Israeli defense forces located two hand grenades hidden inside the tomb of Joseph as more than 1,000 Jewish worshippers descended on the site on a religious pilgrimage.
Palestine
U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem to Merge with U.S. Embassy in Israel
The Consulate General in Jerusalem will be merged with the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the United States Secretary of State announced this week.
Israeli Supreme Court Rules U.S. Student Barred from Entering Israel Can Stay
A U.S. student who was prohibited from entering Israel has been allowed to stay in the country, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Australian Prime Minister Considers Moving Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has welcomed the idea of moving the Australian embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, sparking widespread debate over the issue.
Israel Detains U.S. Graduate Student for Alleged Boycott Support
Israel is holding an American graduate student at its international airport, accusing the 22-year-old of supporting a boycott on Israel.
Professor Under Fire for Refusing to Write Recommendation Letter for Student to Study Abroad in Israel
A professor at the University of Michigan is receiving backlash for refusing to write a recommendation letter for a student applying to study abroad in Israel.
U.S. Slashes $10 Million from Israeli-Palestinian Peace Program
The U.S. slashed $10 million of foreign aid dollars that were earmarked for peace programs between Israel and Palestine.
Hamas Leader Threatens Israel with Six Month Air Raid
The leader of Hamas, the Palestinian organization, said this week the country is negotiating a cease-fire with Israel, but also said that "all of the missiles that the Palestinian resistance fired [at Israel] during the 51 days of the last war [in 2014] it can fire in five minutes."
Palestinian Terrorists Fire over 100 Rockets into Israel, Injuring Israeli Soldiers
Palestinian terrorists say they fired more than 100 rockets and mortars from Gaza into Israel this week.
Increased Conflict between Palestinians and Israelis Follows US Embassy Move
Three Palestinian men reportedly killed Monday were “armed terrorists” who were trying to plant a bomb near the Gaza border fence, according to Israel’s military.
