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News and updates about Jerusalem

Confirmed:

Stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

The culprit knew the victim beforehand and attacked her in her own home.

Stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and the Shfela following a launch from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted. Fragments fall in Modi'in. 12 people treated for injuries sustained on the way to shelter.

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela

Jerusalem:

Pallet of cinder blocks falls on yeshiva student

Yeshiva student in serious condition after pallet of cinder blocks falls on him during renovations at a yeshiva.

Pallet of cinder blocks falls on yeshiva student

Jerusalem's rabbinic elections

Who will be the capital's next Chief Rabbis?

Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Malkieli sent an official letter to Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion asking him to select representatives for a committee to oversee the selection of new chief rabbis for the city.

Who will be the capital's next Chief Rabbis?

Take note Turkish Pres. Erdogan - Jerusalem doesn’t belong to you

Jerusalem does not belong to Turkey. Aspirations to re-create a neo-Ottoman colonial empire are nothing more than a dystopian nightmare. Here is why. Opinion.

Take note Turkish Pres. Erdogan - Jerusalem doesn’t belong to you

Prosecutor:

Arabs attacked Jerusalem man 'without nationalist motives'

A young man in Jerusalem was attacked by three individuals for asking them to clear a blocked road.

Arabs attacked Jerusalem man 'without nationalist motives'

Hamas has Hanukkah in Jerusalem in its sights

A senior Hamas official is calling on the Muslim public to come to the al-Aqsa Mosque and sacrifice themselves for it.

Hamas has Hanukkah in Jerusalem in its sights

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorist attempts to stab security guard in Jerusalem

A terrorist attempted to stab a member of the security forces in northern Jerusalem and was neutralized. No one was injured.

Terrorist attempts to stab security guard in Jerusalem

48 injured in various degrees

Three in severe condition after fire breaks out in Jerusalem

Three individuals ages 25 and 18, are in severe condition, two are in moderate condition, and 25 others are in light condition as a result of a fire that broke out in a dorm on David Yellin St. in the capital.

Three in severe condition after fire breaks out in Jerusalem

Arabs from Jerusalem charged with assisting Hezbollah

Two Arabs from Jerusalem were charged with being in contact with a Hezbollah operative and giving her information, including photos from the Caesarea area.

Arabs from Jerusalem charged with assisting Hezbollah

Eastern Jerusalem resident arrested in stabbing of elderly woman

Suspicion that home invasion and stabbing that left an elderly woman in serious condition had nationalist motives grows.

Eastern Jerusalem resident arrested in stabbing of elderly woman

Suspected terror attack:

74-year-old woman severely wounded in stabbing in Jerusalem

The police are investigating a suspected terror attack after a 74-year-old woman was found in severe condition with stab wounds in a home in Jerusalem. The Shin Bet (ISA) is also involved in the investigation.

74-year-old woman severely wounded in stabbing in Jerusalem

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

With the opening of his country's embassy in Jerusalem, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the Western Wall on Thursday morning to tour the site and offer up a silent prayer.

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

Peace Now campaign:

'We won't die for settlements'

The far-left organization launched a campaign against Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a giant billboard at the entrance to Jerusalem.

'We won't die for settlements'

1000s celebrate at wedding of Gerrer Rebbi's granddaughter

The chupah ceremony was held on the rooftop of the large Beit Midrash in Jerusalem and was broadcast on large screens for all participants.

1000s celebrate at wedding of Gerrer Rebbi's granddaughter

'God, Kill The AG:'

Police arrest Jerusalem man for inflammatory sign

A man was arrested at the Jerusalem central bus station for holding a sign instigating against the Attorney General and her supporters.

Police arrest Jerusalem man for inflammatory sign

Jerusalem:

Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel found on Mt. Zion

'We will forever keep the eternal spring': Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel, from about 500 years ago, discovered on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel found on Mt. Zion

Bonei Zion Prize:

Honoring outstanding immigrants

12 olim honored with the Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize. Natan Sharansky receives recognition for his lifelong dedication to Israel and world Jewry

Honoring outstanding immigrants

Jerusalem:

Man threatens suicide, shoots officer who came to stop him

Police officers arrived at an apartment where a life-threatening incident was reported and were shot at. At least one officer was critically wounded.

Man threatens suicide, shoots officer who came to stop him

Military Prosecutor charges soldier who killed Israeli

An indictment has been filed against reservist Aviad Frija for the fatal shooting of Yuval Kastelman at a terror incident in Jerusalem a year ago.

Military Prosecutor charges soldier who killed Israeli

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

An Israeli civilian and soldiers were attacked by an Arab mob in Jerusalem. After rescuing the soldiers, the civilian was charged with assault.

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

Bonfire and clashes with police

Watch: Heated protest outside PM's residence

Demonstrators clash with police at left-wing demonstration against the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. One person arrested.

Watch: Heated protest outside PM's residence

Jerusalem

Protest against Netanyahu: You are the leader, you are guilty

Nine suspects arrested during protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Azza Street in Jerusalem.

Protest against Netanyahu: You are the leader, you are guilty

Jerusalem residents to see property tax hike?

New proposal suggests that residents of newer buildings will be charged a higher property tax fee, regardless of geographic location.

Jerusalem residents to see property tax hike?

Teen arrested for stabbing worshiper in Jerusalem synagogue

The incident is believed to be criminal and not a terror attack.

Teen arrested for stabbing worshiper in Jerusalem synagogue

Watch:

Celebratory Sukkot prayer in Jerusalem

Live: Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads a holiday prayer service across from the walls of Jerusalem

Celebratory Sukkot prayer in Jerusalem

CBS instructs staff not to refer to Jerusalem as Israel

National Unity party leader says 'No attempt to distort or hide reality' will change fact that Jerusalem is the Jewish people's eternal capital after CBS senior director Mark Memmott instructs employees to never admit Jerusalem is part of Israel.

CBS instructs staff not to refer to Jerusalem as Israel

Border Police arrest firebombers in Jerusalem

Undercover officers caught the perpetrators in the Isawiya neighborhood before they had the chance to throw a Molotov cocktail.

Border Police arrest firebombers in Jerusalem

Terrorist sentenced to 40 months in prison for attack in 2021

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Mohammed Kutub, who took part in the attack at the Lion's Gate in Jerusalem during Operation Guardian of the Walls, to 40 months in prison for injuring three Jews.

Terrorist sentenced to 40 months in prison for attack in 2021

Herzog:

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

President Isaac Herzog addressed the inauguration ceremony for the memorial for residents of Jerusalem who fell in the war. ' It is the right and duty of the State of Israel to protect its citizens. '

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

Failures and oversights:

New details on investigation of Kestelman shooting

New details on the investigation into death of Yuval Kestelman, who neutralized a terrorist at entrance to Jerusalem, and was killed by a reservist.

New details on investigation of Kestelman shooting

Officers who came to arrest infiltrators pelted with rocks

Officers who arrived in one of Jerusalem's haredi neighborhoods were attacked by residents who threw rocks and bottles at them.

Officers who came to arrest infiltrators pelted with rocks

Watch:

Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Demonstrators obstruct the movement of vehicles. The police push protesters who blocked the roads onto the sidewalks.

Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Belz hasidim fundraising to equip community security group

Members of the Belz 'Shomrim' organization in Kiryat Belz, Jerusalem, undertake mass fundraising campaign to help pay for security volunteers' equipment, training.

Belz hasidim fundraising to equip community security group

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Ateret Cohanim Chairman:

Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

Moti Dan, Chairman of Ateret Cohanim, eulogized philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz, who passed away this week.

Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

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Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.

Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

First day of school:

Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon accompanied Achiya Zenilman, a first-grade student who lost his father in Gaza to class.

Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former PA 'Foreign Minister' have formulated a new proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

A fire broke out at the central Jerusalem home of Israel's first prime minister.

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

Jerusalem:

40% of educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

In Jerusalem, 134 educational institutions, mostly belonging to the haredi sector, lack appropriate or any bomb shelters.

40% of educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

Shameless:

Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

Several suspects broke into vehicles in the hospital parking lot and stole property which they hid in a room where a family member was hospitalized.

Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

Violence breaks out at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem

Passersby assaulted haredim protesting against the IDF's decision to draft them into military service.

Violence breaks out at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem

Fmr. Communication Minister:

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

The film titled: 'Point-Blank Stories of Gaza That Have Not Yet Been Told,' was scheduled to be screened at the Yevus Center in Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem District Interem Commander signed an order against it.

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

For the second time:

Firebomb thrown at home of Rabbi Dov Lior in Jerusalem

Terrorists throw firebomb at the home of Rabbi Dov Lior in the Beit Orot neighborhood in Jerusalem. The firebomb hits the balcony but immediately extinguished by the rabbi.

Firebomb thrown at home of Rabbi Dov Lior in 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?