East Jerusalem

Turkey's parliament has condemned the U.S. peace plan for the Middle East, saying it is against U.N. resolutions and a two-state solution framework.

All five political parties of parliament signed a joint declaration on Jan. 29, condemning the peace plan while vowing to "stand by" Palestinians.

Palestine's leadership vowed on Jan. 23 not to recognize any Middle East peace plan it had previously rejected, warning the U.S. and Israel against announcing such a deal.

The Greek Orthodox Church says it has filed a new lawsuit against a Jewish settler group in a bid to overturn an Israeli Supreme Court decision upholding the sale of three properties in predominantly Palestinian parts of Jerusalem's Old City.

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled against the Greek Orthodox Church in a long-running legal battle over the sale of three properties in predominantly Palestinian parts of Jerusalem's Old City to a Jewish settler group.

Israeli authorities deported four Turkish students on May 9 who were planning to visit Jerusalem.       

The embassy requested an explanation regarding "this unfortunate move."

A small team of Israeli scientists think they might have found the first complete cure for cancer, the Jerusalem Post reported on Jan. 30.

Canberra 'mistaken' in support for Palestinian capital in East Jerusalem, minister says, The Guardian reports.

Israel signalled its displeasure on Sunday with Australia's recognition of West Jerusalem as its capital.

Turkey slammed Israel over the approval of building nearly 800 new housing units in the illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem on Nov. 11.

A Turkish company has rejected the reports on media and social media that it is involved in constructing the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.