Jerusalem

The Deal that Saved Barkat

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

Lion: My Intentions Were Sincere and True

Moshe Lion, who ran for mayor Jerusalem and lost, thanked MK Lieberman for his support.

Barkat Re-elected in Jerusalem

Despite a relatively low voter turnout, preliminary results show that the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa have been re-elected.

Candidates Wait for Results, Close Races Expected

Votes being counted across the country. Huldai, Barkat worried over low turnout. Exit poll shows Yahav victory in Haifa.

Jerusalem Resident Jailed for Spying for Hezbollah

38 year-old Issam Hashem Mashahara of Jerusalem's Jabel Mukabar neighborhood sentenced to three and a half years in prison.

Livni: Shocked That Ministers Would Prevent Talks on Jerusalem

Justice Minister Tzippy Livni spoke out against a law that would require any withdrawals from land within Jerusalem to be approved by 80 MKs

Barkat: I Am Not a Leftist

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat sought to dispel rumors of a political pact with the far-left.

Hareidi Mayoral Candidate Promises to Keep Jews Off Temple Mount

Hareidi J'lem mayoral candidate Haim Epstein appeals to Arabs by promising to prevent Jews from praying on Judaism's holiest site.

Law Would Require 80 MKs for Jerusalem Withdrawals

The government approved a law requiring any withdrawals from land within the city limits of Jerusalem to be approved by 80 MKs

Public Debate on J'lem Master Plan on Sunday

As part of the 'Jerusalem 5800’ project, political candidates from all sides will weigh in on 30-year plan.

Missing Millionaire's Jerusalem Assets Up for Sale

Some of the assets in Jerusalem of Guma Aguiar, who has been missing for more than a year, have been put up for sale.

Barkat: Shas Politicking During R. Ovadia's Shiva Inappropriate

Aryeh Deri and Avigdor Lieberman are ganging up on him in a most inappropriate way, said the mayor of Jerusalem.

Landau: Peretz’s Policy will mean Split Jerusalem

Tourism Minister warns of harsh consequences as Minister Peretz freezes plans for national park that angered Arabs in Jerusalem.

Vehicle Attacked with Rocks on the Way to Funeral

A vehicle was attacked in Jerusalem by rock-throwing Arabs as it was making its way to the funeral of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Anticipation Mounting for Ramat Givat Zeev Sales Event in U.S.

For the first time, all professionals involved in the project will be in the United States to help buyers select and design their new homes.

Thousands Gather in Jerusalem, Tell Government to Build

Participants in the “One State for One Nation” convention called on the government to ignore pressure and build in Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem Councillor: Time to Stop Illegal Mosque Noise

Residents of the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood of Jerusalem have still found no relief from the ongoing din made by mosque muezzins

'Price Tag' Vandalism in Jerusalem's Old City

The tires of five vehicles were punctured during the night in Jerusalem's Old City. A nearby wall was sprayed with the words "price tag".

Jerusalem Tragedies: Young Biker Killed, Baby Suffers Crib Death

A ten year old boy was killed when he was knocked off his bicycle after it was hit by a truck in Jerusalem

Watch: Simchat Beit Hasho'eva Celebrations Across Israel

As the festival of Sukkot draws to a close, footage from joyous celebrations throughout the country.

Jewish Couple, Young Child, Escape Lynch-Mob in Jerusalem

Young couple, along with their four year-old son, narrowly escape Arab mob; "if they'd had a gun, it would have ended differently."

'You Feel Like You're On Top of the World'

Rabbi Efraim Shore of the Aish HaTorah organization shares a message of unity at the priestly blessings in Jerusalem

'We Prayed for This for Thousands of Years'

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat tells of his feelings experiencing the "birkat kohanim" and the Kotel. "No one should take this for granted."

In Pictures: Priestly Blessings at the Western Wall

Israeli Chief Rabbis join thousands of worshippers at this year's Sukkot 'birkat kohanim' at the Kotel in Jerusalem.

Israel-PA Negotiations Continue Amid Jordan Valley Controversy

Talks continue apace in Jerusalem on Monday, as PA officials continue to leak details to the press.

Jewish Home Party Split in Race for Jerusalem

Local Bayit Yehudi branch, national list, each stick to their own candidates.

Jerusalem Security Heightened for Yom Kippur Eve

Police are prepared to to respond immediately to the "Day of Rioting" called on by terrorist factions.

Terrorism Disguised as Charity

Three Hamas men convicted of running a Hamas front group in Jerusalem, whilst operating under the guise of charitable activity.

Jewish Residents of Jerusalem Victims of Daily Rock Attacks

Jewish residents of Jerusalem’s Abu Tor neighborhood have been the victims of repeated rock attacks by Arab residents of the neighborhood.

Jerusalem Honors Israeli Black Panthers Founder

Jerusalem to name a street for ‘Black Panthers’ founder, MK and long-time activist Saadia Marciano.

Barkat: 'Jerusalem Cannot Be Split'

The Mayor of Jerusalem speaks out on his belief that Israel must not give up any part of Jerusalem.

Threats End Hareidi Woman's Jewish Home Candidacy

Candidate Racheli Ivenboim says she faced threats her children would be forced out of school. 'Time for the hareidi community to decide.'

In Pictures: Prayer and Repentance at the Western Wall

Saturday night marked the start of the recital of "selichot" prayers for Ashkenazic Jews throughout the world.

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Jerusalem Terrorist Attack Foiled

Hamas cell recruited Arab maintenance workers at Jerusalem's busy Mamilla mall, and planned to target shoppers during the holiday period.

Hareidi Woman from Mea Shearim on Jewish Home List

28-year-old activist from hareidi enclave is third on the Jewish Home list in Jerusalem.

5 PA Schools Switch to Israeli Curriculum in Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipality offered to increase salaries for teachers and principals who agree to implement the plans in their schools.

Candidate: Want to Vote? Remove Your Burqa

A Jewish candidate in the Jerusalem city elections calls to require Muslim women to show their faces. ‘Burqas are used for vote fraud.’

Jerusalem Has No Natural Wonders

Arab Attacks Group of Jews in Jerusalem

A young Arab attacked a group of Jews in Safra Square when they refused to leave. "I'm appalled by the racism," says one victim.

Frozen Ramat Shlomo Homes Finally Get Go-Ahead

The Jerusalem City Council on Monday transferred funds for the construction of funding in neighborhoods of the city.

Kalandia Rioter Previously Released in Shalit Deal

Meanwhile, US State Department denies PA claims that scheduled talks had been cancelled following the death of Arab rioters.

Video: Three Arabs Killed in Kalandiya Riot

IDF: security forces entered neighborhood to carry out an arrest, and were attacked with "extreme violence" by hundreds of Arabs.

Grateful Dead, 90-Year-Old Nun & More at Sacred Music Festival

Jerusalem "an example to everybody on how to respect each other without compromising who we are," says director of festival.

Dancing to the King's Tune

Area Near Al-Aqsa Mosque Collapses

An area collapsed near the western wall of the Al-Aqsa Mosque late Tuesday. Arabs blamed Israel.

Belgium: Israelis not Allowed to Name Daughter 'Jerusalem'

An Israeli couple in Belgium welcomed a baby girl this week, but were told the name 'Jerusalem' did not make the cut for valid baby names.

Random Arab Slap Attack on Jerusalem Light Rail

Jewish man falls prey to random attack in what appears to be racially-motivated incident.

Israeli, PA Negotiators Met Secretly for the Second Time

PA official reveals secret meeting on condition of anonymity, as talks continue away from the eyes of those they will effect.

2,700-Year-Old Pottery Found in City of David

Newly-discovered pottery shards with writing dating back 2,700 years shed more light on the First Temple era.

‘Settler’ Saves Arab Man’s Life in Jerusalem

A paramedic from Mitzpeh Yericho meets the Arab man whose life he saved in high-tension Jerusalem area.

National Railway 'Dug the Wrong Way'

Technical malfunction apparently behind the blunder, which will set back Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway project by a few days.

Jerusalem Construction ‘a Drop in the Ocean’

City representative welcomes 200 new housing units, but says, ‘I would be happy if it were 8,000.’

Jerusalem and Binyamin are 'Booming', Says Real Estate Agent

Real estate agent Shlomo Ben-Zaken: Buying homes in Jerusalem and Binyamin is "the best investment in the world."

Minister Ariel: Peace? What Peace? We'll Continue to Build

Housing Minister declares that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem, noting that so far all he sees is "an audacious Arab Spring."

Minister Ariel the New Target for Far-Left Anger

Far-left groups target Housing Minister for criticism: ‘We won’t let him mess up the peace talks.’

Report: Secular Man on Bus Hit Hareidi Who Asked Woman to Move

Police: a secular man punched a hareidi man who asked a woman to move to the back seats of a Jerusalem bus. Bus company's version differs.

Man Sues for Police Violence at Kotel

A man sprayed with tear gas after trying to bring a musical instrument to the Western Wall.

Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem May be Terror

25-year-old wounded in stabbing, attack follows several previous terror incidents.

Barkat: Jerusalem is of One the Safest Cities in the World

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promising to develop Jerusalem for the benefit of younger citizens as well as olim.

July: 38 Israelis Wounded in Terrorist Attacks

Babies and children among the injured in summer terror wave. At least 55 firebomb attacks on the roads.