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News and updates about Jerusalem

Arabs who stabbed Jew in Jerusalem are indicted

Three Arabs responsible for stabbing Or Sayar in Gilo neighborhood are indicted.

Arabs who stabbed Jew in Jerusalem are indicted

Haredi minister working for the benefit of Jerusalem Arabs

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says five-year plan for Jerusalem Arabs has budget 50% greater than previous plan.

Haredi minister working for the benefit of Jerusalem Arabs

Buses to run in Jerusalem - on Shabbat

'We don't want to live in a city which is closed to everyone on weekends,' organizers of Shabbat busing initiative say.

Buses to run in Jerusalem - on Shabbat

Gilo stabbing attack:

Terrorists bought large knives to murder Jews & become 'martyrs'

Prosecutor's Statement filed against terrorists who carried out Gilo stabbing attack; indictment is expected soon.

Terrorists bought large knives to murder Jews & become 'martyrs'

Who said an apartment in Yerushalayim is out of reach?

Your dream of owning an apartment in Yerushalayim is closer than ever. Buy your dream with only a $150,000 down payment.

Who said an apartment in Yerushalayim is out of reach?

Min. Ben Gvir cancels Palestinian Authority event in Jerusalem

Jerusalem event under auspices of Palestinian Authority is canceled in order signed by Min. Ben Gvir after organizers fail to obtain permit.

Min. Ben Gvir cancels Palestinian Authority event in Jerusalem

Man threatens Jerusalem synagogue with dog on Shabbat

Suspect arrested after assaulting worshiper, returning to synagogue with a pit bull and a farming hoe.

Man threatens Jerusalem synagogue with dog on Shabbat

Swastikas spray-painted on Bnei Akiva branch in Jerusalem

Dep. Mayor of Jerusalem pens urgent letter to Jerusalem police commander. 'We must stop this dangerous deterioration immediately.'

Swastikas spray-painted on Bnei Akiva branch in Jerusalem

Violent protests:

10 officers injured, water cannon used to disperse demonstrators

Protesters throw bottles at police officers. Demonstrators block Ayalon Highway, police use water cannon to disperse them.

10 officers injured, water cannon used to disperse demonstrators

Brush fire blazes in Jerusalem hills

Residents of Kibbutz Tzova are evacuated, alongside visitors to the Kiftzuba amusement park.

Brush fire blazes in Jerusalem hills

Anti-government protests:

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

Protesters continue to demonstrate, try to block roads in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Eight protesters arrested in clashes with police.

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

The Aderaba conference:

2,000 youth in pursuit of unity

Two thousand youth gathered for the Aderaba Conference in Jerusalem to experience a new way of bringing about unity through understanding.

2,000 youth in pursuit of unity

Suspected terror attack:

Or Sayar Winer wounded in Jerusalem stabbing

According to his uncle, the victim was stabbed over 20 times. He is sedated and on a respirator in the ICU.

Or Sayar Winer wounded in Jerusalem stabbing

Suspected terror attack:

Jew stabbed in Jerusalem

The 30-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in severe condition. The background of the incident is still unknown.

Jew stabbed in Jerusalem

Arab indicted over failed rocket launch on Flag March

Military Advocate General files indictment against Palestinian Arab who tried to launch rocket at the Flag March in Jerusalem.

Arab indicted over failed rocket launch on Flag March

Jerusalem:

2 PA Arabs arrested for possession of dozens of fireworks

Boxes with 60 fireworks cakes found in search of suspects' vehicle.

2 PA Arabs arrested for possession of dozens of fireworks

Jerusalem attempted stabbing:

'The terrorist pulled out a knife and I fired'

The security guard who neutralized the terrorist in Jerusalem recounted the incident to the police commissioner.

'The terrorist pulled out a knife and I fired'

Jerusalem:

Attempted stabbing attack at light-rail station

A female terrorist attempted to stab a security guard at a light-rail stop. She was neutralized. No injuries reported.

Attempted stabbing attack at light-rail station

Student found dead in dormitory in Jerusalem

A student in his twenties was found dead in a Jerusalem dormitory after his mother could not reach him by phone.

Student found dead in dormitory in Jerusalem

Jerusalem grants JCT excavation permit for new women's campus

Jerusalem College of Technology’s new $120 million Tal Campus will increase opportunities for religious women.

Jerusalem grants JCT excavation permit for new women's campus

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Vandal defaces Jerusalem Chabad synagogue for fourth time

Housing Minister Goldknopf reached out to Jerusalem District Chief asking he brings the suspect who defaced Rehavia Chabad House to justice.

Vandal defaces Jerusalem Chabad synagogue for fourth time

Famous Jerusalem Street market to celebrate its centennial

The iconic Mahane Yehuda street market prepares to celebrate 100 years in business.

Famous Jerusalem Street market to celebrate its centennial

Police discover large quantities of drugs - in air conditioning

Driver arrested after police discover large quantities of drugs in vehicle's air conditioning system.

Police discover large quantities of drugs - in air conditioning

Missionaries targeting Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem

The deputy mayor of Jerusalem warns that Christian missionaries have begun to target modern orthodox Jews in the city.

Missionaries targeting Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem

Jerusalem man threatened teen over dog barking

An indictment has been filed against a man who drew a handgun and threatened a teenage dog owner after the dog barked at him.

Jerusalem man threatened teen over dog barking

Homes of Jerusalem terrorists raided

Israel Security Agency, police, & Defense Min. representatives confiscate funds, freeze bank accounts used to transfer money to terrorists.

Homes of Jerusalem terrorists raided

Jerusalem: Truly a City of Peace and Unity

Even partial Arab control of Jerusalem would mean suffering on a massive scale for Jews, Christians and Moslems alike. Op-ed.

Jerusalem: Truly a City of Peace and Unity

New book:

The story behind the battle to move the US embassy

Farley Weiss and Leonard Grunstein disscuss their new book: 'Because It’s Just Right'

The story behind the battle to move the US embassy

Efrat organization inaugurates new center for expectant mothers

The center will provide a variety of services for women facing hardships during pregnancy or as new mothers.

Efrat organization inaugurates new center for expectant mothers

Jerusalem caves, allows renovation of 'New Al Aqsa' mosque

'Illegal structure erected to symbolize opposition to the State of Israel should have been painted blue and thrown into the sea.'

Jerusalem caves, allows renovation of 'New Al Aqsa' mosque

Arab candidate for Jerusalem mayor promises to fight racism

Walid Abu Tayeh, aiming to be first Arab elected to position of Jerusalem mayor, claims to represent city's Arabs, promises to fight racism.

Arab candidate for Jerusalem mayor promises to fight racism

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

Russian Federation agrees to open embassy branch in central Jerusalem, in exchange for ownership of plot and a promise of no expropriation.

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

In a heartfelt appeal

Ephraim Schwartz's Struggle for Mobility: A Plea for Support

Ephraim Schwartz, shares his journey of physical adversity and seeks the compassion and assistance of readers in his quest for mobility.

Ephraim Schwartz's Struggle for Mobility: A Plea for Support

Belz hasidim hold protest outside Jerusalem municipality

Belz hasidim protest outside municipality, calling, 'Shamgar Center, do not destroy our neighborhood.'

Belz hasidim hold protest outside Jerusalem municipality

Demonstration in Jerusalem:

Police officer recorded slapping haredi protester

Border Police officer recorded slapping haredi man who participated in demonstrations on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem.

Police officer recorded slapping haredi protester

New poll: Majority of Jerusalemites don't want 'pride parade'

Vast majority of Jerusalem's residents do not support holding 'pride' parade in their city; 70% say municipality should not support it.

New poll: Majority of Jerusalemites don't want 'pride parade'

Foreign Minister Cohen:

Hungary to be first EU state to move embassy to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told congregants at a Budapest synagogue that Hungary would announce the move within the next few weeks.

Hungary to be first EU state to move embassy to Jerusalem

Netanyahu on Jerusalem Day:

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu at state ceremony for Jerusalem Day: Despite the threats, I directed that the flag march be held along its customary route.

'We have changed the equation'

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Optimistic that three more embassies will open in Jerusalem'

Several countries have mulled the idea of moving their diplomatic missions to Jerusalem, but few followed through.

'Optimistic that three more embassies will open in Jerusalem'

Abbas' spokesman:

'Flag Dance is a surrender to the Jewish extremists'

Spokesman for PA chairman warns against Flag Dance passing through the Temple Mount complex, says it could lead to a security escalation.

'Flag Dance is a surrender to the Jewish extremists'

Netanyahu:

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

PM Netanyahu publishes greeting ahead of Jerusalem Day: A splendid day on which to celebrate our return to our eternal capital.

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

56 Years Since Reunification:

Jewish majority in Jerusalem shrinks to new low

Haredi Jews now make up nearly half of Jewish population in the capital as Jerusalem's population nears 1 million.

Jewish majority in Jerusalem shrinks to new low

2000-year-old receipt discovered on Jerusalem's Pilgrimage Road

Inscription was likely receipt from Jerusalem's main thoroughfare during the Second Temple period.

2000-year-old receipt discovered on Jerusalem's Pilgrimage Road

Op-Ed:

Attempts to deny the Jewish connection to Jerusalem

Denying the centrality of Jerusalem to the Jewish People is an ongoing PA campaign, in words and in actual destruction of history. Op-ed.

Attempts to deny the Jewish connection to Jerusalem

Bus torched in Jerusalem

A driver turning into the wrong neighborhood of Jerusalem had his bus set on fire. He escaped with only mild injuries.

Bus torched in Jerusalem

Painter's House - Jerusalem's new luxury residential project

'An exciting work of art' is how the CEO of EvenYisrael calls the Painter's House project.

Painter's House - Jerusalem's new luxury residential project

Arab teen indicted for plotting to shoot Jews in Jerusalem

19-year-old Jerusalem resident accused of plotting several terrorist attacks, including ambush on Jewish motorists.

Arab teen indicted for plotting to shoot Jews in Jerusalem

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

Terror group vows to stop 'Judiazation of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem.'

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Two wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting

Two Jews wounded in shooting in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem.

Two wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting

Father and son duo rescue family from Jerusalem fire

In the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Homa Saturday night an apartment building caught fire.

Father and son duo rescue family from Jerusalem fire

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Jerusalem municipal worker filmed desecrating flag

The contracted municipal worker hit the flag on the ground, stepped on it, and threw it into the sewer. He and his partner were fired.

Jerusalem municipal worker filmed desecrating flag

Robotic surgery saves Jerusalem doctor injured in ski accident

Cutting-edge robotic surgery in Jerusalem saves life of doctor paralyzed after skiing accident.

Robotic surgery saves Jerusalem doctor injured in ski accident

Jerusalem high school under fire for Purim satire video

The Horev girls' school in Jerusalem has issued an apology for a short film by its students depicting racial stereotypes.

Jerusalem high school under fire for Purim satire video

Terror attack foiled:

Arab cook planned Jerusalem knife attack

Police arrested Jersalem Arab for violating restraining order, found he was planning stabbing attack.

Arab cook planned Jerusalem knife attack

'Surrender to terrorism':

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Defense officials recommending that the Temple Mount be closed to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan, as was customary in the past.

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Six injured in Jerusalem shooting incident

The shooting occurred on Dov Yosef Street in Beit Safafa, near Gilo. MDA attended to the wounded. The shooting was of a criminal nature.

Six injured in Jerusalem shooting incident

Why do we say "next year in Jerusalem" at the Seder?

Jerusalem is not just a place of happiness, it’s a place of elation.

Why do we say "next year in Jerusalem"  at the Seder?

6-month-old infant seriously injured by bus in Jerusalem

Baby girl in stroller hospitalized after being struck by bus in heart of Jerusalem.

6-month-old infant seriously injured by bus in Jerusalem

1,800-year-old relics

Gold jewelry found in Jerusalem cave worn against 'evil eye'

For the first time, gold jewelry found in late Roman-era Jerusalem burial cave to go on display.

Gold jewelry found in Jerusalem cave worn against 'evil eye'

4 hurt in fires in Jerusalem and Haifa

3 residents pulled from burning building in Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem, elderly woman pulled from buring building in Haifa.

4 hurt in fires in Jerusalem and Haifa