Jerusalem

A diplomatic gift

The Foreign Ministry will distribute gifts to foreign visitor from the City of David in honor of Jerusalem's re-unification.

Teenage haredi girl injured during anti-draft protests

Female passerby injured as police break up haredi protest in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor: Thousands of Arabs live on Jewish property

Mayor Nir Barkat turned to the Attorney General to see if the decision to destroy Amona also affects Arabs living on Jewish property.

'Waiting in traffic for hours surreal'

Jerusalem mayor and other officials to visit road notorious for having traffic so bad commuters are often stuck waiting for hours.

Caught in the act: Arab nabbed sexually assaulting school girl

Police capture Arab sexually assaulting religious Jewish girl in northern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Barkat to receive honorary doctorate from Yeshiva University

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat will receive an honorary degree from Yeshiva University during celebrations of jubilee for Jerusalem unification.

State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction

State Department says U.S. is strongly opposed to "settlement activity" after Israel approves new homes in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood.

'No artificial barriers'

New light rail system will connect Jerusalem with Judea and Samaria.

Gathering for united Jerusalem and support for Donald Trump

Hundreds gathered to express support for a united Jerusalem - and Donald Trump for U.S. President.

Ivanka: My father always supported my decision to convert

Daughter of GOP nominee says Judaism inspires her and serves to shape her 'moral compass'.

Jerusalem to approve new construction

Jerusalem to approve construction of more than 180 housing units in Gilo, a plan which has so far been avoided due to American pressure.

Cornerstone of massive Jerusalem Entrance project laid

Cornerstone laid on a massive project to construct a new financial district in Jerusalem as UNESCO votes to deny Jewish connection to city.

Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision over Temple Mount.

Watch: Trump's message to Israel

Donald Trump reiterates his commitment to Israel at Jerusalem Forever rally today and says that US will stand with Israel against Iran

New find is earliest known mention of Jerusalem outside of Bible

The Israeli Antiquities Authority revealed today a papyrus document that contains the earliest known extra-biblical reference to Jerusalem.

UNESCO to vote on yet another anti-Israel resolution

Vote expected on Wednesday on another resolution ignoring the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

World parliamentarians: Jerusalem is Israel's capital

19 parliamentarians visiting Israel sign declaration against UNESCO’s resolution which ignores the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Jewish Congress members denounce UNESCO resolution

Group of Jewish American lawmakers strongly condemn UNESCO resolution denying the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Trump and Pence to address Israelis

Republican party to hold major rally in Jerusalem, including video speeches from Donald Trump and Mike Pence.

Rivlin: How can anyone doubt connection between us and Jerusalem

At open house President Rivlin questions how anybody could doubt the connection between the Jews and Jerusalem.

Jewish worshipers flock to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Thousands of Jewish worshipers from all over the world and Israel await Birkat HaCohanim, the Priestly Blessing, at the Wall.

Police arrest coach whose team honored Jerusalem terrorist

Israel Police arrest the coach of eastern Jerusalem soccer team which held a moment of silence for Ammunition Hill terrorist.

UNESCO official urges delay in vote on anti-Israel resolutions

Michael Worbs, who chairs UNESCO's executive board, calls for vote on resolutions denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem to be delayed.

As Unesco ignores Jewish history, read the facts

U.S. lawmakers blast UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Jerrold Nadler condemn UNESCO resolution which denies Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Kotel.

PA officials pleased with anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA officials welcome UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem, say it sends a message to Israel to "end the occupation".

An enemy is an enemy - whether in Gaza or Jerusalem

Former Lehi fighter says government needs to get tougher on terror, stop distinguishing between Arabs in Gaza and Arabs in East Jerusalem.

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

Israel asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem

U.S. lawmakers urge UNESCO not to rewrite Jerusalem's history

Ros-Lehtinen and Cruz lead bipartisan effort urging UNESCO to reject resolution describing the Temple Mount as holy Muslim site.

Return of the suicide bomber?

Jerusalem Arab planned wave of attacks, including bus bombings and shootings against Jews in Israel's capital.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor: No more construction for Arabs

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Meir Turgeman, says he will cancel construction plans in eastern Jerusalem following Sunday's terror attack.

'I feel like I left half of myself in the cemetery'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of the two victims murdered in yesterday's terror attack in Jerusalem.

Hamas's Mashaal praises Jerusalem terrorist

Hamas leader phones family of Ammunition Hill terrorist, praises him for "defending the Palestinian people".

Trump: We must work to defeat terror

Republican presidential nominee condemns Jerusalem terror attack, says it's a reminder of the perils facing Israelis.

Clinton condemns Jerusalem attack

Democratic presidential candidate sends prayers to the families of the victims of the shooting attack in Jerusalem.

'It's time to change the way we deal with terrorism'

Meir Indor, head of the Almagor terrorist victims’ organization, says the government is being too lenient when it comes to terror.

Police arrest Arabs who filmed terror attack

Police arrest Arabs who handed out candy and rejoiced in the Jerusalem attack in which two Israelis were murdered.

Police: Terror attack could have been much worse

Quick response by security forces and self-sacrifice by slain officer Yosef Kirma helped avert a larger and more deadly attack.

Watch: Terror attack kills two in Jerusalem

Terrorist fired shots from his white car seen in the video before being neutralized by police

Two murdered, six wounded in Jerusalem terror attack

Terrorist opens fire from passing car at the Ammunition Hill and Shimon Hatzadik light rail stations. Two people were murdered, six injured.

Father of terror victim speaks

Father of murdered rabbi: Israel not intimidated

Memorial plaque dedicated to memory of terror victims Rabbi Nechemia Levy and Aaron Bennet.

Terror victim shows signs of improvement after vicious stabbing

Female police officer seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City of Jerusalem begins breathing unassisted, communicates with staff.

Jerusalem municipality bills female cantor at selichot service

Director of Jerusalem municipality culture department adds a female cantor to selichot event after pressure from city council members.

Prince Charles secretly visits his grandmother's Jerusalem grave

Prince of Wales visited in secret the grave of his grandmother on the Mount of Olives in eastern Jerusalem.

Police arrest Arab with gas gun and handcuffs

Arab man caught near Shimon Hatzadik light rail station in Jerusalem carrying a gas gun and handcuffs.

ISIS cell in Jerusalem?

Six Jerusalem Arabs arrested for allegedly working to establish ISIS foothold in Israel.

Palestinian study: Most terror attacks occurred in Hevron

According to PA statistics, most of the attacks in the past year have taken place and originated in the Hevron area. Jerusalem is second.

Security alert in Jerusalem area lifted

Police and security forces deployed along main Jerusalem roads and checkpoints are being set.

Jerusalem municipality teams up with far-left organization

Tour guides from the extreme left organization 'Emek Shaveh' to be paid by the Jerusalem municipality to give visitors free tours.

These Jerusalem sukkahs are nicer than yours

Amit Zakoon’s flower business started with a seed, but quickly grew into one of Jerusalem’s premier purveyors of luxury sukkahs.

U.S. diplomatic missions warn against visits to Jerusalem

American citizens warned to avoid certain parts of Jerusalem because of an increase in stabbing attacks in and around the Old City.

Palestinians claim Jerusalem run is attempt to 'Judaize' city

Running event in Jerusalem seen by Palestinian public figures as a political move to emphasize Jewish connection to the Old City.

TERROR IN JERUSALEM

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

Two seriously wounded in stabbing attack near Herod's Gate in Old City. Terrorist neutralized.

36 people injured in fire in Jerusalem

Victims suffered smoke inhalation, no one severely injured.

Jerusalem resident aided Hamas - in exchange for renovations

Female resident of capital contacted Hamas terrorists freed in Shalit deal, aided in money transfers to jailed terrorists.

Gold coin from Roman Caesar discovered in Jerusalem

Ancient coin from Second Temple era found on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem5800: Much more than just Jerusalem

Planners say the capital must expand to the north, south and east, including an international airport, subways, and much more.

Jerusalem synagogue desecrated

Synagogue in heart of Jerusalem vandalized overnight with graffiti of black crosses.

Kupat Ha'ir: The charity of the leaders of Judaism

Kupat Ha'ir is the largest volunteer-based charity fund supported by Jews worldwide, with offices in Israel, the U.S., Canada and throughout

Only eleven percent of Bnei Brak students graduate high school

The Ministry of Education has published its findings, per city, of the best and worst education in the country - and why.