Jerusalem

Indictment filed against Arab who slapped Jew on train

Arab who slapped Jews on light rail train, sent footage to friends, is indicted. 'He waved his hand and forcefully slapped their faces.'

Why Jerusalem is the capital of Israel

Others may love and be impressed by Jerusalem. But only the Jewish people have been inextricably bound up with the city for 3000 years.

Jerusalem opens emergency headquarters for victims of disaster

Jerusalem mayor orders social services to open headquarters to aid families of those killed, injured, in Meron tragedy.

Jerusalem seminary students visit Sheikh injured in attack

After pro-coexistence Sheikh attacked in Jerusalem, seminary students pay a solidarity visit.

MK Odeh: Hoping for an Intifada

Joint Arab List chairman writes in support of Arab violence in Jerusalem, hopes to see PA flags fly over the holy city.

Right-wing MKs attacked by Arab stone-throwers in Jerusalem

Religious Zionist Party MKs visit site of recent Arab riots in eastern Jerusalem, find themselves targets of stone-throwers.

Police to remove checkpoints at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

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

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'Haredi' family in Jerusalem outed as Christian missionaries

Haredi 'rabbi' outed as missionary who made Aliyah with fake documents, got tens of thousands of dollars from haredi charities

Jerusalem Mayor urges calm

Mayor Moshe Lion instructs Jerusalem municipality to continue to do everything in its power to restore order to the city.

"I thought I was going to die"

A man lynched in Jerusalem last night recounts his ordeal.

US 'deeply concerned' by violent riots in Jerusalem

American embassy issues rare statement on disturbances in Jerusalem, calling for 'responsible voices to end incitement.'

A night of demonstration and riots in Jerusalem

Police separate hundreds of Jewish demonstrators from rock-throwing Arabs. Policeman lightly injured from rocks thrown by Arabs.

One person injured in brawl between Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

One man lightly injured in brawl in central Jerusalem. Police arrest four people for questioning.

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood

Three burglars break into home in Har Nof, injuring elderly resident and stealing money and valuables.

Dep. Mayor: Riots in E Jerusalem 'something we've never faced'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor, in exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva, gives his view on the riots taking place by Arabs in eastern Jerusalem.

Watch: Full video of Arab slapping haredi on train released

The new video of an Arab slapping a haredi man on the train shows pure motive. The attacker was released from custody.

Hundreds attend English-language Independence Day service

OU Israel and the municipality of Jerusalem joined together to give foreign students in Israel a more meaningful Independence Day.

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

Arab man, 21, who slapped a Jewish youth and uploaded it to TikTok, is arrested.

Arab slaps yeshiva student, then posts it to TikTok

Video posted to TikTok shows Arab slapping Jewish yeshiva student on the Light Rail in Jerusalem. Police investigating.

Pollard in Jerusalem: Peace be upon Israel

Jonathan Pollard holds Israeli flag close to his heart as he celebrates Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Clashes with leftist protesters outside President's Residence

Hundreds of demonstrators march towards Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, and also reach the entrance of the President's Residence.

Education Ministry guard threatens to 'butcher' haredi child

Security guard working for Education Ministry threatens to 'butcher' haredi boy during protest in Jerusalem.

Fireworks and rocks towards Jewish homes in Jerusalem

Arabs throw rocks, shoot fireworks at homes in the Shiloah village into which Jews entered the previous night.

2 killed in accident in Jerusalem

Seven vehicles involved in crash in Jerusalem, with two dead, seven injured. One pedestrian hit and killed by minibus.

Kosovo's FM: Embassy in Jerusalem a 'done deal'

Kosovo’s new foreign minister says she considers the opening of the country’s embassy in Jerusalem to be “a done deal”.

Erdogan urges Kosovo to rethink opening of Jerusalem embassy

Turkish President urges Kosovan Prime Minister to reconsider the country's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

Pesach: Next Year in Jerusalem!

Israel's first Chief Rabbi gave an unusual twist to the words at the end of the Seder for those of us already living in Jerusalem.

Arab who attacked Jew will pay 40,000 shekels

Two years after brutal anti-Semitic attack, Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to pay victim 40,000 shekels in compensation.

5 injured in Jerusalem apartment explosion

Exploding gas tank sparks apartment fire in central Jerusalem, leaving at least five people injured.

Protesters handcuff themselves to anti-Netanyahu statue

Police remove statue set up outside PM's residence despite protesters attaching themselves to the statue.

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

About 20,000 people demonstrate near PM's residence in Jerusalem.

Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem

Christian priest attacks disabled haredi minor - but is not arrested. 'Christian anti-Semites reached new low,' attorney says.

Jordan condemns Kosovo for opening embassy in Jerusalem

Jordanian government calls Kosovo's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem 'invalid and illegitimate.'

Kosovo formally opens embassy in Jerusalem

Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry says it has formally opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, after establishing ties with Israel.

New Hope candidate attacked at Mahane Yehuda Market

Likud supporters verbally attack Ofer Berkovitch who was touring the Jerusalem market with party leader Gideon Sa'ar.

PA, Arab League denounce Czech Republic over Jerusalem office

Palestinian Authority and Arab League say Czech Republic’s opening of diplomatic office in Jerusalem violates international law.

Netanyahu in Jerusalem restaurant: Who here votes for Bennett?

Netanyahu visits restaurant in Jerusalem's German Colony neighborhood, warns those who vote for Yamina that they are voting for Lapid.

Czech Prime Minister opens new diplomatic office in Jerusalem

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Foreign Minister Ashkenazi attend ribbon-cutting for 2nd European diplomatic office in Jerusalem.

Education Ministry accuses Jerusalem Arab school of incitement

Arab elementary school in eastern Jerusalem incited to violence, Israel's Education Ministry says.

Man dies in fire in Jerusalem apartment

Man in his 60s dies in fire in an apartment in the Kiryat Hayovel neighborhood. Police investigating.

Arab worker arrested for raping pregnant Jerusalem woman

Man from eastern Jerusalem hired to paint apartment, move furniture suspected of raping pregnant woman in her home.

Parliamentarians in Europe host conference on Jerusalem

European lawmakers express support for a united Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Driver suspected of running down man in Jerusalem released

Ibrahim Hamed released to house arrest after being questioned by police about the incident in Meah Shearim.

Driver who ran down Purim reveler: I was trying to save my life

Minibus driver who ran over and killed man in Meah Sharim arrested after being released from hospital. 'They attack me from every direction'

Clashes at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem

Yassam anti-riot police officers and Border Police teams deployed to iconic Jerusalem market to disperse crowds gathered during Purim.

Man in serious condition after Jerusalem apartment fire

85-year-old man seriously injured after fire breaks out in Shimon HaTzaddik Street in the capital.

Equatorial Guinea's embassy moving to Jerusalem

Netanyahu "welcomes the trend in which countries are transferring their embassies to Jerusalem"

COVID-19, wine, and Purim

Eli Pash, from Pyup Wine & Alcohol, speaks with Arutz Sheva about wine in light of the pandemic and the preparations for upcoming holidays.

Watch: Netanyahu throws snowballs as Jerusalem covered in white

With Jerusalem seeing its first real snowfall in years, PM Netanyahu joined in on the fun.

Jerusalem Mayor: We were prepared for snowstorm

Mayor Moshe Leon speaks with Arutz Sheva about the capital's preparations for a rare snow storm, says nearing end of COVID crisis.

Rain, wind and snow: Preparations for big storm completed

Rescue forces and authorities are preparing in advance for all possible scenarios during storm.

Jerusalemites: Prepare for medium to heavy snow

Forecaster talks about weather in coming days, refers to unique year that includes strong storms alongside many sunny days.

Jerusalem launches it’s first major tourist project for 2021

Jerusalem is preparing to bring back tourism into the city after a year of Covid-19

What will the US embassy in Jerusalem look like?

Jerusalem municipality approves expansion of US embassy to encompass 2 complexes with housing for employees.

Early morning rescue in Jerusalem

72-year-old man collapses suddenly early Sunday morning in eastern Jerusalem. Despite having no pulse EMTs manage to resuscitate him.

Jerusalem to vaccinate hotel workers

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon orders vaccination campaign to be extended to hotel workers in anticipation of post-pandemic tourism.

Israel and Morocco – is it normalization?

Can we expect to see active Moroccan involvement in future Israeli-Palestinian negotiations on the core issue of Jerusalem?

Floor collapses at store in downtown Jerusalem

Search underway for people possibly trapped as ground gives way under store.

New Jerusalem neighborhood in exchange for right-wing alliance?

Netanyahu's confidants say PM will promote construction of residential neighborhood in Atarot area in exchange for rightist alliance.

Thousands defy lockdown, attend funeral in Jerusalem

Masses defy lockdown to attend funeral of scion of Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty, Brisk rosh yeshiva.