East Jerusalem Eviction Orders Threaten New Embarrassment for Netanyahu

As PM heads to Washington to expunge memories of row with U.S. over Jewish building in the capital, settlers' push to oust Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah risks reigniting tensions.

Nir Hasson
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As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington in a much-feted effort to restore damaged ties with the United States, new tensions in East Jerusalem threaten to rekindle a diplomatic row over Jewish building beyond the Green Line in the city.

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