A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world.

Pak govt: Imran Khan a tool to create chaos

The Al-Aqsa mosque has been a flashpoint for quite some time now. Muslims refer to it as al-Haram al-Sharif, or Noble Sanctuary, while it is Temple Mount for the Jews. There have been protests, clashes & riots at the mosque site after Israel took control of East Jerusalem in 1967. But what is the conflict?

Al-Aqsa mosque - Why is it a flashpoint in Israel-Palestine conflict

A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all latest developments.

Great change: Israeli president says received delegation of Pakistani expats

Thousands of Israeli religious nationalists have paraded through Muslim parts of the Old City of Jerusalem to mark Jerusalem day. Various incidents of violence have been reported during the march.

Israel: Thousands stage march to mark Jerusalem day, various incidents of violence reported

Israeli forces, Palestinians clash at West Bank as thousands stage march to mark Jerusalem Day

Israeli President says received delegation of Pakistani expats, Islamabad denies

Tensions continue in Jerusalem as the contentious flag march begins. Palestinian groups threatened retaliation over the annual rally. Israel deployed 3000 policemen to prevent the situation from getting out of control

Jerusalem Day: Risk of new wave of violence in city as Israel 'flag march' kicks off

Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, the former military intelligence chief of Israel claims that some form of Nuclear deal between Tehran and the wild powers will be preferable for Jerusalem over no deal at all

Iran unveils underground drone base after recent strike

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region.

Jerusalem Day: Rioters pelt stones at forces stationed outside Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett convened a special cabinet meeting to mark Jerusalem day. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen tells more about the big takeaways from his meeting.

Jerusalem Day: Israeli PM Naftali Bennett convenes special cabinet meeting

Israel's national security adviser Eyal Hulata will be going to Washington next week. He will be meeting his White House counterpart Jake Sullivan. Talks are expected to focus on Israel's ties with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli NSA to visit the US next week, Biden's Israel trip may be discussed

Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians on the West Bank have erupted again. At the latest, a Palestinian teen was shot dead.

Israeli forces, Palestinians clash in West Bank: Palestinian teen shot dead

Israeli national security advisor to visit Washington next week

Turkey’s foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Israel as part of ongoing efforts to improve ties between the two countries. Turkish FM met Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid during his two-day visit.

Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu visits Israel to bury differences

According to official Palestinian investigation, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by the Israeli forces on 11 May, 2022 when she was covering an Israeli army operation in Jenin camp in the north of the West Bank.

Palestinian probe finds journalist Shireen Abu Akleh murdered by Israeli forces

<p>Several Arab countries have started to establish formal ties with Israel. But it seems Iraq doesn’t want to follow suit. The country’s parliament has approved a law on Thursday to ban normalising relations with Israel, media reports said.&nbsp;The parliament of Iraq has also not been able to convene on any other important issue like electing a new president or forming own government. This has been happening due to a prolonged political standoff. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Israel’s establishment in 1948, it has never been recognised by Iraq. Till now, citizens and companies of Iraq cannot visit Israel. The new law has criminalised any attempt to normalise relations with Israel. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>An influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr proposed the law. His party opposes close ties with not just Israel but the United States too. It had won more seats in parliament elections last year. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Approving the law is not only a victory for the Iraqi people but to the heroes in Palestine and Hezbollah in Lebanon," said Iraqi Shiite lawmaker Hassan Salim. He represents Asaib Ahl al-Haq, which is the Iranian-backed militia. &nbsp;</p>

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Several Arab countries have started to establish formal ties with Israel. But it seems Iraq doesn’t want to follow suit. The country’s parliament has approved a law on Thursday to ban normalising relations with Israel, media reports said.

Several Arab countries have started to establish formal ties with Israel. But it seems Iraq doesn’t want to follow suit. The country’s parliament has approved a law on Thursday to ban normalising relations with Israel, media reports said. The parliament of Iraq has also not been able to convene on any other important issue like electing a new president or forming own government. This has been happening due to a prolonged political standoff. Since Israel’s establishment in 1948, it has never been recognised by Iraq. Till now, citizens and companies of Iraq cannot visit Israel. The new law has criminalised any attempt to normalise relations with Israel. WATCH WION LIVE HERE An influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr proposed the law. His party opposes close ties with not just Israel but the United States too. It had won more seats in parliament elections last year. "Approving the law is not only a victory for the Iraqi people but to the heroes in Palestine and Hezbollah in Lebanon," said Iraqi Shiite lawmaker Hassan Salim. He represents Asaib Ahl al-Haq, which is the Iranian-backed militia. Sadr's party lawmakers said the law was proposed to curb claims by rival parties backed by Iran that Sadr is looking to make coalitions with Sunni and Kurds may have secret ties with Israel. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Drastic step: Iraq approves  law that makes normalising ties with Israel illegal

Amid the covid-19 pandemic, a new viral infection is raising concerns around the world. Cases of Monkeypox are being reported across Europe and several other countries, the infection has now made its way to West Asia.

Israel reports first case of Monkeypox, alarm over new infection

This is the second day of the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's two-day trip to Israel and Palestinian territories. Top diplomats of Israel and turkey have said that they hope to expand the economic ties they also seek to put an end to more than a decade of the strange ties.

Israel, Turkey to expand economic ties, aim to ease strained relationships

The foreign minister of Turkey is on an historic visit to Israel making this the first senior-level visit to the country in 15 years, WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen has filed this report

Turkey FM's Israel visit expected to help in rebuilding ties

Israel has marked the Jerusalem Day every year since 1967, that is when the city was reunited with Israel following a war. Last year the Jerusalem Day march marked the beginning of the near two-week long conflict with Palestine however this year Israel has decided to stick to the usual route despite recent tensions, our correspondent Jodie Cohen brings us this ground report from Jerusalem, take a look.

The Jerusalem Day Flag March: Israel to follow usual march route despite tensions

Israel's flag march is scheduled to take place on Jerusalem Day on May 29. Public Security Minister Omer Barlev said that this year’s march would be allowed to proceed.

The Jerusalem day flag march: Israel to follow usual march route

India and Israel are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic ties. In the last few month, multiple events have been organized to mark decades of relationship. Watch this report by WION's correspondent Sidhant Sibal.

The India-Israel film connect: Mural unveiled at New Delhi to celebrate bilateral ties

Israel’s ruling coalition on Thursday became a minority in parliament when an Arab lawmaker from a left-wing party quit. The defection by Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi leaves Naftali Bennett government controlling 59 of the 120 seats in the Knesset.

Israel’s ruling coalition government on the brink of collapse

A Pakistani American delegation travelled to Israel last week. The purpose of the visit was to promote "Israel-Pakistan ties". Pakistan doesn't have diplomatic ties with Israel. Is Islamabad attempting an outreach? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan attempting an Israel outreach?

Israel is going to hold a massive military drill simulating an attack on Iran's nuclear sites. US air force will serve as a complementary force in the exercise.

Israel to hold massive military drill simulating an attack on Iran's nuclear sites

Israel is going to practice 'military strikes on Iran. On May 29, it will commence the 'chariots of fire' drill, the largest drill in its history. Why was this exercise needed? What is it aimed at? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Israel to practice 'strikes' on Iran

Israel’s ruling coalition shaken after Arab-Israel lawmaker quits

An Israeli startup has created an artificial beehive to facilitate stable bee colonies under ideal conditions. The apparatus aims to provide round-the-clock care for bees to prevent the collapse of colonies.

Israel: Start-Up creates robotic beehives to prevent collapse of colonies

Amid the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's increasingly critical stance on Russian atrocities and anti-Semitic rhetoric, there could be a possibility for change in relationship between the two nations.

After months of closure, Israel mulls reopening Kyiv embassy

Fresh clashes erupted in Jerusalem on Monday during a funeral procession for a Palestinian man who died of injuries sustained during violence in the city's Al-Aqsa mosque last month.

Jerusalem: Violence breaks out at Palestinian man's funeral

Israel's top court on Sunday rejected petitions against the construction of cable car project in east Jerusalem saying that proper plan has been followed and the project needs no intervention. Opponents of the plan have repeatedly argued that such a project would alter the ancient landscape and can also damage the Palestinian settlements in the region.

Cable car would be a boon for tourism, Israeli court dismisses opposition to the plan

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