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East Jerusalem.
Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967
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Israel approved plans for new settlements in the West Bank, which are isolating East Jerusalem from local communities.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.Well supported90 reports3 developments inside
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The European Council welcomed positions regarding humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and aspirations for a state based in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Israeli forces conducted multiple operations across the West Bank and East Jerusalem on November 6, including closures and demolitions.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Ambulances faced restrictions entering Palestinian neighborhoods, prompting advocacy from human rights centers.Some support1 report
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Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Middle East territories since 1967.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Save the Children monitors educational disruptions and barriers in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.Some support1 report
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German officials criticized settler violence in East Jerusalem and monitored aid needs in Gaza, noting coalition delays.Some support1 report
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Saad Al Otaibi was elected President of the Arab Parliament in Cairo, which prioritized the Palestinian cause and East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Houthis continue attacking Saudi Arabia, while Pakistani foreign ministers held talks in Istanbul amid instability in East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Revealed details of illegal settlements in Palestine, advertising settlements in East Jerusalem, and in the West Bank.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Amana plans its first settlement project in East Jerusalem, supported by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, while driving growth in the West Bank.Some support2 reports
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Navi Pillay chaired an inquiry into Israeli actions in Gaza, which covered East Jerusalem, while Donald Trump criticized her Nobel Peace Prize win.Some support1 report
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Current events detail the isolation of East Jerusalem from surroundings, the need for aid to reach the Gaza Strip without obstruction, and calls for a two-state solution.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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Israeli companies are operating in occupied territories while Ithaca Energy's profits benefit an Israeli firm.Some support1 report
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Israel is building settlements in East Jerusalem, while Netanyahu leads a pro-settler coalition in the context of the Gaza war.Some support11 reports3 developments inside
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Israeli legislation impacts UNRWA's operational capacity in East Jerusalem.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Hamas and Israel are involved in disputes over settlements and passport misuse in East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Israel rejects absentee voting pledges for East Jerusalemites and refuses ballot materials entering Gaza, while the Board of Peace directs plans.Some support1 report
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Palestinian stores in East Jerusalem are selling books while the BDS movement pressures Israeli booksellers to boycott.Some support1 report
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UN commission indicts Israel's campaign of mass killing in Gaza, including East Jerusalem in its scope.Well supported15 reports4 developments inside
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President Abbas stated that he views East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and praised efforts to alleviate suffering in the Gaza Strip.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Refugees from East Jerusalem are currently arriving in Jordan.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Israeli government allegedly changing status quo agreement in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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PFNZ demands that New Zealand take action regarding Israel's actions and calls on NZ communities.Some support2 reports
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Israel attempts to close its East Jerusalem consulate while Miliband initiates trade bans on Israeli settlements.Well supported3 reports
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Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Well supported52 reports13 developments inside
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Political actions are affecting the status of Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem being part of the larger city.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Israeli-driven transformation and mandatory curriculum affects students in East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.Well supported11 reports
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Israeli actions define the status of East Jerusalem and impede the self-determination of Palestine.Well supported15 reports8 developments inside
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Obama demanded an end to settlement construction in East Jerusalem, while Bingo profits fund settlements there.Some support2 reports
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Israel was closing its consulate in East Jerusalem as the country also faced trade measures from France and Canada.Well supported91 reports
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International actors, including Indonesia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, condemned settler violence against Palestinians in East Jerusalem.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The G7 summit was held in Italy, during which Canada and Australia initiated a new international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.Some support1 report
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Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Likud policy threatens the commercial character of East Jerusalem, leading to actions by Israeli forces.Some support1 report
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Israel has tendered housing construction plans in the contested area of East Jerusalem.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Israeli forces clashed in East Jerusalem while Ben-Gvir entered Al-Aqsa and Netanyahu visited tunnels beneath the area.Well supported6 reports
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Authorities imposed access curbs on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Malaysia and South Africa called for measures to safeguard the International Criminal Court from sanctions and urged a UN Security Council arms embargo on Israel.Some support1 report
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Hussain Mohamed Latheef supported East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital while Maldives cited climate change at COP31 in Antalya.Some support1 report
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A ministerial meeting co-chaired by France addressed instability and reinforced Trump's two-state vision regarding East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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CPJ tracks journalist deaths and raises genocide accusations against Israel in East Jerusalem.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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A political stance was expressed supporting a two-state solution with East Jerusalem designated as the capital.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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High-level proposals made on September 12, 2026, regarding the future of Mandatory Palestine, including calls for self-determination, end to forced displacement, and East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state.Some support8 reports2 developments inside
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Israeli officials entered a site for religious observance, confirming Israel's control over the Western Wall in Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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The Palestinian Authority has declared that East Jerusalem is under occupation, leading Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV regarding tax fears.Well supported6 reports
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Israel maintains control over access to East Jerusalem while Netanyahu leads the coalition government.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Amnesty International urges the European Commission to ban trade with settlements following accelerated expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.Some support3 reports
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Qatar hosted a meeting with Jibril Rajoub and affirmed support for a state based on 1967 borders in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Smotrich stated a plan aims to bury the Palestinian state, alongside a joint statement opposing the Israeli settlement tender.Some support2 reports
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Business operates in the West Bank under Israeli control, and Israeli presence in East Jerusalem is disputed.Some support1 report
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BRICS bloc expressed deep concerns regarding the situation in Gaza, the need to maintain global trade flows, and the attacks on IAEA facilities, while also supporting a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.Well supported13 reports
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Dispute over territory and status in East Jerusalem, involving alleged Israeli violations against Palestinian children and a UN inquiry.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The International Court of Justice reaffirmed the illegality of occupation as illegal settlement construction accelerates near East Jerusalem.Well supported20 reports2 developments inside
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Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.Well supported7 reports17 developments inside
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International bodies, including the OIC, are criticizing settlement policies in East Jerusalem and supporting international measures against illegal settlements.Some support1 report
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Israeli authorities approved housing projects linked to East Jerusalem and construction plans dividing the West Bank, amid international pressure.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching East Jerusalem
Events traced to East Jerusalem, step by step, newest first- East Jerusalem loses UK consulate after settlement sanctionsEast Jerusalem loses UK consulate presence amid diplomatic disputeAlready happening
- UK sanctions may reduce diplomatic presence in East JerusalemThe UK's diplomatic presence in East Jerusalem may be reduced following sanctionsAlready happening
Explainers that pass through East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem is a step on the way to someone elseAround East Jerusalem this week
News at the entities that move East Jerusalem most-
Jerusalem StructuralIsraeli actions are affecting aid entry into the Gaza Strip and targeting holy sites in Jerusalem.Moves East Jerusalem
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Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralNetanyahu's political bloc faces opposition while Andrew Tate is referenced and a publisher distributes his book.Moves East Jerusalem
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West Bank StructuralJacobs documented settler violence and volunteered to assist Palestinian farmers in the West Bank.Moves East Jerusalem
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Great Britain StructuralUK officials, including Environment Secretary Angela Eagle, attended a climate conference in Antalya while proposing rules to prevent illegal deforestation in Great Britain.Moves East Jerusalem
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi OperationalPresident and Prime Minister issued instructions and reviewed proposals to improve university staff incomes in Egypt.Moves East Jerusalem
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Jordan StructuralJordan is hosting Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip and registering Syrian refugees following the conflict.Moves East Jerusalem
Connections
The 40 strongest of 173, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jerusalem Structural
East Jerusalem is a defined geographical and political component of the larger entity of Jerusalem.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Structural
Netanyahu exercises political and executive authority over East Jerusalem, driving settlement expansion, military operations, and policy decisions that determine its status.
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Ed Miliband Operational
Ed Miliband and the UK government actively use diplomatic and regulatory measures, such as sanctions and consulate policy, to influence the political environment of East Jerusalem.
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Jewish National Fund Structural
The land holdings of the center in East Jerusalem have been owned by the Jewish National Fund since 1937 and were subsequently allocated to the Jerusalem Municipality.
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West Bank Structural
East Jerusalem is structurally included within the West Bank, sharing context of conflict and territorial disputes.
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Mahmoud Abbas Structural
Abbas asserts East Jerusalem's status as the capital of Palestine, while the city's political conditions directly influence his electoral and political decisions.
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Gaza Strip Structural
The political viability and territorial unity of the Palestinian state structurally depend on the inclusion and contiguity of both East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
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Bezalel Smotrich Operational
Smotrich's political actions and statements directly influence the settlement expansion and political trajectory of East Jerusalem.
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Abbas Structural
Abbas's political function and decrees are structurally dependent on the status and conditions of East Jerusalem.
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Gideon Saar Transactional
Gideon Saar announced the closure and ending of the British Consulate located in East Jerusalem.
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Great Britain Structural
Great Britain imposes diplomatic and regulatory constraints on East Jerusalem's status and operations.
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United Nations Operational
The United Nations and its agencies actively investigate and operate within the area of East Jerusalem.
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Colombia Operational
Colombia maintains an active diplomatic presence in East Jerusalem, supporting its status as a Palestinian capital.
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Foreign Office Operational
The Foreign Office actively uses its policy and diplomatic presence to define and restrict activities within East Jerusalem.
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Chris Van Hollen Shared context
A holds a political view that B must be treated as part of Palestine.
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Fourth Geneva Convention Structural
The Fourth Geneva Convention provides the body of international law whose norms govern actions taken regarding the territory of East Jerusalem.
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Board of Peace Operational
The successful two-state solution advocated by the Board of Peace hinges on establishing East Jerusalem as the capital.
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Mandatory Palestine Structural
Mandatory Palestine claims East Jerusalem as its capital and core territory.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's political plans and actions directly influence the political status and potential annexation of East Jerusalem.
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Operational
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi advocates for the concept of East Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent Palestinian state.
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Denmark Operational
Denmark actively supports policy measures and calls for a two-state solution concerning East Jerusalem.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Saudi Arabia actively demands and pledges East Jerusalem to be recognized as the capital of a future Palestinian state.
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Jordan Structural
Jordan maintains custodianship and provides support for holy sites and refugees within East Jerusalem.
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Egypt Operational
Egypt actively uses its diplomatic platform to support and condemn actions regarding East Jerusalem's status as a Palestinian capital.
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International Court of Justice Structural
The International Court of Justice issues binding and advisory opinions regarding the legality of occupation and construction in East Jerusalem.
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Ateret Cohanim Operational
Ateret Cohanim actively conducts eviction and demolition campaigns within the East Jerusalem district.
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Netherlands Structural
Dutch law imposes formal trade prohibitions and sanctions on goods originating from East Jerusalem.
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Somaliland Operational
Somaliland has established a diplomatic mission operating within the boundaries of East Jerusalem.
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Amman Operational
Amman engages in diplomatic condemnation and assertions regarding the political status of East Jerusalem.
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Bethlehem Operational
The two locations function as major pilgrimage destinations and their development impacts the viability of Palestinian territorial contiguity.
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Somalia Structural
A political entity maintains an unrecognized diplomatic presence within the boundaries of B.
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Spain Structural
Spain imposes product restrictions on goods originating from settlements in East Jerusalem.
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Barack Obama Structural
Barack Obama's policy demands and US attention influenced the status and settlement construction in East Jerusalem.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Azerbaijan provides aid and political support to East Jerusalem.
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BRICS Operational
BRICS actively supports and endorses the status of East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state.
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Europe Operational
Europe implements sanctions and policy measures that directly affect the situation in East Jerusalem.
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Gaza War Operational
The ongoing conflict in Gaza exerts causal pressure leading to increased operational restrictions within East Jerusalem.
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Greece Shared context
Greece maintains a diplomatic consulate and provides financial support to East Jerusalem.
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Likud Structural
Likud exercises regulatory control over East Jerusalem through policy restrictions.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Structural
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is establishing a formal diplomatic presence by relocating its embassy to East Jerusalem.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Israeli forces conducted multiple operations across the West Bank and East Jerusalem on November 6, including closures and demolitions.
- Ambulances faced restrictions entering Palestinian neighborhoods, prompting advocacy from human rights centers.
- Save the Children monitors educational disruptions and barriers in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
October 2026
15 events- The European Council welcomed positions regarding humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and aspirations for a state based in East Jerusalem.
- German officials criticized settler violence in East Jerusalem and monitored aid needs in Gaza, noting coalition delays.
- Saad Al Otaibi was elected President of the Arab Parliament in Cairo, which prioritized the Palestinian cause and East Jerusalem.
- Houthis continue attacking Saudi Arabia, while Pakistani foreign ministers held talks in Istanbul amid instability in East Jerusalem.
- Amana plans its first settlement project in East Jerusalem, supported by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, while driving growth in the West Bank.
- Navi Pillay chaired an inquiry into Israeli actions in Gaza, which covered East Jerusalem, while Donald Trump criticized her Nobel Peace Prize win.
- Israeli companies are operating in occupied territories while Ithaca Energy's profits benefit an Israeli firm.
- Hamas and Israel are involved in disputes over settlements and passport misuse in East Jerusalem.
- Israel rejects absentee voting pledges for East Jerusalemites and refuses ballot materials entering Gaza, while the Board of Peace directs plans.
- Palestinian stores in East Jerusalem are selling books while the BDS movement pressures Israeli booksellers to boycott.
- Refugees from East Jerusalem are currently arriving in Jordan.
- PFNZ demands that New Zealand take action regarding Israel's actions and calls on NZ communities.
- Israel attempts to close its East Jerusalem consulate while Miliband initiates trade bans on Israeli settlements.
- Israeli-driven transformation and mandatory curriculum affects students in East Jerusalem.
- Obama demanded an end to settlement construction in East Jerusalem, while Bingo profits fund settlements there.
September 2026
21 events- President Abbas stated that he views East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and praised efforts to alleviate suffering in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.
- Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.
- Israel was closing its consulate in East Jerusalem as the country also faced trade measures from France and Canada.
- The G7 summit was held in Italy, during which Canada and Australia initiated a new international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
- Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.
- Likud policy threatens the commercial character of East Jerusalem, leading to actions by Israeli forces.
- Israeli forces clashed in East Jerusalem while Ben-Gvir entered Al-Aqsa and Netanyahu visited tunnels beneath the area.
- Authorities imposed access curbs on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
- Malaysia and South Africa called for measures to safeguard the International Criminal Court from sanctions and urged a UN Security Council arms embargo on Israel.
- Hussain Mohamed Latheef supported East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital while Maldives cited climate change at COP31 in Antalya.
- A ministerial meeting co-chaired by France addressed instability and reinforced Trump's two-state vision regarding East Jerusalem.
- High-level proposals made on September 12, 2026, regarding the future of Mandatory Palestine, including calls for self-determination, end to forced displacement, and East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state.
- Israeli officials entered a site for religious observance, confirming Israel's control over the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
- Amnesty International urges the European Commission to ban trade with settlements following accelerated expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Qatar hosted a meeting with Jibril Rajoub and affirmed support for a state based on 1967 borders in East Jerusalem.
- Smotrich stated a plan aims to bury the Palestinian state, alongside a joint statement opposing the Israeli settlement tender.
- Business operates in the West Bank under Israeli control, and Israeli presence in East Jerusalem is disputed.
- BRICS bloc expressed deep concerns regarding the situation in Gaza, the need to maintain global trade flows, and the attacks on IAEA facilities, while also supporting a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
- International bodies, including the OIC, are criticizing settlement policies in East Jerusalem and supporting international measures against illegal settlements.
- Israeli authorities approved housing projects linked to East Jerusalem and construction plans dividing the West Bank, amid international pressure.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
8 events- Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Revealed details of illegal settlements in Palestine, advertising settlements in East Jerusalem, and in the West Bank.
- Current events detail the isolation of East Jerusalem from surroundings, the need for aid to reach the Gaza Strip without obstruction, and calls for a two-state solution.
- Israel is building settlements in East Jerusalem, while Netanyahu leads a pro-settler coalition in the context of the Gaza war.
- Israeli government allegedly changing status quo agreement in East Jerusalem.
- Political actions are affecting the status of Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem being part of the larger city.
- Israel has tendered housing construction plans in the contested area of East Jerusalem.
- CPJ tracks journalist deaths and raises genocide accusations against Israel in East Jerusalem.
July 2026
6 events- Israel approved plans for new settlements in the West Bank, which are isolating East Jerusalem from local communities.
- Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Middle East territories since 1967.
- Israeli legislation impacts UNRWA's operational capacity in East Jerusalem.
- The Palestinian Authority has declared that East Jerusalem is under occupation, leading Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV regarding tax fears.
- Israel maintains control over access to East Jerusalem while Netanyahu leads the coalition government.
- Dispute over territory and status in East Jerusalem, involving alleged Israeli violations against Palestinian children and a UN inquiry.
June 2026
7 events- UN commission indicts Israel's campaign of mass killing in Gaza, including East Jerusalem in its scope.
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Israeli actions define the status of East Jerusalem and impede the self-determination of Palestine.
- International actors, including Indonesia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, condemned settler violence against Palestinians in East Jerusalem.
- A political stance was expressed supporting a two-state solution with East Jerusalem designated as the capital.
- The International Court of Justice reaffirmed the illegality of occupation as illegal settlement construction accelerates near East Jerusalem.
- Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.