Israelis gather in Jerusalem`s Old City after weeks of tension
The Western Wall is a remnant of the Second Jewish Temple, built on the site of the first and destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.
Aug 01, 2017, 07:04 AM IST
Jordan says Israel holy site move 'step towards calm'
Jordan is the official custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem and is one of only two Arab governments to have signed a peace treaty with Israel.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
Israel to replace metal detectors in Jerusalem with smart surveillance
Israel decided on Tuesday to remove metal detectors it had placed at the entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem`s Old City and replace them with smart, less obtrusive surveillance means, a Cabinet statement said.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Israel reopens Palestinian crossings after deadly Tel Aviv shooting
Israel has reopened Palestinian crossing points from the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip following a three-day closure put in place after last week's deadly Tel Aviv shooting, the army said today.
Jun 13, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Israel`s Iron Dome destroys Gaza rocket: Security source
Israel`s "Iron Dome" defence system on Tuesday night intercepted a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, an Israeli security source said.
Sep 30, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
Israel PM Netanyahu vows `war` on stone-throwers after riots end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "war" on stone-throwers Wednesday while pushing for tougher penalties and changes in rules for when to open fire, as calm returned to a Jerusalem holy site after days of riots.
Sep 16, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Jordan slams Israeli `aggression` against Muslims in Al-Aqsa
Jordan on Tuesday denounced Israeli actions at Jerusalem`s Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying they amount to "aggression" against Arab and Muslim nations.
Sep 15, 2015, 22:13 PM IST
