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Belz hasidim hold protest outside Jerusalem municipality

Belz hasidim protest outside municipality, calling, 'Shamgar Center, do not destroy our neighborhood.'

Demonstration in Jerusalem:

Police officer recorded slapping haredi protester

Border Police officer recorded slapping haredi man who participated in demonstrations on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem.

New poll: Majority of Jerusalemites don't want 'pride parade'

Vast majority of Jerusalem's residents do not support holding 'pride' parade in their city; 70% say municipality should not support it.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

Hungary to be first EU state to move embassy to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told congregants at a Budapest synagogue that Hungary would announce the move within the next few weeks.

Netanyahu on Jerusalem Day:

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu at state ceremony for Jerusalem Day: Despite the threats, I directed that the flag march be held along its customary route.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Optimistic that three more embassies will open in Jerusalem'

Several countries have mulled the idea of moving their diplomatic missions to Jerusalem, but few followed through.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Flag Dance is a surrender to the Jewish extremists'

Spokesman for PA chairman warns against Flag Dance passing through the Temple Mount complex, says it could lead to a security escalation.

Netanyahu:

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

PM Netanyahu publishes greeting ahead of Jerusalem Day: A splendid day on which to celebrate our return to our eternal capital.

56 Years Since Reunification:

Jewish majority in Jerusalem shrinks to new low

Haredi Jews now make up nearly half of Jewish population in the capital as Jerusalem's population nears 1 million.

2000-year-old receipt discovered on Jerusalem's Pilgrimage Road

Inscription was likely receipt from Jerusalem's main thoroughfare during the Second Temple period.

Op-Ed:

Attempts to deny the Jewish connection to Jerusalem

Denying the centrality of Jerusalem to the Jewish People is an ongoing PA campaign, in words and in actual destruction of history. Op-ed.

Bus torched in Jerusalem

A driver turning into the wrong neighborhood of Jerusalem had his bus set on fire. He escaped with only mild injuries.

Painter's House - Jerusalem's new luxury residential project

'An exciting work of art' is how the CEO of EvenYisrael calls the Painter's House project.

Arab teen indicted for plotting to shoot Jews in Jerusalem

19-year-old Jerusalem resident accused of plotting several terrorist attacks, including ambush on Jewish motorists.

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

Terror group vows to stop 'Judiazation of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem.'

Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Two wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting

Two Jews wounded in shooting in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem.

Father and son duo rescue family from Jerusalem fire

In the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Homa Saturday night an apartment building caught fire.

Watch:

Jerusalem municipal worker filmed desecrating flag

The contracted municipal worker hit the flag on the ground, stepped on it, and threw it into the sewer. He and his partner were fired.

Robotic surgery saves Jerusalem doctor injured in ski accident

Cutting-edge robotic surgery in Jerusalem saves life of doctor paralyzed after skiing accident.

Jerusalem high school under fire for Purim satire video

The Horev girls' school in Jerusalem has issued an apology for a short film by its students depicting racial stereotypes.

Terror attack foiled:

Arab cook planned Jerusalem knife attack

Police arrested Jersalem Arab for violating restraining order, found he was planning stabbing attack.

'Surrender to terrorism':

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Defense officials recommending that the Temple Mount be closed to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan, as was customary in the past.

Six injured in Jerusalem shooting incident

The shooting occurred on Dov Yosef Street in Beit Safafa, near Gilo. MDA attended to the wounded. The shooting was of a criminal nature.

Why do we say "next year in Jerusalem" at the Seder?

Jerusalem is not just a place of happiness, it’s a place of elation.

6-month-old infant seriously injured by bus in Jerusalem

Baby girl in stroller hospitalized after being struck by bus in heart of Jerusalem.

1,800-year-old relics

Gold jewelry found in Jerusalem cave worn against 'evil eye'

For the first time, gold jewelry found in late Roman-era Jerusalem burial cave to go on display.

4 hurt in fires in Jerusalem and Haifa

3 residents pulled from burning building in Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem, elderly woman pulled from buring building in Haifa.

Watch: A Psalm of Peace - for the Rebbe's birthday

It is a Chabad tradition to say the psalm whose number is the years since the Rebbe's birth on NIssan 11, so chap.122 is said tonight.

Jerusalem:

Terrorist eliminated after trying to steal officer's weapon

Israeli Arab terrorist tries to steal weapon from Border Police officer at the Chain Gate and is eliminated. Clashes break out.

120 orphans celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs in Jerusalem

Colel Chabad holds special ceremony at Western Wall allowing Israeli orphans to celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs.

Despite terror wave:

Israel to make series of concessions for Ramadan

Entry to Jerusalem, Temple Mount to be eased for Arab residents of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Family visits inside Israel to be allowed.

Jerusalem:

Arabs attack police officers responding to car accident

Dozens of Arabs threw stones, rods, and additional items at officers who were responding to a car accident in the Jabal Mukaber neighborhood

Mark Levin lauds wife's fundraising run in J'lem half-marathon

Julie Strauss participates in half-marathon fundraising effort to benefit Jerusalem terror victims.

Jerusalem to demolish illegal construction in Shimon Hatzadik

Jerusalem City Council member Yonatan Yosef welcomes the move: It's time for governance.

Shushan Purim: The sweetest victory

Can you hear us celebrating, Haman? Hark from whatever dismal depths you are in now, and hear our sweet children singing in our own country.

EU concerned Hungary may move embassy to Jerusalem

European Commission’s spokesman for foreign affairs reiterates EU policy is not to open embassies in Jerusalem.

Hungary:

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

Hungarian President Katalin Novak says no decision has yet been made on whether Budapest would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Fire breaks out in storage unit in building's basement, spreads upwards to apartments. 4 people suffer from smoke inhalation.

Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister informs Israeli counterpart his country will open an embassy in Israel's capital.

Jerusalem counter-terror operation continues at Ben-Gvir's order

4 guns, 11 toy guns modified to use live bullets seized and 72 suspects arrested in Jerusalem in first half of the week.

IDF announces:

Home of terrorist who murdered two in Jerusalem to be demolished

IDF announces intention to demolish the home of terrorist Aslam Farouk, who placed explosive devices in two locations in Jerusalem.

City of David shooting

Man indicted for leaving gun his teen brother used in attack

Suspect bought gun and ammunition, left them in a bin in a warehouse next door to his home for his 13-year-old brother to find.

Ben-Gvir: Israel won't surrender to a handful of terrorists

Group in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem attempts to force general strike by blocking roads, preventing residents from getting to work.

Ben Gvir instructs not to return body of Neve Yaakov terrorist

National Security Minister disagrees with Police Commissioner's opinion that keeping the terrorist's body would result in disturbances.

Good news:

Paratrooper wounded in Jerusalem attack opens his eyes

Family of paratrooper who was seriously wounded in attack near the City of David in Jerusalem says he has made progress in the last week.

Netanyahu pressures Ben-Gvir to stop Jerusalem operation

PM sends his military secretary to tell National Security Minister to stop counter-terror op after warning from security officials.

The protest continues:

Huge demonstration to take place outside the Knesset on Monday

In addition, a protest is planned for Thursday outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Shabak chief Ronen Bar tells National Security Min. his orders to police will lead to escalation. Ben-Gvir: Your way didn't bring security.

Jerusalem bus stops to be fortified after deadly ramming attack

300 high-risk bus stops in capital to receive protection against ramming attacks, followed by an additional 700 bus stops.

Jerusalem under attack:

3 Border Police reserve platoons called up as reinforcements

"They're throwing rocks, even washing machines, from the rooftops," describes Jerusalem Border Police Chief.

Online Seduction:

Jerusalem Arabs arrested for sex crimes against Israeli teen

Two residents of Shuafat arrested for sex crimes against 15-year-old Israeli girl they met on the Instagram social media outlet.

Watch:

Ramot terrorist veers off the road and hits the bus stop

New footage of ramming attack shows how the terrorist sharply accelerated into the bus stop where the victims were standing.

Home of Jerusalem terrorist sealed

Police remove the contents of the home and evacuate the terrorist's parents. His two brothers were arrested after the attack.

Photographer at attack scene:

'I saw the murdered man's shoe - that's when I broke down'

Chabad photojournalist Dov Ber Hechtman went out to document the scene of Friday's attack and could not hold back his tears.

Former Police Commissioner:

'Ben Gvir is a pyromaniac with a tank of gas'

Former Israel Police Commissioner blasts National Security Minister for announcing an “Operation Defensive Shield 2” in eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem death toll rises

8-year-old hit in ramming attack dies

Brother of 6-year-old killed in Jerusalem terror attack succumbs to injuries, bringing death toll to 3.

Israel National News

10 killed in Jerusalem terror attacks in just 2 weeks

Deadly ramming attack comes 2 weeks after Neve Yaakov synagogue massacre.

'A heinous crime':

UAE condemns ramming attack in Jerusalem

UAE sends condolences to Israel following ramming attack in Ramot neighborhood in which two Israelis were murdered.

'Repugnant, unconscionable'

Blinken condemns ramming attack in Jerusalem

US Secretary of State condemns attack which killed two Israelis, including a six-year-old boy.