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News and updates about Jerusalem

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.

Chief of Staff: "I ordered a full closure of the 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.

ZAKA volunteers recite the Kaddish at the scene of the attack

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.'

'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

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.

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

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.

Six dead in shooting attack at Ramot Junction

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".

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

'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."

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

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.

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

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.

Kipa-clad Arab admits terror plan after arrest

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.

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

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 light rail to resume regular operations

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.

Jerusalem fundraising event for Gaza canceled

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.

Two Boutique Buildings in Prime Ramat Eshkol Still Available

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.

Missile from Yemen 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.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for throwing rock at infant’s 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.

Siloam Dam was built to face 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.

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

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.

International chess tournament comes to Jerusalem

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.

Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to compensate Jewish 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.

Hamas denounces Jewish prayer on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah

'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."

Foreign Ministry slams foreign dictates

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.

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

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.

Americans arrested for photographing sensitive facility

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.

Old City residents complain of 'nightmare traffic' every evening

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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.

Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

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.

The 21st century Crusade to Jerusalem

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Jerusalem city council member Yosef Chaim Moalem was attacked by three Arabs while trying to protect another citizen who had been assaulted on Route 1 near Latrun.

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

On Thursday morning, police arrested two grandsons of Rabbi Dov Lior at his home in Jerusalem—one of them reportedly around 12 years old.

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

Following Zoo Tragedy:

Is the leopard that killed liable for death?

The killing of deadly animals in Israel raises a halachic question: can or should an animal that killed a person be killed today?

Is the leopard that killed liable for death?

Shocking discovery:

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Arieh King blasts the installation of crucifixes at the Jewish holy site, urges government intervention to enforce law protecting religious heritage.

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

'We will make it difficult for those who use a car to enter the city,' says Mayor Moshe Lion, promising relief once light rail and train projects are completed.

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

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Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples and the consequences of baseless hatred, will conclude with a communal moment of reflection and hope.

Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

Leopard who killed JM Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has decided to keep the Persian leopard Aladdin, which was responsible for the death of zoo employee Uriel Nuri.

Leopard who killed JM Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

Join the OU on a powerful journey through Jerusalem's holiest sites as it uncovers the deeper meaning of Tisha B’Av—not only as a day of reflection, but as a vision for the future of Am Yisrael.

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

'For the Redemption of Zion':

Rare coin from the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem

Bronze coin minted by Jews in Jerusalem during final year before Second Temple's destruction in 70 CE discovered during excavations in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden - Davidson Center.

Rare coin from the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem

Typical day in Israel:

Mike Huckabee shelters in Jerusalem during missile attack

During a missile attack from Yemen, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee sheltered at Jerusalem’s Begin Center, calling it 'another typical day in Israel' and condemning Hamas supporters as 'sick.'

Mike Huckabee shelters in Jerusalem during missile attack

Connecticut to Jerusalem:

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

Shalhevet Cohen fulfills a lifelong dream, making Aliyah and reuniting with her sisters and grandparents in Israel, bringing personal passion and professional ambition to Jerusalem while continuing a proud Zionist family legacy.

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

1,200 participants complete circuit of Temple Mount gates

About 1,200 participants from all over the country circled the Temple Mount to pray at each of the gates.

1,200 participants complete circuit of Temple Mount gates

Police investigating

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Arab to pay haredi man 100,000 NIS for pulling sideburns

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled that an Arab minor who attacked a Hasidic Jew and pulled his sideburns will compensate him 100,000 NIS.

Arab to pay haredi man 100,000 NIS for pulling sideburns

Good eats or colonial conspiracy?

PA slams Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israeli event of distorting Jerusalem’s identity and promoting a colonial agenda through culinary and cultural initiatives.

PA slams Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Jerusalem: Haredi mother drives out intruder

Foreigner enters unlocked apartment in Neve Yaakov, mother manages to drive him out unharmed.

Jerusalem: Haredi mother drives out intruder

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Teens attack Arab workers who refused to reopen popcorn stand

Jerusalem police launch investigation after group of youths hurl objects, chant racist slogans at Arab workers in late-night movie theater brawl.

Teens attack Arab workers who refused to reopen popcorn stand

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Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians

An Arab man from eastern Jerusalem was arrested last night after throwing a coffee cup at haredi pedestrians on Sultan Suleiman Street.

Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians

Forest fire rages in the Jerusalem mountains

Dozens of firefighting teams are working to prevent the fire from spreading towards nearby roads and towns.

Forest fire rages in the Jerusalem mountains

Jerusalem:

Minister orders expropriation of properties in Jewish Quarter

Minister Meir Porush instructs expropriation of properties on Hashalshelet Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, in line with post-Six-Day War plans.

Minister orders expropriation of properties in Jewish Quarter

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Truck driver injures child while leading police on chase

A serious indictment was filed against a resident of the Zu'rob neighborhood in his 20s, who drove a large truck, speeding through the streets of Umm Tuba, hit a car in which a child was sitting, and caused her injury.

Truck driver injures child while leading police on chase

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

Three years after being violently attacked by an Arab security guard in Jerusalem, the assault victim discovered he has a criminal record.

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

Report:

PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Regavim uncovers PA plan to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030 and exposes the compensation mechanism operated by the PA for Arab construction violators in the eastern part of the capital.

PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

After 4 years of living in one bedroom, this Jerusalem family is about to lose even that.

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

Hebron emirate plan:

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Hebron sheikh backing peace with Israel targeted in arson attack amid PA incitement campaign.

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Traffic on Route 1 towards Jerusalem came to a standstill Tuesday as police temporarily halted vehicles to escort a mother duck and her ducklings across the highway. Watch.

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs for search and rescue, successfully located a missing woman at risk after an all-night search operation last Friday night in Jerusalem.

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

Jerusalem mourns

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Three of the five soldiers killed in the Beit Hanoun disaster were residents of Jerusalem. Mayor Lion: 'Our children who grew up in the city's streets have become brave warriors.'

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Father of 10 collapses at home: "Help arrived too late"

Turns out when tragedy strikes without warning, families can lose everything in seconds - this Jerusalem mother reveals what happened next.

Father of 10 collapses at home: "Help arrived too late"

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Yisrael Ben Zion Goldstein, who lost his mother in a tragic event two years ago, was killed Wednesday in a bicycle accident in Jerusalem.

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

Surge in burglaries, attempted car thefts, and construction site thefts shake residents of Ramot and Har Nof; police boost patrols amid rising concerns.

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

A resident of Beitar Illit was indicted on two charges of arson after he set fire to the synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon

Police file Prosecutor's statement against Beitar Illit resident suspected of setting fire to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's synagogue in Jerusalem.

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon