Israel Passes Controversial Law Reserving National Self-Determination For Jews
The "nation-state" law, which has been condemned by Arab lawmakers, also asserts Jerusalem as the capital and Hebrew as the official language.
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Argentina's Move To Cancel Soccer Match With Israel Draws Cheers, Condemnations
It was supposed to be a simple exhibition soccer game Saturday in Jerusalem. But after Argentina cancelled it, the would-be friendly has instead become the centerpiece of some international hostility.
Israelis Have A Love-Hate Relationship With Jerusalem
One small apartment building near the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is emblematic of Israelis' mixed attitudes about the city.
Israel Says F-35s See First-Ever Combat With IDF Over Syria
Israel's air force chief says F-35As were used in recent strikes against Iranian targets in Syria, the first "operational attack" for the newly fielded stealth jet.
Deep Contradictions Remain At The Core Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The contradictions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are always on display, but rarely as starkly as this week, when the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem and protests erupted in Gaza.
Guatemala, Following The U.S., Opens Its Own Embassy In Jerusalem
"Guatemala takes a courageous decision," President Jimmy Morales said. But not everyone was pleased with the Latin American nation's decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
After Gaza Killings, World Reacts With Wave Of Condemnations, Calls For Restraint
The day after Israeli troops shot dozens dead during protests on the Gaza border, envoys traded barbs at the U.N., countries confronted ambassadors — and Guatemala readied an embassy move of its own.
With 60 Killed In Gaza, U.N. Rights Commissioner Criticizes Israel
Attempts to cross or damage a fence "are not sufficient grounds for the use of live ammunition," the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said.
Religion A Large Presence As U.S. Embassy Opens In Jerusalem
The U.S. selected two evangelical Christians to offer prayers at a ceremony opening its new embassy in Jerusalem. One of the pastors, Robert Jeffress, is known for dismissing other faiths.
PHOTOS: U.S. Embassy Opens In Jerusalem As Tens Of Thousands Protest In Gaza
The day was marked by violence and bloodshed, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested the embassy opening and Israeli army forces killed dozens of protesters.