Orian Ben Khalifa had reported that she had been arrested because 25-year-old Hala Salim had assaulted her by pushing her, scratching her face, and pulling her hair.
Police officers and a number of worshipers on the Temple Mount scuffled after the incident, according to Palestinian reports.
The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.
Four years ago, a Jewish boy was attacked by an Arab who hit him on the head and threw off his Kippah in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The meeting was held in order to establish an open dialogue with the Christian community regarding recent attacks on Catholic churches in Jerusalem.
Christians in Jerusalem are reporting more acts of vandalism and spitting. What are Israeli officials doing about it?
The sports and cultural center in the Franciscans’ St. Savior headquarters inside the New Gate is the first of its kind in the historic walled city.
The abbot was told that the cross worn at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City was "really big and inappropriate for this place."
As one of the most ancient cities in the world, Jerusalem has an extremely rich history and is home to a number of diverse communities, making it a must-visit destination.
As this is only the festival’s second year since the COVID pandemic, there’s a notable resurgence in artisans and patrons eager to participate in the festival.
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