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Terrorist sentenced to 40 months in prison for attack in 2021

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Mohammed Kutub, who took part in the attack at the Lion's Gate in Jerusalem during Operation Guardian of the Walls, to 40 months in prison for injuring three Jews.

Terrorist sentenced to 40 months in prison for attack in 2021

Herzog:

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

President Isaac Herzog addressed the inauguration ceremony for the memorial for residents of Jerusalem who fell in the war. ' It is the right and duty of the State of Israel to protect its citizens. '

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

Failures and oversights:

New details on investigation of Kestelman shooting

New details on the investigation into death of Yuval Kestelman, who neutralized a terrorist at entrance to Jerusalem, and was killed by a reservist.

New details on investigation of Kestelman shooting

Officers who came to arrest infiltrators pelted with rocks

Officers who arrived in one of Jerusalem's haredi neighborhoods were attacked by residents who threw rocks and bottles at them.

Officers who came to arrest infiltrators pelted with rocks

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Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Demonstrators obstruct the movement of vehicles. The police push protesters who blocked the roads onto the sidewalks.

Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Belz hasidim fundraising to equip community security group

Members of the Belz 'Shomrim' organization in Kiryat Belz, Jerusalem, undertake mass fundraising campaign to help pay for security volunteers' equipment, training.

Belz hasidim fundraising to equip community security group

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Ateret Cohanim Chairman:

Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

Moti Dan, Chairman of Ateret Cohanim, eulogized philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz, who passed away this week.

Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

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Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.

Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

First day of school:

Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon accompanied Achiya Zenilman, a first-grade student who lost his father in Gaza to class.

Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former PA 'Foreign Minister' have formulated a new proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

A fire broke out at the central Jerusalem home of Israel's first prime minister.

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

Jerusalem:

40% of educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

In Jerusalem, 134 educational institutions, mostly belonging to the haredi sector, lack appropriate or any bomb shelters.

40% of educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

Shameless:

Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

Several suspects broke into vehicles in the hospital parking lot and stole property which they hid in a room where a family member was hospitalized.

Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

Violence breaks out at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem

Passersby assaulted haredim protesting against the IDF's decision to draft them into military service.

Violence breaks out at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem

Fmr. Communication Minister:

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

The film titled: 'Point-Blank Stories of Gaza That Have Not Yet Been Told,' was scheduled to be screened at the Yevus Center in Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem District Interem Commander signed an order against it.

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

For the second time:

Firebomb thrown at home of Rabbi Dov Lior in Jerusalem

Terrorists throw firebomb at the home of Rabbi Dov Lior in the Beit Orot neighborhood in Jerusalem. The firebomb hits the balcony but immediately extinguished by the rabbi.

Firebomb thrown at home of Rabbi Dov Lior in Jerusalem

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Over a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Jerusalem:

Protest features 'terrorists with blood on their hands'

In a display produced by young members of the Religious Zionist party, the 'terrorists' stood in front of banners reading 'a released prisoner today is a terorrist tomorrow.'

Protest features 'terrorists with blood on their hands'

After 150 years:

Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

At the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have discovered a massive moat, at least nine meters deep and at least 30 meters wide.

Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Upon arriving at the scene MDA teams found the 70-year-old woman pinned under the train unconscious and suffering from severe multisystem trauma, she was declared dead at the scene.

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Following attempted elimination:

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

Hamas terror group calls on Arabs, Muslims, and 'the free people of the world' to escalate 'resistance' against Israel, increase clashes.

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

Large fire in Jerusalem:

Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

29 firefighting teams and four firefighting planes worked to gain control of a large fire in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood; first row of homes on Hatsiporen Street evacuated.

Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

Disturbances in Jerusalem

Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment

Clashes between police officers and haredi demonstrators during a protest against army enlistment in Jerusalem. Five suspects arrested.

Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment

Violent demonstrations in Jerusalem and Caesarea

Several protesters in Jerusalem lit a fire in the middle of the street and others tried to break through a police checkpoint. In Caesarea, the police located a smoke grenade.

Violent demonstrations in Jerusalem and Caesarea

Arson suspected:

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Dozens of fire crews work extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to the hospital and the nearby Ofrit base. Fire contained after three hours.

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Jerusalem:

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

The soldier was arrested after complaints by concerned citizens and will be transferred for investigation by the military police.

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

Pulse of Israel:

A Jewish presence in Israel is a Divine calling

It's essential to understand that the war waged against us is not merely a territorial dispute but a battle for the soul of our nation.

A Jewish presence in Israel is a Divine calling

Clues unearthed in Jerusalem: Evidence of Divine intervention?

This discovey serves as a powerful reminder of the Divine promise and protection over the land and its chosen people.

Clues unearthed in Jerusalem: Evidence of Divine intervention?

Near PM's residence:

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire

Clashes at a left-wing demonstration outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem: Five demonstrators arrested, two lightly injured after being hit by a water cannon.

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire

GM of Jerusalem Municipality:

Construction wave will bring more residents and businesses

Itzik Larry, general manager of the Jerusalem Municipality, presents an optimistic picture of the capital's expansion thanks to a construction boom of residential and commercial areas.

Construction wave will bring more residents and businesses

Half a million in damages

Man who broke into shop and ruined 'immodest' wigs indicted

Police submitted an indictment against a Jerusalem resident who broke into a shop and caused thousands of shekels of damage to wigs he deemed immodest.

Man who broke into shop and ruined 'immodest' wigs indicted

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered the release under restrictive conditions of an IDF reservist who discharged a firearm in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

Jerusalem Old City shooting:

Police investigating if victim attempted to steal soldier's gun

Initial investigations found the incident occurred during an argument between two active duty soldiers, two reservists, another civilian, and several Arabs.

Police investigating if victim attempted to steal soldier's gun

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Archeologists studying the walls of what is now the Jerusalem House of Quality identified coats-of-arms of figures including King George the Fifth, and the founder of the iconic Irish beer – Edward Cecil Guinness.

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Firefighters report severe damage to the roof at the Ima restaurant and there is a fear that the building may collapse.

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Jerusalem Day:

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

3,090 haredi new recruits to the Jerusalem work force in 2023; out of a total of 5,250

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

Eretz Yisrael Yomi:

Yerushalayim unites Am Yisrael

When we are united, victory can be achieved.

Yerushalayim unites Am Yisrael

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

A fire which broke out Sunday in Jerusalem and neared the Knesset and the Israel Museum may have been set intentionally, investigations show.

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Hamas operative hides 17 Arab infiltrators from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza behind a false wall in his truck.

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion:

'Victory is choosing life'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion speaks at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: History will look back at these days and remember many things, but above everything, it will remember the great resilience of the Jewish people.

'Victory is choosing life'

Near the Knesset

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

Fire crews and planes work to gain control over a fire that started in the Valley of the Cross and has spread toward the Israel Museum.

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

From the suspect's investigation, it emerged that he supports ISIS, and tried to join the ranks of the terrorist organization recently to receive training and guidance for participating in terrorist activities.

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

Honenu Demands:

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Ahead of the Jerusalem Pride Parade, the Honenu legal aid organization demands that the Israel Police cease arbitrarily arresting protesters against the event.

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Jerusalem of Gold:

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

The ring was found in the joint Israel Antiquities Authority – Tel Aviv University excavation. Its small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either girl or boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period.

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

'To jail and not the IDF!'

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

Haredim blocked the intersection of Sarei Israel Street and Jaffa Road in central Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon in protest of the Draft Law.

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

Entrance to Jerusalem:

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

Protesters block main road at entrance to Jerusalem, chain themselves to ballot box.

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

BBC apologizes after saying Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

Initially defending the error, BBC apologizes after one of its senior presenters suggested Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, was Israel’s capital.

BBC apologizes after saying Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

Attempted attack in Jerusalem:

Terrorist tries to stab Border Police officers and is neutralized

Terrorist armed with a knife tries to stab Border Police officers near Shalem station and is neutralized.

Terrorist tries to stab Border Police officers and is neutralized

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

The military prosecutor's office is expected to file an indictment against Aviad Frija, who shot and killed Yuval Kestelman, the civilian who helped neutralize the terrorist in the November 2023 Jerusalem attack.

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

Along with the Old City, several other landmarks around Jerusalem lit up in blue and white in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

06:29 From Darkness to Light

Special exhibition features personal testimoniesof October 7th

The exhibition at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was produced by Malki Shem Tov, the father of Omer Shem Tov who has been held captive in Gaza for over 200 days.

Special exhibition features personal testimoniesof October 7th

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed that the fire caused 'extensive damage,' police say it was set by children below age of criminal liability.

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

In wake of protests

UNRWA to temporarily close Jerusalem headquarters

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says “Israeli extremists” set fire to the agency's Jerusalem complex: It is the responsibility of the State of Israel to ensure that United Nations personnel and facilities are protected at all times.

UNRWA to temporarily close Jerusalem headquarters

Over a protest

UNRWA chief blasts Deputy Jerusalem Mayor

UNRWA Director-General blasts Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King for a demonstration outside the organization's offices in Jerusalem. King responds: There is no better feeling than that.

UNRWA chief blasts Deputy Jerusalem Mayor

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police officers stopped a woman for questioning. She refused to comply with instructions and drew a knife on the officers.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem