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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a reception marking Russia Day in Sergei’s Courtyard, Jerusalem, June 14, 2018 (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)
June 15, 2018, 12:34 am
In first such event, Russia celebrates its national day in Jerusalem
Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov notes Moscow's recognition of western part of the city as Israel's capital but stresses that eastern section belongs to the Palestinians
By Raphael Ahren
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump unveil the inauguration plaque during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018. (AFP Photo/Menahem Kahana)
June 5, 2018, 3:28 pm
Despite embassy relocation, Trump signs presidential waiver
As his predecessors have done for years, president temporarily suspends implementation of Jerusalem Embassy Act -- because the ambassador's residence still hasn't moved
By Raphael Ahren
One of the restored buildings of Sergei's Courtyard, the late 1800s hostel for Russian pilgrims, now renovated to its former glory (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
May 28, 2018, 7:29 pm
In rare move, Russian embassy to host its National Day party in Jerusalem
In nod to Moscow's April 2017 recognition of western part of city as Israel's capital, June 14 reception to be held at historic Sergei's Courtyard
By Raphael Ahren
Guatemala President Jimmy Morales speaks during the official opening ceremony of the Guatemala embassy in Jerusalem on May 16, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
May 28, 2018, 9:34 am
Seeing the light unto the nations
Israeli media hearkens to the world's criticism of Israel; it should do the same for the world's praise
By Sivan Rahav Meir
Israel’s new ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Na'eh, hands his credentials to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday, December 5, 2016. (courtesy Turkish Presidency)
May 17, 2018, 7:46 pm
Despite high intensity, Israel-Turkey spat could be over within months
Never mind the mutual humiliations and unprecedented diplomatic measures; neither side is interested in escalation
By Raphael Ahren
Israeli Ambassador to Turkey Eitan Na'eh (L) holds his luggage at Istanbul Ataturk Airport on May 16, 2018, as he prepares to leave Turkey. (AFP Photo/DHA/Dogan News Agency)
May 16, 2018, 1:11 pm
Turkey, Israel humiliate each others’ envoys in escalating diplomatic tiff
Expelled Israeli ambassador undergoes strict security screening in Istanbul airport; in response, Israel inspects Turkish delegate's papers, dresses him down
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Protestors wave Palestinian flags in front of Israel consulate in Istanbul on May 15, 2018. (OZAN KOSE/AFP)
May 16, 2018, 8:37 am
Turkey expels Israel’s consul in Istanbul in escalating tit for tat
Yossi Levi Sfari told to leave after Turkish representative in Jerusalem sent packing amid diplomatic dispute over Gaza deaths
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
Protesters hold an effigy of US President Donald Trump as they shout slogans in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on May 15, 2018. (AFP / ILYAS AKENGIN)
May 15, 2018, 8:47 pm
Israel expels Turkish consul in Jerusalem after Ankara boots Israel’s ambassador
Move to oust diplomat dealing with Palestinians considered extremely rare, follows Ankara's request that Israel's envoy leave and as Erdogan and Netanyahu spar over Gaza violence
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Foreign Ministry's reception to celebrate the US Embassy’s relocation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on May 13, 2018. (Haim Tzach/GPO)
May 13, 2018, 11:17 pm
Ahead of official embassy opening, it’s Jerusalem of red-white-and-blue
Foreign Ministry throws a lavish gala reception for top US and Israeli officials, key players over years of bilateral relations -- and even some foreign diplomats
By Raphael Ahren
Workers prepare the stage for the official opening ceremony of the US embassy in Jerusalem, May 13, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2018, 3:44 pm
Ambassadors from Albania to Zambia to fete US embassy move
Foreign Ministry invited 86 envoys; 33 African, Latin American, European and a few Asian diplomats confirmed participation
By Raphael Ahren
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat hangs the first sign pointing to the new US Embassy in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018 (Jerusalem Municipality)
May 7, 2018, 11:48 am
Palestinians urge foreign dignitaries to boycott Jerusalem US embassy opening
As Mayor Barkat personally puts up streets signs for the new mission, Saeb Erekat warns expected guests against endorsing 'international anarchy'
By Raphael Ahren
Rescue forces near the scene where 10 young Israelis were swept to their deaths in flash floods in the Tzafit riverbed, near the Dead Sea in southern Israel, on April 26, 2018. (Maor Kinsbursky/Flash90)
April 27, 2018, 2:30 pm
Foreign diplomats express sorrow over Israel’s 10 young flood victims
Ambassadors from across the globe flock to Twitter to empathize with Israel's grief after teenagers die in Judean Desert flash floods
By Raphael Ahren
Czech President Milos Zeman speaking at a reception in honor of Israel's 70th birthday at Prague Castle, April 25, 2018 (Facebook)
April 26, 2018, 10:47 pm
The Americas are moving their embassies to Jerusalem. Europe? Not so fast
Israeli officials hail Czech announcement of gradual relocation, but Prague, like others on the continent, is sticking to EU consensus
By Raphael Ahren
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks during the 6th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism conference, at the Jerusalem Convention Center, on March 19, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 23, 2018, 11:42 pm
US envoy says Jerusalem under Israel is ‘model for coexistence in the world’
David Friedman says Trump's recognition of holy city as Israel's capital was meant to 'extend an olive branch to all major religions'
By Raphael Ahren
View of the US Consulate in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, February 24, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 1, 2018, 9:34 pm
Americans in Israel warned to ‘keep low profile’ after embassy move announcement
Diplomats banned from traveling in West Bank following US notice that embassy will move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May
By JTA
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