This is the Forward’s coverage of Jerusalem, the holiest city in Judaism and the capital of Israel.
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News Natan Sharansky’s Historic Western Wall Compromise Still Faces Plenty of Obstacles
Natan Sharansky has presented what could be a historic proposal to add a space for egalitarian prayer to the Western Wall. Israeli religious pluralism activists, however, fear that the proposal will take years to implement and could face roadblocks that prevent it from coming to fruition. The proposal, first reported by the Forward, would expand…
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Fast Forward Israel Rejects Proposed $1B Arab Fund for Jerusalem
Qatar proposed on Tuesday the creation of a $1 billion Arab fund for East Jerusalem, which Palestinians say should be the capital of an independent state under any peace deal with Israel. Arabs fear that Israeli settlement building on land captured in the 1967 Middle East war, including East Jerusalem, has made a two-state solution…
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Fast Forward Barack Obama Visits Church of Nativity in Bethehem, Traditional Home of Jesus
President Barack Obama made a pilgrimage on Friday to the traditional birthplace of Jesus, receiving a subdued reception from Palestinians at the end of a Holy Land visit heavy on symbolism and lacking in practical steps toward peace. “Gringo, return to your country,” read a sign held by a small group of Palestinian protesters who…
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Opinion Why Obama’s Speech Was Historic
Barack Obama stepped down from the podium a couple hours ago after delivering what my gut tells me was a historic speech. I have two reasons for thinking this is true, but take these comments as a quick, first reaction. More than any other American president who has spoken about Israel and the conflict, Obama…
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Fast Forward Barack Obama Appeals Directly to Israelis To Think of Palestinians, Push for Peace
President Barack Obama appealed directly on Thursday to the Israeli people to put themselves in the shoes of stateless Palestinians and recognise that Jewish settlement activity in occupied territory hurts prospects for peace. In a showcase speech in Jerusalem to Israeli university students, Obama coupled his plea with an acknowledgement of the Jewish state’s security…
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Opinion Barack’s a Hit With Israeli Audience
Barack Obama had young Israelis eating out of his hand, during his speech in Jerusalem, ticking all the boxes that the audience hoped, and throwing in a few good laughs. He reiterated his commitment to Israel’s security, spoke of the importance of the missile defense systems in the south to ensure that children can “sleep…
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Fast Forward President Barack Obama’s Limousine Breaks Down in Jerusalem
One of President Barack Obama?s protective limousines broke down in Israel on Wednesday but did not affect his ability to move around Jerusalem, a Secret Service spokesman said. The black, heavily guarded limousine experienced mechanical problems before Obama landed in Israel for a state visit. Various news reports said it had been mistakenly filled with…
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News For Barack Obama, Real ‘Red Line’ Is on Scorching Israel Tarmac
Differences between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over setting a ?red line? for Iran?s nuclear project were never a joking matter. Until now, when both leaders uncorked some rapid fire one-liners during Obama?s tour of a partially U.S.-funded anti-missile system that he inspected after a red carpet welcome ceremony on…
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