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The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis are voting in a national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership

The Independent UK · 11h ago

Italian archaeologists discover links to tomb of Jesus underneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Italian researchers have found a burial ground beneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, matching biblical accounts of the location of Jesus' burial.

Euronews · 13h ago

How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found an unexpected home among the Amish

When Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew who lives in Jerusalem, first arrived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 2011 to research Amish communities, she had only visited the U.S. once and could barely speak English

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel

Colombia has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant shift in its relations with Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Herzog To Honour Indian Pilot: Israel’s president writes to Captain Machchhar

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has written to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, wishing him a speedy recovery and expressing his desire to welcome him to Jerusalem, where he will personally present him with Israel’s highest civilian honour for heroism.

The Times of India · Oct 10

Israel Forces 19 British Diplomats Out of Jerusalem as UK Consulate Loses Diplomatic Status After Sanctions Row

Israel has downgraded Britain's historic East Jerusalem consulate after the UK imposed sanctions linked to Israeli settlements, allowing only seven diplomats to remain at a renamed mission.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

Israel’s downgrading of UK consulate aims to tighten its hold on Jerusalem

Consulate targeted in sanctions spat has unusual diplomatic status that clashes with Israel’s ambitions to fully annex the city

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Israel Hits Back at Britain, Shuts East Jerusalem Consulate After West Bank Sanctions

Israel downgrades Britain's East Jerusalem consulate after West Bank sanctions, with Gideon Saar warning that actions against Israel will trigger retaliation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology

In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient route in Japan connecting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples – guided by an artificial intelligence assistant.

The Conversation · Oct 8

British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as UK mission, says Ed Miliband

UK and Israel back away from full diplomatic confrontation, though British presence in Palestine will be much reduced

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8