East Jerusalem

Petition seeks to allow thousands of Gazans into Israel

32 senior Israeli doctors are seeking to join a petition to the Supreme Court to allow the immediate evacuation of Palestinian patients for medical treatment.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

UNRWA claims:

'Seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire'

UNRWA claims eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire. Fire and rescue service confirmed crews were called to the scene but did not say the compound was set on fire.

'False and illegal'

UNRWA rejects Israeli claim to eastern Jerusalem HQ

UNRWA rejects Israeli claims to its eastern Jerusalem headquarters, calling the move illegal after Israel demolished buildings and seized offices.

Bnei Brak:

Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.

Two Jerusalem residents arrested on suspicion of using car bomb

Two suspects, residents of eastern Jerusalem, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in detonating an explosive device inside a vehicle while traveling.

UN chief slams Israeli raid, demands respect for UNRWA premises

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel Police’s raid on UNRWA’s Jerusalem compound, calling it a violation of UN immunity and urging Israel to respect international law.

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Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream

A man from eastern Jerusalem in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of incitement after appearing in a video in which he claims he contaminates Israeli ice cream by spitting and inserting his fingers into the product.

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Police arrested five suspects from eastern Jerusalem, including two hospital employees, accused of preparing Molotov cocktails and setting fires near a Jerusalem hospital with a nationalist motive.

Terrorism:

Three arrested for plan to blow up club and murder pilot

Shin Bet and Jerusalem police arrest father, son, and accomplice from eastern Jerusalem accused of planning attacks against security forces, civilians and IAF pilot.

Report:

PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Regavim uncovers PA plan to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030 and exposes the compensation mechanism operated by the PA for Arab construction violators in the eastern part of the capital.

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Border police neutralize terrorist in Shuafat refugee camp

Authorities emphasize commitment to maintaining security and deterring violence, after Border Police's undercover unit neutralize a terrorist throwing rocks at security forces in Shuafat refugee camp.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Education Ministry shuts down six UNRWA-run schools in eastern Jerusalem, citing their illegal operation and ties between the UN agency and Gaza-based terrorists.

Suspect arrested

Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Police raid a house in Sur Baher, seizing a Hamas flag, two pistols, hundreds of bullets, magazines, and M16 rifle parts.

A new trend:

Buying property in East Jerusalem neighborhood for Arabs

Jewish lawyers represent Arab clients in the race for control of land stolen from Jews in the East Jerusalem Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood.

PA activist warns 'Jerusalem moving toward complete Judaization'

Palestinian Arab activist Fakhri Abu Diab claims Israel is working to establish the 'Jewish presence' in eastern Jerusalem at the expense of Arabs.

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Arab attacks haredi man in Jerusalem and is arrested

An Arab man in his 20s from Jerusalem was arrested after he assaulted a haredi man, pulling his side curls and spitting at him.

Attempted attack in E. J'lem

Terrorist speeds towards officers and is neutralized

Border Police officers neutralize terrorist who tried to carry out a ramming attack in Anata. No injuries among the officers.

Two brothers from East Jerusalem steal an IDF pickup truck

Central District detectives today arrested two brothers from East Jerusalem on suspicion of stealing a military pickup truck from a garage in Petah Tikva.

Attempted attack in Jerusalem:

Terrorist tries to stab Border Police officers and is neutralized

Terrorist armed with a knife tries to stab Border Police officers near Shalem station and is neutralized.

Ben Gvir backs the officers

Clashes in eastern Jerusalem, 12-year-old killed

During riot in Shuafat, 12-year-old Arab boy shoots fireworks directly at officers, who open fire and hit him. Boy later pronounced dead.

Swastikas and incitement in Eastern Jerusalem school

Graffiti found by election workers at the school's ballot box included praise for Hamas and a number of swastikas.

Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks

Two men from Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods contacted Hamas for weapons, money, and instructions for carrying out terrorist attacks.

Eastern Jerusalem:

Border Police officers eliminate rioters who shot fireworks

Border Police officers sense threat to their lives, kill two terrorists who shot fireworks in Silwan neighborhood.

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Police dress as haredim to catch stone-throwers

A Jerusalem police force dressed as haredim to catch two residents of eastern Jerusalem in the act of attacking cars with stones.

Attempted attack:

Vehicle tries to ram officers in eastern Jerusalem

Vehicle accelerates towards officers operating in Shuafat neighborhood. Officers open fire, injuring one of the occupants.

Cleared for publication:

Rocket found in Eastern Jerusalem

The Shin Bet is investigating a rocket that was found in an open area in an Arab-populated area of Jerusalem.

Eastern Jerusalem:

Jewish security vehicle attacked, officers fire back

Border Police officers shoot at several Arabs who attacked a Jewish security vehicle in Kfar Hashiloach. One suspect arrested.

Ben-Gvir demands home demolitions continue during Ramadan

Israel's National Security Minister orders police to continue demolishing illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Hamas to Israeli Arabs: Help us in the fight

Spokesperson for terrorist organization calls on Israeli Arabs to support the residents of eastern Jerusalem in their fight against Israel.

Ben-Gvir: Demolition will happen, if not today then tomorrow

National Security Minister's offices denies reports PM Netanyahu delayed demolition of illegal building in eastern Jerusalem.

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

PM intervenes to delay demolition of building housing 100 people this week after Ben-Gvir orders it demolished.

Eastern Jerusalem:

Officer neutralizes terrorists before attack

Border Police officers stationed in Silwan neighborhood nearly attacked with fireworks and firebombs. Two terrorists injured.

Despite Ben Gvir's order:

PLO flags waved at protest in eastern Jerusalem

Palestine Liberation Organization flags were waved during protest in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, police do not remove them.

Police stop terror conference in Jerusalem

Officers who arrived at the scene prevented the conference from being held, shut the venue, and summoned three activists for questioning.

The incoming government must look to Jerusalem

We join the Lach Yerushalayim movement to explore what the new government will need to do to strengthen its capital.

Brother and father of Jerusalem terrorist arrested

Border Police officers arrive at home of 16-year-old who stabbed haredi man in Jerusalem, take his father and brother for questioning.

Family nearly lynched

Police officers injured in riots in eastern Jerusalem

Arabs riot, throwing rocks and firebombs. Five suspects arrested. Order restored after several hours.

Riots in eastern Jerusalem over Rosh Hashanah

False reports circulated on social media of threats to Al Aqsa Mosque with intention of inciting conflict between rioters, security forces.

Jewish-purchased lands in eastern Jerusalem to be reclaimed?

A Jewish enclave purchased at the beginning of the previous century was recently returned to the State.

Jerusalem evicts illegal café

The owners of the coffee shop attempted to seize control of a building intended for the convenience of visitors to the Western Wall.

The price for incitement:

Israel revokes licenses for schools in eastern Jerusalem

Minister of Education orders revocation of operating licenses of schools in which incitement against the State of Israel was discovered.

This is what's planned for Biden's visit to Israel

Biden is scheduled to arrive in Israel tomorrow for his first tour of the Middle East.

Watch: Palestinian Arabs struggling to make ends meet

Residents say that with the cost of living and rising taxes, they have no way of succeeding in one of the most expensive cities worldwide.

So Pillsbury is pulling out of "East Jerusalem"

The General Mills' boycott reveals the absurdity of the term “East Jerusalem.” Pillsbury should look at a map. Op-ed.

State Department:

U.S. is committed to opening Palestinian consulate in J'lem

Previous reports suggested the Americans had backtracked on plan, hopes now dashed.

Abbas spokesman:

'East Jerusalem will remain the eternal capital of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman rejects remarks of Bennett who said that "Jerusalem is a unified city."

Violent clashes at funeral of Al Jazeera reporter in Jerusalem

Violent clashes break out during funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh, as Arabs begin throwing rocks at police.

Israeli officials believe:

Biden's visit to E. Jerusalem - a response to construction

Americans plan for Biden to visit Arab hospital in eastern Jerusalem in response to approval of 3,988 housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Biden considering visiting eastern Jerusalem during Israel visit

A visit by a US President to eastern Jerusalem, unaccompanied by Israeli officials, is considered a move that "divides Jerusalem."

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Out-of-control car hits police van in eastern Jerusalem

A vehicle hit a Riot Control van in eastern Jerusalem today, lightly wounding 5 officers.

Highest level of alert ahead of Ramadan Friday prayers

Over 100,000 Muslims expected to visit Temple Mount this Friday, after Defense Min. ruled to permit entry to PA Arabs.

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Riots in eastern Jerusalem

Rioters at Damascus Gate in Old City of Jerusalem throw rocks and glass bottles at police officers.

PA clerics urge Muslims to support Sheikh Jarrah

Council of Religious Scholars of “Palestine” calls on Muslims to support the Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik:

'If there is no security here - I'm not leaving'

Otzma Yehudit chairman makes clear he will not vacate Jerusalem neighborhood unless Jewish residents receive security.

Police detain suspects in riots in eastern Jerusalem

Rocks thrown at police vehicle in At-Tur neighborhood. Police arrest 14 suspects.

European countries condemn Sheikh Jarrah eviction

France, Germany, Italy and Spain criticize eviction of illegal building in Jerusalem neighborhood, condemn Israeli construction.

PA demands Israel stop construction in Jerusalem

Abbas spokesman threatens to take action if Israel does not stop its building plans in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

Report: US to unilaterally reopen PA Consulate in Jerusalem

Report quotes high-ranking Israeli official as admitting that consulate will reopen "soon," despite right-wing objections within government.