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East Jerusalem.
Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967
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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 supported47 reports13 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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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 reports1 development inside
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Revealed details of illegal settlements in Palestine, advertising settlements in East Jerusalem, and in the West Bank.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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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
Earlier this month
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Political actions are affecting the status of Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem being part of the larger city.Well supported8 reports1 development 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 supported8 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 support2 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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Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.Well supported26 reports2 developments inside
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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 support10 reports2 developments inside
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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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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 supported5 reports1 development inside
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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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Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.Some support4 reports
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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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Israel was closing its consulate in East Jerusalem as the country also faced trade measures from France and Canada.Well supported79 reports
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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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Escalation of targeted attacks on civilian targets in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Retaliation targets included the British consulate in East Jerusalem, alongside ongoing intelligence cooperation regarding Iran's nuclear program.Some support1 report
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A fair is taking place in Jerusalem, Israel.Some support2 reports
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The Israeli occupying power has banned academic and artistic studies in East Jerusalem, impacting cultural expression.Some support1 report
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Political claims made by Huckabee suggest Israeli control extending into the Euphrates river basin, despite international law.Some support1 report
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Operations intensified across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, leading to victims being transported to Ramallah hospitals.Some support3 reports
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Andy Burnham is considering trade restrictions on Israeli settlements, while settlements and East Jerusalem are targeted by potential embargoes.Well supported21 reports
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The event discusses maintaining a special bilateral relationship, the 1967 annexation of East Jerusalem, and a warning from Simon Bolivar regarding US influence.Some support1 report
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The European External Action Service discussed election challenges in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Slovenia and the Czech Republic used their positions to block joint EU statements on Israeli policy, specifically regarding the E1 area in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Diplomatic developments include the UK recognizing the State of Palestine, calls for an end to the occupation, and Israel applying criminal policies in Gaza while restricting presence in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Activists pressured the European Union regarding the status of occupied territories in East Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Jeddah serves as the headquarters for OIC meetings and is pledged as the capital of a future Palestinian state.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Israel seized a UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem and is renaming landmarks in Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Hamas is accused of obstructing humanitarian aid operations in the broader geopolitical area of East Jerusalem.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Peace prospects are tied to the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, amid warnings from France regarding Israeli actions.Some support1 report
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Global Affairs Canada issues advisories regarding business conduct abroad, warning against economic involvement in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports
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Israeli forces raided a UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem, while the US announced plans to sanction Tehran and claimed mines were removed from a strategic waterway.Some support1 report
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Accusations of settler violence and entrenching settlements in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Aryeh King, involved in settlement efforts in East Jerusalem, calls for aid halt and expulsion from Gaza Strip.Some support1 report
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Israeli legislation impacts UNRWA's operational capacity in East Jerusalem.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Plans linking settlements in East Jerusalem to Maale Adumim are being issued by a PA government body in the occupied territory.Some support2 reports
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A settlement project spanning 12 sq km in East Jerusalem is underway, leading to pressure from US House members on the Trump administration.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Issuing eviction and demolition orders for homes in East Jerusalem and establishing military checkpoints in the West Bank.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Israel is obstructing Palestinian legislative elections in Jerusalem, threatening their fairness and survival.Well supported4 reports
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Around East Jerusalem this week
News at the entities that move East Jerusalem most-
Jerusalem StructuralThe film industry is utilizing Jerusalem as a major production location.Moves East Jerusalem
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Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralThe Anti-Defamation League (ADL) responded to anti-Israel rhetoric on June 1, 2026.Moves East Jerusalem
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West Bank StructuralSpain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Moves East Jerusalem
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Great Britain StructuralThe UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Moves East Jerusalem
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Fourth Geneva Convention StructuralInternational law is questioning the legality of settlements.Moves East Jerusalem
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Bezalel Smotrich OperationalIsraeli leaders call for war in the West Bank like Gaza, confirm military closures, and push for annexation up to the Litani River.Moves East Jerusalem
Connections
The 40 strongest of 135, 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, legislative, and executive authority over East Jerusalem, fundamentally determining its status and development through settlements, orders, and policy.
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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 geographically and politically included within the West Bank, leading to mutual conflict and territorial fragmentation.
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Gaza Strip Structural
East Jerusalem is viewed as a necessary component and proposed capital for the Palestinian state, which includes the Gaza Strip.
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Mahmoud Abbas Operational
Abbas actively asserts East Jerusalem's capital status and demands political action, while the city's political status influences his electoral and political decisions.
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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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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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Bezalel Smotrich Operational
Bezalel Smotrich's political actions and statements directly influence the expansion and political trajectory of East Jerusalem.
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Mandatory Palestine Structural
Mandatory Palestine claims East Jerusalem as its capital and core territory.
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Ed Miliband Operational
Ed Miliband's political sphere actively intervenes in East Jerusalem through diplomatic actions, consulate closures, sanctions against settlements, and travel bans.
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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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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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Netherlands Structural
Dutch law establishes formal trade prohibitions and import bans on goods originating from East Jerusalem.
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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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Egypt Operational
Egypt actively supports and advocates for East Jerusalem's status as the capital of a Palestinian state.
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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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United Nations Operational
The United Nations and its agencies actively conduct investigations and operate facilities within the area of East Jerusalem.
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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 leads eviction and demolition campaigns within the East Jerusalem district.
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Qatar Shared context
Qatar officially supports East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state based on the two-state solution and 1967 borders.
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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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Saudi Arabia Operational
Saudi Arabia consistently demands and pledges East Jerusalem to be recognized as the capital of a future Palestinian state.
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Palestine Structural
East Jerusalem is claimed by Palestinians as the future capital and core of the geopolitical entity of Palestine.
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Foreign Office Operational
The Foreign Office conducts diplomatic operations and policy work within the geopolitical context of East Jerusalem, evidenced by consulate presence and policy restrictions.
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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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BRICS Operational
BRICS actively supports and endorses the status of East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state.
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Azerbaijan Transactional
Aid package from Azerbaijan includes infrastructure modernization in East Jerusalem.
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Europe Operational
Europe implements sanctions and policy measures that directly affect the situation in East Jerusalem.
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Jordan Structural
Jordan's Islamic Waqf retains sole administrative authority over Al-Aqsa in East Jerusalem.
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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.
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Pakistan Shared context
Pakistan adopts a political stance supporting the Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, relating to the status of East Jerusalem.
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Abbas Shared context
Abbas proposes East Jerusalem as the capital.
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Andy Burnham Mentioned together
Andy Burnham has publicly criticized and expressed concern regarding settlement policies and actions affecting East Jerusalem.
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Gideon Saar Shared context
Gideon Saar made political statements regarding the closure of a consulate located in East Jerusalem.
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Global Affairs Canada Structural
Global Affairs Canada issues policy advice regarding settlements and business operations in East Jerusalem.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
26 events- 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.
- Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and 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.
- 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.
- Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.
- International bodies, including the OIC, are criticizing settlement policies in East Jerusalem and supporting international measures against illegal settlements.
- Israel was closing its consulate in East Jerusalem as the country also faced trade measures from France and Canada.
- Israeli authorities approved housing projects linked to East Jerusalem and construction plans dividing the West Bank, amid international pressure.
- Retaliation targets included the British consulate in East Jerusalem, alongside ongoing intelligence cooperation regarding Iran's nuclear program.
- The Israeli occupying power has banned academic and artistic studies in East Jerusalem, impacting cultural expression.
- Political claims made by Huckabee suggest Israeli control extending into the Euphrates river basin, despite international law.
- Operations intensified across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, leading to victims being transported to Ramallah hospitals.
- The event discusses maintaining a special bilateral relationship, the 1967 annexation of East Jerusalem, and a warning from Simon Bolivar regarding US influence.
August 2026
20 events- Israel has tendered housing construction plans in the contested area of East Jerusalem.
- 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.
- Revealed details of illegal settlements in Palestine, advertising settlements in East Jerusalem, and in the West Bank.
- CPJ tracks journalist deaths and raises genocide accusations against Israel in East Jerusalem.
- Political actions are affecting the status of Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem being part of the larger city.
- Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Israel is building settlements in East Jerusalem, while Netanyahu leads a pro-settler coalition in the context of the Gaza war.
- A fair is taking place in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Andy Burnham is considering trade restrictions on Israeli settlements, while settlements and East Jerusalem are targeted by potential embargoes.
- The European External Action Service discussed election challenges in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
- Slovenia and the Czech Republic used their positions to block joint EU statements on Israeli policy, specifically regarding the E1 area in East Jerusalem.
- Activists pressured the European Union regarding the status of occupied territories in East Jerusalem.
- Jeddah serves as the headquarters for OIC meetings and is pledged as the capital of a future Palestinian state.
- Israel seized a UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem and is renaming landmarks in Jerusalem.
- Peace prospects are tied to the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, amid warnings from France regarding Israeli actions.
- Global Affairs Canada issues advisories regarding business conduct abroad, warning against economic involvement in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Israeli forces raided a UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem, while the US announced plans to sanction Tehran and claimed mines were removed from a strategic waterway.
- Aryeh King, involved in settlement efforts in East Jerusalem, calls for aid halt and expulsion from Gaza Strip.
- Plans linking settlements in East Jerusalem to Maale Adumim are being issued by a PA government body in the occupied territory.
- Israel is obstructing Palestinian legislative elections in Jerusalem, threatening their fairness and survival.
July 2026
7 events- 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.
- Diplomatic developments include the UK recognizing the State of Palestine, calls for an end to the occupation, and Israel applying criminal policies in Gaza while restricting presence in East Jerusalem.
- Hamas is accused of obstructing humanitarian aid operations in the broader geopolitical area of East Jerusalem.
- Israeli legislation impacts UNRWA's operational capacity in East Jerusalem.
- Issuing eviction and demolition orders for homes in East Jerusalem and establishing military checkpoints in the West Bank.
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June 2026
7 events- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and 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.
- Escalation of targeted attacks on civilian targets in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
- Accusations of settler violence and entrenching settlements in East Jerusalem.
- A settlement project spanning 12 sq km in East Jerusalem is underway, leading to pressure from US House members on the Trump administration.