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Israel Warns Russia Against Shutting Down Jewish Agency

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid warned Russia on Sunday against shutting down the Jewish agency in charge of organizing the emigration of Jews to Israel. In remarks at the beginning of the cabinet session, Lapid said such step would be a “grave event” that would negatively affect diplomatic ties between…

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Lebanon’s Rahi: Al-Hajj’s Arrest Insults the Patriarchate

The Maronite Patriarchate’s summer residence in Lebanon’s northern town of Diman on Sunday witnessed crowds gathering in support of the Maronite Patriarch, Beshara Al-Rahi, who had stepped up his rejection of the arrest of a senior Lebanese Maronite religious leader. Bishop Mousa Al-Hajj, archbishop of the Maronite archdiocese of Haifa…

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Lebanon Judiciary Accuses Rahi’s Deputy of ‘Violating Israel Boycott Law’

A new political dilemma has been added to Lebanon’s complicated political file over the controversial detention of Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land and Patriarchal Exarch of Jerusalem and Palestine Moussa Al-Hajj earlier this week. The Archbishop was detained and interrogated over reported “violation of the…

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Ukrainian experts turn to Israel for mental trauma training

A group of Ukrainian mental health professionals has spent the last two weeks in a special course in Jerusalem aimed at giving them tools to treat victims of psychological trauma back home

The Independent UK

Elevator project in Old Jerusalem leads to surprising finds

A project that aims to increase access for disabled people to Jerusalem's Western Wall has turned into an extensive archaeological excavation into the city's history

The Independent UK

Palestinian attacker shot; Israel and Hamas exchange fire

Israeli police say a Palestinian attacker in Jerusalem stabbed a man on a bus with a screw driver before he was shot by a bystander

The Independent UK

Brickbat: The Ugly American

A U.S. Secret Service agent was sent home early from Israel after being detained by police in Jerusalem after a woman claimed he assaulted her. The agent and a colleague were reportedly drinking at a bar and became loud and rowdy. The woman claimed she told them they were behaving…

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‘A Jerusalem for everyone’: was the 2012 Olympics the last gasp of liberal Britain?

Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the London games was meant to be a celebration of Britain’s diverse history and its open-minded values. Ten years later, it seems more like a requiem

The Guardian - UK

Ashgill athlete Dean Patterson wins Under-18 European Championships bronze

Glasgow School of Sport pupil Dean represented GB at the tournament in Jerusalem

Daily Record

Biden endorses Palestinian state but admits it’s ‘far away’

JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Friday endorsed an independent Palestinian state, although he conceded that such a historic development was “far away” and acknowledged the despair of the Palestinian people long frustrated in their fight for equal rights.

Los Angeles Times

Biden: Two-state solution along 1967 lines is best way to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The U.S. president's comments in Bethlehem were seen as a win for the Palestinians.

Axios

Joe Biden greeted by protests during brief visit to Palestine

US president promises $300m in aid amid anger in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem at sidelining of quest for Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

Biden pledges $100 million for Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services.

Reuters

The Latest: Pro-Palestinian rally gathers near Biden route

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered in east Jerusalem ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to a nearby hospital

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Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler.

The Independent UK

Biden heads to West Bank, with little to offer Palestinians

President Joe Biden will visit Palestinian leaders in the West Bank on Friday, at a moment when there's little chance of reviving peace talks with Israel

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Palestinians feel increasingly disillusioned by Biden’s approach

JERUSALEM — The short ride that takes President Joe Biden from Jerusalem to Bethlehem passes an enormous mural of a smiling woman, wearing a flak jacket, yellow paint giving highlights to her chestnut hair.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit

President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder

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Biden won't commit to confronting Saudi Arabia over journalist's murder

JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Thursday would not commit to confronting the leaders of Saudi Arabia over the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he travels to the kingdom later this week .

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Conflict Over East Jerusalem Consulate Sparks Controversy with Biden’s Arrival

Statements by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about serious talks to open the US Consulate in East Jerusalem sparked controversy, forcing White House Spokesman John Kirby to deny the information, saying that there was “no change in US policy regarding a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.” Kirby added that the…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Biden, Israeli PM Lapid, meet in Jerusalem

President Joe Biden is meeting in Jerusalem with Israel’s prime minister, Yair Lapid

Al Jazeera

US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration

US President Biden and Israeli PM Lapid sign joint declaration during meeting in Jerusalem.

Bangkok Post

Biden to meet with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem on Mideast tour

JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden will hold bilateral talks on Thursday with Israeli officials in Jerusalem, where the two allies are expected to declare a "united stand" on common foe Iran.

Los Angeles Times

Iran, not oil, is the main topic of Biden’s trip among Middle Eastern leaders

JERUSALEM — Many in the United States view President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East that began Wednesday as a mission to lower oil prices. But leaders throughout the region see it as a chance to hash out disagreements over Iran.

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Slain Palestinian Reporter’s Family ‘Outraged’ as Biden Arrives in Israel

The niece of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh expressed "outrage" Wednesday as US President Joe Biden arrived in Israel, condemning Washington for inaction over her killing. Lina Abu Akleh watched on television from her home in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem as Air Force One touched down near Tel Aviv,…

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