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This file photo shows Israeli soldiers inspecting destruction in a street of Jerusalem during the Six-Day Arab-Israeli war. (Photo: AFP)

50 yrs after 1967 war, Israeli-Palestinian divide widens

A recent survey said 78 per cent of Israelis think there is no chance of a peace agreement in the foreseeable future.

31 May 2017 10:49 PM

The annual scouts parade in Bethlehem will march through Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, built over the spot where tradition says Mary gave birth to Jesus and where celebrations will culminate with midnight mass. (Photo: AFP)

Christmas lights dimmed by tensions in Bethlehem after Trump's...

Dozens of groups have pulled out of planned visits to Bethlehem after being scared off by the announcement and...

24 Dec 2017 8:34 AM

US Vice President, Mike Pence, speaks during a dinner in Seoul, South Korea, over North Koreas threats to advance its defense capabilities. (Photo: AP)

Jerusalem row: Palestinians 'walking away' from peace, says US

The comments come after the Palestinian Authority said that its president Mahmud Abbas would refuse to meet Pence.

11 Dec 2017 7:20 AM

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas

Palestinian president will not meet Pence: diplomatic adviser

The United States has crossed all the red lines with the Jerusalem decision,' diplomatic adviser Majdi al-Khaldi said.

9 Dec 2017 1:25 PM

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas

No peace or stability' unless Jerusalem recognised as capital:...

Jerusalem is and will forever be the capital of the Palestinian state,' Mahmud Abbas said.

13 Dec 2017 10:50 AM