Palestinians 'walking away' from talks with Pence snub: United States
The United States accused the Palestinian Authority today of "walking away" from a chance to discuss peace in the Middle East by snubbing Vice President Mike Pence on an upcoming visit.
Dec 11, 2017, 06:47 AM IST
New protests flare in Middle East, elsewhere over Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
New protests flared in the Middle East and elsewhere on Sunday over Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Dec 10, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
Pope Francis renews call for 'wisdom and prudence' over Jerusalem
There were fresh protests in the Middle East and elsewhere Sunday over Trump`s declaration, a move that drew global condemnation and sparked days of unrest in the Palestinian territories.
Dec 10, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Thousands protest in Jakarta against Donald Trump's Jerusalem move
Demonstrators -- many in white Islamic robes and skullcaps -- gathered outside the US embassy in the world`s most populous Muslim-majority country to vent their anger against the unilateral decision.
Dec 10, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Turkish police detain activists at anti-Israel demo
Turkish riot police today detained a dozen activists at a protest in Istanbul denouncing Israel and the United States after Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Dec 10, 2017, 07:44 AM IST
Gaza rocket hits Israeli town: Army
A rocket fired from the Palestinian Gaza Strip enclave hit the southern Israel town of Sderot, the Israeli army said today, but refused to comment on possible casualties.
Dec 09, 2017, 07:23 AM IST
Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza: Army
It was the second such incident since US President Donald Trump's statement on Wednesday recognising Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Dec 08, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
30 years since first Palestinian intifada erupted
On December 8, 1987, four Palestinians from the Gaza Strip`s Jabaliya refugee camp are crushed to death by an Israeli lorry.
Dec 08, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
Jerusalem embassy move probably not for 2 years: US State Secy
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday that the relocation of the US embassy to Jerusalem would probably not take place for at least two years.
Dec 08, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Muslims in Asia protest against Trump''s Jerusalem plan
Trump said on Wednesday the United States would move its embassy to Jerusalem in the coming years.
Dec 08, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Trump dangles shoddy Middle East peace plan to douse Jerusalem fire
With Palestinians declaring it will be difficult for the United States to act as an honest broker after essentially siding with Israel on one of the central disputes in the conflict, administration officials said they expected a “cooling-off period.”
Dec 08, 2017, 07:58 AM IST
Jerusalem decision 'reflection of ground realities': United States
Facing global condemnation on the issue of recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, the White House on Friday defended the decision of President Donald Trump, asserting that it was a "reflection of the ground realities" and the US was committed to the peace process.
Dec 08, 2017, 07:17 AM IST
Jerusalem as Israel`s capital: Lebanon`s Hezbollah calls mass protest
Trump on Wednesday announced that his administration was recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a move that was widely condemned as inflammatory.
Dec 07, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Clashes, protests erupt in West Bank, Gaza over Donald Trump's Jerusalem move
US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital sparked Palestinian protests, clashes and a call for a new intifada on Thursday as fears grew of fresh bloodshed in the region.
Dec 07, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
Trump's Jerusalem move could 'send us back to even darker times': Mogherini
US President Donald Trump's decision to officially recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital could take the region "backwards to even darker times", the EU`s diplomatic chief warned on Thursday.
Dec 07, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
India should shift its embassy to Jerusalem: Subramanian Swamy
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday called for shifting of India`s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
Dec 07, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Our position on Palestine not based on a third country: India on US decision on Jerusalem
Reacting to the US' announcement recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital, India said its position on Palestine is independent, consistent and not determined by any third country.
Dec 07, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
UN Security Council to meet Friday on Jerusalem: Diplomats
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday at the request of eight states on the 15-member body over U.S. President Donald Trump`s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, diplomats said on Wednesday.
Dec 07, 2017, 06:52 AM IST
Donald Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, in reversal of policy
In a speech at the White House, Trump said his administration would also begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is expected to take years.
Dec 07, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Jerusalem: Five things you must know about
Jerusalem is once again stirring powerful emotions around the world with US President Donald Trump set to recognise the city as Israel`s capital.
Dec 06, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
