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.
Palestinians
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.
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.
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.
Ambassador: Recognizing Jerusalem As Capital Removes 'Right Of Veto' In Talks
David Friedman tells NPR's Morning Edition that the question of Jerusalem was "an inappropriate card" for the Palestinians to play and that taking it off the table will advance negotiations.
Palestinians In Jerusalem Struggle To Maintain A Foothold In The City They Call Home
Israel has reshaped Jerusalem in a way that leaves many Palestinians struggling. About 38 percent of the city's residents are Palestinian. Tens of thousands live behind an Israeli-built barrier.
Hamas Leader Implies 'Hundreds Of Thousands' Of Palestinians May Breach Israel Border
"What's the problem with hundreds of thousands breaking through?" Hamas' Gaza leader Yehiyeh Sinwar told international reporters Thursday. The border fence, he said, was not a "sacred cow."
At Least 3 Palestinians Killed As Deadly Violence Again Roils Gaza Protests
More than 40 Palestinians are dead after weeks of protests on the Gaza-Israel border, where Israeli troops have sometimes used live fire — including on Friday, when some protesters rushed a fence.
Killed Palestinian Journalist Had Passed U.S. Screening For Grant Funds
Israel's defense minister alleged a photojournalist fatally shot at a Gaza protest was a Hamas member. But the U.S. said he had passed a vetting process with no ties to militants.
PHOTOS: Gazans Protest Again; Palestinian Officials Say 7 Killed By Israel
This brings the total number of dead to more than 27 since last week. On Friday, thousands of Palestinians once again gathered to demonstrate for the right to return to lands in today's Israel.