Jerusalem

ISIS attack plot against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem foiled

18-year-old Umm al-Fahm resident arrested on suspicion of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack on IDF soldiers in Jerusalem’s Old City.

From Los Angeles to Jerusalem:

Rabbi Kalman Topp establishes new community in Jerusalem

After 17 years leading a congregation in Los Angeles, Rabbi Kalman Topp is turning a lifelong dream of living in Israel into reality, spearheading the establishment of Kehilat Ahavat Yisrael in Jerusalem.

Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday

Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so as President Abelardo de la Espriella strengthens ties with Israel.

2,000-year-old Temple Mount aqueduct uncovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists uncover 300 meters of an ancient aqueduct that supplied water to Jerusalem's Temple Mount during the Hasmonean period.

Disturbance and conflict:

Anti-draft protests spiral out of control

Anti-draft protests escalate into riots, vehicle attacks, and Highway 4 roadblocks, with protesters calling police 'Nazis.' Police Commissioner Danny Levy ordered decisive action and warned of arrests.

Beverly Hills Rabbi builds a new community in Jerusalem

This Friday: brunch and site tour in Givat HaMatos with Rabbi Kalman Topp. Explore the new neighborhood and hear the vision behind the new Anglo community, Ahavat Yisrael.

Jerusalem:

Man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack

Police complete investigation into 52-year-old Old City resident suspected of deliberately setting fire to a sukkah in central Jerusalem due to racist motives.

Attempted assassination - on the way to school

Criminal father and 13-year-old son injured in vehicle explosion in Jerusalem; incident believed criminal.

Rival fans, brothers in captivity:

Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh

New Teddy Stadium mural honors Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, rival Jerusalem soccer fans who forged a powerful bond in Hamas captivity.

From Nazi Germany to Jerusalem:

At 102, Walter Bingham dances on Simchat Torah

At 102, Walter Bingham danced with a child nearly a century younger during Simchat Torah in Jerusalem, recalling a childhood when Nazi persecution forced Jewish celebrations underground.

949 days

Hymanut’s mother prays for her return at Western Wall

Marking 949 days since Hymanut Kassaou disappeared in Tzfat, her parents lead a march to the Western Wall, where her mother places a prayer note between the stones.

Jerusalem:

Driver plunges with her car from a height of 5 meters

Rescue crews were called to Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood, where a female driver had driven off a five-meter-high drop and crashed into a private garden. She was rescued from the vehicle conscious in light to moderate condition.

'Enemy army'

Massive rally held in honor of haredi draft evaders

Nearly 100 draft evaders participate in a Jerusalem march following their release from military prison, with some carrying signs denouncing the IDF.

Turning a vacation into Aliyah

As thousands of Diaspora Jews visit Israel for the holidays, a Jerusalem expo aims to turn their temporary stays into permanent homes in Israel.

Jerusalem:

Thousands take to the streets for annual Sukkot march

Thousands from across Israel take part in the traditional Jerusalem March during Sukkot, concluding with a festive family celebration in Sacher Park.

Lion to world diplomats:

Move embassies to Jerusalem

At a festive Sukkot reception, Mayor Moshe Lion urges more countries to open embassies in Jerusalem, while Huckabee praises the city's unique character.

9-year-old boy pepper-sprayed in Jerusalem, suspect arrested

Police arrest a 22-year-old suspect over the pepper-spray attack on a nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy in Jerusalem's Mamilla neighborhood on Yom Kippur.

Huckabee:

US Embassy will have ‘forever home’ in Jerusalem

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee celebrates Sukkot in Jerusalem, declaring the city Israel’s eternal capital and discussing plans for a permanent US Embassy building.

Watch:

Police agent buys drugs in covert sting, three suspects arrested

An undercover police operation in Jerusalem led to three arrests, with suspected cocaine, pills, cash and mobile phones seized during the bust.

Premier living, retail & leisure hub

Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada

On a landmark site in central Jerusalem, Midtown Jerusalem blends history, ambitious design and a new standard of luxury.

Selichot at Western Wall:

Over 50,000 worshippers gather ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Around 50,000 people attend late night Selichot service at the Western Wall. Rabbis and public figures pray for unity, the safety of Israel's soldiers and the recovery of the wounded.

Caught on camera:

Undercover Israeli officers snatch suspect in Jerusalem

Security footage captures the dramatic seconds as Gideonim officers move in, draw a weapon and take the suspect away.

Knife to a gunfight

Jerusalem mugger pulls knife at ATM, victim pulls gun

Knife-wielding suspect allegedly attacks civilian withdrawing cash at Jerusalem ATM; intended victim draws his pistol and shoots, severely wounding him.

Threw his brother in trash

Man with mental health condition suspected of attempted murder

A man with a mental health condition is suspected of throwing his brother into an underground garbage container in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood.

Watch:

Heartfelt song and prayer at annual Selichot gathering

Yitzhak Meir leads a powerful night of Selichot, music and prayer at the Jerusalem Convention Center as worshippers prepare for the High Holy Days.

Dramatic rescue:

Man pulled alive from underground Jerusalem garbage container

Firefighters battle oxygen shortage and explosive gases for over an hour before rescuing trapped man from one-ton garbage container in Gilo.

Attempted attack in Jerusalem:

Terrorist tries to stab officers at Damascus Gate, is neutralized

Terrorist attempts to stab police officers and security personnel near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. Terrorist neutralized, no police injuries reported.

Shabbat showdown ends:

Jews for Jesus cafe to close on Saturdays

Cafe Basimta announces it will close on Shabbat after two months of clashes with haredi protesters over its Saturday operations and missionary ties.

Massive security breach:

22 Palestinian antennas found inside Jerusalem’s Old City

Calls to Israel Police from Palestinian SIM cards routed to Palestinian Authority police; experts warn unauthorized network could pose serious security threat.

DRAWING IS SOON!

Win Sukkot in Jerusalem with your family

In three days, one family is going to Jerusalem for Sukkot - and it could be yours.

Jerusalem lynch terrorists ordered to pay their Jewish victims

Court awards NIS 180,000 to three Jews attacked by an Arab mob near the Lions’ Gate during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Jewish prayer returns to Temple Mount’s Eastern Wall

Weekly Slichot services are taking hold at the Temple Mount’s eastern wall as organizers seek to renew Jewish prayer at the ancient Jerusalem site.

Cameras capture 15-year-old kicking kitten

Police surveillance operators identified an incident of animal abuse near the Lions’ Gate. A 15-year-old minor was arrested.

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

At least 13 buses from northern Israel stopped as protesters block entrance to Jerusalem over public transportation operating on the Sabbath.

Border Police officer: Kestelman showed ID after shooting stopped

Border Police officer Adiv Mansour testified that Kestelman only pulled out his wallet after the shooting had ended: 'While his wallet was being checked, there was no gunfire from any party.'

Chaos in Jerusalem:

Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.

The hidden real estate gem in Israel

Carasso says it has sold about 150 of 309 apartments at its Carasso Nia project at 128 Bethlehem Road in Jerusalem within roughly a year and a half.

Watch:

Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, dances with revelers to the song “He Who Believes."

Two elderly residents found unconscious in Jerusalem apartment

A man and woman in their 70s were hospitalized in serious condition after being found unconscious in their Pisgat Ze’ev apartment.

Smoke detected at Jerusalem train station, passengers evacuated

Firefighters search for source of smoke at Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon station after passengers evacuated.

Fatal Chase:

Car thief killed trying to flee Jerusalem police

A vehicle theft in Jerusalem ended overnight Wednesday with the death of the suspected thief and the light wounding of a police officer and a civilian.

Northern Jerusalem:

IDF and police evacuate UNRWA compound

IDF, Israel Police, and Jerusalem Municipality began evacuating the UNRWA in Kafr Aqab.

Jerusalem transit revolution:

New Green Line connects city center to Malcha

Jerusalem’s Green Line begins service Friday, linking the city center to Malcha with 12 new stops, while a key stadium station stays closed during events.

Watch: Illegal infiltrators hidden behind truck's false wall

Border Police uncover concealed compartment at Jerusalem-area crossing, finding 16 illegal infiltrators packed inside.

Karlin-Stolin Rebbe breaks silence after violent clashes

A day after extremists attacked his hasidim in Jerusalem, the Karlin-Stolin Rebbe praises their resolve, but warns 'use of force is not the way of the Torah.'

Hamas-linked items found in Meah Shearim raid

Police searching two warehouses in Jerusalem neighborhood uncover PLO flags, anti-Israel material, incitement signs, and hat identified with Hamas.

Stabbed, stole, confirmed death:

Harsh sentence for terrorist who tried to murder elderly woman

Jerusalem court sentences Nabil Shaabani to prison and compensation for attempted nationalistically motivated murder and theft.

Footage from Jerusalem:

Masked teens caught with Molotov cocktails

Police arrested two masked teens from Pisgat Ze'ev after finding two suspected Molotov cocktails in a bag they allegedly discarded in Arnona.

7 Flights, 11 Days in Israel, or $18,000 Cash, One Ticket

For the 31st year, one Chicago high school's raffle sends a family to Yerushalayim for Sukkos; drawing September 3rd.

Live: Memorial for Rabbi Kook in Jerusalem

Today, on Tuesday, 3 Elul, a memorial for Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook is held at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and is broadcast live to the general public.

Police chase footage:

Suspects flee officer, slip, and attempt to run away

Motor scooter driver and rider attempt to flee inspection in Beit Hanina, but slip. Police arrest driver following chase.

Tal Dardik returns to Temple Mount after release from detention

Welcomed by singing worshippers, Tal Dardik returned to the Temple Mount after his release from detention and received blessings for himself, his wife, and their newborn son.

Tragedy in Jerusalem

3-year-old girl dies after choking on grape

Yael Rivka Betzalel, a three-year-old girl from Jerusalem, died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center after spending two weeks sedated and on a ventilator after choking on a grape.

"It's a shame you didn't die"

Outrage at haredi protester's words to wounded soldier

Haredim protested the opening of a café on Shabbat. During the demonstration, a civilian told the protesters, "I was wounded in Lebanon." One protester replied, "It's a shame you didn't die."

Child's hand gets caught in a mixer beater

Fire and Rescue Service crews use a miniature cutting tool to carefully free a child's hand after it got trapped inside a metal mixer beater.

Courtroom chaos erupts:

Benayahu's brother to suspects, 'Murderers, you took my brother'

Chaos erupted at the hearing to extend the detention of suspects in the murder of Benayahu Razi at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court. Family members confronted the suspects calling them: 'Murderers.'

After months-long delay:

Israel Prepares to Evacuate UNRWA Compound in Jerusalem

Police and IDF confirm preparations to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab after months of delays and security concerns.

Bus driver assaulted

'I was beaten and lost consciousness'

A Superbus driver was attacked by a group of teenagers after stopping at a red light. The assault left him unconscious and cost him four teeth.

Minister Gila Gamliel:

'We will carry out the voluntary emigration plan.'

Minister Gila Gamliel says government to complete judicial reform, advance voluntary emigration plan from Gaza, and continue until full victory.

Watch

Netzah Yehuda soldiers attacked in Jerusalem

Three soldiers from the IDF's Netzah Yehuda Battalion were assaulted after entering the area of a protest march in Jerusalem, where participants chanted slogans against military service.