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Erdogan: Turkey Could Break off Ties with Israel over Jerusalem
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey could go as far as breaking off diplomatic ties with Israel if the United States formally recognizes Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, a move he said would be a "red line" for Muslims, Reuters reported.
Turkey warns US attempt to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital will be “disaster”
An expected move this week by United States President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would be a “disaster” for the region, Turkish government spokesperson Bekir Bozdağ said on Dec. 4.
Jordan warns Trump against Jerusalem recognition
Jordan has warned of "grave consequences" if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, state media said.
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Four Israelis Were Attacked Outside Jerusalem, 3 Died
Four Israelis were attacked Tuesday morning in the town of Har Adar outside Jerusalem. Three died of their injuries, while one is in serious condition, The Jerusalem Post writes.
Palestinian Museum launches first exhibition
The sleek galleries of the Palestinian Museum and its manicured gardens in the hills of the occupied West Bank revealed their first exhibition to the public on Aug. 27, more than a year after the building was first opened.
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Turkey to continue its diplomatic moves for al-Aqsa
It has become clear that two-week long tensions in East Jerusalem will linger as Israel will continue to take restrictive measures to Palestinians' access to the Harem al-Sherif, one of the most holiest sites, not only for the people of Palestine but for the entire Muslim world.
Muslim countries to hold urgent Istanbul meeting on al-Aqsa crisis
Foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) will convene in Istanbul on Aug. 1 to discuss ongoing tension in east Jerusalem after Israel attempted to restrict the use of the Harem al-Sherif for Muslims, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement.
The Turkish-Israeli rift over the Haram al-Sharif
Israel's decision to remove the metal detectors from the entrance to the Haram al-Sharif compound, known to Israelis as the Temple Mount, seems to have assuaged recent tensions. The issue, however, still has the potential to upset the shaky regional order.
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Removal of metal detectors from al-Aqsa right but not enough: President Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on July 26 that the removal of metal detectors from the entrances to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City was a right move but not enough.
Erdoğan slams attack on Neve Shalom synagogue, threats against Jews in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan harshly slammed the attack on the Neve Shalom synagogue by an ultra-nationalist group. The group had claimed the protest was a response to the restrictions on the al-Aqsa mosque.