Jerusalem has been contested for millennia and its status remains unresolved to this day. Here are some key things to understand about the disputed city.
Today the Trump administration is set to announce its plan to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. NPR's Larry Kaplow explains what the decision might spell for the region, the U.S. and the world.
NPR's David Greene talks Daniel Kurtzer, who served as U.S. ambassador to Israel under President George W. Bush, about President Trump's plan to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
President Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has big repercussions in the Middle East. Also, Trump endorsed Roy Moore, who faces sexual assault allegations.
The White House says President Trump will announce his decision on the embassy's location in the coming days. Key Arab and Muslim allies of the U.S. warn such a move could spark anger — or violence.
In a speech from Saudi Arabia last month, Saad Hariri shocked his country by announcing he would resign — then two weeks later,he suspended that resignation. On Tuesday, he formally withdrew it.
Yemen's former president was killed by Houthi rebels just days after switching allegiances from the Iran-aligned Houthis to a Saudi-led coalition, the latest development in a two-year-long civil war.