While the struggle for control over the Holy Land has been going on for thousands of years, this particular conflict dates back to 1947 when the United Nations voted for the British-ruled Palestine to be divided into separate Jewish and Arab territories.
Recently, the U.S. brokered diplomatic pacts between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
It means the UAE, which is home to the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would become the first Gulf Arab state to have ties to Israel.
It means the UAE, which is home to the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would become the first Gulf Arab state to have ties to Israel.
The U.N. chief is urging the Security Council to authorize delivery of humanitarian aid across borders and conflict lines in Syria for another year.
Jordan's king on Sunday announced 'full sovereignty' over two pieces of land leased by Israel, ending a 25-year arrangement spelled out in the countries' landmark peace agreement.
President Donald Trump says he still wants to get all U.S. troops out of Syria, but Israel and Jordan have asked him to keep some in Syria.
President Donald Trump is denouncing the chemical attack on Syrian civilians, calling it an "affront to humanity." Trump said as he welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan, "These are very troubled times in the Middle East."
Officials say the casualty toll in a series of shooting attacks in Jordan has risen to nine dead, including a Canadian tourist, and 27 wounded.
Local officials estimate that deadly wildfires in East Tennessee have caused more than $500 million in damage. Officials say 2,460 structures were destroyed or damaged, including more than 2,100 homes and almost 60 businesses destroyed.
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