“Everybody will be able to come to Jerusalem from anywhere they want and celebrate in Jerusalem.”
The second Friday of Ramadan passes peacefully; worshippers rejoice at finally being allowed to enter their holy site.
Israeli extremists agitate for arrest, even assassination, of a beloved al-Aqsa Mosque preacher.
A somber, muted Christmas season in the Holy Land
Religious Jews spit at and stone Christian clergy and institutions; Jerusalem’s Christians condemn the government’s tolerance for these hate crimes.
Armenians have centuries of history in Jerusalem and have made important contributions to the city’s societal and cultural fabric.
Israel claims that it allows access to Muslim holy sites for those with PA IDs who wish to pray. But how true was this during Ramadan 2023? A snapshot.
For the third year in a row, Israeli authorities enforced strict restrictions on participation in the Holy Saturday celebrations.
The Arab League and the Palestinian National Authority held a special conference to affirm and rally support for Jerusalem, a city of central importance to Arabs and Muslims worldwide.