The UAE has condemned Israel’s use of force against Palestinian protesters on the border with Gaza
Jerusalem
Gaza
Saudi Arabia, UAE slam Israeli fire in Gaza
UAE rejects use of force to confront peaceful demonstrations, which mark the 70th anniversary of Nakba
Gaza
Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy
US blocked the adoption of a United Nations Security Council statement that would have called for an independent probe into the violence
Al-Aqsa mosque
Defying 50-year taboo, Palestinians run for Jerusalem elections
This year, at least two groups of east Jerusalem Palestinians say they plan an unprecedented run for the municipal council in October to air Palestinian grievances and lobby for their neighbourhoods in the city
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Confident Pompeo makes Middle East diplomatic debut
Pompeo will urge Saudi Arabia to provide personnel and funding to help US efforts to stabilise northeastern Syria
Arab League
Arab anger at US Jerusalem move looks unlikely to spark action
Those attedning Arab League summit are unwilling to jeopardise close ties with Trump as they seek to counter Iran
Arab League
Arab summit concludes with call for solidarity
Palestine and Iran main focus of closing remarks
Al-Aqsa mosque
Saudi Arabia pledges $150m for Islamic sites in Jerusalem
King Salman says Palestine “remains at the heart” of Arab concerns
Jerusalem
Oman minister in rare visit by Arab official to Jerusalem holy site
Visit comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Donald Trump
Jordan’s King Abdullah tells Pence of concern over Jerusalem
White House recently froze tens of millions of dollars in aid to the United Nations agency for Palestinians
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Pence meets Sisi on Mideast tour amid Arab anger over Jerusalem
Talks were expected to focus on US aid and security, including a jihadist insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula
Donald Trump
Trump denies US embassy to be moved to Jerusalem within a year
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said last month the embassy move was ‘probably no earlier than three years out’
Bashar al-Masri
Video: Palestine – what is the reality doing business under occupation?
Palestine has an economy. And despite the challenges, life goes on. So what are the opportunities and how do businesses navigate the many obstacles there?
Arab League
Arab ministers to meet in February on Trump’s Jerusalem move
Trump’s decision in December to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv sparked deadly clashes in Palestinian territories
Donald Trump
Sweden warns against cutting US aid to Palestinians
US administration reportedly withheld $125m in funds due on January 1 for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
US Vice President Pence to travel to Middle East next week
Pence’s Middle East tour was delayed amid anger over Washington’s policy shift on Jerusalem
Ahmed Abul Gheit
Arabs seek recognition for Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem
Arab League talks attended by the UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash