Jerusalem

Muslim Threat Forces Glenn Beck Rally off Temple Mount

Glenn Beck has been stared down by 40,000 Muslims and said his “Restoring Courage” rally next month will not take place on the Temple Mount.

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Make Travel Magazine's List of Top Cities

Travel + Leisure magzaine has placed Jerusalem in second place and Tel Aviv in third in a list of best cities in the Middle East and Africa.

PA Slams Israel's New Housing Starts

The Palestinian Authority has slammed Israel's effort to relieve its housing shortage in two towns in Judea and Samaria.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Jerusalem Forest Fire

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a forest fire that lit up the skies above Jerusalem on Sunday.

Arsonists are Terrorists, Says Knesset Member Katz

Arson of public property is terror, but the government is putting its head in the sand, charges National Union MK Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz.

Jerusalem, City of Gold, Covered with Soot

Jerusalem, usually graced by sunshine, snow or welcome winter rains, is covered with smelly soot from a huge forest fire set by an arsonist.

Video: Futuristic Vision of Newscast on the Holy Temple Channel

A futuristic vision of a newscast on the “Beit HaMikdash” (Holy Temple) channel has been produced by Emunah College student Kayla Krauss.

Sabbath Parking Lot Protests Return to Jerusalem

Hareidi religious protesters returned to the parking lot near Jaffa Gate on the Sabbath to rally against use of the facility on the Sabbath.

Barkat on BBC: From Whom, Exactly, Did We Conquer Jerusalem?

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat on BBC: Is there anywhere else in the world where someone would dare tell Jews or Blacks that they cannot build?

Green Light for Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance

The building permit has finally been issued for construction of a $100 million Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.

U.S. Archives Photo History of Expulsion of Jews from Jerusalem

A massive photographic treasure documenting the Jewish presence in the Old City of Jerusalem long before 1948 was unearthed last month in th

Emergency Drill Simulates Bus Bombing in Jerusalem

An emergency drill in Jerusalem last week simulated a situation in many people are killed and wounded in a bus explosion. Arutz7 was there.

Video: Confrontations as Thousands Rally for Rav Yaakov Yosef

Thousands of supporters rallied in support of Rav Yaakov Yosef Sunday afternoon after the rabbi was interrogated by Jerusalem police.

Fashion Show for Religious Women a Sold Out Event

More than 150 religious women from all over Israel attended a sold out fashion show in Jerusalem.

Rabbi: Mayor Trying to Turn Jerusalem into Goa

A "beach party” that was to be held outside the Old City of Jerusalem will be moved, but the incident has upset religious Jerusalemites.

PA: "If I Forget Thee, Oh Jerusalem" First Said by Crusader

PA TV publicizes an Arab 'research' claim that Psalm 137 "If I forget three, o Jerusalem" was written by a crusader in the Middle Ages.

Obama Continues US Routine of Keeping Embassy out of Jerusalem

President Obama continues a long-standing US policy of exercising a waiver to a law that provides for the embassy to be moved to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day, A Cultural Revolution in Progress

This year's Jerusalem Day marks new records in the 44th year of the reunification of the nation's capital.

Jerusalem, Then and Now

In honor of Jerusalem Day, Israel National News brings you photos of the holy city from the distant past, and the present.

Islamic Jihad Hosts Abbas in Egypt: Jerusalem a Red Line

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas met with Islamic Jihad leaders in Egypt. Imam: Jerusalem is a red line for 800 million Arabs.

Almagor Slams ACRI Criticism of Police

The Almagor Terror Victims Association slammed a report by ACRI, which attacks police for taking measures against Arab rioters and stone throwers.

Israelis Opposes Dividing Jerusalem: Poll

An independent poll reveals that two-thirds of Israelis opposes a Palestinian Authority presence in Jerusalem and favor building for Jews.

Tens of Thousands of Flags Will Proclaim Jerusalem's Unity

To stress the importance of keeping the city united, One Jerusalem will distribute tens of thousands of flags this week.

United Jerusalem's 44th Year after 2,000 Years of Exile

Israel Tuesday night began celebrating the 44th year since the reunification Jerusalem in the Six-Day War in 1967, after 20 centuries of exile.

Netanyahu Rallies around ‘United Jerusalem’

Prime Minister Netanyahu, feeling the political winds in his favor, told the Cabinet Sunday that a unified Jerusalem is “the heart of the country.”

After 150 Years: Jerusalem Home Becomes Jewish Again

150 years after its loss, Beit Shechter in Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter returned to Jews thanks to an American who bought it. Mezuzah slot fou

MKs See How PA Takes Over Jerusalem

National Union MKs were given a tour of neighborhoods in Jerusalem and saw first hand how the PA paves roads within Israeli-controlled territory.

Building Freeze Thaws during Netanyahu's Washington Visit

Israel again okays or advances plans for new homes in United Jerusalem while Netanyahu visits Obama, but it has not caused a crisis – yet.

Ministers to Celebrate Jewish Growth in Jerusalem

Ministers and the Knesset speaker will attend the inauguration Wednesday of a new Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Obama Talks, Israel Builds

As Obama made his Middle East policy speech, 625 new housing units were approved for the Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Ze’ev.

Jerusalem Mayor Meets UN Ambassadors

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat met with UN ambassadors and told them about his vision for the future of the capital.

Glenn Beck Plans ‘Restoring Courage’ Rally in Israel

Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck is planning a huge “Restoring Courage” rally in August in Israel, where he visited this month.

Court Blocks Jerusalem's Silwan Upgrade

The Jerusalem District Court has blocked the city from moving ahead on renovations of the Silwan neighborhood.

Jerusalem's Indivisible Population

Jerusalem is a city that simply cannot be divided, due to the diverse nature of its population, says Mayor Nir Barkat.

US Supreme Court to Hear Case If Jerusalem Birth Can be Recorded

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by an American couple that their son’s birthplace be recorded as Jerusalem, Israel.

Fayyad: PA Already Moving to Make J'lem its Capital

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the PA will make unilateral moves to establish Jerusalem as the capital for a PA state.

Video: Will the Customers Return to Jaffa Street?

Jerusalem's once-thriving Jaffa Street is undergoing a renewal because of the Light Rail and the customers are turned away, say merchants.

Green Light on 942 Housing Units for Gilo

The southern Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo will gain 942 new housing units and expand to the east and south.

Jerusalem Taste Festival Stirs Controversy

Jerusalem taste festival greeted by some, booed by others as controversy erupts over non-kosher foods at some booths.

Diverse Crowd Gathers for First Jerusalem Marathon

On Friday morning, Jerusalem's first-ever marathon has kicked off despite Wednesday's bus bombing near the starting point of the race's route.

Jerusalem Terror Attack Shows How Crucial Each Hospital Is

With 1 dead and 2 critically hurt, Jerusalem terror attack highlights capital's hospitals, including the nearly shut-down Bikur Cholim.

Israel Land Fund: Netanyahu is Already Dividing Jerusalem

Israel Land Fund shows video proof that Israel's government is giving neighborhoods in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority.

Mayor of Jerusalem Takes Journalists for a High Ride

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds press conference ...in the air.

MK Plesner: Netanyahu is Harming Jerusalem

MK Plesner voices his objection to the government's rejection of a bill that would provide a free academic year to IDF veterans in Jerusalem.

Victim of Arab Mob: Police Refused to Believe I Was Hurt

On Shabbat, a group of Jewish worshipers were savagely attacked by an Arab mob, but police were most unhelpful, says one victim of the attack.

Knesset Conference Calls to Expand Greater Jerusalem

A conference was held in the Knesset to promote the "Greater Jerusalem bill" which would see more construction in communities around the capital.

Australian Businessman Helps Jerusalem with 30-Year Plan

Australian businessman Kevin Bermeister is in Israel this week to introduce his new program to attract tourists to Jerusalem.

TNL - So, Which Disney Character Would be Good as Israeli PM?

TNL in Jerusalem Across America brings the soul of Jerusalem to Florida. This week join us as we "meet the streets" of Jerusalem and Florida.

Abbas Turnabout: We Won't Declare Unilateral State

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas tells Al Jazeera that he has no plans to declare a state unilaterally, reveals Barak's plan for Jerusalem.

Zionist Entrepreneur Saves Jerusalem Neighborhood

A supermarket magnate, real estate developer, clothing chain owner, and successful businessman: Rami Levy does business with a 'Jewish twist.'

Jerusalem: Cab Driver Attacked by Arabs

Cab driver who was attacked by Arabs in his car relates his experience in a conversation with INN TV.

Needed: Funding to Prevent PA Buy-up of Jerusalem Project

As a PA man plans to buy the failed company behind a major Jewish housing project in Jerusalem, a Jewish company wants to put in an offer as well.

Jerusalem Conducting War Drill, Siren to Sound at 10:00

Jerusalem municipality departments to practice war-like scenarios, such as missile attacks and absorption of mass numbers of citizens.

Abbas Plans PLO Office in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Abbas builds a new office in Ramallah, but says location is temporary, as he plans move to Jerusalem.

Outgoing IDF Intelligence Head: Jerusalem 'Core of the World'

Maj.-Gen. Amos Yadlin tells Knesset he told colleagues in the US: 'Washington may be the center of the world, but Jerusalem is its core.'

Jerusalem Goes Pink for Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen for the Cure marks Breast Cancer Week in Jerusalem.

Message to World: Jerusalem Gets Top-Priority Development Status

Ministerial legislation committee approves special benefits to the capital, including incentives for construction throughout liberated Jerusalem.

Interview: The Truth About Those 22 Illegal Arab Houses

Plans to develop the King's Garden area will continue despite Arab riots , says Jerusalem City Council member Edna Freidman, and all will benefit.

Arutz Sheva Report Leads Court to Check Out False Arab Graves

Jerusalem Magistrates Court discusses new Arab tombstones in central Jerusalem cemetery following Arutz7 report that it is a ploy to gain land.

CBS News Reporter Aims at Jerusalem's City of David

On '60 Minutes,' Lesley Stahl strives to delegitimize the presence of Jews in the City of David and cast doubt on an archaeological dig ther