Israel strikes targets in Gaza Strip after rocket fire
The military says a projectile exploded Thursday in southern Israel, in addition to two earlier ones launched from Gaza which fell short and landed in the Palestinian territory
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The military says a projectile exploded Thursday in southern Israel, in addition to two earlier ones launched from Gaza which fell short and landed in the Palestinian territory
Their refusal stems from the president's announcement Wednesday that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Islamic militant group has large arsenal of rockets capable of striking many targets, though its ability to carry out attacks is limited
Dani Dayan, the current consul general of Israel, and Yousef Munayyer, the executive director of U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights, spoke to CBSN
Administration officials could point to no evidence the symbolically important shift in U.S. policy will accelerate peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation was "profoundly grateful," while Muslims across the Middle East warned of disastrous consequences
So far, not a single country, other than Israel, has thrown its support behind the declaration
He directed the State Department to begin the process of moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, but signed a waiver that delays the move
The State Department will caution against any nonessential travel to Jerusalem, Israel and the West Bank until Dec. 20
The meeting came ahead of a major announcement regarding Jerusalem and U.S. embassy in Israel
And with approval ratings topping 80 percent, man who has steered Russia for 17 years is likely to keep his iron grip on the wheel
Turkey says "the whole world is against" Trump's decision to recognize disputed holy city as Israel's capital
The recognition will fulfill a major campaign promise for the president
The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats and their families to avoid Jerusalem's Old City
White House has been finalizing a plan for Mr. Trump to announce on Wednesday that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel for the first time in history
City is at center of Israel-Arab conflict; home to third holiest shrine of Islam, holiest site in Judaism, and major Christian holy sites
"The president is going to make his decision and he's still looking at a lot of different facts," Kushner said Sunday
The decision will be announced next week
Under U.S. law signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996, the U.S. must relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
"President Trump is actively considering when and how to move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem," Pence said
Palestinians fired back, saying they will suspend all communication with the Trump administration if that happens
International development secretary Priti Patel summoned back to London from Africa trip after revelations about her vacation in Israel
Officials say Israel has delayed a bill that would connect a number of West Bank settlements to Jerusalem
"A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness," the letter reads
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's outreach to evangelicals reflects striking tactical parallels to Donald Trump