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News and updates about Jerusalem

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Over a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Jerusalem:

Protest features 'terrorists with blood on their hands'

In a display produced by young members of the Religious Zionist party, the 'terrorists' stood in front of banners reading 'a released prisoner today is a terorrist tomorrow.'

Protest features 'terrorists with blood on their hands'

After 150 years:

Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

At the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have discovered a massive moat, at least nine meters deep and at least 30 meters wide.

Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Upon arriving at the scene MDA teams found the 70-year-old woman pinned under the train unconscious and suffering from severe multisystem trauma, she was declared dead at the scene.

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Following attempted elimination:

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

Hamas terror group calls on Arabs, Muslims, and 'the free people of the world' to escalate 'resistance' against Israel, increase clashes.

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

Large fire in Jerusalem:

Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

29 firefighting teams and four firefighting planes worked to gain control of a large fire in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood; first row of homes on Hatsiporen Street evacuated.

Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

Disturbances in Jerusalem

Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment

Clashes between police officers and haredi demonstrators during a protest against army enlistment in Jerusalem. Five suspects arrested.

Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment

Violent demonstrations in Jerusalem and Caesarea

Several protesters in Jerusalem lit a fire in the middle of the street and others tried to break through a police checkpoint. In Caesarea, the police located a smoke grenade.

Violent demonstrations in Jerusalem and Caesarea

Arson suspected:

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Dozens of fire crews work extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to the hospital and the nearby Ofrit base. Fire contained after three hours.

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Jerusalem:

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

The soldier was arrested after complaints by concerned citizens and will be transferred for investigation by the military police.

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

Pulse of Israel:

A Jewish presence in Israel is a Divine calling

It's essential to understand that the war waged against us is not merely a territorial dispute but a battle for the soul of our nation.

A Jewish presence in Israel is a Divine calling

Clues unearthed in Jerusalem: Evidence of Divine intervention?

This discovey serves as a powerful reminder of the Divine promise and protection over the land and its chosen people.

Clues unearthed in Jerusalem: Evidence of Divine intervention?

Near PM's residence:

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire

Clashes at a left-wing demonstration outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem: Five demonstrators arrested, two lightly injured after being hit by a water cannon.

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire

GM of Jerusalem Municipality:

Construction wave will bring more residents and businesses

Itzik Larry, general manager of the Jerusalem Municipality, presents an optimistic picture of the capital's expansion thanks to a construction boom of residential and commercial areas.

Construction wave will bring more residents and businesses

Half a million in damages

Man who broke into shop and ruined 'immodest' wigs indicted

Police submitted an indictment against a Jerusalem resident who broke into a shop and caused thousands of shekels of damage to wigs he deemed immodest.

Man who broke into shop and ruined 'immodest' wigs indicted

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered the release under restrictive conditions of an IDF reservist who discharged a firearm in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

Jerusalem Old City shooting:

Police investigating if victim attempted to steal soldier's gun

Initial investigations found the incident occurred during an argument between two active duty soldiers, two reservists, another civilian, and several Arabs.

Police investigating if victim attempted to steal soldier's gun

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Archeologists studying the walls of what is now the Jerusalem House of Quality identified coats-of-arms of figures including King George the Fifth, and the founder of the iconic Irish beer – Edward Cecil Guinness.

British royal coats-of-arms identified on Jerusalem building

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Firefighters report severe damage to the roof at the Ima restaurant and there is a fear that the building may collapse.

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Jerusalem Day:

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

3,090 haredi new recruits to the Jerusalem work force in 2023; out of a total of 5,250

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

Eretz Yisrael Yomi:

Yerushalayim unites Am Yisrael

When we are united, victory can be achieved.

Yerushalayim unites Am Yisrael

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

A fire which broke out Sunday in Jerusalem and neared the Knesset and the Israel Museum may have been set intentionally, investigations show.

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Hamas operative hides 17 Arab infiltrators from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza behind a false wall in his truck.

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion:

'Victory is choosing life'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion speaks at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: History will look back at these days and remember many things, but above everything, it will remember the great resilience of the Jewish people.

'Victory is choosing life'

Near the Knesset

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

Fire crews and planes work to gain control over a fire that started in the Valley of the Cross and has spread toward the Israel Museum.

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

From the suspect's investigation, it emerged that he supports ISIS, and tried to join the ranks of the terrorist organization recently to receive training and guidance for participating in terrorist activities.

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

Honenu Demands:

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Ahead of the Jerusalem Pride Parade, the Honenu legal aid organization demands that the Israel Police cease arbitrarily arresting protesters against the event.

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Jerusalem of Gold:

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

The ring was found in the joint Israel Antiquities Authority – Tel Aviv University excavation. Its small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either girl or boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period.

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

'To jail and not the IDF!'

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

Haredim blocked the intersection of Sarei Israel Street and Jaffa Road in central Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon in protest of the Draft Law.

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

Entrance to Jerusalem:

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

Protesters block main road at entrance to Jerusalem, chain themselves to ballot box.

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

BBC apologizes after saying Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

Initially defending the error, BBC apologizes after one of its senior presenters suggested Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, was Israel’s capital.

BBC apologizes after saying Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

Attempted attack in Jerusalem:

Terrorist tries to stab Border Police officers and is neutralized

Terrorist armed with a knife tries to stab Border Police officers near Shalem station and is neutralized.

Terrorist tries to stab Border Police officers and is neutralized

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

The military prosecutor's office is expected to file an indictment against Aviad Frija, who shot and killed Yuval Kestelman, the civilian who helped neutralize the terrorist in the November 2023 Jerusalem attack.

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

Along with the Old City, several other landmarks around Jerusalem lit up in blue and white in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

06:29 From Darkness to Light

Special exhibition features personal testimoniesof October 7th

The exhibition at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was produced by Malki Shem Tov, the father of Omer Shem Tov who has been held captive in Gaza for over 200 days.

Special exhibition features personal testimoniesof October 7th

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed that the fire caused 'extensive damage,' police say it was set by children below age of criminal liability.

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

In wake of protests

UNRWA to temporarily close Jerusalem headquarters

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says “Israeli extremists” set fire to the agency's Jerusalem complex: It is the responsibility of the State of Israel to ensure that United Nations personnel and facilities are protected at all times.

UNRWA to temporarily close Jerusalem headquarters

Over a protest

UNRWA chief blasts Deputy Jerusalem Mayor

UNRWA Director-General blasts Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King for a demonstration outside the organization's offices in Jerusalem. King responds: There is no better feeling than that.

UNRWA chief blasts Deputy Jerusalem Mayor

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police officers stopped a woman for questioning. She refused to comply with instructions and drew a knife on the officers.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Watch:

Terrorist stabs officer and is eliminated

Police release footage of attack in which a Turkish tourist stabbed a Border Police officer in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Terrorist stabs officer and is eliminated

Terror in Jerusalem:

Turkish tourist stabs Police officer

Police officer, aged about 30 moderately injured in stabbing attack at Herod's Gate in Jerusalem, Border Police eliminate terrorist - who is found to be a tourist from Türkiye. .

Turkish tourist stabs Police officer

Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

Changes to traffic arrangements and increased light rail lines

Thousands are due to participate in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayer tomorrow at the Western Wall. Expected changes to traffic arrangements in Jerusalem.

Changes to traffic arrangements and increased light rail lines

Prayer for return of hostages:

Prayer for return of hostages included in Western Wall prayers

A prayer for the return of the hostages will be included in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayers to be held tomorrow at the Western Wall.

Prayer for return of hostages included in Western Wall prayers

Passover Eve miracle

This is how law enforcement caught the terrorists in Jerusalem

A bystander noticed two teens fitting the description of the terrorists who rammed into a group of civilians entering a building and told her husband, who alerted authorities. The terrorists intended to commit a massacre.

This is how law enforcement caught the terrorists in Jerusalem

Jerusalem terrorists identified as Hebron residents

Security establishment investigating how 2 terrorists entered Israeli territory in car with Israeli license plate.

Jerusalem terrorists identified as Hebron residents

Jerusalem ramming attack:

Terrorists attempted to shoot, failed, and rammed pedestrians

Three people lightly injured in double Jerusalem terror attack; police locate Carlo weapon along terrorists' escape route. Terrorists arrested following manhunt. Victims: 'We experienced a Passover miracle, we ask for unity among the nation of Israel.'

Terrorists attempted to shoot, failed, and rammed pedestrians

Footage from Jerusalem attack:

Terrorists ram, draw weapons, but don't manage to fire

Security camera footage shows two terrorists speeding towards a group of people, ramming, and then exiting their vehicle with weapons.

Terrorists ram, draw weapons, but don't manage to fire

New footage shows how a stabbing attack was thwarted

'Take out the knife!' New footage shows how a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City was thwarted.

New footage shows how a stabbing attack was thwarted

After uproar:

Apple fixes controversial Jerusalem emoji

Apple releases partial update to its iPhone software which stops the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) flag emoji from being suggested when users type the word "Jerusalem".

Apple fixes controversial Jerusalem emoji

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building on Lipkin-Shahak street in the capital.

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Haredi protestor presents 'Palestinian Jew' ID to police

2 arrested during anti-Israel protest by haredi extremists in Jerusalem where PLO flags were waved and trash cans were burned.

Haredi protestor presents 'Palestinian Jew' ID to police

Watch:

Palestinians caught in hidden compartment in a bus

Undercover police caught nine Palestinians illegally entering Jerusalem in a hidden compartment of a bus.

Palestinians caught in hidden compartment in a bus

Jerusalem Arab teen caught with knife taped to his body

The terrorist was arrested by Border Police officers in the Old City, who arrested him on suspicions of attempting to commit a stabbing attack.

Jerusalem Arab teen caught with knife taped to his body

New details from terror plot

Terrorist who planned to attack Jerusalem stadium worked at site

One of the ISIS-supporting terrorists who intended to bomb Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium worked as an usher at the site and wished to harm Beitar Jerusalem fans after he heard them cursing Mohammed.

Terrorist who planned to attack Jerusalem stadium worked at site

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested

Indictment filed against three ISIS-affiliated Jerusalem Arabs who planned to carry out terror attacks at central locations in Jerusalem.

ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested

2 years after accident:

Bus driver charged with negligent manslaughter

Shoshana Glustein and daughters Chana and Chaya Sara were killed after bus driver reset bus' electrical system, indictment reveals.

Bus driver charged with negligent manslaughter

Protesters outside UNRWA:

'You murdered and abducted our children'

Protesters, some dressed as Hamas terrorists, blocked the entrances to the organization's offices in Jerusalem to protest its employees' involvement in the October 7th massacre.

'You murdered and abducted our children'

ISA head in unusual warning: ‘This is a slippery slope’

Israel Security Agency (ISA) chief held situation assessment on Jerusalem protest: ‘Violent discourse online and actions tonight exceed accepted rules of protest.’

ISA head in unusual warning: ‘This is a slippery slope’