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Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a city in the Middle East, holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and serves as Israel's capital. Known for its contested status, hosting sacred sites including the Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and as a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recently, Jerusalem has experienced repeated Iranian missile strikes and air defense intercepts, while also seeing new diplomatic embassy openings and continued geopolitical disputes over its status. Last updated 1 day ago

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PM Netanyahu on Turkey:

Erdogan speaks about wanting to destroy Israel and take control of Jerusalem again.

I think he forgot that 400 years of Ottoman rule are over. Today there is a strong State of Israel.

He should calm down. We will not allow anyone to threaten our existence or our security, and I think we have shown what we are capable of.

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The new “rational” leader in Iran, Ghalibaf, and one of the key negotiators of the MOU, speaking on Iranian state TV after the agreement was reached:

“If we truly seek justice [for Khamenei], then that justice will be achieved through the liberation of Jerusalem…”

“We must uphold that honor, remain committed to that vision, and carry out that mission.”

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THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT TELL

US Embassy in Jerusalem: “Security Alert: As a result of the current security situation in Israel, including Home Front Command alerts for multiple regions, the U.S. Embassy has directed all U.S. government emp...

THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT TELL

US Embassy in Jerusalem: “Security Alert: As a result of the current security situation in Israel, including Home Front Command alerts for multiple regions, the U.S. Embassy has directed all U.S. government employees and their family members to shelter in place, and be prepared to move to a protected shelter in the event of a red alert, until further notice.
 
Operating Status: The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv consular sections are closed on Monday, June 8.  In the event of missile, rocket fire, or hostile aircraft intrusion, a “red alert” siren may be activated. Follow the instructions from local authorities and the Israeli Home Front Command and seek shelter immediately.”

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The IRGC: The enemy is forced to accept the new rules that the Iranian nation and the armed forces have imposed on the field; especially regarding its management and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The resistance will continue powerfully until the complete destruction of arrogant conspiracies, the expulsion of foreigners from the Middle East, and the liberation of Jerusalem with the destruction of the Zionist regime. We will never surrender.

Global

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted Somaliland's first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Haji, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem.

Sa'ar: "I was happy to host my friend at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. I congratulated him on submitting the treaty to the president of the country and on Somaliland's Independence Day - which is today."