Decision ‘dangerous and unprecedented escalation since 1967,’ direct targeting of national and cultural identity of Palestinian students in Jerusalem, says Jerusalem Governorate spokesperson31 August 2026
‘Christian schools in city are going on strike because Israel refuses to issue permits to their West Bank teachers,’ says Munther Isaac, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in West Bank city of Bethlehem31 August 2026
‘New Damascus’ project will cover some 4 million square meters and include 11,000 residential units, according to Syrian Arab News Agency31 August 2026
Israel's decision not to open criminal inquiry into 2024 Gaza strike that killed 7 World Central Kitchen workers falls short of what is required, says German Foreign Ministry spokesman31 August 2026
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric warns funding shortages and Israeli restrictions are impeding flood-risk mitigation ahead of Gaza's rainy season31 August 2026