Jerusalem

Million Men to March in Cairo Against “Judaization” of Jerusalem

Hamas announced Thursday that the new rulers of Egypt have given their blessing to a “million man march" against “Judaization” of Jerusalem.

PA TV: Rain in Jerusalem Cleanses It from 'Impure Jews'

A new meaning for "ethnic cleansing"? PA TV program says rain washes away the impurity of the footsteps of Jews on behalf of Muslims.

Jerusalem Mayor: Track Down Vandals Targeting Ads with Women

Jerusalem police have been asked to track down the vandals who are defacing ads in the capital that feature women.

Absentee Owner Tax Could Slash Jerusalem Rent Prices

In order to encourage absentee owners to rent out their Jerusalem homes to young couples, the city will slap them with a huge arnona bill.

IDF Nabs Knife Terrorist Who Attacked in Jerusalem

Security forces have arrested the Arab terrorist who nearly killed a young Jew on the Sabbath in the Ramot area of Jerusalem.

US Supreme Court to Resume 'Jerusalem, Israel' Passport Hearing

The US Supreme Court resumes hearing arguments Monday for a Jerusalem-born child to list his birthplace, Israel on his US passport.

Major Film "Hannah Arendt" to be Filmed in Jerusalem

Controversial German-Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt is the subject of a major international production to be filmed in Jerusalem.

Million Man Worldwide 'Caravan' Set to 'Liberate Jerusalem'

An Indian activist is planning a "caravan" that would bring hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people here to 'liberate Jerusalem.'

Netanyahu: Israel Has a Right to Build in Jerusalem

Prime Minister says the Jewish people have "a right to build in our eternal capital" and Jerusalem must remain undivided.

Arab Neighborhood Planned for Central Jerusalem

A new Arab neighborhood is to be built on rare open space in the heart of Jerusalem, hundreds of illegal houses authorized.

'We're Living in a State of Siege,' Says Jerusalem Resident

The residents of a property in the center of Jerusalem are forced to live in a state of siege because of attacks by their Arab neighbors.

Crossing the Cross-Cultural Divide in Jerusalem

An American Jewish group sends four top experts to the Israeli capital to launch a project to cross the Israeli and PA Arab divide.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor: We Must Worry About Citizens

Jerusalem’s Deputy Mayor responds to the Waqf on Mughrabi Bridge: If it's unsafe, we must demolish it.

Bridge for Jews to Temple Mount May Disappear

Jerusalem’s engineer demands that the ”Mughrabi” bridge for Jews to the Temple Mount be repaired or closed because of dangers.

Jerusalem Police Stand Down from Terror Alert

Helicopters, ground forces and medics on high alert after intelligence officials warn of an imminent attack in Jerusalem.

Video: Mother of Stabbing Victim Says 'G-d Saved My Son'

G-d performed a miracle in saving Yehudah Na’amad from death by an Arab terrorist on the Sabbath, his mother tells Arutz Sheva.

IDF Enters Area B to Search for Ramot Terrorist

A large IDF force entered Area B on Saturday night to search for the terrorist who stabbed a 17 year old youth in Jerusalem's Ramot area.

Eyewitness Account: 'He Said An Arab Stabbed His Brother'

An eyewitness speaks with Arutz Sheva television about the horrific stabbing of a Jerusalem teen in the neighborhood of Ramot.

Manhunt Underway for Terrorist Who Stabbed Jerusalem Teen

A manhunt for a terrorist is underway in the village of Beit Iksa next to Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood. His teen victim is hospitalized.

Jerusalem Teen Stabbed on Sabbath in Ramot

A teenage boy was stabbed by a terrorist Saturday in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot. Police are hunting the attacker.

France Condemns Givat HaMatos Construction

France condemns Israel’s plans to build in Givat HaMatos, calls the project "a new settlement".

Hamas Flags Taken Down in Jerusalem

Issawiya residents refuse to remove Hamas flags, firefighters forced to take down flags.

Beit Orot Connects Jews to Jerusalem

The Sukkot activities by Beit Orot - The Irving Moskowitz Yeshiva & Campus connect Jewish families to Jerusalem.

UN Renting Jerusalem’s Nof Zion Homes for Jews

Jewish residents in the troubled Nof Tzion project in Jerusalem protest a threat to the project’s Jewish character as UN workers move in.

New Jewish Neighborhood Planned in Jerusalem

As numerous communities in Yesha face potential demolitions, Israel has approved a new neighborhood in southeastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem: Rocks Thrown at Light Rail, Bus

One person lightly wounded in two separate rock attacks in Jerusalem. Police searching for the perpetrators.

President Peres Invites Israel to His Sukkah Party

One of the most fascinating trips for families in Jerusalem is a visit to the President's House -- especially for a visit to a sukkah party.

Arab Wedding Hall Disturbs Jews on Yom Kippur

Jewish residents of Har Homa disturbed by nearby wedding hall on the holiest day of the year. The police did nothing.

Cairo Demands Israel Free 81 Prisoners in Swap for Ilan Grapel

Cairo is demanding that Israel free 81 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for the freedom of Ilan Grapel, a dual national accused of "spying."

Israel Formally Accepts Quartet Plan to Restart Talks with PA

The State of Israel has formally accepted a plan by the Quartet to restart final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

US, EU Slam Gilo Construction Project

Western officials criticized Israel's decision to build 1,100 new housing units in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Interior Ministry Approves 1,100 Gilo Homes

Interior Minister Eli Yishai has approved a development project for Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, including 1,100 housing units.

New Chabad Center Opens in Central Jerusalem

Chabad of Rechavia has just opened a new center in one of the hottest locations in Jerusalem, making sure it will always be easy to find.

Jerusalem Upgrades Arab Part of Shiloach Neighborhood

Jerusalem raises the quality of life in Arab neighborhoods, changing attitudes; on Sunday, a new infant care center opened in Shiloach.

Art Brings Color and Life to the Jerusalem Market

Jerusalem's famous Machane Yehuda Market has been transformed into a huge urban art display. The market inspired the art.

US Consul General Prohibits Staff from Jerusalem's Old City

The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem has ordered staff to avoid visiting the Old City this Friday due to worries about Arab violence.

Jerusalem Synagogue Set Ablaze by Vandals

The Hanichei HaYeshivot study hall in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot was torched Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.

Jerusalem Prepares for Riots

Police in Israel’s capital prepare for possible riots. Changes may be made to school schedules, light rail train.

Google Goes Streetwise with 'Street View' in Israel

Google announced Monday in Jerusalem it will soon begin image collection in Israel for the Street View feature in its Google Maps software.

Jerusalem Arabs 'Expel' Israeli Textbooks

Arab schools in Jerusalem refuse to use Israeli-revised textbooks that omit Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, PA officials announce.

Trouble for Israel in the Skies Over Turkey?

Turkish charter airlines cut back their weekly flights to and from Israel, and El Al is monitoring Israel's diplomatic crisis with Turkey.

Meet The City of David in Jerusalem

The City of David gives visitors a tour of Jerusalem's history starting from finds from the days of King David.

Israeli Muslim Leader: Cairo Regime Is Key to Jerusalem

The road to “freeing” Jerusalem begins at the gates of the new military regime in Cairo, says Kamal Al Khatib.

An Historical Experience in the Heart of Jerusalem

The Time Elevator allows visitors to Jerusalem to take an interactive voyage of the city in multiple languages.

Jerusalem's High Terror Alert Ends

The Jerusalem region is no longer on the highest level of terror alert. However, the country remains at “Level 3.”

Who Hurled Rocks at Car Driving Near Jerusalem Main Bus Station?

The windshield of a Jewish family was shattered by large rocks as it drove on Jerusalem's streets. Police have no answers.

Video: Take a Ride on Jerusalem’s Light Rail

Thousands of Israelis are jumping aboard Jerusalem’s long-delayed and costly new light rail system. It is free – for the time being.

Arab Riots in Jerusalem, Police Respond

Arabs threw rocks at police in Jerusalem, and elsewhere, broke through a checkpoint. Police manage to quell unrest, thwart attack.

Jews Have Been Killed on This Day Before

83 years ago today, Jews were cruelly massacred in Jerusalem and Hevron.

EU Asks Israel to Reopen PLO Headquarters

The European Union has urged Israel to allow the Palestinian Authority to re-open PLO headquarters in the Orient House in Jerusalem.

Quartet Ignores Israeli 'Consensus'

The international Quartet is 'greatly concerned' by construction in an area Israel sees as part of national consensus.

All Aboard Jerusalem Railway

The Long Delayed Jerusalem Light Railway Starts Friday

After frequent delays, law suits and arbitrations, the Jerusalem Light Rails starts Friday - on a limited basis.

Jewish Housing Project Again May End Up in Arab Hands

Jerusalem businessman Rami Levy says a dispute forced him to scrap deal to keep Jewish homes out of Arab hands.

Israel Rolls Out Red Carpet for Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck has arrived in Israel, where the red carpet was rolled out prior to this “Restoring Courage” rally in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

EU's Ashton Slams Israeli Construction in Jerusalem

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton slammed Israel's decision to build 1,600 new units in Jerusalem; more units coming.

PA Bemoans Jerusalem Construction

Palestinian Authority officials slammed Israel's decision to build 4,300 new units in Jerusalem saying it was a 'war crime.'

Israel to Approve 4,300 Units in Jerusalem

A spokesman for the Interior Ministry says Minister Eli Yishai has approved 1,600 apartments for Greater Jerusalem with 2,700 to follow.

Photo Feature: Tens of Thousands at Western Wall on Tisha B’Av

Tens of thousand of Jews are praying at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av as the People of Israel mourn destructions of the Holy Temples.

Arabs Vandalize Cars of Kotel Worshippers

Arabs vandalized cars of Jews praying at the Western Wall on the eve of the Tisha B’Av fast day. Nearby, an Arab stole a Jew’s revolver.

930 Homes Approved for Har Homa

The Interior Ministry on Thursday authorized sale and construction of 930 new housing units in the Har Homa neighborhood.