Jerusalem

PA Arabs and Supporters Prepare for Marches on Israel

The Jordan River Valley has been chosen by Arabs as a gathering point for a planned mass march on Israel at the end of the month.

Video and Photos: Snowy Morning in Israel

Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and Tzfat see snowfall. School cancelled in several regions. Kids are out in full force.

Prosecutors to Probe Land-Use Enforcement in Jerusalem

Intense pressure from nationalist lawmakers and activists for the government to exercise sovereignty in all of Jerusalem may be paying off.

Barkat: We'll Continue to Build in All of Jerusalem for Everyone

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat: There's no such thing as a "freeze" in construction. We'll build in all parts of the city for all residents.

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

Lebanese Columnist: Judaism is a "Fairytale"

A Lebanese columnist said that the Jewish religion is a “fairy tale” and the Jewish people have no history in Jerusalem, MEMRI exposed.

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Israeli spokesman Mark Regev strongly condemned Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's remarks in Doha, calling his statements “dangerous libel.”

Abbas Declares Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

Abbas turns around PA efforts to erase evidence of Jewish roots of the Temple Mount, accuses Israel of removing Jerusalem’s Arab identity.

Congressmen and Hoenlein Attacked on Mount of Olives

US Congressmen Engel and Nadler were attacked by Arab rock throwers Friday afternoon on the Mount of Olives.

Interview with Jewish Guitar Hero Yossi Piamenta

They've all come to see the Israeli man with the big colorful kippah and grey beard shred super fast guitar solos with Sephardic rhythms.

'March to Jerusalem' to Amass 1 Million Arabs to Border

Deja Vu? Another "March to Jerusalem" aims at rallying one million people to march on Israel’s borders from surrounding countries.

Video: Storm Brings Water to Jerusalem Area

The weekend's winter storm didn't bring snow to Jerusalem, but it did it bring it lots of much-needed rain water.

Call for UN Official's Resignation Over 'Anti-Semitic Slur'

UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Raquel Rolnik called on to resign due to use of term “Judaization".

Arab Rioters Stone Temple Mount Tourists after Muslim Incitement

Dozens of Arab stone tourists and police on the Temple Mount, a day after a former Muslim Mufti warned of a possible “break-in” by Jews.

Two Jews Nearly Lynched in Jerusalem

Two Jews are recovering from a near lynch attempt, after Arabs threw rocks at their car as they were driving in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem - A Brand Which Needs Marketing

The Tourism Manager at the Jerusalem Development Authority presents Israel's capital city as a city that connects people to one another.

PA Actively Defying Israel in Jerusalem

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad says the PA 'is continuously trying to allocate resources' inside Jerusalem to challenge Israel's sovereignty

City of David Gets Boost with Visitors' Center

A visitors' center was approved for the thriving City of David, despite left-wing charges of "Judaization" of the Biblical-rooted area.

CNN Denies Accusations of Anti-Semitism

Cable news network CNN denies claims that it no longer employs Israeli Jews in its Jerusalem Bureau

US Helps Mea Shearim to Stay Modest

Posters for visitors to Jerusalem’s hareidi religious neighborhoods ask them to dress modestly. The US State Dept. spreads the message.

Menora 8 Promotes Music, Spirituality in Jerusalem

Reshimu, the popular venue for music and spirituality, merged with Shorashim. The venue has been renamed Menora 8.

Maale Adumim Terror Suspect Arrested

A terror suspect has been arrested in connection with an attack on the guard at the entrance to the Jerusalem suburb of Maale Adumim.

Moscow & Jerusalem Collaborate on Urban Design

A special conference between the Moscow Architectural Institute and Bezalel Academy will be held in Jerusalem next week.

Hamas Terror Offices in Jerusalem Shut Down

Israeli police have closed two offices in Jerusalem belonging to the Hamas terrorist group.

Wanted Hamas Members Captured in Red Cross Building

Security official and police on caught two Hamas legislators Monday who hid in a Red Cross building in Jerusalem for 18 months.

Arab 'Street Artists' Call for Third Intifada

Arab vandals in Jerusalem have been spray-painting graffiti throughout the city calling for a third Intifada against Israel

Ethiopians Protest Discrimination in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews and their supporters rallied Wednesday against discrimination and racism at a protest across from the Knesset.

Jewish Population In Yesha Set to Pass 350,000 in 2012

The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria soared to 342,000 last year, a yearly increase of 4.3 percent. For 2012, 350,000 an easy mark.

IDF Paratroopers March through Jerusalem's Old City

90 recruits of the paratroopers marched through Jerusalem’s Old City, waving flags and singing.

State Failing to Enforce Law in Eastern Jerusalem

The Knesset will hold a special hearing on Tuesday on the refusal by authorities to enforce Israeli law in eastern Jerusalem.

In Wake of Tensions, Unity Rally in Jerusalem

Students gather at the Paris Square in Jerusalem and call for unity among everyone - hareidim, religious-Zionist and secular Israelis.

Arabs Attack Israeli Police in Ras al-Amoud

Arabs attacked police Sunday in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Maaleh HaZeitim, also known as Ras al-Amoud, where soon more Jews will live.

Jerusalem Approves 130 Gilo Homes

The Jerusalem municipality approved 130 new homes in Gilo and a visitor center for the City of David.

Jerusalem in Race for International 'New7Wonders Cities'

Jerusalem has just entered the New7Wonders Cities contest, and there's no time to waste. Vote now for the holiest city on earth!

Haniyeh Decries 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has called for Arab nations to back his movement in fighting the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem.

Planned Old City Tourist Center Likely to Anger West and PA

The “City of David” neighborhood across the road from the Western Wall plans a new tourist center. The West and PA are likely to object.

Barkat Plan ‘Will Turn Jerusalem into Sderot’

Coalition chairman Zeev Elkin slammed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat's land-swap plan saying it is contrary to law - and good sense.

Jerusalem Mayor Promotes New Boundary Plan

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promoting new municipal boundaries that would swap land, leaving some Arab neighborhoods outside the city.

Once Bitten, Twice Shy: City Can't Help Arabs With Dog Plague

The Jerusalem municipality would like to rid Shuafat of wild dogs, but dog catchers are afraid they'll get attacked - by Arabs, not dogs.

Video: Cemetery Vandalism on the Mount of Olives

Vandalism at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery in Jerusalem was documented on video. Perpetrator sentenced to 3 months.

Remand Extended for 5 'Price Tag' Suspects in Jerusalem

Five "price tag" suspects arrested Wednesday in Jerusalem have been remanded until Friday.

How Do You Say 'Jerusalem' in Arabic?

Ministers debated this week between proposals on how to display Arabic language road signs in a Hebrew-speaking society.

Temple Mount Open for Jews – in Jerusalem or Chelm?

Jerusalem sends a fire truck to re-open the Temple Mount for Jews after pressure from nationalist MKs. Jerusalem -- or Chelm?

UN Accuses Israel of 'Provocation' in Efrat

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has accused Israel of "provocative action" in publishing routine, approved tenders for 40 new homes for Efrat.

Jerusalem Arabs Hurl Rocks at Border Guard Officers

Arabs in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat attack Israeli Border Guard officers on patrol in the area.

Jerusalem Official: Close Dangerous Bridge to Temple Mount

Jerusalem is set to close the Rambam (Mughrabi) Bridge, the only entry point to the Temple Mount for Jews and tourists.

The Case of the 3,000-Year-old Mystery in Jerusalem

The City of David, across from the Western Wall, asks people to suggest answers to mysterious 3,000-year-old carvings.

Family Saved in Open Miracle in Jerusalem

A father and his children escaped unharmed after a tractor overturned and crushed car in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.

Two Jerusalem Hotels Rated in Middle East’s Top 10

The Inbal and David Citadel hotels in Jerusalem were voted in the top 10 best hotels in the Middle East by Conde Nast Traveler.

Jerusalem Municipality Upgrades Arab Neighborhood Playgrounds

Children in the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Beit Hanina and Jabel Mukabar have nice new playgrounds, built by the municipality.

Real Estate Dispute Behind Mea She'arim Violence

A struggle for control of a prime parcel of Mea She'aeim real estate is at the center of recent violence in the neighborhood.

Virtual Online Tour Preparing for the 2012 Jerusalem Marathon

The 2nd Jerusalem Marathon is set for March 16, 2012. Watch the virtual tour of the marathon's route.

Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in Jerusalem

A Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel's security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court.

PA Group Condemns WHO Conference in Jerusalem

A Palestinian Authority human rights organization has used a WHO regional health conference as a launching pad for political salvos.

Gaza Residents March Against the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of residents of Gaza participate in a rally in which they call to save Jerusalem from its “Judaization” by Israel.

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

The discovery of a new ritual pool under the Western Wall suggests a new theory that the Kotel was completed later than thought.

Jerusalem Hosts European Karate Championship

The city of Jerusalem and the Traditional Karate Federation of Israel hosted the 2011 European Traditional Karate Championship.

Sunni Leader Warns Jews over 'Judaizing' Jerusalem

Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayib of Cairo's Al-Azhar University says Jerusalem was built by "Arab Jebusites."

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

Hundreds of rabbis and Torah students danced Saturday night in celebration of completion of learning the Gemara in memory of Rabbi Shach.