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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations every year on November 29 as an opportunity for the international community to refocus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains ..
US merges its embassy and Consulate General in Jerusalem into single diplomatic mission
United States has decided to merge its Consulate General with its new embassy in Israel into single diplomatic mission in Jerusalem. This decision was taken as part of US’s global efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
UNGA adopts resolution rejecting US declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly adopted resolution declaring United States of America (USA) recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as ‘null and void’. The resolution was moved by Turkey and Yemen and was adopted with 128 countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
US recongnizes Jerusalem as capital of Israel
United States has officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With this, the United States will be the first country to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians. At present, ..
US recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
United States President Donald Trump has recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, keeping with his long overdue campaign promise. He also announced plan to relocate US embassy, currently based in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem citing a 1995 law, the ..