of violence during a sensitive holiday season. Palestinian militants in Gaza responded with rocket fire on southern Israel, prompting repeated Israeli airstrikes.
Air Blockade in Israel until Netanyahu reverses Judicial Reform
The situation in Israel is getting more and more complicated. There will be no flights from Ben Gurion International Airport until further notice as part of a large-scale strike announced by the Labor Union on Monday morning to protest judicial reform. This was announced by the chairman of the Committee of Airport Authorities of Israel, Pinchas Idan, quoted by the Jerusalem Post.