- Accusations of genocide and aggression against the people of Palestine are being made, amidst ongoing regional conflicts.
- Israeli actions define the status of East Jerusalem and impede the self-determination of Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority has declared that East Jerusalem is under occupation, leading Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV regarding tax fears.
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What happened
The Palestinian Authority has declared that East Jerusalem is under occupation, leading Mahmoud Abbas to appeal to Pope Leo XIV regarding tax fears.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Abbas specifically criticized Israeli taxation policies affecting religious sites.1 source
Abbas appeals regarding East Jerusalem intensify with messages sent to China.1 source
PA regards East Jerusalem as occupied; Abbas appeals to Pope Leo XIV over tax fears.1 source
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Part of
Israeli actions define the status of East Jerusalem and impede the self-determination of Palestine.Also in this story
- Israeli government allegedly changing status quo agreement in East Jerusalem.
- Political debates intensify over the history and status of Jerusalem, with pushes for annexation of Palestinian lands.
- Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.
- Israeli military activity surged in East Jerusalem on June 6, 2026.
The entities involved
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East Jerusalem
Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967
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Mahmoud Abbas
president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005
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Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Related 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.
- Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that he represents the sovereign state of Palestine while Israel continues its actions despite ceasefire agreements.
- Egypt conveyed support to Mahmoud Abbas, reaffirming its backing for East Jerusalem as the capital of Mandatory Palestine.
- Following elections, Hamas has seized control of the Gaza Strip, while Mahmoud Abbas addresses the international community regarding Israeli actions during the war.
- Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- algemeiner.com
- english.wafa.psPalestinian Ambassador delivers President Abbas’ message to Chinese Leadership, urges action to halt Israeli escalation
- middleeastmonitor.com
- ecumenicalnews.com
- indcatholicnews.com