After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trumps decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israels capital, European leaders voiced their opposition. “Germany does not support the Trump administrations stance concerning Jerusalem,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated.

While Israeli security forces attempt to contain the violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem following US President Donald Trumps Jerusalem declaration, the police department in the city is stressing that it is ready for every possible scenario. According to Palestinian media outlets, dozens of

Today (Thursday), Israeli MInister Yoav Galant announced his plan to initiate and promote the construction of 14,000 new housing units in Jerusalem. Galant: "Following President Trumps historic declaration, I intend to promote and strengthen construction in Jerusalem."

Hours after US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israels capital, the US State Department sent an official document to Israeli diplomats asking them to restrain their official responses due to fear that the announcement could spark violence against US citizens.

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A week after a group of Jewish boys were attacked near Qusra, Israeli security forces raided the Palestinian village and arrested about 20 locals suspected of involvement in the violent incident.

During a protest rally in Gaza, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh called for a new intifada against "the occupation and the Zionist enemy," following US President Donald Trumps recognition of Jerusalem as Israels capital.

Entire communities were evacuated and over 100,000 acres burned as wildfires continue to rage across Southern California. The local fire department chief described it as the worst fire he has seen in his career.