Jerusalem

Shots Fired at North Jerusalem Home

After gunshots heard from Arab neighborhood of Shuafat, police find bullets at Pisgat Ze'ev doorway.

Stabbing Attack Thwarted in Samaria

Arab man apprehended by IDF forces was planning to attack soldiers at checkpoint near Shechem.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Towards Jerusalem

The rocket fire continues: Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Jerusalem; no one hurt.

Firebomb Attacks in Jerusalem Set Home, Bus on Fire

Egged bus and Jewish home to immediate east and south-east of Old City hit by molotov cocktail terror attacks.

Jerusalem Embraces Immigrants at 'The Event'

Mayor Nir Barkat and organizer sit down with Arutz Sheva to discuss massive event for English and French speaking olim.

Old City to Become Disabled-Friendly, After 3,000 Years

Jerusalem Development Authority announces 20 million shekel project to open the Old City, Western Wall for tourists with disabilities.

Mega-Event for Anglo Olim to Host Southern Israeli Businesses

Yearly 'Event for the Anglo Community in Israel' to host several businesses from the embattled south in show of solidarity.

Temple Mount Open to Jews on 9th Av for First Time in 3 Years

Police entered the area and dispersed Muslim rioters. There were no casualties, and the police have remained in place to maintain order.

Jerusalem Councilman 'Not Surprised' by Tractor Attack

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King says Monday's tractor attack is a direct result of the failure to deal with the ongoing rock attacks.

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Tractor Terror Attack in Jerusalem Kills 1

Tractor slams into and overturns bus, killing pedestrian; video shows police shooting attacker dead.

Jerusalem: Arabs Attack Woman for Attempting to Remove PLO Flag

Flag sighted near the Lion's Gate in Old City; police take action only after teenagers guarding the flag riot.

Security Forces Mobilized in Jerusalem as Unrest Builds

Rioting overnight, Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage' prompts crackdown on terrorism in the capital; Temple Mount access restricted.

Bomb Attack Thwarted at Gush Etzion Checkpoint

Border Policeman physically restrains terrorist dressed as IDF soldier; powerful explosive device neutralized.

More Arab Rioting in Jerusalem Thursday

Arabs in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria continued to riot, as a month-long period of unrest continued.

Organizations Appeal to Supreme Court Over 'Jerusalem' Passport

Three major umbrella organizations file amicus briefs to US Supreme Court, demanding US citizens born in Jerusalem be listed as Israelis.

Indictment: Arabs Attacked Vehicle, Driver in Jerusalem

Jewish couple narrowly escaped an unruly Arab mob with their lives earlier this month, after vagrants attacked their vehicle.

Muslim Cleric: Israel Defends Us from Hamas Missiles

The Mukhtar (Islamic religious leader) of a Jerusalem neighborhood praises Israel for defending Arabs.

Jerusalem Light Rail Back in Service After Rioting

Stations from Givat HaMivtar to Pisgat Ze'ev back in service as repairs continue.

Central Israel Residents in Shock Over Rockets

Fear trickles from the south to the Israeli heartland on Wednesday, as Hamas targets Israel's most populated cities.

Shots Fired in Jerusalem, Police Arrest 'Victim'

Jerusalem residents say serial police neglect reached peak in arrest of security officer, false report to media.

Fresh Rocket Salvo Hits as Far as Jerusalem, North of Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists fire 30 rockets in fresh attack; explosions heard in capital and in Hadera, located between Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Netanyahu Calls for Calm, Blasts Arab Leaders Over Riots

Prime Minister emphasizes 'hard line' against lawbreakers, warns Israeli Arabs that citizenship entails following the law.

Israel Investigates Charges Police Beat US Citizen During Riots

Justice Ministry investigates allegations police severely beat an American citizen taking part in violent riots in Jerusalem.

Cholent Saves Jerusalem Yeshiva from Terror Attack

Terrorists hurl rocks at unarmed yeshiva students near Old City Friday evening, eliciting an unusual means of self-defense.

Minister: Operation in Gaza Ineffective in Stopping Hamas

Ya'akov Perry admits that while a full-scale assault in Gaza could temporarily provide peace, 'you cannot destroy an ideology.'

Arab Extremists Target Jews as Jerusalem Riots Escalate

Rioting in Arab neighborhoods continues as rioters target Jews with rocks, firebombs.

US 'Troubled' by American's Beating by Police During Riot

Cousin of Arab teen murdered last week reportedly beaten during riots following his funeral after assaulting Israeli police.

Report: Murdered Arab Teen 'Was Burned Alive'

PA Attorney General claims Mohammed Abu-Khder was still alive when he was set on fire; victim's cousin arrested for attacking police.

Video and Pictures of Jerusalem's Destroyed Light Rail

Images capture the scope of damage caused by rioting, which will take months to repair; 'price tag' calls 'death to the Jews.'

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Third Day of Riots: Clashes on Temple Mount

Counter-measures to prevent spillover from Shuafat violence fail as Arab mob clashes with police.

Police on High Alert in Jerusalem Ahead of Teen's Funeral

Temple Mount access limited, thousands of police officers deployed in Jerusalem after 48 hours of violent Arab rioting.

Firebombs and Anti-Semitic Chants at Ongoing Shuafat Riots

Arab extremists attack police, shout Islamist slogans in Jerusalem, during riots following the murder of Mohammed Abu-Khder.

Multiple Fires Engulf Israel for the Second Day Running

Two massive fires in Jerusalem, one in Afula, day after three set the capital ablaze; suspicions of arson terror.

Watch: Arab Rioters Beat One of Their Own in Jerusalem

True extent of Arab rage, Jerusalem chaos revealed in viral video showing rioters beating each other over mistaken identity.

Multiple Fires Break Out Near Jerusalem

Massive brushfires reported in Lifta, Even Sapir, Tzur Hadassah. Is it weather or terror?

Official: Rioting the Product of Premeditated Incitement

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King blames rioting on lack of police presence, claims murder planned specifically to arouse unrest.

Unrest in Jerusalem

Bombs and Rocks in Jerusalem as Rioting Continues

Clashes between police, Arab extremists escalate, as rioters throw pipe bombs; public transport modified until tension calms.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Jerusalem Mayor 'Too Quick to Label Arab Boy's Death as Revenge'

Ex-police official says teen's murder likely inside job, condemns 'irresponsible' reaction of officials blaming Jews.

Jerusalem: Jews, Arabs Clash During Protest over Teens' Murder

Mainly peaceful rally turns violent as Arabs attempt to taunt demonstrators - provoking a violent response; 47 arrests.

Saved from the Fire 'By a Miracle at the Last Moment'

Jerusalem resident recalls harrowing experience with the massive forest fire this week that nearly burned down his home.

Poisoning on Jerusalem's Main Street

Two men at club on Yafo Street left unconscious by toxic cleaning materials, including chloride gas.

Expert: 'Small Western Wall' Just as Holy as Kotel

An expert on Jerusalem and the holy places, says that the Small Kotel is a holy place and should be treated as such.

Blaze in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Blaze Contained; Firefighting to Continue Overnight

Brushfire closes traffic near Ein Kerem; residents asked to evacuate due to smoke; Yad V'shem, Hadassah hospital close.

Iran 'Outraged' at Australia over 'Occupied Jerusalem'

Iran summons Australian Ambassador to chew him out over removal of 'occupied Jerusalem' terminology, told nothing changed.

Police Close Two Hamas Institutions in Jerusalem

Police commissioner signs order to close Hamas fronts 'Namaa Association for Social Creativity" and 'Sur Bahar Charity Council.'

Australia Retreats Over 'Occupied' Jerusalem Amid Arab Pressure

Palestinian Authority envoy 'satisfied' after organized threat of sanctions by Arab, Muslim states prompts 'clarification' of stance.

Jerusalem: Police Officer Injured in Rock Attack

Officer sent to hospital after masked terrorists hit him with stone, one suspect arrested in the Issawiya incident.

Massive Fire Near Jerusalem Begins to Wind Down

Highway 1 reopened as fire continues to rage near Abu Ghosh; blaze contained, but not extinguished.

PA Official: Israel Planning to Blow Up Al-Aqsa

Former PA minister says "Jewish extremists" are planning to fly a drone packed with explosives into the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Jerusalem of Gold - The Holy City Decks Out in Light

Watch the Old City transformed into sparkling interactive light displays, as annual Festival of Light opens.

Police Raid PA TV Studios in Jerusalem over Incitement

Arab studio staff and guest from 'Prisoners' Council' questioned, Ramallah complains 'Oslo lets us broadcast from J'lem.'

Jerusalem is the '2016 Islamic Tourism Capital'

PA official says Organization of Islamic Cooperation selected Jerusalem in international forum to 'break Israel's siege.'

Australia Drops the Term 'Occupied' Regarding Jerusalem

Joint statement by Attorney General, Foreign Minister, could signal a 'major shift' in Australia's Middle East policy.

US Promises PLO Unity Elections in 'East Jerusalem'

Jordanian paper says US promised to convince Israel to allow unity govt. elections in Jerusalem. Netanyahu 'deeply troubled' by US stance.

Security Forces Took 20 Minutes to Respond to Jerusalem Shooting

Victims of Saturday shooting lament long response time, as questions about under-reported attack linger.

Watch Moving Clip in Jerusalem of Soldiers' Prayer

Prayer for the defense of IDF soldiers sung by choir "Meitarim" in Jerusalem for the 66th Israeli Independence Day.

Israel Day Concert With A Strong Message to Rock Central Park

Jerusalem United Forever, Eretz Yisrael HaShleima, counteracting BDS and halting Iran's nuclear program.

Jerusalem Arabs Throw Stones at US Seminary Girls

In yet another Jerusalem Day attack, Arab residents in Muslim Quarter reportedly throw rocks at Jewish youth, hit girl in the face.

Arabs Attack Jewish Youth with Tear Gas in Old City

High school yeshiva students visit capital for Jerusalem day, only to met by stones and tear gas from local Arabs.

Guestbook Set on Fire in Jerusalem Church

Jerusalem police called to the Church of the Dormition in the Mount Zion to probe the torching of a guestbook.