Damascus Gate

Terrorist who stabbed officer in Jerusalem sentenced to 20 years

Nadir Dar Ahmad attacked a group of Border Police officers at the Damascus Gate.

Teenage activist sues police: 'Arrested for waving Israel's flag in Israel's capital'

Teenage media personality Yedidya Epstein is suing the police for his arrest and treatment after a protest at Damascus Gate.

Terrorist who attempted to stab 2 Jews given 8 years in prison

Judge derided for 'light' punishment for terrorist who attempted to murder 2 Jews in Jerusalem on grounds it was his first offence.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over security issue

PM, National Security Minister argue over right-wing march at Damascus Gate after security officials warn it could inflame tensions.

Life imprisonment for terrorist who planned murder of Border Police officer

Bilal Abu Zid planned the 2016 murder of Hadar Cohen but was not present so he can 'stay alive and kill Jews'.

Life imprisonment for terrorist who planned murder of officer

Yom Yerushalayim: MK Miri Regev attacked by stone-thrower near Damascus Gate

Bodyguard was hit, taken to hospital for treatment. Regev: "We're not afraid of stones or threats."

Flag March: Footage shows police officer punching marcher

March diverted to Jaffa Gate by police but violent confrontations still resulted. Watch:

MK Itamar Ben Gvir sets up office outside Old City walls

Barred from approaching Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, Ben Gvir reaches Tzahal Square just yards away and vows to remain overnight.

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: Ben Gvir is a provocateur, not a nationalist

"Going ahead with the Flag March is dangerous and irresponsible," says Foreign Minister.

Flag March commences: Hundreds of marchers attempt to bypass police blockades

"Ben Gvir won't reach Damascus Gate," insist police. Ben Gvir responds: "Shameful decision but I will comply."

MK Itamar Ben Gvir outside Jerusalem's Old City: 'I'm going to Damascus Gate'

Just minutes away from the Old City walls, MK Ben Gvir insists his parliamentary immunity grants him complete freedom of movement.

Flag March controversy: MK Itamar Ben Gvir defiant: 'I won't take orders from Bennett'

PM Bennett forbade Religious Zionist MK from approaching Damascus Gate. Ben Gvir responds: "Bennett is dividing Jerusalem."

PM Bennett won't allow MK to participate in Old City march

PM Bennett bans MK Itamar Ben Gvir from reaching Damascus Gate, participating in scheduled march.

Police cancel Old City parade after closing Temple Mt. to Jews

Organizers refused an offer for an alternate route for the annual event, citing safety risks to participants.

Watch: Arab teens chant Hamas slogans, clash with police

Dozens of radicalized Arabs teens gathered outside Damascus Gate to chant anti-Semitic slogans and provoke police.

Another night of riots at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, six arrested

Dozens of rioters confront police officers at Damascus Gate, throw bottles and rocks at the officers.

One day after Lapid's visit: Riots and arrests at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Arabs riot at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. Police forces disperse them.

4 policemen hurt in Damascus Gate riot

Rioters throw stones, bottles at police at gate to Jerusalem's Old City.

Arab sentenced to 28 months in prison for pouring boiling coffee on Jewish passer-by

Attack was uploaded onto TikTok and viewed countless times.

28 months for pouring boiling coffee on Jewish passer-by

Stabbing attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

Arab approached two Jews walking in Jewish residential area, drew out a knife & attempted to stab them. Police apprehended suspect.

Case closed against Border Police officers who shot Damascus Gate terrorist

Insistent to the last that regulations demanded opening an investigation, State Prosecutor closes case due to lack of culpability.

Case closed against officers who shot Damascus Gate terrorist

'Our children protected the State - and found themselves interrogated'

Following interrogation, father of Border Police officer says he's 'not certain' he'd send another child to combat unit.

'Our children protected the State - and were interrogated'

Case to be closed against officers who shot & killed terrorist

Police Chief to grant award to officers for exemplary action.

Weapons reissued to officers who eliminated terrorist

"You acted exactly as expected," said Border Police chief. Meanwhile, Commissioner insists: "No escalation; these were isolated incidents."

Victim of terror attack speaks up

‘Suddenly a terrorist was chasing me. He wanted to murder me, he tried every place on my body,’ victim Avraham Elmaliah recalls.

Border Police officers who eliminated terrorist are interrogated

‘Experience has taught us that we must fully neutralize a terrorist,’ Israel Police Commissioner says, praising the officers.

Watch: Stabbing attack in Jerusalem leaves one injured

Paramedics evacuate one victim in moderate to severe condition, terrorist eliminated.

Smotrich: We won't let Mansour Abbas take our sovereignty in Jerusalem

Religious Zionism party MKs tour site of yesterday's Arab riots near Damascus Gate, blame government's reliance on Ra'am party.

Mother of slain Border Police officer Hadas Malka joins police force

Hadas Malka was killed four years ago by a terrorist at the Damascus Gate. Now her mother, Geula, is closing the circle.

Mother of slain Border Police officer joins police force

Arabs throw potatoes and rocks at Jewish man in Jerusalem

Arabs attack haredi man at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, throwing rocks and vegetables at him and injuring him.

Ben Gvir to arrive at Damascus Gate despite police ban

MK Ben Gvir will not march in Jerusalem but rather will issue a scathing statement criticizing Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai.

Watch: Arabs attack Jew in Jerusalem - and run off

Arab passersby join attacker, kicking Jewish victim after he falls to the ground.

Police Commissioner orders removal of checkpoints at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai orders removal of the checkpoints and barricades at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem.

Police to remove checkpoints at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

Arabs clash with police in Jerusalem

Arabs throw rocks, objects, at police officers near Jerusalem's Old City, and firebombs and fireworks at Jewish neighborhood.

Arab arrested for pouring hot coffee on Jew at Damascus Gate

Border Police arrest man after he was filmed pouring boiling coffee on face of Jew at entrance to Old City of Jerusalem.

Stabbing attempt foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem stabbing suspect drew knife at inspection post, investigation shows.

'We'll keep using Damascus Gate, we won't be afraid'

Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City two weeks ago, released from the hospital.

Condition of Jerusalem stabbing victim improves

Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack near Damascus Gate, breathing on his own, transferred to regular ward.

'Incredible progress, a real miracle'

Improvement in condition of Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Jerusalem last Friday.

Arabs who ignored stabbing attack in Jerusalem arrested

Police arrest 5 who saw attack on Gabriel Lavi near Damascus Gate but did nothing. Court frees them.