Jerusalem

Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him

Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap woman who entered his vehicle willingly in Jerusalem.

Captivity survivor surprises the Jerusalemites

Rom Braslavski, recently freed from Hamas captivity, moved thousands with a heartfelt message to the “Yerushalmim V'Yerushalmiot” group after two years of silence.

Man falls to his death in Jerusalem at anti-conscription rally

Massive rally against haredi conscription in the capital turned deadly when a 20-year-old fell from a height at a construction site. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Thousands of haredim protest IDF conscription

Tens of thousands gathered in Jerusalem for a mass rally protesting the arrests of haredi draft evaders, declaring loyalty to Torah study and denouncing the government.

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Haredi demonstrators attack reporter in Jerusalem

Participants at the anti-conscription rally in Jerusalem threw water bottles at Channel 12 reporter Inbar Twizer and her camera crew live on air.

Jerusalem rally:

Rabbi Zini bans participation in rally, warns of national harm

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini strongly prohibits participation in haredi protest against the Draft Law, warning it 'stabs IDF soldiers in the back,' will cause lasting harm to the nation and Torah.

March Of The Million:

Route 1 blocked, massive crowding at train stations

Thousands are packed into train cars and stations are filled to capacity with haredi demonstrators. Police are on high alert as the protest carries on.

'March Of The Million' paralyzes Jerusalem

Due to a mass haredi rally in Jerusalem, Route 1 will be closed, the Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon train station will be shut down, and the light rail will be operating partial service only.

Haredim fume: Jerusalem train station closed for haredi rally

Israel Railways announces closure of Yitzhak Navon station due to haredi anti-enlistment rally, citing public safety concerns.

Major road closures:

Police brace for huge rally over haredi draft in Jerusalem

Hundreds of thousands are expected at a massive Jerusalem rally protesting haredi draft arrests. Major roads will close and access will be limited to organized buses.

Watch: MK Succot catches infiltrators breaching Jerusalem fence

MK Tzvi Succot apprehends two Arab infiltrators in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood; the suspects came through the same breach as the Ramot Junction terrorists.

Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Netanyahu

Jerusalem resident arrested after writing that he wants 'to slaughter' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'with a gun.'

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Jerusalem’s tribute to President Trump

The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City and the Chords Bridge illuminated with the flags of the United States and Israel, in appreciation of President Trump’s efforts to secure the release of hostages.

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Ben-Gvir orders cancellation of PA conference in Jerusalem

The Minister of National Security signed an order prohibiting the conference planned to take place in Wadi Joz.

Terrorist released in hostage deal caught carrying knife

Police caught a 19-year-old terrorist who was released in a hostage deal, armed with a knife, in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem mayor surprised by birthday cake at Sukkot market

During his visit to the Four Species market, Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion was surprised by a cake shaped like the city's emblem.

Unity and love on Sukkot:

Jerusalem mayor calls to join festivities in capital

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion talks about the special atmosphere in the city during Sukkot, and his vision for a strong and united capital, 'I invite everyone to come to the mayor's Sukkah in Safra Square.'

Four protesters indicted for 'ring of fire' near PM's residence

Indictments were filed against left-wing activists for arson and intentional damage during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem.

Third in a week: Unvaccinated infant dies of measles in Jerusalem

Unvaccinated 1.5-year-old infant infected with measles loses consciousness at his home, is declared dead in hospital.

Arab ordered to pay 17,000 ILS for attacking Jew in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered an Arab assailant to pay compensation to a Jewish victim. He was also convicted and served three months in prison.

Following Ramot attack:

Residents demand stronger security after wave of attacks

Jerusalem’s Ramot neighborhood residents appeal to Defense Minister to urgently boost security, including closing open crossings to the Wadi, deploying guards, and increasing police presence, following recent terror attacks.

Haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem, train damaged

Protesters from the 'Jerusalem action' blocked the entrance to Jerusalem in protest of the arrest of a haredi draft dodger.

PM meets Fijian PM ahead of opening of Fiji's Jerusalem embassy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, hosted Fijian Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Jerusalem:

Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Swastikas and anti-Bnei Akiva graffiti were discovered on the movement’s Jerusalem HQ. Deputy Mayor Arieh King demanded police action, linking it to last week’s Ramot terror attack.

Rubio at Pilgrimage Road:

'All empires are gone - but one people remain'

Secretary of State Rubio, Ambassador Huckabee and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak at the unveiling of Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road unveiling, affirm the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their capital.

Jerusalem:

Parts of King George, Strauss, streets close to traffic

In preparation for construction of light rail's Blue Line, Jerusalem closes parts of King George Street and Nathan Strauss Street to vehicle traffic - permanently.

Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will be visiting Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, including a shared trip to the Western Wall.

Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson

Police arrest individual suspected of involvement in arson during leftist protest in Jerusalem.

Hodaya Fadida is the woman murdered in Jerusalem

Investigation shows that Zalka returned their daughter to Fadida, shot her at point-blank range near their house, and tried to end his own life.

Ramot shooting survivor

'The bullet passed inches from my head'

Rabbi Yisrael Elias came inches from being the 7th victim in the deadly attack in Jerusalem yesterday: "The terrorist shot people like it was a game."

'No words to console'

Haredi leader's message following Ramot terror attack

Rabbi Avraham Birenzweig consults with Rabbi Dov Lando on how to support emotionally shaken students from the Mir Yeshiva after the deadly Palestinian Arab shooting attack in Jerusalem.

Neighbors praise soldier who neutralized terrorists

'A virtuous young man, a Torah scholar, who publicly sanctified the name of God, say neighbors of 23-year-old yeshiva graduate and squad commander from the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade who eliminated terrorists at Ramot Junction attack.

Senior Hamas official:

Murder of six Israeli civilians in Jerusalem was 'self-defense'

Hamas senior official Mahmoud Mardawi defends the deadly shooting attack at the Ramot Junction as an act of self-defense, claiming it’s in response to Israeli actions in Gaza.

'I felt the bullets next to me'

Shooting attack survivor relives terrifying moments

Esther Lugasi, who witnessed the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction, tells Arutz Sheva about how she escaped death and shares the feeling of existential fear and her gratitude for her survival.

Ramot shooting attack

Chief of Staff: "I ordered a full closure of the area'

While visiting an observation point overlooking the area from which the terrorists who carried out the attack earlier today in Jerusalem came, LTG Eyal Zamir ordered the closure of the entire area.

Haunting video:

ZAKA volunteers recite the Kaddish at the scene of the attack

After concluding their work at the scene of the shooting attack in Ramot, Jerusalem, the volunteers gathered to recite the Kaddish prayer in memory of the victims.

Minister Ben Gvir:

'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

Minister of National Security praises those who neutralized the terrorists in the Ramot Junction attack, 'Have your weapons on you at all times, this saved lives today.'

MDA Jerusalem Director:

'Scene was very difficult, it was hard to reach there'

Magen David Adom Regional Director, Uri Shaham, spoke with Israel National News at the scene of the terrorist attack in the capital and described the first moments after receiving the news of the shooting.

Terror in Jerusalem:

Six dead in shooting attack at Ramot Junction

Two terrorists open fire at passersby at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, murdering seven people; reports say terrorists boarded bus, shot at passengers' heads from close range using automatic weapons.

Avi treated the wounded in JM attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Avi Suissa, a United Hatzalah medic, described the first moments at the Ramot junction attack in Jerusalem, "A very difficult morning".

'Go shout in the Knesset'

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

Jerusalem:

Kipa-clad Arab admits terror plan after arrest

Jerusalem police arrested a Palestinian Arab who crossed illegally from Judea and Samaria, found a kipa in his pocket, and later confessed he planned a terror attack.

Western Wall:

Suspect tries to spray paint again: There is a holocaust in Gaza

A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Jerusalem fundraising event for Gaza canceled

Following a complaint by the Btsalmo organization, the police deemed an event organized by the far-left Standing Together in central Jerusalem as illegal.

FINAL UNITS:

Two Boutique Buildings in Prime Ramat Eshkol Still Available

These spacious apartments in Jerusalem's most established Anglo community offer something rare—modern luxury in a peaceful neighborhood with authentic Jerusalem charm.

Sirens in Jerusalem

Missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea areas after the IDF identifies a missile that was launched from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for throwing rock at infant’s stroller

Police arrest 17-year-old Arab suspected of hurling rocks at six-month-old infant in stroller.

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret:

Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Carbon-14 dating unlocks ancient secret, indicates monumental Siloam Dam was built in 800 BCE to face a climate crisis.

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

A massive dam uncovered in Jerusalem’s City of David has been dated to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah, showing how Judah’s rulers responded to climate challenges 2,800 years ago.

International chess tournament comes to Jerusalem

More than 100 chess players from 23 countries will come to the Jerusalem Open chess tournament despite calls to boycott Israeli events.

Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to compensate Jewish family

Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Registrar rules that Omar Rani Yassin, convicted of attacking a Jewish family in their vehicle in Beit Hanina, will pay hundreds of thousands of shekels in compensation to family.

Hamas denounces Jewish prayer on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah

Ha'arun Nasser al-Din, the Hamas official overseeing Jerusalem affairs, issued a warning against what he described as “settler incitement” to increase Jewish visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

'Jews' right is indisputable'

Foreign Ministry slams foreign dictates

Foreign Ministry strongly rejects a statement by foreign ministers condemning construction in E1 area near Jerusalem, calling it an attempt to impose "foreign dictates" and a form of "racism."

Mass panic at Mahane Yehuda: 'We thought it was a terror attack'

Brawl at Mahane Yehuda open-air market causes mass panic, fear of terror attack, until circumstances reveal violence to be criminal in nature.

Americans arrested for photographing sensitive facility

Two students from the United States studying in Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of photographing a sensitive security facility at the city's entrance.

Old City residents complain of 'nightmare traffic' every evening

Residents of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City have raised concerns over severe evening traffic congestion caused when Jaffa Gate is opened to all vehicles after 6 p.m.

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Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.

The 21st century Crusade to Jerusalem

The entire West, apart from the US & few Eastern European countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria - these modern righteous gentiles - has launched an open crusade against the state that became the victim of a massacre unheard of in modern history. Opinion.