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Jerusalem braces for gridlock as nine light rail stations shut down for 14 weeks starting May 21, part of a major project linking the Red and Green Lines and aiming to reshape the capital’s transit future — while testing its present.
At Israel Day on Fifth Parade, NYC and Jerusalem mayors walk side-by-side, affirming solidarity with Israel and urging the release of Hamas-held hostages.
Israeli Arab from Beit Hanina stabs 25-year-old police officer at the Chain Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem before being neutralized by other officers at the scene. Victim taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Over 1,000 children and their parents join colorful procession led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yisrael Goldberg, replacing protests with Torah, unity, and celebration in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Explosions heard in Jerusalem after missile attack from Yemen at Israel.
Just two months after his release in a hostage deal, Rada Abid and ten others, including seven minors, face serious terrorism charges in Jerusalem.
Minister Itshak Waserlauf vows to prevent removal of Zionist presence from historic Jerusalem synagogue.
Ir Olam: The ultimate living concept, unlike anything the city has ever seen.
After years of planning and attempts, renovation work on the Little Western Wall begins, with the approval of the Prime Minister. Jordan informed just before the work started.
Jerusalem District Police raid a house in Sur Baher, seizing a Hamas flag, two pistols, hundreds of bullets, magazines, and M16 rifle parts.
President Isaac Herzog welcomes Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to Jerusalem for his first official visit to Israel. The visit marks the historic inauguration of Ecuador’s diplomatic Innovation R&D Center in the capital.
Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.
US ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted to denounce the calls on Arabic media encouraging arson against Israel.
Jerusalem Municipality projects the names of the fallen on the city walls and displays the Israeli flag with the inscription "Yizkor" on the Chords Bridge.
Suspect rips Israeli flag off car in central Jerusalem, as the country pays tribute to Israel's fallen during Memorial Day siren.
A juvenile district court sentenced a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack to 24 years in prison, probation, and financial compensation of 125,000 shekels.
A resident of Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood was caught with a knife and a passage encouraging Jihad on a light rail in central Jerusalem. He admitted that he intended to stab Jews.
Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.
At least 10,000 dunams burned in Judea; fire contained but not yet extinguished.
Large-scale fires rage near Jerusalem. Residents of evacuated communities permitted to return to their homes. Firefighters working to contain the blaze. Border Police officer moderately injured, three firefighters sustain minor injuries.
Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.
Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Shfela and Sharon regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says one missile was successfully intercepted. Magen David Adom: No reports of injuries.
PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.
Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.
Boy, 4, unconscious and artificially respirated after 'colliding' with second child at Jerusalem train station.
Man of about 30 suffers moderate injuries after balcony collapses in Jerusalem.
In a significant ceremony held days before Pesach, the Berger Group marked the beginning of its ambitious Berger Towers.
The ceremony will be attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel, hostages and their families, and the Mayor of Jerusalem.
Bat Melech Chairwoman Tzilit Jacobson urges early intervention to prevent domestic violence tragedies, 'through education, awareness, and proactive community involvement.'
Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv denies a report suggesting that Prague is preparing to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.
The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.
Parents of 4 children found dead in their bedroom in Neve Yaakov. Police investigating possibility of murder-suicide as neighbors express shock.
Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein investigated in Qatar Gate affair talks about his interrogation, Qatari funding, and his connections with the other suspects.
The Czech Republic is expected to soon announce the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following consultations and US encouragement.
For 25 years, Meir Panim has been a crucial part of Israel’s safety net, catering to those facing food insecurity and poverty. Since the October 7th massacre, the organization has rapidly expanded its mission to meet the evolving needs of the public.
Palestinian Arab activist Fakhri Abu Diab claims Israel is working to establish the 'Jewish presence' in eastern Jerusalem at the expense of Arabs.
Police documented dragging MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) during a left-wing protest near the Knesset.
Cabinet approves Defense Minister's initiative for 'Sovereignty Road' in Jerusalem envelope, to divert Palestinian vehicles from route between the capital and Ma'ale Adumim.
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A rally against haredi conscription turned violent when dozens of rioters blocked roads, shattered the window of a bus, and threw rocks and other projectiles at police.
The conference featured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials from around the world, who will speak about the different challenges antisemitism presents and how to fight them.
Footage shows an anti-government protester obscenely clinging to a female Border Police officer during a demonstration in Jerusalem.
MK Dan Illouz demands urgent Knesset meeting, says disruption to lives of Jerusalem's residents cannot continue.
Footage shows protesters tearing down banners with the photos of soldiers who fell in the war. 'In the Holy Land, which our fathers dreamt of in exile, nothing is holy anymore.'
Demonstrations against the government today saw unusually harsh rhetoric and threats of civil disobedience.
Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
'No PLO flags or protests supporting terrorism. Jews deserve freedom of movement, Jewish Quarter should not suffer during Ramadan,' Minister Ben Gvir clarifies.
For 2nd time today, an attack from Yemen activated Red Alert sirens in Israel's capital and other parts of the country.
For the first time in two months, sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela region, and in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory.
A taxi driver drove into a left-wing protester who blocked a road in the capital, lightly injuring him.
Several anti-government protesters parked their cars to block several roads in Jerusalem. The police distributed fines, but the cars were not towed.
A large dummy dressed as a haredi IDF soldier was hanged over the street in the Mea She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem.
The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.
The police and Shin Bet thwarted a shooting attack against security forces and civilians in Jerusalem during Ramadan.
The suspect who allegedly shot and lightly wounded a municipal sanitation worker in central Jerusalem claimed he prevented a terror attack. While searching his house, police found and seized substances suspected to be drugs.
Police stopped two vans transporting 24 Arabs from Judea and Samaria who entered Israeli territory illegally. A day earlier, nine infiltrators were caught in a van in the city.
Jerusalem resident, clearing out her apartment after her husband's death, surprised to find old weapons, including a Carl-Gustaf rifle, in her attic.
After being expelled from a yeshiva for his behavior, man comes to the principal's home to exact his revenge.
Two new towers in the high-class Denya neighborhood of Jerusalem are set to offer dozens of units at extremely competitive prices.
