Jerusalem Day

Bennett: 'Land of Israel is ours, even after elections'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett gives Jerusalem Day speech, emphasizes need to insist on our rights to our land.

Netanyahu promises not to redivide Jerusalem

In Jerusalem Day ceremony PM vows 'never to return to reality of a torn city' and urges peace talks - even as Abbas demands division.

Police 'illegally' distance activists from Jerusalem

Police try to keep activists who opposed missionaries out of Old City on Jerusalem Day, showing 'cops need civil rights courses.'

Watch: Moving song tribute to Jerusalem Day

Powerful video celebrates Jerusalem Day with incredible shots of the capital city.

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Tens of thousands take part in Jerusalem flag march

A full 1,200 police officers deployed to secure traditional rikudegalim march, leading from city center to the Kotel.

'Say yes to the miracle of the Six Day War'

Netanyahu's brother-in-law Dr. Ben-Artzi says his new book shows that in 1967 'we witnessed miracles no less than those in the Bible.'

Abbas demands Jerusalem on 'Naksa Day'

On Jerusalem Day - or 'setback day' - PA head says Palestinians will accept 'nothing less' than a reset to 1967 borders.

Watch: Jerusalem's history captured in pictures

(Hebrew) Armenian orphan who arrived in Jerusalem at the start of the 20th century captured the city's in incredible detail.

'Sad situation on Temple Mount 49 years after liberation'

Rabbi arrested for asking Arab officer who pushed Jews to identify himself; youth who said 'amen' to well-wishes for Jewish people arrested.

US urges citizens to 'exercise caution' in Jerusalem

United States Consulate warns of possibility of 'clashes' between Jews and Arabs on Jerusalem Day.

'Supreme Court rules Ramadan more important than Jerusalem Day'

Court shoots down leftist NGO petition to ban Flag March, but change in schedule to accommodate Ramadan angers right-wing group.

Left-wing extremists 'planning to disrupt Jerusalem Day march'

High Court rejects leftist petition to cancel Rikudgalim; Jerusalem Police Chief says will ensure no clashes between Jews, Muslims.

Jerusalem celebrates 49 years of liberation

Students at the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva dance and sing in honor of holiday.

Jerusalem Day or "Occupation Day?"

Mayor Barkat: Government 'forced a building freeze on Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor marks Jerusalem Day by praising residents for 'coping' with terror wave, accuses govt. of Jewish construction freeze.

Palestinians to flood Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem 'investigator' tells Hamas paper that Palestinian orgs are planning for massive turnout, estimates clashes with Jews.

Watch: Bennett leads nighttime march through Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva joins Education Minister as he leads hike in the footsteps of the fighters who united Jerusalem in 1967.

Netanyahu announces 'Jerusalem Jubilee' plan

PM welcomes three new ministers into government, lays out plan for massive investment in the capital.

Far-left petitions Supreme Court over Jerusalem Day march

Ir Amim organization appeals decision to permit annual Jerusalem Day march through Old City's Damascus Gate.

Meretz head attacks Netanyahu for praising coexistence

PM calls to preserve coexistence in capital; Galon slams him for abandoning security and demands dividing the capital as the 'solution.'

Rikudegalim march to pass through Muslim Quarter again

Despite year of terror attacks, leftist push to cancel Muslim Quarter route, annual Jerusalem Day march to keep to tradition.

Jerusalem the Golden

Jerusalem now home to 10% of Israelis

The largest city in Israel, 870,000 residents recorded in Jerusalem as of 2015 Jerusalem Day statistics reveal.

'Jerusalem is being divided de facto'

Jerusalem city councilmen call on police not to block Jerusalem Day 'rikudgalim' event from parts of Old City.

Academics, journalists to trash Jerusalem's 50th celebrations

With the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's liberation/unification next month, a left-wing group plans to highlight the "occupation."

Watch: Jews Wait 3 Hours to Enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Video taken on Jerusalem Day shows tourists waiting five minutes to enter the Temple Mount, while Jews wait three hours.

Netanyahu: Those Who Want Divided Jerusalem 'Don't Live Here'

Netanyahu vows to keep Jerusalem united in special Cabinet meeting.

PA, Hamas Blast Netanyahu Over Comments on United Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority and Hamas condemn Israeli Prime Minister for saying Jerusalem will never be divided again.

Netanyahu, Herzog Spar Over Keeping Jerusalem United

PM vows never to divide Jerusalem, defends Israel's right to build in its capital; Herzog accuses him of paying 'lip service.'

Worrisome Jerusalem Day Poll Has Activists Rolling Up Sleeves

25% of Religious-Zionist public would agree to hand over parts of Jerusalem for peace treaty. KeepJerusalem head: 'Time to wake up.'

Sa'ar to Netanyahu: Don't Talk About Building, Build

Former Likud minister calls on PM Netanyahu to build throughout the city of Jerusalem instead of just talking about it.

Minister Ariel: Jerusalem Will be Rebuilt, Not Divided

Agriculture Minister promises to continue the path of the late Rabbi Moshe Levinger and build all over the land of Israel.

Netanyahu Pledges: Jerusalem Will Never be Divided Again

At Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, Netanyahu promises that Jerusalem will never be divided again so long as he is Prime Minister.

Arab Rioters Attack Jerusalem March; Policemen Injured

Two policemen suffer light injuries from rocks, bottles hurled by dozens of Arabs who rioted at Damascus Gate.

It's Official: Jerusalemites Have More Fun

Central Statistics Bureau: 88% of Jerusalem residents are pleased with their lives, compared with 85% nationwide.

Shaked Promises to Restore Checks and Balances

Incoming Justice Minister aims to conserve the status of the Supreme Court - as long as it does not detract from other branches.

Plenty to Celebrate on Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem Day celebrates the liberation of the eternal Jewish capital after two millennia under occupation - but there's much more to it.

Watch: Hundreds Pray at Western Wall on Jerusalem Day

Major rabbis and popular Israeli singer hold special prayer session honoring Israel's sovereignty over the capital.

Take Our Jerusalem Day Quiz - And Win a Tablet!

Send in your answers and you'll be entered into our prize draw.

MK Hazan: We Should Not Fear Living in Israel

Leading Jerusalem Day tour, MK Hazan stresses importance of building in Jerusalem, being able to walk through all parts of Israel.

Poll: 92% of Israeli Jews Say Jerusalem is Eternal Capital

Survey also finds support for mandating incorporating Jerusalem Day studies as part of the national school curriculum.

Leftists Call to Cancel Jerusalem Day

Extreme leftist group claims day celebrating Israeli sovereignty is an 'ugly stain,' spreads 'lies' in latest attack on national tradition.

The Significance of Jerusalem Day, Iyar 28

Reflections on the Meaning of Jerusalem Day

After 48 years of a united Jerusalem, it's time for true Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

High Court Allows Jerusalem Day March Through 'Muslim Quarter'

Traditional Rikudegalim march has been held for 30 years; judges dismiss petition from leftist orgs to cancel it.

Should the Lion's Gate Be Reopened for Jerusalem Day?

Minister Uri Ariel calls for police to reconsider ban on Jews marching along the traditional route for the Rikudegalim flag ceremony.

Near-Murder of Cop on Jerusalem Day: Grisly Details Revealed

Charges filed against three Arabs from eastern Jerusalem who severely injured a policeman May 28, in underreported attack.

6 Days - 1 Journey: The Story of the Six Day War (Part 4)

Join Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi as he visits Gush Etzion and Hebron and tells the story of the 4th day of the 1967 war.

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar participates in the annual Flag Dance, vows there will be no unilateral withdrawals from Jerusalem.

In Pictures: Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance' Through the Holy City

Annual 'rikud d'galim' march unites Israelis in support of a united Jerusalem.

Netanyahu Promises 'Jerusalem Will Never Be Divided'

Rebuffing international pressure, Netanyahu vows to keep Jerusalem united on Jerusalem Day; Barkat: Jerusalem 'Israel's soul.'

Israel Day Concert With A Strong Message to Rock Central Park

Jerusalem United Forever, Eretz Yisrael HaShleima, counteracting BDS and halting Iran's nuclear program.

Jerusalem Arabs Throw Stones at US Seminary Girls

In yet another Jerusalem Day attack, Arab residents in Muslim Quarter reportedly throw rocks at Jewish youth, hit girl in the face.

Rabbis 'Heartened' by Muslim Rioting as They Toured Mount

The rabbis think Muslim outrage is a sign that miraculous times are near, and the Temple will be rebuilt.

March in Samaria Marks One Year Since Actor's Murder

March on Jerusalem Day from site where Evyatar Borovsky Hy''d was murdered by terrorist, to community named after him.

Arabs Attack Police on Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

Temple Mount closed after masked Arab youths throw stones and fireworks, retreat to Al Aqsa Mosque while continuing to attack.

Rav Neriah:The City of One Gate

6 Days - 1 Journey: The Story of the Six Day War (Part 3)

Join Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi as he visits Jerusalem and tells the story of the 3rd day of the 1967 war.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem is Our Heart - We Won't Divide Our Heart

Netanyahu at the Jerusalem Day celebrations at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva: Jerusalem is Israel’s eternity.

Minister Ariel: There Will be No More Construction Freezes

Housing Minister declares that there will never be another construction freeze in Jerusalem or Judea and Samaria.

Meretz: Jerusalem Day is the 'Holiday of the Occupation'

Extreme leftist Meretz party calls for Jerusalem Day Law to be cancelled, says it symbolizes "the occupation".