Lack of Space in East Jerusalem Cemeteries Leads to Morbid New Habit
Shortage of plots in Old City and nearby neighborhoods has people digging up old graves, which are then sold for new burials
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Israel Evicts Palestinian Family From East Jerusalem Home, Handing It to Settlers
Jerusalem court dismisses the appeal of the Siyam family, ending a 30-year court battle in favor of the right-wing Jewish association Elad
Funds Donated to Palestinian Family May Go to Settlers Trying to Evict It
The group Elad, which has been trying for 25 years to get the Siyam family to leave their home, has put a lien on donations to their cause
Israeli Police Bully East Jerusalem Neighborhood Over Clashes With Youth, Palestinians Say
Residents of Isawiyah say police told them several times that the recent crackdown was punishment for neighborhood’s alleged role in clashes between young men and law enforcement
Analysis Broken Wall Under East Jerusalem Village Should Give Us All Pause
The photo op with the sledgehammers confirms all the Palestinians’ concerns over Trump and his inability to be an impartial mediator
Analysis With His Hammer, Friedman Smashed U.S. Status as Fair Mediator in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The tunnel the U.S. envoy inaugurated in East Jerusalem doesn't threaten the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and it's unlikely to lead to violent clashes ■ Ceremony was a symbol of the strengthening Trump-Netanyahu alliance, and the pushing aside of everyone else
Opinion Bang! Bang! Friedman’s Silwan Hammer Came Down – on U.S. Credibility and Israel’s Sanity
The participation of the American 'peace team' in the East Jerusalem ceremony shows that in times of Trump, lunacy has no limits
Analysis Israel's Collective Punishing Exacts Price From This East Jerusalem Neighborhood
Anyone who understands police conduct knows that the clashes in Isawiyah, which cost a young Palestinian his life last week, are not part of some innocent operation
U.S. Envoys Break Open Tunnel Running Under Palestinian Village in East Jerusalem
Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt says Palestinians' criticism of move, seen as another step by the Trump administration to recognize Israeli sovereignty in East Jerusalem, is 'ludicrous'
U.S. Envoys Joins Inauguration of Settler Project in East Jerusalem
Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt says Palestinians' criticism of move, seen as another step by the Trump administration to recognize Israeli sovereignty in East Jerusalem, is 'ludicrous'
Israel Arrests Palestinian Minister Who Joined Chilean President at Temple Mount
Jerusalem affairs minister says he was arrested for 'violating sovereignty' ■ Arrest comes amid heightened tensions in East Jerusalem after police fatally shot Palestinian
Israel Refuses to Release Body of Palestinian Shot by Police in East Jerusalem
Court denies family's request to release body, as police say they fear riots during funeral after community building was set fire following clashes
French Consulate Opens Disputed Second Temple Site in East Jerusalem
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish visitors confront security guards at Tomb of the Kings, gifted to the French government in the late 19th century, which hadn’t been open in years
New Zealand Immigration Minister Apologizes for Official Map Excluding Israel
Fact sheet showed only 'Palestine' and said Israel conducted 'massive repression of Palestinians' during second intifada without mentioning Palestinian violence
Three Palestinians Wounded in Clashes With Police in East Jerusalem
Incident part of an ongoing operation by police forces and the Jerusalem municipality on Isawiyah. Locals claim it is collective punishment for children throwing stones
Israeli Court Evicts Palestinian Family From East Jerusalem Home, Lets Settlers Take Over
The Siyam family's appeal to retain control over their house in the Silwan neighborhood is rejected by the court in favor of the right-wing Elad Association
High Court Allows Demolition of 13 East Jerusalem Buildings Under Palestinian Control
Palestinians say that ruling in favor of Defense Ministry sets precedent for destruction of thousands of structures in the West Bank
Jerusalem Municipality Approves Naming Streets in East Jerusalem After Rabbis
The decision goes against opinion of professional panel that warned the move will increase tensions in Silwan
Garbage and Poverty: Watchdog Blasts Israel's Services to Arab East Jerusalem
The authorities say they're striving to catch up, but a special report puts a damper on the day when Israelis celebrate the city's unification
In Jerusalem, Jews Want Sanitation and Palestinians Want to Build Homes
As Israel marks Jerusalem Day, new study shows large gaps between needs of the city’s Jewish and Arab residents
'Obstacle to Peace': EU Condemns Israeli Plans for New East Jerusalem Construction
Housing Ministry issued tenders for 805 housing units in existing Jewish neighborhood beyond 1967 borders
At This East Jerusalem School, Non-stop Play Is an Educational Tool
Pioneering principal and educators found a way to make up for a missed kindergarten education — and empowered parents and girls along the way
Bahrain Stresses Commitment to Palestinian State After Backlash Over U.S.-led Peace Conference
Planned conference, where economic parts of the American plan are set to be revealed, 'serves no other purpose' than supporting Palestinian economy, foreign minister says
Palestinian Teen Attacked in East Jerusalem by Jewish Teens Yelling 'Death to Arabs'
Ibrahim Sawilam, 16, says he was attacked by group of religious Jewish teens who shouted 'death to Arabs.' Family says that though they filed a complaint, police have yet to investigate
Court Rejects Petition Requesting Access for Jews to Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day
Petition was filed following changes in hours allowing Jews to visit Temple Mount during Ramadan
Israel to Close Temple Mount for Jews on Jerusalem Day for First Time in 30 Years
Police say they plan to prevent Jews from visiting the site because the holiday will coincide with final days of Ramadan ■ Activists vow to fight decision
Israel Seeks to Block All East Jerusalem Family Reunification Hearings Over 'Workload'
East Jerusalem Palestinian families are stuck in fear and without medical care or schools for their children while they wait for the Interior Ministry to hear their cases
'Entrance Not Permitted to Minorities': Jerusalem City Hall's Discriminatory Regulations to Kindergartens
The Reform movement in Israel's advocacy arm is demanding that the city change the instructions it distributed, which violate the law