![Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID shutdown Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID shutdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652865310_Marrakesh.jpg)
Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID shutdown
Today, Marrakesh residents see signs of hope again as tourists have returned to the UNESCO-listed old city's narrow alleys.
Wed May 18 2022
![Israel says right-wing march can be held next week in Jerusalem Old City Israel says right-wing march can be held next week in Jerusalem Old City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623225410_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Israel says right-wing march can be held next week in Jerusalem Old City
Tensions are likely to remain high in Jerusalem whether or not the march goes ahead.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Liberating Al-Aqsa Liberating Al-Aqsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623222836_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Liberating Al-Aqsa
Such was the acute sensitivity displayed by Moshe Dayan, one of Israel's well-acclaimed leaders and statesmen.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in Islamic State war Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in Islamic State war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620961233_IRAQ.jpg)
Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in Islamic State war
Volunteers from a local group campaigning for the renovation of the Old City swept the floor and put down rugs ahead of the prayers for Eid.
Fri May 14 2021
![Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620464518_Jerusalem.jpg)
Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem
The number injured rose to 205 in Israeli attacks late Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Damascus Gate of the Old City and the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.
Sat May 08 2021
![Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618306820_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month
Although Jerusalem is still without foreign tourists, far more people were roaming the Old City, where shops reported brisk business.
Tue Apr 13 2021
![Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608617462_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked
Israeli archaeologists and masons drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
Tue Dec 22 2020
![Palestinian stabs, injures Israeli in East Jerusalem: Police Palestinian stabs, injures Israeli in East Jerusalem: Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502532243_DamascusGate.jpg)
Palestinian stabs, injures Israeli in East Jerusalem: Police
Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said that the assailant arrived at a stop of the light rail outside Damascus Gate and stabbed a person who was standing there.
Sat Aug 12 2017
![Worshipers return to Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel lifts security measures Worshipers return to Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel lifts security measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41501376876_Jerusalem.jpg)
Worshipers return to Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel lifts security measures
On Friday dawn, Israeli police canceled age restrictions to Palestinian access to Jerusalem's Old City and reopened all gates to the mosque.
Sun Jul 30 2017
![Israel removes all security apparatus from holy site after unrest Israel removes all security apparatus from holy site after unrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71501145053_Palestine.jpg)
Israel removes all security apparatus from holy site after unrest
Israel overnight removed all security infrastructure it had put in place this month at Muslim entrances to the Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City.
Thu Jul 27 2017
![Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500981697_Palestine.jpg)
Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures
Israel installed metal detectors at entry points to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem after two police officers were fatally shot on July 14, triggering the bloodiest Israel-Palestine clashes.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81500978111_JerusalemIsrael.jpg)
Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors
Before midnight, heavy machinery began to enter the area of the Al-Aqsa mosque, prompting concern among local residents who have been protesting new security measures at the site for the past week.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![Israeli raid, Jerusalem clashes ratchet tensions higher Israeli raid, Jerusalem clashes ratchet tensions higher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500805039_PalestinIsrael.jpg)
Israeli raid, Jerusalem clashes ratchet tensions higher
The Palestinian Health Ministry said one Palestinian was killed during a separate clash outside the city, taking the death toll from the past two days to seven.
Sun Jul 23 2017
![Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51441885226_STABKNIFE.jpg)
Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police
The incident occurred in a train carriage on the light rail network near Jerusalem's municipality building and the walled Old City.
Fri Apr 14 2017
![Syrian forces and rebels fight fierce clashes in northeast Damascus Syrian forces and rebels fight fierce clashes in northeast Damascus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489986693_FreeSyrian.jpg)
Syrian forces and rebels fight fierce clashes in northeast Damascus
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive on Sunday that brought them close to the heart of the Old City of Damascus.
Mon Mar 20 2017