Israeli authorities have issued a tender for the construction of 627 settlement units in Kochav Yaakov, north of Jerusalem, marking a move from planning approval to the implementation stage.
StaffAugust 9, 2026
The Jerusalem Governorate said the Israeli army’s raid on Qalandiya refugee camp north of Jerusalem is part of a systematic policy targeting Palestinian refugee camps and the refugee cause, alongside efforts aimed at undermining the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Re
StaffAugust 6, 2026
Israeli authorities have forced dozens of Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem to demolish their own homes or face heavy financial penalties, as residents say restrictive building policies are increasing pressure on them and threatening their ability to remain in the city.
StaffAugust 3, 2026
A Palestinian report documented an increase in Israeli restrictions targeting Islamic holy sites during July, including 27 incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque and 155 disruptions of the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron.
StaffAugust 3, 2026
The Jerusalem Foundation said July witnessed some of the most significant developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that new measures represent a practical step toward imposing temporal and spatial divisions at the site, alongside growing concerns over actions targeting Bab al-Rahma.
StaffAugust 2, 2026
Jaba village north of Jerusalem is facing further restrictions on its land following an Israeli military order to seize nearly six dunams, raising concerns over its impact on urban expansion and the isolation of additional areas.
StaffAugust 1, 2026
Thousands of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under heavy police protection, accompanied by Israel’s national security minister, while restrictions on Palestinian worshippers prompted regional condemnation.
StaffJuly 23, 2026
A Jerusalem researcher and member of the Al-Aqsa Mosque Custodians Committee warned of plans by extremist Temple groups to carry out large-scale incursions into the mosque, saying they aim to impose new realities on the site.
StaffJuly 21, 2026
