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News and updates about Jerusalem

Israel blasts Australian about-face on Jerusalem recognition

'We hope Australia will be more serious on other matters.' PM Lapid slams 'rushed' decision by Australia to walk back Jerusalem recognition.

Israel blasts Australian about-face on Jerusalem recognition

Jerusalem

Watch: Hakafot at the Har Hamor Yeshiva

Thousands attened celebration at the Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Video shows the dancing and rejoicing.

Watch: Hakafot at the Har Hamor Yeshiva

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Australia 'quietly' drops recognition of Jerusalem as capital

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade deleted sentences from its website which defined West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

Australia 'quietly' drops recognition of Jerusalem as capital

18 Arab rioters arrested in Jerusalem

Israeli police operating in eastern Jerusalem nab 18 suspected rioters, following attacks on Jews in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood.

18 Arab rioters arrested in Jerusalem

Ben Gvir pulls out weapon

Two teens wounded by rock-throwers in Jerusalem

Guests in sukkah in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood wounded by rocks. MK Ben Gvir pulls out a weapon after being attacked with rocks.

Two teens wounded by rock-throwers in Jerusalem

Caught in an Arab riot:

'I lifted my hand and blocked a rock that was headed to my face'

Ben and his friend found themselves in the middle of an Arab riot in Jerusalem.

'I lifted my hand and blocked a rock that was headed to my face'

Watch: Kan News staff attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem

Kan News journalists are attacked by rock-throwing Arabs while interviewing Jew who lives in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Watch: Kan News staff attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem

Family nearly lynched

Police officers injured in riots in eastern Jerusalem

Arabs riot, throwing rocks and firebombs. Five suspects arrested. Order restored after several hours.

Police officers injured in riots in eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem is burning:

'Shoot anyone who picks up a rock, firebomb or a weapon'

Netanyahu: This is the result of a weak government on all fronts.

'Shoot anyone who picks up a rock, firebomb or a weapon'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor:

'A cop in Shuafat meets more terrorists than an IDF soldier'

Aryeh King describes the complex situation in Jerusalem's outlying Arab neighborhoods where crime and terror run rampant

'A cop in Shuafat meets more terrorists than an IDF soldier'

"Pray for our son's recovery"

Condition of seriously injured terror victim still not stable

Family of David Morale, security guard seriously injured in Shu'afat shooting attack, requests public pray for his recovery.

Condition of seriously injured terror victim still not stable

Interview:

The Jerusalem Foundation's work to build a better Jerusalem

The foundation's president discusses the organization's different projects across the diverse Jewish capital

The Jerusalem Foundation's work to build a better Jerusalem

Arab motorcyclist deliberately runs over Jew in Jerusalem

Motorcyclist makes U-turn, mounts curb after seeing Jewish pedestrians and strikes 1 of them while yelling antisemitic abuse.

Arab motorcyclist deliberately runs over Jew in Jerusalem

5 sukkot burn down in Jerusalem

Fire spreads to 5 sukkot on first night of holiday in Jerusalem neighborhood.

5 sukkot burn down in Jerusalem

Britain:

Archbishop of Canterbury concerned by possible embassy move

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concerns about impact of a potential move to transfer UK’s embassy to Jerusalem.

Archbishop of Canterbury concerned by possible embassy move

IDF soldier Noa Lazar killed in shooting attack near Jerusalem

Shooting attack near Jerusalem leaves 18-year-old Sergeant Noa Lazar dead, security guard seriously injured.

IDF soldier Noa Lazar killed in shooting attack near Jerusalem

Exclusive:

Arabs throw rocks at Jews in Jerusalem's Kiryat Moshe

Arabs drive at 'insanely' high speed in Jerusalem neighborhood, throw rocks at local youth.

Arabs throw rocks at Jews in Jerusalem's Kiryat Moshe

Britain:

Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster writes Prime Minister Liz Truss, expresses concerns over plans to move British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

PA concerned over possible British embassy relocation

PA cabinet leader warns against change in status quo in Jerusalem as Truss contemplates relocating embassy.

PA concerned over possible British embassy relocation

Dozens of haredim block road in protest of arrest of deserter

Jaffa street blocked in protest against arrest of soldier who attempted to leave the country ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Dozens of haredim block road in protest of arrest of deserter

Watch: 38,000 attend pre-Rosh Hashanah selichot at Western Wall

Prayer event at the Western Wall broadcast on walls of the Old City for the thousands who were unable to reach the Western Wall dur to crowd

Watch: 38,000 attend pre-Rosh Hashanah selichot at Western Wall

NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrants

The annual welcoming event included informational panels in various languages and a special performance by Israeli singer, Rami Kleinstein.

NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrants

British PM reviewing moving British embassy to Jerusalem

Reports in UK: Truss told Lapid she is reviewing moving the British embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

British PM reviewing moving British embassy to Jerusalem

Indictment filed against Arabs who threatened Jew in Jerusalem

Three Arab residents of Jerusalem are indicted for threatening a Jew, intentionally damaging his vehicle.

Indictment filed against Arabs who threatened Jew in Jerusalem

Heightened tensions expected

Thousands of police to secure Jerusalem during holidays

Border policemen, police, and volunteers expected to patrol and keep the peace as city hosts massive holiday events

Thousands of police to secure Jerusalem during holidays

Rabbi Katz's Israel Reflection

I didn’t see many soldiers or army trucks such as I have seen on my previous visits. Op-ed.

Rabbi Katz's Israel Reflection

Jerusalem mayor praises city as world-class high tech hub

Mayor Moshe Lion tells NYC tech conference that Jerusalem has become a leader in innovative tech and modern infrastructure.

Jerusalem mayor praises city as world-class high tech hub

Mayor Moshe Lion:

'We have opportunity to build trust, cooperation in Jerusalem'

Jerusalem mayor addresses Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

'We have opportunity to build trust, cooperation in Jerusalem'

Jerusalem opens new bicycle-only tunnel

The fifth-longest tunnel in the world is opening soon in Jerusalem - for cyclists only.

Jerusalem opens new bicycle-only tunnel

Shaked criticizes Lapid:

'I was under heavy pressure not to promote construction'

Interior Minister: I was pressured by the Prime Minister's Office not to promote construction in Givat Hashaked, but I promoted it anyway.

'I was under heavy pressure not to promote construction'

New Jerusalem neighborhood approved despite US opposition

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked tells INN she pushed for new neighborhood in central Jerusalem despite American opposition.

New Jerusalem neighborhood approved despite US opposition

Rare ivory plaques from First Temple era found in Jerusalem

Collection of ivory decorations dating back to First Temple period unearthed in palace in the City of David in Jerusalem.

Rare ivory plaques from First Temple era found in Jerusalem

Dozens protest in Jerusalem: Free Amiram Ben Uliel

Dozens demonstrate at Chords Bridge after Supreme Court rejects appeal of Jew convicted murdering members of the Dawabshe family.

Dozens protest in Jerusalem: Free Amiram Ben Uliel

US opposes

Shaked insists on approving construction in southern Jerusalem

As Israel is trying to pressure US to toughen stance on Iran, planning committee expected to approve 700 housing units near Beit Safafa.

Shaked insists on approving construction in southern Jerusalem

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Arab rioters attack Jew holding Israeli flag in Jerusalem

A mob can be seen hurling one man to the ground and bludgeoning him until police intervene.

Arab rioters attack Jew holding Israeli flag in Jerusalem

Watch: Arabs who attacked Jewish passersby are arrested

Indictment filed against Arab minor who brutally attacked Jewish passersby in Jerusalem's Old City.

Watch: Arabs who attacked Jewish passersby are arrested

Church constructing building near Temple Mount without permit

Although the municipality is aware of the project, it continues unhindered.

Church constructing building near Temple Mount without permit

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Arabs throw stones at police, residential building in Silwan

Arab man arrested after being filmed throwing stones at police cars in Jerusalem.

Arabs throw stones at police, residential building in Silwan

Dermer vs Kushner:

'Netanyahu asked for Trump to recognize Jerusalem many times'

Former Israeli Ambassador rejects claim by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner that Netanyahu almost killed recognition of Jerusalem.

'Netanyahu asked for Trump to recognize Jerusalem many times'

Jerusalem bus accident:

'Despite the tragedy, we must acknowledge the miracles'

Motti Glustein speaks about the tragic bus accident that took the lives of his sister-in-law and her two daughters.

'Despite the tragedy, we must acknowledge the miracles'

New police commander cancels Temple Mount restraining orders

In his first week on the job, commander Avi Cohn cancels restraining orders for those who will follow discriminatory rules at the holy site.

New police commander cancels Temple Mount restraining orders

Top rabbi to bereaved family:

'Your pain atones for the entire generation'

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, offers words of comfort to family of mother and daughters killed in bus crash.

'Your pain atones for the entire generation'

Lapid: Whoever harms Israeli citizens has nowhere to hide

PM responds to shooting attack near the Western Wall in which 8 were wounded.

Lapid: Whoever harms Israeli citizens has nowhere to hide

Jerusalem attack:

'Sovereignty in Jerusalem belongs only to the Jewish people'

Israeli politicians react to shooting attack near the Western Wall.

'Sovereignty in Jerusalem belongs only to the Jewish people'

Lapid:

Terrorists will pay a price, Jerusalem is our capital city

PM responds to terrorist shooting attack near the Western Wall.

Terrorists will pay a price, Jerusalem is our capital city

Terror in Jerusalem:

Shooting attack near Western Wall

Eight injured, including two seriously, in shooting attack at a bus near the Old City of Jerusalem.

Shooting attack near Western Wall

Hamas welcomes Jerusalem shooting attack

Hamas spokesman says Jerusalem shooting attack is "a natural response to the occupation and the settlers".

Hamas welcomes Jerusalem shooting attack

Bus driver who killed woman and girls released to house arrest

Bus driver whose bus lost control and rammed pedestrians in Jerusalem is interrogated and released to house arrest.

Bus driver who killed woman and girls released to house arrest

Funeral of bus crash victims:

'We had Mommy, Sara, and Chana for a limited time'

Hundreds attend funeral of Shoshana Glustein and daughters Chaya Sara and Chana, who were killed in a bus accident in Jerusalem.

'We had Mommy, Sara, and Chana for a limited time'

Watch: Pedestrians flee as bus crashes

Security camera footage shows the moment when a bus crashed into pedestrians on Jerusalem's Shamgar Street and the race towards the victims.

Watch: Pedestrians flee as bus crashes

Tragedy in Jerusalem:

Woman and her two daughters killed as bus crashes into store

Shoshana Glustein and her two young daughters killed after bus driver loses control of vehicle near Rav Shefa Mall.

Woman and her two daughters killed as bus crashes into store

Footage:

This is how the accident in Jerusalem happened

A security camera recorded the accident in Jerusalem in which a woman and two girls were killed.

This is how the accident in Jerusalem happened

Accident in Jerusalem:

Bus loses control, crashes into construction site

Pedestrian killed, two injured after bus loses control, crashes into guardrail and collides with building at construction site in Jerusalem.

Bus loses control, crashes into construction site

Jewish students attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem

Young Jewish men making their way towards the Western Wall are attacked by Arabs wielding brass knuckles and a rock.

Jewish students attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem

Honduras considering moving its embassy back to Tel Aviv

Honduran Foreign Ministry says the country is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem, a year after relocating it.

Honduras considering moving its embassy back to Tel Aviv

Archaeologists shed light on Roman siege of Jerusalem

Archaeological evidence for location of Roman ballista and the intensity of the siege that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.

Archaeologists shed light on Roman siege of Jerusalem

If I forget thee O Jerusalem...

Napoleon:'If the Jews are still crying after so many hundreds of years, I am certain the Temple will one day be rebuilt.' And it will be.

If I forget thee O Jerusalem...

Rockets fired towards Jerusalem

IDF spokesperson says Jerusalem has air defenses in place as Islamic Jihad targets capital for 1st time in current conflict.

Rockets fired towards Jerusalem

Near-lynching in Jerusalem

2 brothers attacked by Arab workers near Jerusalem's Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood. 1 victim knocked unconscious.

Near-lynching in Jerusalem

Terrorist drew a screwdriver and yelled, 'Allahu Akhbar!'

Ismail Namar, 45, is indicted for attempting to murder a Jew on a bus last month.

Terrorist drew a screwdriver and yelled, 'Allahu Akhbar!'