Shuafat

Push to Reroute Jerusalem Light Rail Due to Violence

Former mayoral candidate furious after proposal to reroute rail stricken from agenda, says 90K people should have access to transport.

Arab violence continues

After Infant's Murder, Arabs Attack Jerusalem Kindergarten

Rioters target a kindergarten in Ma'ale ha-Zeitim and the light rail station in Shuafat Thursday morning, after last night's deadly attack.

Details Emerge on 'Comprehensive Plan' to Make Jerusalem Safer

Police staff, special forces to work together to quell the capital's 'silent intifada,' Jerusalem Police Cmmdr. reveals.

Arabs Confirm Jewish Victims Before Hurling Rocks at Point Blank

Harrowing assault in northern Jerusalem indicates that police are almost as indifferent to 'silent intifada' as local Arab passersby.

Israeli Killed in Nepal: IAF's First Female Religious Navigator

Lt. Tamar Ariel, 25, made history when she became a navigator in the IAF in 2012. Agam Luria, 23, and Nadav Shoham were also killed.

Watch: Arab Rioters Shoot at Soldiers in Jerusalem

Video captures Hamas supporters in Shuafat neighborhood firing on Border Patrol post with homemade semi-automatic weapon.

Gunfire on Northern Jerusalem Neighborhood

Two bullets found in car windshield and garden in Pisgat Ze'ev, after gunshots heard from Arab neighborhood Shuafat.

Infant Among Two Wounded in Rock and Firebomb Attacks

Three-year-old girl lightly wounded by rock attack in Jerusalem's Shuafat, bus driver wounded by molotov cocktail in Samaria.

Shots Fired at North Jerusalem Home

After gunshots heard from Arab neighborhood of Shuafat, police find bullets at Pisgat Ze'ev doorway.

Breaking News

Third Day of Riots: Clashes on Temple Mount

Counter-measures to prevent spillover from Shuafat violence fail as Arab mob clashes with police.

Firebombs and Anti-Semitic Chants at Ongoing Shuafat Riots

Arab extremists attack police, shout Islamist slogans in Jerusalem, during riots following the murder of Mohammed Abu-Khder.

Official: Rioting the Product of Premeditated Incitement

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King blames rioting on lack of police presence, claims murder planned specifically to arouse unrest.

Unrest in Jerusalem

Bombs and Rocks in Jerusalem as Rioting Continues

Clashes between police, Arab extremists escalate, as rioters throw pipe bombs; public transport modified until tension calms.

Lawless Arab Neighborhood Petitions Water Shortage

Arab residents of Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood claim negligence; water authorities note rampant security risks as cause.

Arab Terrorists Sentenced Over Temple Mount Firebombing

Shua'fat residents sentenced to prison time for firebombing Mount, wounding police officer.

70-Year-Old Jewish Woman Stands Up to Arab Attackers

70-year-old Jewish woman stands up to Arab men who harass her in her home. ‘They attack like animals, but I’m not afraid.’

Northern Jerusalem Hamas Terror Cell Indicted

A Hamas-linked terror cell has been uncovered in northern Jerusalem, it was released for publication Monday.

Arab Nabbed for Planting Fake Explosive on Jerusalem Train

A Jerusalem Arab was arrested for planting fake explosive devices on the Jerusalem light railway system

Shocking Photos of Near-Lynch Prompt Calls for Change

Border Police commanders are on the defense over reports that officers were told not to respond to mob attack.

Arabs Attack Firefighters with Rocks in Jerusalem Suburb

Firefighters called to deal with a fire in Shuafat, Jerusalem, were thanked for their efforts by Arabs hurling rocks at them.

3 Hurt in Hareidi-Arab Rock Fight

Confrontation took place in Ramat Shlomo Saturday evening. Three hareidim arrested.

Why is There No Enforcement Against Illegal Arab Construction?

Jerusalem council member to Likud Ministers: Act decisively against illegal Arab construction in east Jerusalem as you do in Beit El.

Jerusalem Arabs Attack the Light Rail

Passengers on the Jerusalem Light Rail were targeted Thursday by Arabs in the Beit Hanina neighborhood.

Jerusalem Arabs Hurl Rocks at Border Guard Officers

Arabs in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat attack Israeli Border Guard officers on patrol in the area.

Rock Attack on Jerusalem's Light Rail

The Jerusalem Light Rail was attacked by Arabs hurling rocks at the cars as they passed by on Monday afternoon.

Jerusalem Municipality Upgrades Arab Neighborhood Playgrounds

Children in the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Beit Hanina and Jabel Mukabar have nice new playgrounds, built by the municipality.

Three Police Officers Wounded in Shuafat Arab Riot

Three policemen were hurt Saturday night when trying to control an Arab riot in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat.

Jerusalem Arab Woman Indicted for Incitement in Shuafat

A Jerusalem Arab woman was indicted Monday on charges of inciting to violence, and assaulting a police officer.

Jerusalem Prepares for Riots

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

Government to Spend 100M on Termninal for Shuafat Neighborhood

Israel will construct a 100M NIS terminal to allow residents of Shuafat neighborhood easier access to the rest of Jerusalem.

PA, Hamas Invest in Jerusalem Schools

In light of PA reports that it invested 2 million shekels in eastern Jerusalem Arab schools, reports of similar Hamas involvement are emerging.