Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor: Foreign Resident, Please Rent Your Apartment

Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat asked foreign residents with apartments in the city to rent them out to young families and students.

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

The Swedish proposal to divide Jerusalem and declare part of the capital of the PA threatens the peace process, Mayor Barkat wrote the EU.

Livni to Sweden: Hands Off Jerusalem

Opposition Leader Livni echoes the Foreign Ministry's call to int'l community not to pre-empt PA talks by calling for the division of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Upgrades to Quarterly Assessments

Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat requested that the City Comptroller begin using quarterly reports to address various issues pertaining to the city.

EU Joins PA’s Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

A proposal by the EU to declare eastern Jerusalem the PA capital will backfire and hurt peace, Israel warns. A Likud MK blames the government.

Jerusalem Ascends International Art Map with Historic Auction

A historic art auction will take place in the nation's capital. On the block: a century-old painting worth over 1 million dollars.

Hamas Using Shalit as Pawn for Fatah Unity

Hamas, which has used kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit as a pawn for Israel to free terrorists, now is playing with him to reach a deal with Abbas.

Jerusalem Light Rail on Fast Track to Keep Capital United

Jerusalem’s deputy mayor vowed to derail a PA attempt for a Arab boycott of the contractor of the light rail system that reaches eastern Jerusalem.

Son of Rabbi Goren: Dad Would Have Died for United Jerusalem

The Chief IDF Rabbi, who blew the shofar when Israel liberated the Old City in 1967, would be prepared to die for a united capital, his son says.

Video: Emanuel, Amid Jokes, Repeats Call for More Talk

Rahm Emanuel told American Jews his son and nephew’s bar mitzvahs will be in Israel, jokingly asked for money and called for PA-Israeli ”dialogue.”

Israel-Jordan Joint Earthquake Drill Held Despite Friction

A joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem.

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

The Bedouin land grab has moved to the Jerusalem area. The High Court is to hear on Monday an appeal against the “outposts” near Maaleh Adumim.

US Senators Act to Force Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital

US presidents have avoided a law for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital due to a “security” waiver which seven senators now want to abolish.

Racing to Jerusalem: International Marathon in 2011

“We will bring an international marathon to Jerusalem in 2011," vowed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat after participating in the New York race Sunday.

J'lem: 4 Wounded in Clash between Jews, Arabs

Jews and Arabs clashed over ownership of a house in Beit Tzafafa, in Jerusalem, on Friday. Four people were wounded.

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

MK Moses challenges police over Arab attacks on Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem.

Labor Blocks Bill Defining Jerusalem ‘Capital of Jewish People’

A Jewish Home MK proposed a bill declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel and the Jewish People. Labor forced him to withdraw the proposal.

New Bus Line Connects Eastern Jerusalem’s Jews

A new Egged bus line in eastern Jerusalem aims to connect the area's Jewish communities.

Israeli Forces Reveal Abu Dis Weapons Lab

Released for publication: Israeli forces found a terrorist weapons lab near Jerusalem in mid-September.

Islamic Leader MK Sarsur: 'Arab Jebusites' Founded Jerusalem

MK Sarsur says Arab Jebusites founded 'Al-Quds' long before the Jews arrived there, and that Jews should 'forget' about praying on Temple Mount.

Sukkot Spirit in Historic Jerusalem

INN TV visits Jerusalem's Old City over Sukkot to see how Jews are celebrating the week-long holiday.

Video of Sukkot March: Praise the L-rd and Pass the Israeli Flag

“Love” was the keyword in Jerusalem Tuesday, where thousands of Christians marched in the annual Sukkot parade under the threat of Arab riots.

Jewish Purchases in Jerusalem Fuel PA Fears

Successful Jewish efforts in spurring on the historic process of the national return to Jerusalem have the Palestinian Authority concerned.

Could Israel Face 'Third Intifada'?

MK Moshe Matalon warns that Israel may be facing a “third Intifada,” calls for heavy-handed action to remove threat.

As Israel Seeks to Quell Riots, PA Tells Muslims to Fight

As Israel seeks to quell Muslim riots in Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority tells Jerusalem Arabs to keep fighting.

Arab Riots Continue in Jerusalem, Policeman Hurt

Arabs rioted in northern Jerusalem on Sunday as MK Ben-Ari warned: police policy encourages violent attacks.

Barkat: Put Jerusalem Rabbinate in Religious-Zionist Hands

Jerusalem Mayor Barkat tells Supreme Court that hareidi-religious power in the city rabbinate should be weakened in favor of religious Zionists.

Barkat Admits: Police Don't Dare Enter Eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat admits that Israeli police do not enforce the law in Arab neighborhoods of the city.

PA Woos Jerusalem Arabs

The PA is reaching out to Jerusalem Arabs with a string of gifts as it plans a conference on Jerusalem in Morocco.

Committee Approves Street Naming for Adir Zik

The Jerusalem Street Names Committee has decided to name a street after former Arutz 7 radio host Adir Zik z"l

IDF Conquers Downtown Jerusalem

Downtown Jerusalem filled with military vehicles, weaponry and soldiers this week as the IDF reached out to civilians.

Award to Man who Stopped Bulldozer Terrorist

Updated with video: Israel grants an award to a young Jerusalem soldier, Moshe Plesser, who stopped a terrorist attack in July 2008.

Rabbis: No Land Sales to Arabs

Rabbis meet in Jerusalem to discuss the phenomenon of land sales to Arabs. Ben-Ari: Our land will be sold from under our feet.

Jewish Growth Continues in Eastern Jerusalem

Left-wing org Ir Amim has good news for nationalist Jews: 150 new housing units were “advanced” in the first half of 2009 in eastern Jerusalem.

Bibi: Israel-PA Talks by October

PM Netanyahu says Israel will resume talks with the PA by October, PA negotiators accuse Bibi of “threatening two-state solution.”

Supporting Jewish Right to Live in Jerusalem

Jewish activists protested outside the Shepherd's Hotel to show support for the right of Jews to live anywhere in Israel's capital.

Huckabee: Segregation Didn't Work in U.S.; Won't Work in Israel

Former U.S. Governor Mike Huckabee warns that segregation “didn't work out real well” in America, and won't work in Israel.

‘Huckabee the Maccabee’ in Eastern Jerusalem to Challenge Obama

Mike ‘Huckabee the Macabee will appear in eastern Jerusalem Monday at the site of a Jewish-owned building Obama wants cleansed of Jews.

J'lem Arabs Attack Visiting MKs

Two Jewish MKs who visited families in the Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood of Jerusalem were attacked by an Arab mob.

Police Extricate Barkat from Extremist Attack

Hareidi-religious extremists threw surrounded the car carrying Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, and pelted it with rocks.

Fatah: PA Will Take All of Jerusalem – by Peace or by Force

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s fractured Fatah party concluded at its convention that all of Jerusalem will be taken either by peace or by force.

Elon: Clinton's Criticism is Chutzpah

Ex-Tourism Minister Benny Elon says Hilary Clinton’s criticism of Israel for removing Arab squatters from Jewish property is pure “chutzpah.”

US Embassy, Consulate Cater to Arabs

The Jerusalem US Consulate serves 600,000 Jews, but its website is devoted to helping Arabs only. The Tel Aviv US Embassy also panders to Arabs.

Unique Temple Model to Overlook Kotel

A unique model of the Temple will overlook the Kotel and the Temple Mount beginning this week.

Fayyad Proclaims Jerusalem Capital of 'Palestine'

Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad proclaims historic Jerusalem the capital of “Palestine.”

High Court Evicts Arab Squatters in Jerusalem

Two Arab families were evicted on Sunday following a High Court ruling that recognized Jewish ownership of Jerusalem homes.

Stone Vessel with 'Priestly Inscription' Uncovered In Jerusalem

Vessel discovered near the Zion Gate may be inscibed with a 'priestly code' and the Name of G-d. Also found were snails for making 'tekhelet.'

Building Freeze in Jerusalem - PM Breaks His Promise?

Bibi has frozen construction in Pisgat Zeev, Jerusalem, despite his stated opposition to a building freeze in the capital, Channel 10 reported.

As Tisha B'Av Approaches, Knesset Focuses on the Temple Mount

As the day of mourning for the Temple approaches, MKs meet to discuss the Temple Mount in the Jewish faith.

If Jerusalem’s Stones Could Talk

An ancient Jerusalem wall where King Hezekiah and the Prophet Isaiah once tread reveals its secrets.

250 Rabbis Sign Letter to Obama: Hands off Jerusalem

250 Israeli rabbis (so far) have signed a letter to U.S. President Obama demanding: “hands off the Holy City!”

Worldwide Coalition, Media Putting Israel in Corner

France summoned the Israeli envoy in Paris to demand a halt to building for Jews in Jerusalem as worldwide coalition backs the US against Israel.

Mother Accused of Starving Child Underwent Psychiatric Exam

The Jerusalem mother accused of starving her child underwent a court-ordered psychiatric examination overnight, in order to avoid the media.

US Rejects, Jewish Groups Support Netanyahu’s J’lem Statements

The battle over Jewish rights in Jerusalem continued Tuesday with statements from the U.S. State Department and prominent Jewish groups.

Qatar Sheikh Funds Hamas to Buy Jerusalem Buildings

Qatar is giving Hamas $21 million to establish a base in Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is transferring money to the PA for use in Gaza.

Riots Continue in Jerusalem; Barkat Cuts Services

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has cut city services to the hareidi-religious neighborhoods of Mea Shearim and Geula due to riots.

‘Stunning’ Art School Exhibit Opens in Jerusalem

The annual student exhibit at the Oman religious art school opened Monday night to rave reviews.

Mother's Arrest Prompts Protest against Abuse Claims

A woman suspected of malnourishment of her child was arrested. Members of her hareidi religious community feel that they are merely scapegoats.

New BA Program Combines Business with Torah

The Lander Institute in Jerusalem has announced a new BA program which will combine religious studies with a degree in business management.

Mount of Olives to get Video Surveillance

The Mount of Olives cemetery will get 24/7 video surveillance in an attempt to prevent vandalism of Jewish tombs and holy books.