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News and updates about Jerusalem

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Hours after children attending Emuna daycare in Har Nof were evacuated from the premises due to smoke inhalation risks, firefighters gain control over flames which threatened buildings.

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Argentine President Milei shares video of missile interception over Jerusalem, urging: 'Keep in mind what it’s like to live under this situation.'

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt

A brush fire broke out in the Carmit Forest in Jerusalem. Residents evacuated.

Wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt

Police and Shin Bet:

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Man in his 20s arrested in connection with arson at the Or Haviv synagogue affiliated with former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Suspect taken for questioning.

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Arson in Jerusalem:

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

Worshipers at the synagogue of Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef were left stunned following an arson attack that caused significant damage to the synagogue - but one item escaped damage.

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

End to traffic jams for Maale Adumim residents?

Major infrastructure project set to launch at a-Zaim checkpoint connecting Maale Adumim and Jerusalem, aimed at easing traffic and boosting security, will expand inspection lanes and include a new access road.

End to traffic jams for Maale Adumim residents?

Shas chairman:

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

MK Aryeh Deri arrives with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef at the Or Haviv synagogue that was set on fire. "To come and burn a synagogue - this is an unforgivable act."

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

The 6 Day War - June 6, 1967:

The Six Day miracle - “Operation Moked”

Exactly three hours after the start of Operation Moked, at 10:45, the war had been won. Approximately 300 Egyptian planes had been destroyed and all her airfields completely disabled.Then came the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, a spiritual and political seismic shift of epic proportions. Opinion.

The Six Day miracle - “Operation Moked”

Sirens in Jerusalem:

Missile from Yemen launched at Israel

Sirens sound in Jerusalem as Houthis launch another missile at Israel.

Missile from Yemen launched at Israel

'There's no place for violence'

President Herzog marks 10 years since Pride Parade attack

President Herzog becomes first Israeli President to attend Jerusalem Pride Parade, commemorating a decade since the murder of Shira Banki by an extremist.

President Herzog marks 10 years since Pride Parade attack

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Government supporters protest Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands rally outside Supreme Court against judicial interference, declaring support for elected government and national priorities.

Government supporters protest Supreme Court in Jerusalem

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Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Over 100,000 people visited the Western Wall over the holiday, with approximately 20,000 participating in the sunrise prayer service.

Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Moving:

Torah dedication march pauses to show solidarity for hostages

Members of the central synagogue in the Rehavia neighbourhood in Jerusalem paused a celebratory Torah dedication march at the hostages' families' protest encampment near the PM's residence to show solidarity and pray for their quick return.

Torah dedication march pauses to show solidarity for hostages

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Five hospitality tents will serve the masses heading to the Western Wall for Shavuot, offering refreshments and rest areas.

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Czech PM:

Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala affirms the Czech Republic's commitment to move its embassy to Jerusalem, says the move would occur at a "right moment".

Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Rare species at risk?

Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Residents warn a massive school project could destroy trees, wildlife, and a vital stream; city insists it’s legal and eco-monitored. Over 10,000 sign petition to halt the plan.

Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Yeru and Shalem

There is much to learn from the name Yerushalayim, which is actually a combination of two different names of the holy city.

Yeru and Shalem

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Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Thousands march from central Jerusalem, through the gates of the Old City, to the Western Wall to celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem.

Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Fire in Jerusalem Forest threatens nearby homes

Firefighters battling forest fire near Shlomo Tzemach Street; nine firefighting teams and two pairs of planes at the scene.

Fire in Jerusalem Forest threatens nearby homes

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Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Firefighters contain Jerusalem brushfire near Yaffe Nof after hours of effort; residents urged to evacuate.

Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

'City Workers':

Four arrested in Jerusalem after trying to steal charity boxes

Four individuals from a minority community were arrested late Sunday night after being caught attempting to saw open charity boxes in Jerusalem.

Four arrested in Jerusalem after trying to steal charity boxes

Jerusalem's past in vivid colors:

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Historic Jerusalem photos from 1924–1951 colorized to bring the city’s past vividly to life for Jerusalem Day.

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Huckabee:

‘Trump reaffirmed the eternal capital’

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee hails Jerusalem's reunification, highlights Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's eternal capital, and pledges unwavering American support amid ongoing war and hostage crisis.

‘Trump reaffirmed the eternal capital’

From grieving to celebrating in Jerusalem

Israel is now gearing up[ to celebrate Jerusalem Liberation Day while IDF forces are preparing for the Gideon's Chariots offensive in Gaza. Once again, the country moves from joy to worry, from thanksgiving to prayer. Op-ed.

From grieving to celebrating in Jerusalem

Major disruption:

Nine Jerusalem light rail stations suspended starting today

Jerusalem braces for gridlock as nine light rail stations shut down for 14 weeks starting May 21, part of a major project linking the Red and Green Lines and aiming to reshape the capital’s transit future — while testing its present.

Nine Jerusalem light rail stations suspended starting today

'A great honor for Jerusalem’

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

At Israel Day on Fifth Parade, NYC and Jerusalem mayors walk side-by-side, affirming solidarity with Israel and urging the release of Hamas-held hostages.

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

Jerusalem thoroughfare transformed by joyful Lag Ba'omer parade

Over 1,000 children and their parents join colorful procession led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yisrael Goldberg, replacing protests with Torah, unity, and celebration in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Jerusalem thoroughfare transformed by joyful Lag Ba'omer parade

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Police officer moderately wounded, attacker neutralized

Israeli Arab from Beit Hanina stabs 25-year-old police officer at the Chain Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem before being neutralized by other officers at the scene. Victim taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Police officer moderately wounded, attacker neutralized

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Yemen missile launch

Explosions heard in Jerusalem after missile attack from Yemen at Israel.

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Yemen missile launch

Released terrorist indicted for firebomb attack near Jerusalem

Just two months after his release in a hostage deal, Rada Abid and ten others, including seven minors, face serious terrorism charges in Jerusalem.

Released terrorist indicted for firebomb attack near Jerusalem

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of synagogue to haredi control

Minister Itshak Waserlauf vows to prevent removal of Zionist presence from historic Jerusalem synagogue.

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of synagogue to haredi control

Jerusalem for Those Who Know

Ir Olam: The ultimate living concept, unlike anything the city has ever seen.

Jerusalem for Those Who Know

After two decades:

Historic renovation work begins at the Little Western Wall

After years of planning and attempts, renovation work on the Little Western Wall begins, with the approval of the Prime Minister. Jordan informed just before the work started.

Historic renovation work begins at the Little Western Wall

Suspect arrested

Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Police raid a house in Sur Baher, seizing a Hamas flag, two pistols, hundreds of bullets, magazines, and M16 rifle parts.

Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

During President's visit

Ecuador opens diplomatic innovation center in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog welcomes Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to Jerusalem for his first official visit to Israel. The visit marks the historic inauguration of Ecuador’s diplomatic Innovation R&D Center in the capital.

Ecuador opens diplomatic innovation center in Jerusalem

Ben Gurion Airport:

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Mike Huckabee:

'They have no respect for life, even trees'

US ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted to denounce the calls on Arabic media encouraging arson against Israel.

'They have no respect for life, even trees'

Jerusalem remembers:

City walls illuminated in memory of the fallen

Jerusalem Municipality projects the names of the fallen on the city walls and displays the Israeli flag with the inscription "Yizkor" on the Chords Bridge.

City walls illuminated in memory of the fallen

Infuriating:

Extremist rips flag from car during Memorial Day siren

Suspect rips Israeli flag off car in central Jerusalem, as the country pays tribute to Israel's fallen during Memorial Day siren.

Extremist rips flag from car during Memorial Day siren

Stabbing attack terrorist sentenced to 24 years in prison

A juvenile district court sentenced a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack to 24 years in prison, probation, and financial compensation of 125,000 shekels.

Stabbing attack terrorist sentenced to 24 years in prison

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

A resident of Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood was caught with a knife and a passage encouraging Jihad on a light rail in central Jerusalem. He admitted that he intended to stab Jews.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Forest fires mostly contained, battle to extinguish them ongoing

At least 10,000 dunams burned in Judea; fire contained but not yet extinguished.

Forest fires mostly contained, battle to extinguish them ongoing

Wildfires near Jerusalem

Firefighting efforts continue, residents allowed to return home

Large-scale fires rage near Jerusalem. Residents of evacuated communities permitted to return to their homes. Firefighters working to contain the blaze. Border Police officer moderately injured, three firefighters sustain minor injuries.

Firefighting efforts continue, residents allowed to return home

PM's refusal:

Netanyahu refused Mahmoud Abbas direct flight to Damascus

Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.

Netanyahu refused Mahmoud Abbas direct flight to Damascus

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Shfela and Sharon regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says one missile was successfully intercepted. Magen David Adom: No reports of injuries.

Sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Western Wall:

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Groundbreaking moment

Construction of Berger Towers kicks off in Jerusalem

In a significant ceremony held days before Pesach, the Berger Group marked the beginning of its ambitious Berger Towers.

Construction of Berger Towers kicks off in Jerusalem

Jerusalem train station:

Four-year-old in serious condition after 'colliding' with child

Boy, 4, unconscious and artificially respirated after 'colliding' with second child at Jerusalem train station.

Four-year-old in serious condition after 'colliding' with child

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Mass Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

The ceremony will be attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel, hostages and their families, and the Mayor of Jerusalem.

Mass Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

One injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Man of about 30 suffers moderate injuries after balcony collapses in Jerusalem.

One injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Domestic violence:

When hell lurks behind locked doors

Bat Melech Chairwoman Tzilit Jacobson urges early intervention to prevent domestic violence tragedies, 'through education, awareness, and proactive community involvement.'

When hell lurks behind locked doors

Czech Embassy dismisses report of imminent move to Jerusalem

Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv denies a report suggesting that Prague is preparing to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.

Czech Embassy dismisses report of imminent move to Jerusalem

Young parents found shot dead in their Jerusalem apartment

Parents of 4 children found dead in their bedroom in Neve Yaakov. Police investigating possibility of murder-suicide as neighbors express shock.

Young parents found shot dead in their Jerusalem apartment

Qatar Gate:

JPost Editor-in-Chief: Police tapped my phone without a warrant

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein investigated in Qatar Gate affair talks about his interrogation, Qatari funding, and his connections with the other suspects.

JPost Editor-in-Chief: Police tapped my phone without a warrant

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

Report:

Czech Republic to relocate Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

The Czech Republic is expected to soon announce the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following consultations and US encouragement.

Czech Republic to relocate Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Meir Panim:

Giving with dignity in the wake of the war

For 25 years, Meir Panim has been a crucial part of Israel’s safety net, catering to those facing food insecurity and poverty. Since the October 7th massacre, the organization has rapidly expanded its mission to meet the evolving needs of the public.

Giving with dignity in the wake of the war






























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