Jerusalem

Muslim Cleric: Jerusalem to be Capital of Egypt Under Mursi Rule

Muslim Brotherhood candidate: Jerusalem, not Cairo, will be capital of Egypt.

Israel Allies Foundation to US: Recognize Jerusalem as Capital

Israel supporters met in Washington, D.C. and urged the U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.

Jerusalem Jews Concerned by Christian Symbols in Old City

Residents of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem troubled by the presence of Christian symbols as part of the Festival of Light.

Why is There No Enforcement Against Illegal Arab Construction?

Jerusalem council member to Likud Ministers: Act decisively against illegal Arab construction in east Jerusalem as you do in Beit El.

Obama Orders Embassy to Remain in Tel Aviv

Obama for the seventh time exercises the “security” waiver to ignore a Congressional law for the US. embassy to be in Jerusalem.

New Jerusalem Housing for American ‘Yeshivish’ Community

A new Jerusalem luxury housing project will be marketed to the “yeshivish” community in the United States.

New Jerusalem Tourism Website is 'Deal Haven'

Jerusalem has launched a new website to build tourism to the capital. "I Travel Jerusalem" features a red tape buster and deal finder.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway to ‘Drive People Crazy’

Good news for drivers on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway 1: It will be widened. Bad news: The project will cause huge traffic jams.

Light Rail a Financial Flop, Israel to Pay

Israel must pay for 70,000 empty seats on Jerusalem’s light rail train. Thirty-year deal could mean heavy losses.

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

The British Press Complaints Commission ruled that UK media has the right to refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Celebrating Jerusalem Day from Atop the Mount of Olives

The Beit Orot Yeshiva on the Mount of Olives hosted this week visitors from all walks of life on tours of the area.

British Mandate Circa 2012, Suggests Media Watchdog

Britain “honored” Jerusalem Day by rejecting media watchdog complaints of its describing Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Arab School Children Attack Jew on Way to Mount of Olives

A Toronto native living in Jerusalem literally got away with his life when Arab students smashed his car windows and tried to attack him.

Albert Einstein Museum to be Built in Jerusalem

A museum dedicated to Albert Einstein, the German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, will be built in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day 2012: Musical Surprise on the New Light Rail

Light Rail passengers enjoy music and candy on Jerusalem Day.

Olmert Under Fire for Suggesting 'Jerusalem was Never United'

Education Minister Saar slams former PM Olmert for saying in a newspaper interview that Israel will have to make concessions in Jerusalem.

Olmert’s ‘Bitter Mistake’ on Jerusalem

Olmert “lost his faith in Jerusalem” says Mayor Nir Barkat.

For Jerusalem Day, Story on Muslim Ties

On Jerusalem Day, AP accepts Muslim version of history, writes on “ancient” connection to the city.

American Olim Love Jerusalem

One-third of American olim choose Jerusalem as their home, and the percentage of olim moving to the capital is on the increase.

Terrorist Wounded in Failed Attack on Bicyclists

An Arab terrorist was seriously wounded by his own knife when he tried to stab a soldier and bicyclists near Gush Etzion.

Video: High School Students March to Jerusalem

Students in the Nechalim Yeshiva high school marched on foot to Jerusalem in order to connect to the Holy City.

Jewish Birthrate Up, Arab Rate Down in Jerusalem

The Jewish birthrate in Jerusalem is higher than the Arab birthrate, putting an end to reports of an Arab demographic threat.

Jewish Family Attacked by Arabs, Narrowly Escapes Injury

A religious family narrowly escaped injuries after its car was attacked by Arab rioters in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor on Unity: Cranes Mean Sovereignty, Success

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat told Arutz Sheva that sovereignty cannot remain on paper, and must be shown in every neighborhood

Students Visit Jerusalem in Honor of Reunification Day

More than 10,000 students from all over Israel visit Jerusalem in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

1000 Religious Zionist Rabbis Meet in Jerusalem

A thousand religious Zionist rabbis met in Jerusalem and talked about the unity of Jews and Jerusalem. Rav Kook would have rejoiced.

Statistics: 64% of Jerusalem's Population is Jewish

Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies releases statistics about the holy city in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

Jerusalem's State Schools Make Comeback

After fifteen years of steady decline in enrollment, Jerusalem's state-run secular and religious schools have reversed the trend.

Video: New Musical Clip Provides Powerful Look at the Holy City

With Yom Yerushalayim approaching, singer/songwriter Dovid releases a clip of his new song, “Jerusalem – Eye of the Universe."

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas uses a ‘Nakba Day’ speech to accuse Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem.

GOP Urges Romney to ‘Shame’ Obama by Visiting Israel

Republican Congressmen urge Romney to hurry up and visit Israel to ”shame” Obama, who has not visited as president.

eBay Sale of Western Wall Stones a Bunch of Gravel

Police say that the advertised sale of Western Wall stones on eBay earlier this year turned out to be only gravel at the holy site.

Exclusive Video- Prof. Netanyahu: Jews Should 'Fight' for Israel

In an exclusive and rare video, Prof. Benzion Netanyahu says that Jews need to fight to keep Jerusalem united.

Police Block March to Temple Mount

Jerusalem police have ruled that activists cannot hold a march to the Temple Mount this Sunday.

Jerusalem's Old City Goes Pink for Breast Cancer

Jerusalem held a special ceremony in which the old city walls were lit in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Pictures: Prof. Benzion Netanyahu Laid to Rest

The father of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was laid to rest in Jerusalem on Monday. He was 102.

Abbas Calls on Muslims and Christians to Visit Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: There's no prohibition in the Koran to visit Jerusalem. Muslims and Christians should come.

Midnight Fireworks in Jerusalem for Yom HaAtzmaut

A large fireworks display beginning at 11:30 p.m. will end Wednesday evening’s Yom Ha'atzmaut festivities in Jerusalem.

'The Guardian' Seeks to Revise History

The Guardian: "Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel; Tel Aviv is."

Google Officially Launches Street View in Israel

Google officially launches "Street View", showing imagery from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa.

UN: Evicting Arab Squatters 'Violates Geneva Convention'

A senior UN official accused Israel of violating the Geneva Convention by evicting Arab squatters from buildings they didn't own

Grand Mufti's Al-Aksa Visit Raises Islamist Ire

Egyptian Islamists slammed Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa's visit to Jerusalem this week saying it defies a 'national position'

Squatters Cleared from Jewish Homes in Jerusalem

Authorities force Arab squatters out of Jewish homes in Jerusalem, clearing path for new Jewish neighborhood.

Ron Paul Backs Jerusalem as Capital

Texas Republican Ron Paul, known for wanting to cut aid to Israel and other nations, says Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

19 Jerusalem Arabs Charged with Attacks

Nineteen Jerusalem Arabs have been arrested with various forms of attacks on Jewish drivers passing through the capital.

Israel Shuts Down PA Media Outlet in Jerusalem

Israel has shut down an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to open up a new media outlet in the city of Jerusalem.

Former Grand Mufti's Family Loses Housing Battle

Israel's Supreme Court rejected a challenge by the Husseini family to the destruction of the Shepherd Hotel.

New Housing Approved for Jerusalem

Hundreds of new housing units have been approved for the Malha neighborhood in Jerusalem, near Gilo.

Is Israeli Capital in Tel Aviv?

Soon after the State Dept. was not able to state the location of the capital of Israel, the Washington Post wrote it is Tel Aviv.

Arab Squatter Leaves, Police Block Jews’ Entry

Arab squatters agreed to leave a Jewish home in Jerusalem, but police intervened.

State Department Refuses to Say Jerusalem is Israel's Capital

U.S. State Department spokeswoman refuses to say outright that Jerusalem is Israel's capital during daily press briefing.

Video: Holiday Bustle in Meah She'arim

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and his wife sent Israel their good wishes for Passover during a tour of Meah She'arim in Jerusalem

US Supreme Court Sends 'Jerusalem Passport' Case to Lower Court

The US Supreme Court has sent back to the lower court the question of whether a passport can list “Jerusalem, Israel' as a place of birth.

Telecast to Celebrate Biblical Tabernacle

Arutz Sheva to stream a special 6-hour Temple Mount Awareness Day Sunday in the month when the first Holy Tabernacle was dedicated.

Video: Yeshiva ‘Flash Mob’ Dance in Downtown Jerusalem

Only in Israel: Yeshiva students turn downtown Jerusalem, once the scene of Arab suicide bombings, into a stage for a “flash mob” dance.

Jerusalem Leads Middle East in New7Wonders Contest

The holiest city in the world is also the top-ranked city in the Middle East in the New7Wonders international city competition.

15,000 Run Jerusalem Marathon

The Jerusalem marathon kicks off with 15,000 runners from 50 countries participating.

Police Vow to Respond to Railway Stabbing 'With Prejudice'

Police sought to reassure the public that the J'lem light rail is safe, vowing a strong response to the stabbing of a female soldier.

Southern Israel's Children Have Fun on Ice

Hundreds of children from Ofakim arrive for a day of fun at the Ice Festival in Jerusalem, after a week under the threat of rockets.

Photo Essay: Purim 5772

Purim, the holiday of Megillah reading, joy, song, dance, food, drink and costumes, as seen through the lenses of Flash 90.