Jerusalem

Attorneys of soldier who shot armed citizen claim 'injustice'

Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.

50th Anniversary of Entebbe:

Government to approve center honoring Yoni Netanyahu

The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.

Attackers to compensate Yushuvayev family

Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.

60,000 attend central Lag Ba'Omer lighting in Jerusalem

Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.

Jerusalem:

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

Border Police officers arrest three terrorists, residents of Issawiya, who threw stones at public transportation in Jerusalem, causing damage to buses.

Suspect arrested for assault on Jerusalem nun

A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.

Extremist haredi rioters block entrance to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.

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Masked suspects arrested for stone-throwing

Security forces arrest four Arab teens after they were caught throwing stones at Jewish homes in Jerusalem; their detention was extended.

Haftarat Paraashat Acharei Mot/Kedoshim

In defense of Jerusalem

How the saintly Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Charlap, rav of the celebrated Beit Knesset HaGra in Jerusalem, acted with regard to the Haftarah when Parashat Kedoshim was read without being preceded by Acharei Mot.

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Have the extremists won?

Light rail work halted on Geula route

So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.

Walls of Jerusalem's Old City light up in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut

The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Chords Bridge, and additional structures across the city were illuminated in blue and white marking the Israel's 78th Independence Day.

Ahead of Memorial Day:

Mount Herzl military cemetery expansion approved

The appeals committee rejected the objection by the NGO "Transparent Jerusalem" and granted an exceptional permit to establish new burial plots due to a 'urgent and immediate need.'

Woman, missing for years, found under mysterious circumstances

Ruth Abramov, 74-year-old woman found dead near Sacher Park, went missing 18 years ago.

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

Jerusalem remembers:

Yellow star, 'We will never forget' projected on Old City walls

The Jerusalem Municipality lit up the walls of the Old City and the Chords Bridge to remember those murdered in the Holocaust.

Jerusalem mayor insists:

Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.

Indictment

Jerusalem youth acted on behalf of Iran

According to the indictment, the young man contacted an Iranian agent via Telegram, operated a “burner phone," and carried out documentation missions in Israel in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Western Wall reopens after 40 days of restrictions

After 40 days of restrictions under Home Front Command guidelines, the Western Wall plaza returned to full activity today. Thousands of worshippers are already visiting the site for prayer and thanksgiving.

Body of elderly woman found near Jerusalem park

Police launch investigation after body of 75-year-old woman is found in storage unit near Sacher Park in Jerusalem.

Iranian spy in the capital:

Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence

A 21-year-old Jerusalem resident allegedly recruited by Iranian intelligence carried out surveillance tasks for payment, prompting a joint Shin Bet and police investigation.

Violent clashes break out at Jerusalem Draft Office

Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest

Judge Shmuel Herbst in his decision reviewed the importance of the commandment of the Passover offering and declared that there were no grounds for an extended order removing those attempting it from the city.

Bomblets from Iranian cluster bomb land near key military base

Bomblets from Iranian cluster bomb land near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv; additional impact site reported in Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.

Nine men in a roof

Watch: Forces foil sophisticated infiltration attempt

Jerusalem Envelope Border Police officers stopped a delivery van outside the capital and found nine undocumented individuals hiding in a double panel in its ceiling.

Herzog welcomes agreement on Easter prayers in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog praises understandings between police and the Latin Patriarchate ensuring Easter prayers in Jerusalem, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to freedom of worship.

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.

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Jerusalem burglars win big: A bottle of milk

Three burglars fled a Jerusalem office after an alarm sounded, but not before one grabbed milk from the fridge, sparking viral reactions and humor online.

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Passover 2026:

Last stop, Jerusalem

Although we were born and set apart in Egypt, our soul and our light and our purpose and our uniqueness are revealed in their full strength in the Land of Israel and Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor:

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong'

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, gives Arutz Sheva a behind-the-scenes look at leading Israel's capital during wartime, 'The enemy is also firing at holy sites and eastern sections of the city.'

Indictment:

Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier

According to the indictment, two brothers fabricated information, using AI to produce documents, which they delivered to an Iranian agent named "David," receiving payment of over NIS 100,000.

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19 illegal Arab laborers caught crossing security fence

Border Police officers in the Jerusalem region arrested 19 illegal Arab laborers after they crossed a security barrier near the Atarot industrial zone.

Arabs Against Iran:

'Khamenei is doing what Ben-Gvir and Smotrich couldn't'

The Arab world has become increasingly critical of the debris strikes from Iranian missiles near Islamic holy sites.

Five sirens in one hour:

Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Five sirens activated within an hour following missile launches from Iran. Damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata, but no injuries.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Arsonist sets fire to Jerusalem park

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of setting fire to equipment in Jerusalem's Gan Sacher.

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A post-Purim-pre-Pesach musar shmooze

At my Kiryat Moshe home, on Purim, students wondered why they will say 'next year in Jerusalem' in the Haggadah when they are already there...

Unique system offers alerts to 'kosher' phones

Jerusalem Municipality announces unique early alert system for 'kosher' phone users, initiated by Mayor Moshe Lion.

Heavy missile barrage

One seriously injured from rocket impact in Jerusalem

Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel, with several casualties in Jerusalem and central Israel.

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.

Extremist haredim to protest in Jerusalem

Toldot Avraham Yitzhak hasidic rebbe orders anti-draft protest in Jerusalem following recent arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students.

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration

Dozens of leftist activists arrive at Paris Square in Jerusalem, holding illegal demonstration and blocking roads.

Helmet-cam footage:

Assault rifles seized, suspect arrested near downtown Jerusalem

Helmet cameras captured Border Police raiding a home in Jerusalem’s Abu Tor, seizing three M-16 rifles and arresting a weapons suspect.

As conflict with Iran looms

Jerusalem municipality prepares for emergency situation

In the coming days, a comprehensive emergency information booklet will be distributed to residents' mailboxes and various digital platforms.

Youths attacked in Jerusalem, police detain the victims

Jewish youths attacked in the Muslim Quarter by an Arab assailant. Police subsequently detain the victims for questioning. Attorney Nati Rom: "A blatant violation of the Youth Law."

Illegal construction demolitions - even during Ramadan

Over the past two years more than 700 demolition orders have been issued for buildings in neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Under Minister Ben‑Gvir's policy, demolitions are being carried out even during Ramadan.

For the 'likes'

Arab teens arrested after desecrating Israeli flag

Officers locate and arrest two minors who tore down and desecrated a flag near Jaffa Gate and filmed the act for social media.

Bereaved parents:

'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'

Bereaved parents' plea to the Mayor of Jerusalem: 'Do not allow the businessman who supported Hamas to build a hotel in the Old City.' Municipality removes plan pending completion of a 'thorough review.'

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

A United Hatzalah ambulance struck a pedestrian on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem. The young woman, about 25 years old, was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center unconscious and in serious condition.

Qatari money in Jerusalem, while Israel remains silent

The head of the Research Department at the Jerusalem Institute for Applied Policy tells of enormous, unregulated sums that Qatar transfers to institutions in Israel. What is Israel hiding behind the civilian façade?

Enter to win a $1.2M luxury Jerusalem apartment

Tickets are still available to win the raffle for a $1.2M fully furnished Jerusalem apartment.

At Jerusalem's entrance:

Knives and uniforms found in illegal Arab's car

Police examine suspicious vehicle near entrance to Jerusalem, find weapons and military uniforms.

Jerusalem

Lelov Rebbe collapses and passes away in Mikveh

The Lelov Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Biderman, passed away today after collapsing in the Hasidic mikveh on Tzefania Street in Jerusalem.

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Belz hasidic community receives final approval to significantly expand Great Synagogue.

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Shoe rack installed on Temple Mount with police approval

Jerusalem District Commissioner Avshalom Peled approved the placement of an organized shoe rack at the entrance to the Temple Mount, ending the practice of leaving shoes in piles.