Jerusalem

International Uproar Over Jerusalem Building Approvals

The international community calls on Israel to freeze construction in areas of Jerusalem claimed by the PA for its hoped-for state.

Building Resumes in Jerusalem

The Housing Ministry quietly approves the construction of 240 homes in northern Jerusalem.

Barkat: 'Just Say No' to Splitting Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says Israel should "just say 'no'" when it comes to the Arab demand for half of Jerusalem.

Jewish Repairman Escapes Near-Lynch in Jerusalem

A Jewish repairman was viciously attacked in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem. He accuses police of failing to help.

Fatah Pushes Boycott of OECD Meeting in Western Jerusalem

Fatah pushes for a foreign boycott of all of Jerusalem -- even those areas that have always been in Israeli hands.

Muslim Journalist: Jerusalem Arabs Prefer Israeli Sovereignty

Jerusalem's Arab residents vastly prefer to live under Israeli sovereignty than the PA, according to Muslim Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh.

75,000 Expected for Multi-Faceted Jerusalem Holiday March

The traditional “Jerusalem Sukkot March” will be returning on Tuesday, and in a big way.

Protest in Jerusalem Against Synagogue Demolition

Jews from the village of El Matan and activists from L’Herut Tzion demonstrated on Wednesday against US pressure to destroy their Synagogue.

Photo Essay: "Balabusta" Shuk Street Fair in Jerusalem Market

Summer street fair brings music and art to Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda shuk. A Golda Meir made of beans, reggae, klezmer and more graced the market.

Transforming Sheikh Jarrah into Jerusalem's Shimon HaTzaddik

International media are focusing on the Shimon HaTzaddik (Sheikh Jarrah) neighborhood as the diplomatic battle for Jerusalem once again begins.

PA Minister Threatens War over Jerusalem

The PA religious affairs minster, a week before peace talks in Washington, warned of war if Jerusalem is not “returned.” Abbas was in the audience.

Video: Riding Jerusalem's New Light Rail

Arutz Sheva's Hezki Ezra takes special test ride on Jerusalem Light Rail with Mayor Barkat and Minister Katz, who say it will strengthen Jerusalem.

Arabs Attack Jew in Jerusalem

Dozens of Arabs attacked a Jew at Kever Shmuel HaNavi on Motzei Shabbat.

Muslims Set Aside $30 Million for 'Keeping Jerusalem Muslim'

Money to be invested through Al-Quds Fund belonging to the Organization of Islamic Countries.

Exclusive: Arabs Faking Graves to Grab Jerusalem Land

Muslim land-grabbing creativity knows no bounds: in central Jerusalem, Arabs are building a fictitious cemetery where no one is buried.

Turkey Building 10 Meter High Wall inside Jerusalem

Turkey is building a 10 meter high wall along Jerusalem's Old City wall – and no one is stopping them.

US Affairs Expert: Don't Worry - US Residents Stand With Us

Yoram Ettinger, former consulate official to US: 29 cities in the US are named for Jerusalem, which Americans back as Israel's unified capital

Jerusalem Named Best City in ME by Travel and Leisure Magazine

Jerusalem has been named the best city in the region of Africa and the Middle East by New York-based 'Travel and Leisure' magazine.

Fire in Valley Closes Route 1 to Jerusalem

The main highway to Jerusalem, Route #1, is closed on-and-off to traffic, because of smoke from fires in the Lifta valley alongside it.

Festival of Light Contrasts Ancient City, Modern Innovation

Israel's capital 'City of Gold' was bathed in dazzling light this week during the 2nd annual Jerusalem Festival of Light.

New: No Visitor Cars in Jerusalem Old City During the Day

To reduce traffic and pollution in the historic Old City, the Jerusalem Municipality will prohibit most private cars from entering during the day.

What Do They Mean by "East Jerusalem"?

Thriving Jerusalem neighborhoods were built after the city was reunited in 1967, most contiguous with older ones, some from the outside in.

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of incitement for quoting the Bible to note the Jewish people's ties to Jerusalem. "Distasteful," he says.

Demographic Revolution: Jewish, Arab Growth Equal in Jerusalem

Jewish and Arab population growth is equal in the capital, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Data released in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Min. Attias Admits: No Housing Marketed in J'lem Since December

Minister of Construction and Housing says he hopes marketing in capital will begin again in full force in 2010.

Global Bio-Med Conference Comes to Israel

Leading international bio-medical experts will be presenting their findings at a conference in Jerusalem, with an eye toward personalized cures.

Police May Ban Part of Old City from Jerusalem Day Parade

The police are considering closing off two of the Old City gates to Jews during the annual Jerusalem Day parade in two weeks.

Near-Lynch Sheds Light on Why Police Don't Get Involved

A near-lynch in Jerusalem city limits leads police to tell a victim why they don't get involved when Arabs attack Jewish motorists.

Report: Obama-PA ‘Understanding’ on Freeze Continuation

Obama administration has reportedly reached an "understanding" with the PA that Jewish construction will continue to be frozen - even in Jerusalem.

PA Destroys 7 Tons of Yesha Watermelons

The PA smashes 7.5 tons of watermelons and will put merchants on trial for doing business with Jews in Judea and Samaria. Fayyad's goal: Jerusalem.

Elie Wiesel: Jerusalem is Above Politics

"When a Jew visits Jerusalem for the first time, ...it is a homecoming," says renowned author and activist Elie Wiesel in ads in USA papers.

Ministers, MKs Encourage Netanyahu on Jerusalem

Speaking Thursday at Ariel University, Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised PM Netanyahu for his"standing firm" against American pressure.

PA "Venture Capital': Gets $500 Million to Arabize Jerusalem

Arab League promises $500 million to help the PA fight Jewish growth in Jerusalem.

Knesset Members Back Netanyahu on Jerusalem

Coalition head Ze'ev Elkin gathers signatures to show that across the political spectrum, Jerusalem is not up for discussion.

Biden Condemns Construction Project in Israel's Capital

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden publicly condemned a housing project in Jerusalem, saying it “undermines the trust” needed for PA talks.

'Government Not Cooperating with Unified Jerusalem Plan'

A senior Jerusalem city official says the government has shown apathy when it comes to projects aimed at keeping the city unified.

Jerusalem’s Master Plan May Endanger United Capital

Despite stated policies for a Jewish majority in a united capital, Jerusalem’s “master plan” may lead to dividing the city, says a new study.

Proposal to Close Jerusalem Refugee Camps, Learn from Cape Town

'Israeli Initiative' campaign calls to close refugee camps in Jerusalem, based on precedent set by court verdict this week in South Africa.

Israel’s ‘Second Day’ of Purim -- in Pictures

Jerusalem residents celebrated “Shushan Purim” on Monday, one day after Jews around the world ended their Purim festivities.

Arab Sniper Wounds Jewish Guard in Eastern Jerusalem

Arab war drums: Sniper wounds Jewish guard in eastern Jerusalem, PA to meet in Hevron, Jordan calls on Arabs “to protect” holy places.

Arab Protesters Leave Temple Mount, Muslims Call for War

Nearly two dozen Arabs, who barricaded themselves in a Temple Mount mosque Saturday, left Sunday as Arabs escalated a war of words over the site.

Eldad: Stop Arab Provocations in Jerusalem

MK Aryeh Eldad warns police to stop Arab provocations in Jerusalem before local Jews are forced to take action.

Video: Jerusalem - Where Art and Technological Innovation Meet

Jewish Agency delegation hears about the uniqueness of Jerusalem, not only as an historical city but also as a city with hi-tech potential

Dig Supports Biblical Account of King Solomon's Construction

Video: Arutz Sheva TV visited the archaeological dig that uncovered a wall likely built by King Solomon and described in the Book of Kings.

Sharansky: Jerusalem Bridges Time and Space

Ex-refusenik Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, moved the Jerusalem Conference audience when he spoke of how Jerusalem changed his life.

Benny Begin: Jerusalem-Dividing Proposals Did Damage

Cabinet Minister Benny Begin says that damage has been caused by even agreeing to consider proposals to divide Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Preparing for Snow

Jerusalem municipality is preparing for the falling of snow at the end of the week. Snow teams will sprinkle salt on roads throughout Jerusalem.

IsraAID/FIRST Medic in Haiti: Only Jessica's Eyes Were Moving

Only the little girl’s eyes were moving, said IsraAID medic Alan Schneider. Jessica, 6, was rescued after being trapped for six days under rubble.

Jerusalem Tu B’Shvat Celebration to Feature Planting Flowers

Tu B’Shvat is known as the Festival of Trees, thousands of which are planted yearly. Flowers will join the celebration in Jerusalem next week.

High Housing Prices in Jerusalem: Who's to Blame?

A Jerusalem City Councilwoman is fighting to whittle local housing prices back down to a reasonable level by attacking the source of the problem.

Egypt: Netanyahu Coming Around on Jerusalem; PM Denies

The Prime Minister's office denies Egyptian reports that Netanyahu agrees to discuss placing a PA capital in Jerusalem. Too little, too late?

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

Three men and a woman from the extremist Neturei Karta sect traveled to Gaza last Friday to spend the Sabbath with Hamas terrorists.

Eastern Jerusalem Yeshiva to Become Neighborhood

The Jerusalem Planning and Construction Council approves the construction of four apartment buildings in Beit Orot Mt. of Olives yeshiva complex.

Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem’s Old City

A bloody terrorist attack in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City was prevented Monday night. Three Hevron Arabs were arrested with knives.

Yehoram Gaon Marks 50 Years in Show Biz with New Kids' TV Show

International superstar Yehoram Gaon is celebrating his 50th year in entertainment with a new children's television show.

Protest Outside Intel: Keep the Sabbath!

1,000 hareidi-religious Jews protested outside the Jerusalem branch of Intel Corp. on Sunday night against weekly Sabbath desecration.

Protest for Pollard near US Consulate

Rabbi Shneur Katz held Torah study and prayer sessions of on behalf of Jonatahn Pollard outside the US consulate in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Police Bar Jews from Temple Mount on Chanukah

Jews returned to the Temple nearly 2,000 years ago, but police banned them from the site on Chanukah because of Arab fears of a Jewish takeover.

Is Global Culture Hellenism? Conference on Chanukah Then and Now

In keeping with the theme of Chanukah, a symposium on the cultural future of Jerusalem will take place in the nation’s capital on Saturday night.

Bride, Father Arrested for Crime of Moving Lips on Temple Mount

A Jewish bride and her father were arrested on the Temple Mount, after an Arab cop claimed he saw the father muttering prayers.