The owner of the building had been warned in advance of an impending Israeli missile strike.
Updated 15 May, 2021 09:54pm
Military spokesman blames "internal miscommunication"; foreign media says the military misled them or lied when asked to clarify.
Published 15 May, 2021 01:13pm
Palestinian religious affairs ministry says Israeli planes destroyed a mosque; Hamas continues firing rockets into Israel.
Published 15 May, 2021 12:05pm
Set up core group to raise issue at UN; meeting approves proposals from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Updated 12 May, 2021 08:17am
Hamas warns Israel to withdraw all forces from Al Aqsa mosque; fires over 300 rockets towards Israel since Monday.
Updated 11 May, 2021 06:10pm
Spokesperson renews call for both Israel and the Palestinians to “refrain from unilateral actions that exacerbate tensions”.
Published 28 Apr, 2021 10:12pm
Israeli police made over 50 arrests and Palestinian medics said 100 were injured during Ramazan clashes in the contested city.
Published 23 Apr, 2021 06:15pm
Palestinians say police have tried to prevent them from holding their usual Ramazan evening gatherings outside Damascus Gate.
Published 22 Apr, 2021 07:40pm
Despite the tensions, the noonday prayers passed without serious incident, as Jerusalem shows signs of returning to normal.
Published 16 Apr, 2021 09:10pm
While Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, Israeli media widely reported that it was orchestrated by it.
Published 12 Apr, 2021 01:28pm
Israeli officials have long threatened last-ditch military action against Iran if they deem foreign diplomacy a dead-end.
Updated 11 Apr, 2021 09:29pm