Tag: Jerusalem
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Global Allies Condemn Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA Site in Jerusalem
World Leaders Speak Out Against Destruction of a UN Site In a rare display of unified international pressure, the United Kingdom and a coalition of allies—including France and Canada—issued strong condemnations after Israeli authorities destroyed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem. The incident, which occurred last…
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem, Disrupting Refugee Services
Overview: The Demolition and its Immediate Impact In a move that has drawn international concern, Israeli authorities demolished the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem. The operation disrupted the agency’s day-to-day work, and officials warned that power and water would be…
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Israel Cabinet Approves 19 New Jewish Settlements in West Bank
Background In a move that underscores a persistent and controversial policy, Israel’s Cabinet approved a plan for 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The decision, announced by the government’s leadership amid a broader drive to expand construction in the territory, reflects a political stance supported by members of the current administration and…
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Argentina’s Milei Pledges to Open Embassy in Jerusalem on Next Israel Visit
Argentina Signals Bold Shift in Foreign Policy Argentine President Javier Milei has set a high-stakes diplomatic course, telling his foreign minister that Argentina intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem during his next trip to Israel, anticipated for the spring of 2026. The pledge, made to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, would mark a dramatic shift…
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Argentina’s Milei pledges Jerusalem embassy during next Israel visit
Argentina’s pledge to open an embassy in Jerusalem signals a new chapter in diplomacy In a striking move on the international stage, Argentine President Javier Milei told Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar a bold plan: Argentina will establish an embassy in Jerusalem during his next visit to Israel, expected in the spring of 2026. The pledge,…
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Torah Study First: Haredi Protesters Rally in Jerusalem Over Priorities
Overview of the Jerusalem Demonstration In a high-profile gathering in Jerusalem, thousands of Haredi demonstrators converged to demand that Torah study remain the central priority of their communities. Framed by months of legal and political debate over exemptions from military service, the march drew attention to a long-standing dispute about the balance between religious obligations…
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Haredi Protest: Torah Study Must Come First in Jerusalem
Background: A decades-old tension over Torah study and military service The rally in Jerusalem spotlighted a long-running clash in Israeli society: the place of Torah study within a national framework that also demands military service from most citizens. For many Haredi and ultra-Orthodox communities, intensive yeshiva study is not merely a religious obligation but a…
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Road blocks and school cancellations: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally
What to expect Thursday: A massive rally near Jerusalem Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters are anticipated to gather at the entrance to Jerusalem for a high-profile demonstration against compulsory military service. Marketed as a “million man” protest, organizers aim to draw attention to opposition to conscription and to press for exemptions for yeshiva students. The scale…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem: Four Deaths This Week
Measles outbreak in Jerusalem: four deaths this week raise alarm A measles outbreak in Jerusalem has claimed the lives of four children in one week, part of a broader surge that has left six people dead since the outbreak began. The affected communities span several cities, with hotspots including Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish,…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem: Urgency and Vaccines
Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem intensifies urgency for vaccination A measles tragedy continues in Jerusalem as the city records a fourth measles-related death in a single week, part of a broader outbreak that has claimed six lives in Israel so far. The patients include infants and toddlers, many of whom were not vaccinated. Health authorities emphasize…