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Israel moves towards decriminalizing marijuana use
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Jan. 28 (ANI): In a move seen as a step toward marijuana decriminalization in Israel, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan announced a new policy that would cut down on prosecution for recreational use of the drug.
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White House confirms relocation of US Israel embassy to Jerusalem
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 23 (ANI): In a highly controversial move, President of the United States Donald Trump will on Monday announce to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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Palestinian officials threaten to revoke recognition of Israel if U.S. emb
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Jan.11 (ANI): Senior Palestinian officials have warned that the Palestine Liberation Organisation's recognition of Israel - one of the key pillars of the moribund Oslo peace agreements - will be in danger of being revoked if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump moves the U.S.
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U.S. condemns Jerusalem truck attack
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States], Jan. 9 (ANI): The United States has condemned the vehicular attack in Jerusalem in which at least four Israeli soldiers lost their lives and expressed thoughts and prayers with the families of the victims.
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Jerusalem truck attacker was ISIS supporter: Israel PM
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Jan. 8 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that all signs point out to the attacker who rammed the truck into a group of soldiers and killed four of them being an ISIS supporter.
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Four Israeli soldiers killed as truck rams into troops in Jerusalem
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Jan. 8 (ANI): At least four soldiers were killed as a truck rammed into a group of soldiers on a promenade in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of East Jerusalem.
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Israeli police detains 23 on suspicion of arson in connection with wildfir
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Nov. 27 (ANI): Twenty-three people have been detained by Israeli police on suspicion of arson in connection with wildfires that swept across central and northern parts of the country this week, said police spokeswoman Luba Samri.
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Israeli PM backs bill to limit 'azan'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Nov. 14 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed a bill limiting the number of calls to prayer from mosques.
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Israel suspends ties with UNESCO in spat over holy site
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Oct. 15 (ANI): The Israeli Government has suspended ties with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after the UN body passed a draft decision, which Israel says ignores Judaism's ties to the religion's holiest site.
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Four injured as gunman opens fire near police headquarters in Jerusalem
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [United Kingdom], Oct. 9 (ANI): At least four people were injured after a gunman opened fire near the police headquarters at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.
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Two Israeli police officers stabbed as Palestinian attacks resurge
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], Sept. 19 (ANI): In a recent wave of violence, two Israeli police officers sustained injuries after being stabbed outside one of the gates of Jerusalem's old city.
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