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Other countries will recognise Jerusalem and announce the relocation of their embassies. A second country did it and I repeat it: there will be others, it’s just the start and it’s important, Netanyahu
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Following Trump, Guatemala plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemala’s leader made the announcement three days after UN member states rejected Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

  • Staff Reporter
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Hamas said Trump’s decision would “open the gates of hell” on US interests in the region.
ANGELA MERKEL

World, bar Israel, condemns Trump Jerusalem announcement

Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.

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An image of the disputed Rajabi complex in the West Bank town of Hebron near the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba.
AFP

West Bank: Israel okays construction of 829 settler homes

The development of hundreds of settler homes in the West Bank has been approved by a committee of the Israel military, says a settlement watchdog.

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BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Netanyahu: No promise to reach border deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said told his Likud party there was no deal to reach a border agreement within the new 90-day freeze.

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CEASEFIRE

Gaza peace talks under way in Egypt

A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss an Egyptian-proposed ceasefire with Israel.

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CONDOLEEZZA RICE

Rice ends Mideast trip without move on peace talks

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wrapped up a Middle East trip on Wednesday after failing to secure a resumption of peace talks as Palestinians insisted on a…

  • Sylvie Lanteaume
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AFGHAN GOVERNMENT

Christians celebrate as leaders urge peace

Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on Tuesday as the Catholic leader in the Holy Land pleaded for peace in the Middle East and Pope Benedict XVI spoke against…

  • Staff Reporter
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