Jerusalem

Jerusalem Municipality Boots Bereaved Families' Protest

Tent outside Prime Minister's residence receives eviction notice from Jerusalem municipality; bereaved families in shock.

Protest Against Prisoner Release Outside Prime Minister's House

Bereaved families organize mass protest in front of Binyamin Netanyahu's residence, demanding stop to terrorist releases.

Temple Mount Activist: Only the People Can Stop Desecration

Veteran Temple Mount activist says politicians won't stop Muslim desecration of Judaism's holiest site; answer is popular re-engagement.

Latest 'Trickling Terror,' 2 Jerusalem Arabs Run Over Cop

In latest of series of terror attacks, 2 Jerusalem Arabs arrested after car chase for running over police officer.

US Consulate Tells Employees: Stay Off Sheruts After Bombing

After Bat Yam bus bombing Sunday, US Consulate General releases notice banning employees from riding Sherut shuttles.

Chief Rabbi Visits Religious Zionist Rav Kook House

Rabbi Lau to attend and speak at event this Saturday night on the Torah and love of Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel).

Feiglin: The 'Right' Has Disappeared From Knesset

Feiglin is only nationalist camp MK to vote for bill against dividing Jerusalem, says right acting in way that led to Gush Katif.

Forecaster Nixes Rumors of Second Snowstorm

Forecaster says no new snowstorm on the horizon. Jerusalem leaders clash over storm ‘mismanagement.’

Deri: 'Nationalist' Government Abandoned Jerusalem

Shas chairman slams Likud and Jewish Home for absence during a vote on a bill prohibiting negotiations over Jerusalem.

Ban on Negotiating Jerusalem Rejected in Preliminary Reading

Bill, which was passed by committee 2 months ago, would have required 80 MKs' approval before making Jerusalem a factor in talks.

Jlem Councilman: ‘Time to Get Back to Normal’

Jerusalem deputy mayor explains controversial decision to reopen schools.

Infiltrators En Route to Bigger Jerusalem Protest

Following highly publicized protest Monday, detained illegal immigrants march again in name of 'human rights.'

Netanyahu Delays IDF Military Academy Plans for Mount Scopus

IDF military academy plans approved in 2012, passed through bureaucracy; Netanyahu delays program - probably for political reasons.

MK Miri Regev: Infiltrators Violate Law in Jerusalem March

MK denounces infiltrator march, portrayal of Israel as violating human rights by implementing new anti-alien laws.

Jerusalem Cleanup Still Underway

Transportation, schools, municipal services slowly return to normal; mayor Nir Barkat praises community efforts in storm's wake.

Despite Snow, Bar Mitzvahs Still Held at Western Wall

Worshippers flock to Jewish holy site despite inclement weather.

Illegal Aliens Flee Detention Center, March To Jerusalem

Illegal immigrants escape new Holot detention center, erected as part of new Infiltrator Law, and march in protest in Jerusalem.

Volunteer Delivers Baby in Snowy Traffic Jam

ZAKA volunteer medic delivers baby on highway 443 traffic jam leading into Jerusalem, mother and baby safe and heatlhy.

Yaalon Helps Woman Whose Car Was Stuck in Jerusalem

A woman whose car was stuck on one of Jerusalem’s snow-covered streets was helped by none other than Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Jerusalem, Judea-Samaria Roads Begin to Reopen

After being stranded for days, passengers begin the exodus home via Route 1, Route 443, trains.

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.

Peres on Storm: We Also Have What to be Proud Of

President Shimon Peres highlights the "positive" aspect of the snowstorm: the fact that Israelis went all out to help one another.

18,000 Homes in Israel Still Without Power

IEC says 18,000 households remain without power as of Saturday night, including 9,000 customers in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Bus Traffic Halted for Safety's Sake

Egged buses to and from Holy City, as well as inside it, have been halted again, because of slippery roads.

'Historic' Israeli Snowstorm; Power Outage In Jerusalem

Power outages throughout Israel in storm of 'rare ferocity, thousands of stranded drivers rescued by IDF and police.

Snowed-In Jerusalem Remembers Start of Babylonian Siege 589 BCE

Friday fast day marks beginning of Babylonian siege of Jerusalem and is designated Day of Mourning for Holocaust martyrs.

Barkat Asks IDF and Police to Help Stranded Drivers

Jerusalem Mayor enlists IDF and police to help out the many drivers and cars that have been stranded due to the snow.

Rare Footage of Arab Attack in Eastern Jerusalem

Two Arabs seen throwing molotov cocktail at Israeli security guard, lighting his clothes on fire.

Snow Takes a Short Break, But Will Return in Full Force

After being closed due to snowfall, the main roads to Jerusalem were reopened Thursday afternoon - perhaps temporarily, though.

Israel in White: Your Pictures

As snow descends on Israel's Biblical heartland, Arutz Sheva presents a collection of your pictures from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

School's Out: Snow in Gush Etzion, Samaria and Jerusalem

Snow began falling Wednesday night in Samaria, Gush Etzion, Hevron and Jerusalem. School cancelled in Jerusalem area.

Fighting Spirit: Jerusalem Boy Fighting Cancer Scores Touchdown

10 year old Uriel Wang, who is battling rare form of leukemia, scores touchdown during halftime of Israel Football League game.

Internal Security Minister Promises Crackdown on J'lem Attacks

Internal Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich admits increase in anti-Semitic attacks in the capital is a problem: 'it will stop'.

Jerusalem Hopes for End to ‘Ghost Apartments’

Deputy mayor expresses hope that higher taxes will make overseas owners think twice about leaving Jerusalem homes empty.

MK Calls on IDF To Be Gentle With Yeshiva Student Arrests

In light of protests over draft-dodging arrest, MK David Azoulay calls for IDF to proceed with caution in dealing with yeshiva students.

Chabad Rabbi Brings Hanukkah Message of Unity to J'lem Station

Iconic restored Ottomon-era station may be open on Shabbat - but rather than protest, a local synagogue is spreading some Hanukkah joy.

Rock-Throwing Terrorists Target Jerusalem Bus

Arabs hurl rocks at a bus in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem. No injuries reported.

Saudi Arabia: Muslim Authority Threatens War Over Temple Mount

Saudi Arabia's highest Islamic authority blasts Israeli plans for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, threatens 'religious war'.

Jerusalem: Arab Man Attacks Jew near Old City

Attack outside Old City just hours after mayor reveals increase in Arab-on-Jewish violence in the capital.

Jerusalem Mayor Acknowledges Upswing in Arab Violence

Nir Barkat, Jerusalem's mayor, admits increased violence from the city's Arab population; no appropriate punishment in place.

Injured Toddler's Mother Speaks Out

Shirit Ben-Tzion, whose daughter Avigail was seriously wounded by Arab rock-throwers yesterday, tells of her ordeal: 'They are not human'.

Councilman King Implementing Plans to 'Judaize Jerusalem'

Nationalist Jerusalem councilman talks plans to outlaw muezzin call at night, bring Jews to 'seam' communities and boost security.

Jerusalem Councilman Shkedi's 'Hanukkah Miracle'

Nationalist Shkedi makes near complete recovery after suffering a stroke on November 7 at his Jerusalem home.

Hassidic 'New Year' Celebrated in Jerusalem

Thousands flood to Jerusalem in honor of the anniversary of the release of the founder of Chabad hassidism.

Members of Terrorist Cell Arrested for Suspected Rock-Throwing

10 Issawiya teenagers arrested on allegations of throwing stones at IDF soldiers, Israeli civilians.

Video: Rock-Throwing is Not Just ‘a Game’

Video response to New York Times describing attacks as a 'hobby' demonstrates how rock-throwers’ techniques meant to cause injury, death.

Mount Scopus Park Project Approved

Despite efforts by Minister Amir Peretz to stop it, a new national park on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem has been approved.

Yeshiva Student Lightly Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

24 -year-old yeshiva student lightly wounded after being struck by a rock near the Mount of Olives.

Leftists Unite Against Nationalist Jerusalem City Councillor

Radical organizations appear to be joining in call to remove Jerusalem council member Aryeh King from Mayor Barkat's coalition.

New Jerusalem Neighborhood Tailor-Made for American Olim

Unique project provides a place for hundreds of American olim looking for something to suit their needs.

'American Blood Not Redder Than Ours'

Anti-terror organizations, bereaved families stage protest outside of US Secretary of State's hotel in statement against terrorist releases.

Jerusalem: Mass Demolition of Illegal Arab Buildings in Works

After demolition of illegal church-owned building in eastern Jerusalem, mass enforcement of law in capital revealed to be on the way.

Lapid: Jerusalem Not on the Table

Finance Minister denies reports that Israeli team has offered to split Jerusalem.

Police Prepare for Memorial Service for Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef

Jerusalem Police finished preparations for a memorial service for Rabbi Yosef, which completes traditional 30-day mourning period

Sandbox Spreads Disease in Jerusalem Preschool

Parents of children enrolled in a preschool in Jerusalem's Pat neighborhood claim sandbox has not been cleaned for years.

Jerusalem Hamas Recruiter Gets 3.5 Years

Jerusalem District Court sentences members of Hamas cell in Jerusalem for terrorist activities.

PA: Israel is Destroying the Peace Process

PA says Israel is “trying to wreck peace talks” with plans to build 1,500 new homes in Ramat Shlomo.

Israel to Promote New Jerusalem Construction

Israel will promote new construction projects in Jerusalem, including hundreds of new housing units in Ramat Shlomo.

Report: Fewer Young Couples Leaving Jerusalem

Fewer young people moved out of Jerusalem last year, according to the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies (JIIS).

The Deal that Saved Barkat

Barkat reportedly convinced hareidi candidate to stay in the race, drawing votes from Leon.