Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut.

At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut.





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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.

The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.
Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque mark unprecedented escalation since 1967.
About 3,000 worshippers hold morning prayers at Al-Aqsa after Israel lifts restrictions.
Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.
The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.
During his Knesset speech in Jerusalem, Modi mentioned multilateral projects on which India and Israel collaborate.
Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.