Jerusalem
Obama to face Syria scrutiny in Jordan
Mar 22, 2013 05:19 EDT
A day after challenging Israelis to embrace peace with Palestinians, US President Barack Obama Friday will face scrutiny over his strategy on Syria during an overnight stay in Jordan.
Obama in direct peace appeal to young Israelis
Mar 21, 2013 21:04 EDT
In a powerful direct appeal to Israelis, President Barack Obama insisted that a two-state peace with the Palestinians could still be forged and is their only hope of true security.
Gaza hardline Islamists claim rocket attack
Mar 21, 2013 17:36 EDT
A hardline Islamist group claimed a rocket attack against southern Israel on Thursday, in a statement that condemned a historic visit by US President Barack Obama to the region.
Obama in direct appeal to young Israelis on peace
Mar 21, 2013 17:16 EDT
In a powerful direct appeal to Israelis, President Barack Obama Thursday insisted a two-state peace with the Palestinians could still be forged and was their only hope of true security.
Abbas welcomes Obama peace speech: Palestinian negotiator
Mar 21, 2013 16:30 EDT
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Thursday welcomed a speech to young Israelis in which US President Barack Obama appealed for a two-state peace with the Palestinians, a senior Palestinian official said.
Iran leader hints at first direct US nuclear talks
Mar 21, 2013 13:25 EDT
Iran's supreme leader on Thursday signalled openness for the first time to US offers to hold direct talks on his country's disputed nuclear drive, but voiced pessimism over the chances of a breakthrough.
Obama says Assad must go so Syria's future can begin
Mar 21, 2013 11:12 EDT
US President Barack Obama used a major speech in Israel on Thursday to issue a new call on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down so his country's "future can begin."
Obama tells Abbas: 'Two-state solution still viable'
Mar 21, 2013 10:40 EDT
US President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday a two-state solution was still viable, but disappointed his Palestinian hosts by failing to take a clear stance on freezing settlement activity.
Obama to face Palestinian dismay on West Bank trip
Mar 21, 2013 05:14 EDT
President Barack Obama travels to the West Bank on Thursday to meet Palestinian leaders dismayed by his failure to meet expectations that he could help deliver them a state.
Police arrest Greenpeace activists at Jerusalem bridge
Mar 21, 2013 03:39 EDT
Police arrested eight Greenpeace activists Thursday after members of the group chained themselves to a bridge in Jerusalem demanding US President Barack Obama halt exploratory drilling in the Arctic, an official said.
Obama to face Palestinian dismay in West Bank trip
Mar 21, 2013 01:10 EDT
US President Barack Obama will travel to the West Bank Thursday to meet Palestinian leaders dismayed by his failure to make good on soaring expectations that he could help deliver Middle East peace.
Obama: Syria to be accountable for any use of chemical arms
Mar 20, 2013 15:43 EDT
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday warned the Damascus regime it would be held accountable for any use of chemical weapons against civilians in Syria in a move which would spark an international response.
Obama accepts Israel won't defer to US on Iran strike
Mar 20, 2013 15:36 EDT
US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he does not expect Israel to defer to Washington on the question of how to handle the Iranian nuclear threat or whether to order military action against its facilities.
Palestinians stage tent protest to urge Obama action
Mar 20, 2013 12:56 EDT
Palestinian militants pitched a protest camp Wednesday on the site of a contested Jewish settlement, in an act of defiance as US President Barack Obama began an historic visit.
Obama in Israel on first trip as US president
Mar 20, 2013 06:51 EDT
Barack Obama landed in Israel on Wednesday for the first time as US president, on a mission to ease past tensions with his hosts but facing scepticism about his plans to thwart Iran's nuclear threat.
Obama heads for Israel with ambitions trimmed
Mar 20, 2013 05:41 EDT
Barack Obama headed to Israel on Wednesday for the first time as US president, on a mission to ease past tensions with his hosts but facing scepticism about his plans to thwart Iran's nuclear threat.
Obama sets off for Israel charm offensive
Mar 20, 2013 02:07 EDT
Barack Obama was on his way to Israel Wednesday for the first time as US president, hoping to ease past tensions with his hosts and under pressure to narrow differences over handling Iran's nuclear threat.
Obama heads to Israel at start of Middle East tour
Mar 19, 2013 21:30 EDT
US President Barack Obama left Andrews Air Force base en route to Israel at the start of a four-day trip to the Middle East.
Obama departs Washington for Israel visit
Mar 19, 2013 20:49 EDT
Barack Obama departed en route to Israel for a four-day trip to the Middle East, a journalist traveling with the US president said.
Kerry in Israel on eve of Obama visit
Mar 19, 2013 13:54 EDT
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Tuesday and was expected to attend some meetings a day ahead of President Barack Obama's milestone visit, US officials said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Jerusalem | |||
 Dome of the Rock, viewed from the Mount of Olives | |||
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  Jerusalem
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| District | Jerusalem | ||
| Government | City | ||
| Hebrew | יְרוּשָׁלַיִם | ||
| (Translit.) | Yerushalayim | ||
| Arabic | commonly القـُدْس (Al-Quds); officially in Israel أورشليم القدس (Urshalim-Al-Quds) | ||
| Name meaning | Hebrew: (see below), Arabic: "The Holy" | ||
| Population | 763,600[1]
Israeli Metropolitan Area: 1,029,300 (2009) | ||
| Area | 125,156 dunams (125.156 km2; 48.323 sq mi) | ||
| Mayor | Nir Barkat | ||
| Coordinates | 31°47′N 35°13′E / 31.783°N 35.217°ECoordinates: 31°47′N 35°13′E / 31.783°N 35.217°E | ||
| Website | www.jerusalem.muni.il[i] | ||
