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Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested.

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Just 10 worshippers permitted to attend Passover event due to COVID-19

The event is usually attended by tens of thousands of people.

European Union

Lessons from the past: remembering Auschwitz

As world leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, we speak to a survivor from Belgium and look into how Alsace is seeing a rise in antisemitism.

24 January 2020

Israel

Israel's Netanyahu says Brazil will move its embassy to Jerusalem

So far, only the United States and Guatemala have moved their embassies to Jerusalem.

15 December 2019

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Israel's election may be the end of the line for PM Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party was level with Benny Gantz's centrist Blue and White.

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Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

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Watch: Gay pride march takes place amid tensions in Jerusalem

Newly appointed Justice Minister Ofir Ohana, Israel's first openly gay cabinet minister, also took part.

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Muslim prayers spill over into street on the last Friday of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of Muslims descended on the Old City of Jerusalem for the last Friday prayers of Ramadan, Islam's holiest month and Hundreds of Bangladeshi Muslims packed one of the mosques in Dhaka to join the special prayers on the last Friday (May 31) of Ramadan.

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Showcase unveils the similarities between different religions

An exhibition in Jerusalem is showing how women from three different religions wear similarly modest dresses.

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Lifting the veil: Jerusalem exhibition aims to explain religious dress

The exhibition delves into the similarities and differences between the various veils worn by some Muslims, Jews and Christians who all walk the streets of Jerusalem.

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Watch: Thousands of prayer notes removed from Western Wall

Twice a year the Rabbi of the Western Wall oversees the collection of the prayers to make room for more

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Ultra-Orthdox Jews try to block women's rally in Jerusalem

The woemn were praying at Jerusalem's Western Wall but ultra-Orthodox protesters tried to stop them.

Brazil

Brazil to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Brazil's far right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro says he sees no problem in moving the country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Bolsonaro confirmed the move in a tweet, saying "Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that".

3 November 2018

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Watch: Notes to God cleared from Jerusalem's Western Wall

The Rabbi of the Western Wall overlooks the of clearing of letters to make room for more.

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Watch: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Watch: The five-day festival ends August 25.

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Block falls from Jerusalem's Western Wall, narrowly missing worshipper

The 100-kg stone suddenly fell from the holy site, landing at an elderly worshipper's feet. Authorities say it may have been dislodged by erosion caused by vegetation or moisture in the wall.

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Watch: stone falls from Western Wall in Jerusalem onto prayer area

No one was hurt in dramatic incident.

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Israeli prime minister's wife charged with fraud

Sara Netanyahu is charged with misuse of state funds and breach of trust

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Argentina cancels World Cup warm-up in Israel

It's after Palestinians accused Israel of using the high-profile fixture to underpin their disputed claim over Jerusalem.

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Paraguay moves embassy to Jerusalem

Paraguay is now the third country to move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv after the US and Guatamala relocated last week.