Jerusalem

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.

Jerusalem:

Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

Woman, 70, declared dead at hospital after crane truck falls overturns in Jerusalem.

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

Among other things, they wrote that imposing the death penalty contradicts Jewish tradition, which effectively abolished capital-punishment laws some two thousand years ago.

Givat Zeev

Zero taxes and real breathing space in Jerusalem

All yours, just 17 minutes from the city’s center

Operation Capital Defender

Hundreds of officers raid northern Jerusalem village

Hundreds of Border Police, IDF troops, and municipal teams launched Operation Capital Defender in Kafr Aqab to enforce governance, demolish illegal structures, and boost security near the seamline.

If elected

Flávio Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian President, vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected, reaffirms strong support for Israel.

Jerusalem:

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.

Chef attacked for tying ponytail near haredi man

Chef Karen Kadosh says she was assaulted by a woman in Jerusalem, allegedly for tying her hair back in an elevator.

'He needed to die'

Mother leaves house of mourning to testify in favor of caregivers

Court releases caregivers at daycare where two infants died to house arrest.

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Protester struck by vehicle near Jerusalem Chords Bridge

A protester was hit by a car this evening during a protest near the String Bridge in Jerusalem.

Daycare tragedy

Deceased infant's parents: 'We trust the caregiver'

Chani Katz rejects criticism of the caregivers, while her husband adds, 'What crushed me were the hateful comments.'

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What remains of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters

One day after the Land Authority demolished structures in the UNRWA complex in Jerusalem, drone footage shows the extent of the destruction.

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UNRWA worker murdered his son, now he affixed a mezuzah on its HQ

After buildings in the UNRWA complex were demolished, Kobi Samerano, whose son, Yonatan, was abducted and murdered by a member of the organization, carried out a symbolic act of closure.

Where are the forces?

The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

The legal advisor to the Jerusalem Municipality has turned to the Ministry of Defense demanding immediate intervention to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, after no forces were allocated for the task.

Jerusalem daycare tragedy:

Father recounts harrowing search for son

Father of an infant at the daycare where the tragedy occurred says: 'You hear rumors, people are talking about babies in serious condition, and you don’t know where your child is.'

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Haredi protester pushes elderly man into the street

Protesters are blocking roads, throwing stones and objects at officers, and setting trash bins on fire. Police footage shows them attacking an elderly man who tried to move an object out of the road.

Heartbreaking Farewell:

'How do you eulogize a baby?'

The mother of six-month-old Aharon said farewell in a handwritten eulogy she shared online, "How in God's name does one eulogize a baby?"

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UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem demolished

After a law was passed outlawing its operations in Israel, the Land Authority and other bodies began demolishing structures at the UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem burns as police seek to find cause of infants' death

Haredi extremists block roads and clash with police in the capital in bid to prevent autopsies on infants who died in daycare tragedy. Police arrest daycare owner and one of the caregivers.

Documentation from daycare where babies died

First footage from the daycare center in Romema reveals overcrowding and the number of strollers inside the apartment. Police are investigating suspicions of serious negligence by the staff.

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.

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Teen rescued from quicksand

Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem leads rainfall totals over past 24 hours

As of this morning (Wednesday), 116.7 mm of rain were recorded at the Erezim measuring station in the capital, while the Jerusalem hills came second with 107.5 mm.

Jerusalem's highest penthouse

556 SQM above Jerusalem - Only one available

New data reveals that full-floor penthouses in Jerusalem's luxury towers appreciate 40% faster than standard luxury apartments - and this might be your only chance to secure one.

Western Wall stone returned to Jerusalem

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders that a stone from the Western Wall, placed at the Kirya military complex in Tel Aviv, to be transferred to a designated geniza site alongside other Western Wall stones.

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Jerusalem-area security forces carry out widescale raid in Shu'afat, confiscating weapons, ammunition, and drugs.

Sa’ar announces:

Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2026

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem in 2026, praising its support for Israel.

Yeshiva students walk out of tribute over women's singing

Dozens of yeshiva students who came to attend a Golani Brigade event in Jerusalem left the hall during a performance by the military band that included women's singing.

PA against E1: A dangerous turning point

The PA’s Jerusalem Governorate claims that issuing the E1 tenders is intended to establish facts on the ground that will block a Palestinian state.

First report to MDA

'A bus ran over children, I ran away'

MDA publishes the first message that reached the hotline after the deadly incident at the haredi demonstration in Jerusalem.

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

An event at a municipal gallery in Jerusalem is sparking outrage due to its content and the speakers participating.

'Your soul stays with us'

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Teen Killed at Jerusalem Protest

Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, who was fatally struck by a bus during a haredi protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem, as family members delivered emotional eulogies.

Puah Institute:

'Helping the Jewish people is from birth to the end of life'

Rabbi Gideon Weitzman explains how Puah touches Jewish life from one end to the other.

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Step by step footage of the Jerusalem bus ramming

New footage from the haredi protest in Jerusalem shows how a bus is surrounded by protesters and then bursts through the crowd at speed.

Haredi journalist slams:

Haredi leadership sends children to the streets

Haredi journalist Moti Rubinstein slams haredi leadership, says community learned 'absolutely nothing' from Meron disaster in 2021.

Eyewitnesses:

Protesters blocked road, driver decided to accelerate

The 'Extra' bus driver who rammed and killed a haredi protester sped up after he found his path blocked by the protest. 'He just sent tons of boys flying.'

Difficult footage

Tragedy at haredi demonstration in Jerusalem

Bus runs over a group of protesters during a protest against conscription in Jerusalem. Yosef Eisental, 14, killed.

Traffic chaos expected as haredi protest planned in Jerusalem

Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.

Heavy prison sentences for terrorists who attacked a Jew

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced three terrorists, including a minor, to lengthy prison sentences for attacking a Jew in Jerusalem, causing serious injury.

Shocking footage:

Infiltrator passes girl over security wall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal entrants through the separation barrier and abusing a minor.

Jerusalem tower plan angers residents of neighboring town

Plan to construct three large towers on border of Jerusalem Forest brings residents of Har Nof and Beit Zayit together at district hearing.

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem scheduled on a fast day

Jerusalem IDF recruits are angered that an important day was scheduled on the Tenth of Tevet fast, alleging insensitivity toward the religious and haredi public.

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.

Jerusalem security fence:

6,000 infiltrations weekly by PA Arabs

Security establishment waging intense war against surge in infiltrations by Palestinian Authority Arabs entering Israel through breaches in Jerusalem-area security fence.

Risk of 10/7-style attack:

State Comptroller issues severe warning for Jerusalem area

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman examined the effectiveness of the barrier and the crossings around Jerusalem and found serious deficiencies in operation, security, and supervision.

Jerusalem: Seven people evacuated from burning apartment building

Firefighters extinguish apartment fire in Jerusalem, evacuate seven people from building; fire investigators seeking reason for blaze.

Fifth night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Rabbis, public figures, and foreign dignitaries participate in the ceremony to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall.

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Police say 10 officers injured, four rioters arrested, as police use riot dispersal methods on violent crowd protesting ticketing of draft-dodging yeshiva student.

Arab man arrested after posting video of dancing on police car

An eastern Jerusalem resident posted a video on TikTok showing him dancing on the roof of a police vehicle. He was detained yesterday for questioning.

Four years later

Huge new Jerusalem neighborhood on the table for approval

The plans to build up Atarot, in north-northwestern Jerusalem, call for no fewer than 9,000 housing units for over 30,000 residents.