Police arrested the daughter of a Hamas operative residing in east Jerusalem after she had appended a note to a police car which read "we will win or die," "The Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades," along with "By God's command,

Despite the complexities of the situation, Boehler remained optimistic about a possible resolution, pointing to a shifting geopolitical reality.

JERUSALEM (AP) — In the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, about 90,000 Palestinians prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City under tight security by Israeli forces.

President Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Hamas on Wednesday after it was reported that U.S. officials were engaged in "ongoing talks and discussions" with Hamas officials — the first such engagement since the group was designated a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department in 1997.

Sasha and Sapir also toured the Western Wall Tunnels, where they delved into the depths of Jewish history in Jerusalem and the site's profound significance. They also visited the newly-opened "Sha’ar HaShamayim" (Gateway to Heaven) exhibit, which tells the story of the Western Wall and the Temple.

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

Hamas urges Palestinians to head to Al-Aqsa Mosque for vigil and retreat as Israeli forces intensify restrictions during Ramadan.

A limited number of older Palestinians were allowed into Jerusalem on the first Friday of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in a wary climate stirred by a standoff over the Gaza ceasefire and an extended Israeli military campaign in the West Bank.