Law enforcement agencies are under criticism for retaining the bodies of suspects in East Jerusalem, a practice accused of exacerbating local communal tensions and fueling ongoing feuds.

Cairo has issued a strong diplomatic protest against Israeli forces' operation at the UNRWA Kalandia center in East Jerusalem, calling for immediate de-escalation and respect for humanitarian infrastructure.

A deadly feud in Silwan has prompted concerns and questions regarding the ongoing 'Israelization' process in East Jerusalem.

Israel is proceeding with a tender for 1,234 new settler units in the E1 zone, located between occupied East Jerusalem and the Ma’ale Adumim settlement, with critics describing the move as part of a 'genocidal campaign' against Palestinians.

An East Jerusalem resident was arrested after allegedly committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls along the Tel Aviv coastline.

The Kuwaiti foreign minister congratulated Dar on the Makkah defence pact and exchanged views on the regional situation, including Occupied East Jerusalem.

A Hamas operative from East Jerusalem reportedly threatened to kill Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot after the MK toured Arab schools, leading authorities to increase Sukkot's security and threat level.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joined thousands of Jews who entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem on the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av.

Azerbaijan's president has affirmed his country's support for the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The statement was made during a meeting with the Palestinian Prime Minister, emphasizing strengthened fraternal ties.

The Orthodox Church has complained about the seizure of church land in East Jerusalem and warned of a 'dangerous precedent' for church rights in the Holy Land, as Christians in the West Bank increasingly face violence.

Following Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, the 'status quo' arrangement was established for the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The article discusses the ongoing focus on building the Third Temple over the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Five PFLP-linked residents of East Jerusalem were arrested in late 2025, suspected of being recruited by senior PFLP terrorist Salah Hamouri, according to Israeli authorities.

Human rights groups and UN experts claim that Israeli authorities have accelerated the issuance of demolition orders to Palestinians in East Jerusalem since the war with Iran began, in what activists describe as an attempt to expel an entire neighborhood.

Israelis participated in an annual parade through Jerusalem's Old City to mark the capture of East Jerusalem, with some participants reportedly engaging in racist chants.

A video circulating on social media shows a brutal attack on a nun in East Jerusalem, highlighting a growing trend of attacks against Christians in Israel, including spitting and vandalism, which has sparked public outrage.

Religious groups have reported an increase in harassment and violence against Christians in parts of Israel, particularly in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, home to several holy sites.

The IDF and Border Police conducted a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, arresting six terror suspects and confiscating over 2,000 rounds of ammunition, weapons, and explosives.

Residents in East Jerusalem are experiencing hardship due to ongoing home demolitions, raising concerns about displacement and human rights.

Dozens of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of police, as tensions continue to escalate and restrictions are tightened in East Jerusalem.

The Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem has reopened to hundreds of Palestinian Muslims after being closed for 40 days by Israel.

The Palestinian Authority has issued a condemnation regarding evictions taking place in East Jerusalem.

A rights group reports that Israel is forcibly displacing more Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, describing the actions as 'expanding ethnic cleansing' and 'throwing Palestinian families into the streets'.

The traditional Palm Sunday celebration in East Jerusalem, scheduled for March 29, has been canceled this year due to the ongoing war with Iran.

Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem and capped the worshippers number at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramazan which began on Wednesday. The Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Bank Palestinians, permitting entry only to men aged 55 and older, women aged 50 and older, and children up to age 12 to attend the Friday prayers. “Ten thousand Palestinian worshippers will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, subject to obtaining a dedicated daily permit in advance,” COGAT, the Israeli agency in charge of civilian matters in the Palestinian territories, said in a statement. “Entry for men will be permitted from age 55, for women from age 50, and for children up to age 12 when accompanied by a first-degree relative.” COGAT said, adding that restrictions apply only to Palestinians travelling from the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Imam of Al Aqsa arrested by Israeli police; Hamas condemns arrest, restrictions on worshippers’ access to holy mosque “It is emphasised that all permits are conditional upon prior security approval by the relevant security authorities,” COGAT said. “In addition, residents travelling to prayers at the Temple Mount will be required to undergo digital documentation at the crossings upon their return to the areas of Judea and Samaria at the conclusion of the prayer day,” it said, using the Biblical term for the West Bank. During Ramazan, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Al Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, located in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move that is not internationally recognised. Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the attendance of worshippers has declined due to tough Israeli restrictions. Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam Israeli police on Monday arrested the Imam of Al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Moh­am­med al-Abbasi, from inside the mosque’s courtyards in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing local sources, reported that Israeli forces detained Sheikh al-Abbasi inside the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque without giving any reason. It said the arrest “comes amid escalating Israeli measures against the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque, including restrictions on imams, preachers and worshippers stationed there, limitations on the entry of worshippers, and intensifying incursions carried out by settlers under heavy protection from Israeli police”. On Tuesday, Hamas condemned the arrest of al-Abbasi in a statement, saying he had been “served with an order banning him from the mosque”. The movement said the measure “constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of Al Aqsa and an unacceptable assault on its imams”. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026

A court in Israel has cleared a Jewish settler of charges related to a violent attack on a French Catholic nun in East Jerusalem, sparking outrage among human rights groups.

Border Police discovered a Second Temple period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem. The discovery occurred amidst ongoing investigations into a violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that resulted in three deaths.

Palestinian sources report that police shot and killed two people amidst an ongoing feud between families in East Jerusalem.

Petitioners have asked an Administrative Affairs Court to freeze a plan for a yeshiva project for foreign students on public land in East Jerusalem while their challenge is considered.

An opinion piece highlights the long-standing harassment, intimidation, and discrimination endured by the Armenian community in East Jerusalem from extremist groups.

Israeli soldiers have escalated their offensive in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, conducting raids in at least 20 towns and villages, demolishing several homes, and arresting dozens of Palestinians, while Arab states and the Arab League condemn the actions.

A donkey was rescued from a private vehicle at a Jerusalem checkpoint. The driver claimed he was taking the unwell animal to a farm in east Jerusalem.

Israel has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials have warned against the implications of this plan, stating it would further isolate East Jerusalem.

An Israeli real estate event in north London reportedly advertised the sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This occurred despite previous denials from the event organizers.

Israel is increasing its efforts to evict Palestinians and demolish their homes in East Jerusalem. This move tightens Israel's control over the area.

A historical account marks the beginning of the Six-Day War in 1967, during which the IDF conquered significant territories including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem.

Palestinians marked the Nakba, or 'catastrophe,' commemorating the 1948 displacement during Israel's creation, while Israelis simultaneously celebrated the 'reunification' of Jerusalem, highlighting the ongoing historical divide.

Qatar's representative at the UN, Sheikha Alya, stated that recognizing the Nakba is essential for resolving the Palestinian issue and establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Tens of thousands of Israelis participated in the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March, a controversial event where some marchers were reported to have chanted anti-Arab slogans. The parade celebrated Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967.

UNICEF reports that conditions for children in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are rapidly worsening, with at least one child killed weekly and schools and homes in ruins due to escalating military operations and settler attacks.

Christians in Israel and Jerusalem are experiencing increasing intolerance, with a recent assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem being cited as an example of this growing trend.

A French nun was violently attacked by an Israeli settler in the Old City of East Jerusalem on April 27, highlighting increasing violence by Jewish extremists in the area.

Israeli authorities have prohibited two prominent Palestinian imams from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for a period of seven days.

Residents of East Jerusalem are expressing anguish as their homes are being demolished to make way for the construction of a biblical park.

Israeli settlers reportedly entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, where they raised an Israeli flag and performed rituals in front of the Dome of the Rock, violating the established s

Israel has announced the reopening of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem starting Thursday. The sites had been closed for weeks, coinciding with Eid.

The Palestinian Authority has issued a condemnation regarding evictions taking place in East Jerusalem.

Israeli settlers, accompanied by police, have taken over 13 Palestinian apartments in East Jerusalem, continuing a policy of displacement supported by court decisions.

The United ​Nations said in a report covering ⁠12 months to October 31, 2025, that Israel had accelerated the annexation of large parts of the West Bank, including ‌East Jerusalem

Drone video shows the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem empty on the third Friday of Ramadan, following Israeli restrictions on access to holy sites.

More than a dozen international humanitarian organisations have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to block an imminent order that would force 37 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to cease operations in Gaza, the West Bank and east Jerusalem, warning of catastrophic consequences for civilians. Organisations including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Oxfam, the Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE were notified on December 30, 2025 that their Israeli registrations had expired and that they had ...

Israeli NGOs have raised the alarm over a settlement plan signed by the government which they say would mark the first expansion of Jerusalem’s borders into the occupied West Bank since 1967. Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967 and later annexed it in a move not recognised by the international community. Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. The proposal was published in early this month as international outrage mounts over creeping measures aimed at...

An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish settler of assault charges stemming from a violent attack on a French Catholic nun in East Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from human rights advocates.

The Canadian government has issued a formal directive cautioning domestic companies against financial or economic involvement with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international law violations.

A UN expert has called for an urgent international presence to protect the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, citing a rise in settler attacks and emphasizing the obligation of third states to act against Israel's occupation.

A family feud in East Jerusalem escalated into a violent confrontation involving gunfire and Molotov cocktails, resulting in one person killed in the incident and two others shot dead by Israeli security forces.

The UK and Germany are calling for a suspension of Israeli settlement construction in Jerusalem, with British diplomacy chief Ed Miliband warning that such construction would divide Palestine and risk separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem.

Israel has advanced plans for over 3,400 illegal settlement units across three projects in occupied East Jerusalem in recent weeks, according to a rights group.

An East Jerusalem resident from the Sur Bahir neighborhood was detained by officers on Sunday following an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online, suspected of incitement and support for terrorism.

Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is intended to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.

Türkiye has pledged its ongoing support for the Palestinian cause until an independent, sovereign, and territorially contiguous Palestinian state is established along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Palestinians express growing anger and despair over an increase in Israeli demolitions of homes in East Jerusalem, stating that these actions are destroying their future.

France has condemned recent attacks targeting Christians in Jerusalem and Israel, pledging to support their continued presence and advocating for a lasting peace in the region.

Israeli occupiers reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection, with Palestinians claiming intensified efforts to Judaize East Jerusalem.

The UN criticizes Israel's plans to construct a military complex on the site of demolished UN premises in East Jerusalem.

The article describes a situation where a rabbi is reportedly demolishing cities in Gaza, guided by the Torah rather than state laws. It also mentions a "silent but terrifying revolution" unfolding in East Jerusalem.

Israeli settlers are intensifying efforts to evict Palestinians in East Jerusalem, often using archaeological claims, and increasing attacks across the West Bank. These actions are occurring while global attention is diverted by the Iran war.

An Israeli man has been arrested in Jerusalem in connection with the assault of a French nun. The incident occurred in East Jerusalem, leading to the apprehension of the 36-year-old suspect.

Residents of East Jerusalem are expressing distress as their homes are being demolished to clear land for a new biblical park.

Residents of East Jerusalem are expressing anguish and protest as their homes are being demolished to make way for the construction of a biblical park.

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under heavy police protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials.

Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.

The IDF has fatally shot two Palestinians in East Jerusalem, according to the Health Ministry, raising tensions in the region.

Israeli police announced that a Palestinian was killed during a nighttime operation in East Jerusalem targeting 'suspects involved in terrorist activities'.

Palestinians in East Jerusalem struggle to get building permits from Israel, leading to demolition orders.

Iran announces missile attack targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa and East Jerusalem  Seneweb

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.

• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the For­eign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at impo­sing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and thr­e­aten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palest­inian Authority called for inte­r­national intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watc­­h­dog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palesti­nian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from dire­ctly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026