East Jerusalem

Eighteen people were hospitalized after inhaling carbon monoxide at a beauty salon in East Jerusalem. Officials confirmed the area is now safe following first responder intervention, and a probe revealed an illicitly installed generator was the source of the gas. Three individuals have been arrested.

Ireland's parliament approved a bill to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international legal obligations outlined by the International Court of Justice. The legislation, awaiting final approval, aligns with Ireland's stance against Israel's occupation, including recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Ireland has passed a bill banning the import of Israeli goods produced in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. The legislation, which still requires approval from the upper house, prohibits imports from areas outside Israel's recognized borders.

Hegseth is planning to visit Israel on Wednesday, with discussions expected to include concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey and Iran. Ireland has passed a bill banning Israeli goods from East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

The Netanyahu government in Israel is challenging the country's justice system, described as 'the final nail in the coffin of democracy.' The article references Netanyahu in East Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a 'settlement revolution' aimed at expanding Israeli settlements to the Negev and Galilee. The statement followed approval of 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, which Palestinian officials claim will isolate East Jerusalem from surrounding communities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that some Lebanese Christian villages requested annexation by Israel. The comment was made during a ceremony in East Jerusalem near the separation wall with Ramallah.

Israeli settlers injured five Palestinians in two separate attacks in the occupied West Bank. In one incident, a family near Beitillu was assaulted, resulting in a broken arm and stolen phones. In another, near al-Khan al-Ahmar, settlers on a motorbike rammed villagers, used pepper spray, and attempted to steal sheep before Israeli forces detained four Palestinians who resisted.

The Palestinian Authority's Cabinet warned against Israeli plans to construct over 3,400 settlement units in the E1 area, urging international pressure to stop the project. The E1 area, located between occupied East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank, risks dividing the West Bank and undermining territorial contiguity for a future Palestinian state.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is set to attend a UN policing conference in New York in July 2026, despite his history of criticizing the UN and celebrating the destruction of a UN refugee agency building in East Jerusalem. The conference, titled 'Investing in Peace,' will focus on strengthening international peace and security through police forces.

Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem are being demolished to make way for a park, sparking anger among Palestinians who describe the action as destroying their future.

Israel has emptied four facilities within the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex that served as offices for the Islamic Waqf, according to a Palestinian monitoring group. The group claims Israel is using security pretexts to target the facilities, which are located at the four corners of the complex, aiming to undermine the Jordanian-backed Waqf and expand Israeli control.

Israel is increasing evictions and demolitions in annexed east Jerusalem, with over 260 homes destroyed in 2025—a 70% rise from three years prior. Palestinian residents face discriminatory housing policies, including limited access to permits, while Jewish settlements expand. Organizations like Ir Amim report unprecedented intensity in erasing Palestinian neighborhoods.

Israel is increasing evictions and demolitions in east Jerusalem, with over 260 homes destroyed in 2025 and 116 so far in 2026, disproportionately affecting Palestinians. Activists attribute this to expanded settlement policies and discriminatory housing permits, with nearly 9,000 permits approved for Jewish residents versus fewer than 700 for Palestinians in 2025.

Israel is increasing control over east Jerusalem through evictions and demolitions. The country has long sought to expand Jewish presence in the annexed area.

Israel is increasing evictions and demolitions in east Jerusalem, with over 260 homes destroyed in 2025, a 70% rise from three years prior. Palestinian residents face discriminatory housing policies, as nearly 9,000 permits were approved for Jewish residents compared to fewer than 700 for Palestinians in 2024. Activist groups like Ir Amim and Bimkom report unprecedented intensity in erasing Palestinian neighborhoods.

The Israeli army intercepted missiles launched from Iran over occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank on Monday. This action was in response to attacks from Israel.

Palestinian women’s soccer player Rand Halawani, 20, was arrested in East Jerusalem alongside an unnamed 18-year-old for 'throwing objects.' An ex-national player and three other young women were also detained in the West Bank.

Israel accuses French-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri of operating a terror network from overseas, claiming he recruited five East Jerusalemites to promote militant terror activity. His Jerusalem residency was revoked due to ties with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), according to Shin Bet and police.

Israeli authorities are issuing demolition orders to Palestinians in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate, according to human rights groups and U.N. experts, since Israel launched war with Iran. This is affecting a whole Palestinian neighborhood. Demolition orders are being issued rapidly.

Israeli authorities are issuing demolition orders to Palestinians in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since the war with Iran started. Human rights groups and U.N. experts criticize this action. The demolitions target a whole Palestinian neighborhood.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) conducted a 10-month operation to rescue millions of documents chronicling Palestinian refugee history from Gaza and East Jerusalem. The archives were relocated to Amman, Jordan, to safeguard decades of recent Palestinian history. This secret mission aimed to preserve vital records.

A French nun was assaulted in East Jerusalem, highlighting growing intolerance towards Christians in Israel and Jerusalem. The incident is not an isolated event, but rather part of a larger trend of increasing hostility. Official statements have done little to address the issue.