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Watch: Arrests, use of water cannon against Jerusalem protesters

Police arrest and use water cannon against leftist protesters in Jerusalem.

Watch: Arrests, use of water cannon against Jerusalem protesters

Man's body found in cave 4 years after he went missing

Woman walking near cave outside Jerusalem notices human skeleton, ending 4-year search for missing man.

Man's body found in cave 4 years after he went missing

Police commissioner called 'Hitler' in abusive graffiti

Unknown vandals malign new police commissioner amidst clashes between police and haredi rioters over lockdown enforcement.

Police commissioner called 'Hitler' in abusive graffiti

Fox News crew attacked in Jerusalem's Meah Sharim neighborhood

'Kill them!' Rioters reportedly attack Fox News crew in Meah Sharim neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Fox News crew attacked in Jerusalem's Meah Sharim neighborhood

Haredi extremists damage train in Jerusalem

Rioters damage a train car, smash windows of train and station with rocks and pour concrete on the tracks.

Haredi extremists damage train in Jerusalem

US Ambassador visits Western Wall to mark end of term

Watch: U.S.Ambassador to Israel pays a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem as he ends his term under the Trump administration

US Ambassador visits Western Wall to mark end of term

'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, the embassy will remain there'

Antony Blinken says in confirmation hearing the Biden administration will not reverse Trump's decision to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem.

'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, the embassy will remain there'

Sheldon Adelson laid to rest in Jerusalem

Businessman, philanthropist, and Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson brought to Mount of Olives cemetery in Jerusalem to be laid to rest.

Sheldon Adelson laid to rest in Jerusalem

PM was taken to secure compound during protest outside his home

Netanyahu and his wife were taken to secure compound at their residence last weekend after several protesters breached a checkpoint outside.

PM was taken to secure compound during protest outside his home

PA warns: Israel planning to build a Holy Temple

Adviser to Abbas claims "settlers" are calling for the Dome of the Rock to be demolished and replaced by a Holy Temple.

PA warns: Israel planning to build a Holy Temple

Ahuvya Sandak Protests:

Jerusalem protests turn violent as mob targets Arabs, police

Watch: Protest in Jerusalem against death of Ahuvya Sandak turns violent, with protesters mobbing Arab car and trashing police cruiser.

Jerusalem protests turn violent as mob targets Arabs, police

Dozens detained during protest against Ahuvya Sandak's death

More than 25 detained during demonstrations in Jerusalem following the death of Ahuvya Sandak.

Dozens detained during protest against Ahuvya Sandak's death

22 arrested at protest over death of Ahuvya Sandak

Clashes break out between police and protesters. Security forces claim demonstrators hurled stones and bottles.

22 arrested at protest over death of Ahuvya Sandak

Leading rabbi at Jerusalem yeshiva dies from COVID-19

Rabbi Sholom Povarsky of the Kol Torah Yeshiva in Jerusalem, passes away during Shabbat at the age of 86.

Leading rabbi at Jerusalem yeshiva dies from COVID-19

Youths protest in Jerusalem, block Light Rail

Hundreds of young people demonstrate over death of Ahuvya Sandak. Police forces evacuate youths who blocked Light Rail.

Youths protest in Jerusalem, block Light Rail

Moroccan flags on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: I hope that when the coronavirus crisis is over, we will see tourists from Morocco coming to visit Jerusalem.

Moroccan flags on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

Leading rabbi at Jerusalem yeshiva hospitalized with COVID-19

Rabbi Sholom Povarsky from Kol Torah Yeshiva in Jerusalem taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital after contracting coronavirus.

Leading rabbi at Jerusalem yeshiva hospitalized with COVID-19

Hamas welcomes shooting attack in Jerusalem

Hamas describes shooting attack near the Lions' Gate as a "heroic act".

Hamas welcomes shooting attack in Jerusalem

Watch: Jerusalem shooting attack caught on camera

Police arrest Arab resident of village of Mukaybla in the Gilboa Regional Council suspected of aiding terrorist who fired on police tonight.

Watch: Jerusalem shooting attack caught on camera

Australian and Israeli hi-tech companies join forces

Australian-based Redflex has acquired Jerusalem-based RoadMetric, owned by Haredi philanthropist David Hofstedter

Australian and Israeli hi-tech companies join forces

Watch: Did Jerusalem Minister just call Gantz's bluff?

Min of Jerusalem and Heritage MK Rafi Peretz says he knows Gantz wants Jerusalem to remain united despite recent statements to the contrary.

Watch: Did Jerusalem Minister just call Gantz's bluff?

Benny Gantz: 'There's room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'

In interview with al-Sharq al-Awsat, DM says: 'May be an exchange of territories with Palestinians.'

Benny Gantz: 'There's room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor lights candles at 'Little Western Wall'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion lights Hanukkah candles at the “Little Western Wall”, located in the revitalized Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

Jerusalem Mayor lights candles at 'Little Western Wall'

Watch: Nissim Black is 'Ready for Shabbat'

Star rapper Nissim Black, who moved to Israel after converting to Judaism, discusses life, everyday struggles in the Holy Land.

Watch: Nissim Black is 'Ready for Shabbat'

Watch: Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim clash with police forces over a light-rail route due to traverse their neighborhoods.

Watch: Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem

Arab attacks bus inspectors over wearing a mask

Police arrest 17-year-old from Issawiya on suspicion of attacking inspectors who pointed out to him that he was not wearing a mask.

Arab attacks bus inspectors over wearing a mask

Leftist protesters throw torch in Jerusalem

Police arrest 27 activists during latest demonstration near Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

Leftist protesters throw torch in Jerusalem

Watch: Chabad of Talbiya-Mamilla 19th Kislev event

8th annual event was broadcast live from the Ohel Nechama Synagogue in Jersalem featuring three generations of the musical Hershtik family

Watch: Chabad of Talbiya-Mamilla 19th Kislev event

Czech Republic to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Czech ambassador to Israel says decision to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem fulfills 2-year-old promise by President Milos Zeman.

Czech Republic to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Massive Jerusalem fire was arson sparked with holy books

20-year-old arsonist admits to sparking multiple fires across the capital. Investigation finds that Talmud pages were used to light fires.

Massive Jerusalem fire was arson sparked with holy books

60-year-old killed in Jerusalem fire

60-year-old pronounced dead after fire breaks out in storage room of building in Kiryat Moshe. Police investigating.

60-year-old killed in Jerusalem fire

30 injured in massive Jerusalem apartment building fire

Dozens treated after firefighters rescue residents trapped in massive Jerusalem apartment building fire.

30 injured in massive Jerusalem apartment building fire

Running around Jerusalem: Between the desert and the city

Join Michael and Daniel as they run through "the Valley of the Shadow of Death" - the Kidron Valley.

Running around Jerusalem: Between the desert and the city

Pompeo walked through the ancient City of David

"Visit highlighted more than 3,000 years of Jerusalem's heritage upon which foundations of US and Israel rest", City of David officials said

Pompeo walked through the ancient City of David

Netanyahu & Pompeo summarize 'intimate productive conversation'

Read the full transcript of the statements of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US Sec of State Pompeo at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem

Netanyahu & Pompeo summarize 'intimate productive conversation'

The usual suspects against Jewish construction in Jerusalem

Nothing better highlights the legitimacy of Israel's plans to build in Givat HaMatos than the diatribes of Peace Now, PA, EU, and UN. Op-ed.

The usual suspects against Jewish construction in Jerusalem

Israeli activists chase off EU reps touring J'lem neighborhood

EU representatives tour Jerusalem neighborhood at the center of latest housing controversy. Israeli activists chased them out of the area.

Israeli activists chase off EU reps touring J'lem neighborhood

EU 'deeply worried' by Jerusalem housing plans

European Union warns Israel again expansion of Givat HaMatos neighborhood in Jerusalem, calling it 'illegal settlement'.

EU 'deeply worried' by Jerusalem housing plans

MK Zohar: Vital to build in strategic areas before Trump leaves

Coalition head adds that "Netanyahu promised me before last elections that he'd build in Givat Hamatos."

MK Zohar: Vital to build in strategic areas before Trump leaves

Government advances tenders for Jerusalem construction

Deadline for tenders for construction in Givat Hamatos neighborhood of Jerusalem set for January 25, right after Joe Biden inauguration.

Government advances tenders for Jerusalem construction

J'lem neighborhood which angered Biden in 2010 to be expanded

Israel approves expansion of Jerusalem neighborhood which became flashpoint of US-Israel tensions during Biden's 2010 visit.

J'lem neighborhood which angered Biden in 2010 to be expanded

Police rescue soldiers from haredi neighborhood of Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim surround 2 soldiers, several civilians in Beit Yisrael neighborhood.

Police rescue soldiers from haredi neighborhood of Jerusalem

Connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem tours Gush Etzion to strengthen relations between the local authorities.

Connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Jerusalem of Gold: Ancient jug containing gold coins unearthed

Excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem unearth ancient pottery juglet containing four gold coins more than 1,000 years old.

Jerusalem of Gold: Ancient jug containing gold coins unearthed

African nation of Malawi to open embassy in Jerusalem

Malawi would become the third nation to have an embassy in Jerusalem, first African nation to do so.

African nation of Malawi to open embassy in Jerusalem

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs rally in Old City against French President's defense of the right to publish Mohammed cartoons.

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

Ambassador Friedman gives first 'Jerusalem, Israel' passport

US Ambassador to Israel gives Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky his new passport, listing 'Jerusalem, Israel' for the first time in US passport.

Ambassador Friedman gives first 'Jerusalem, Israel' passport

US passport changed - 18 years after our lawsuit

US State Department statement came nearly 18 years after lawsuit on behalf of Menachem Zivotofsky

US passport changed - 18 years after our lawsuit

US now allows 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially announces end to long-standing policy not recognizing Jerusalem as part of Israel.

US now allows 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

Arabs throw firebombs at Jewish homes in Jerusalem

Eight firebombs thrown at Jewish homes in Ma'ale HaZeitim neighborhood. In later clash with Arabs, police intervene and arrest a Jew.

Arabs throw firebombs at Jewish homes in Jerusalem

US to allow 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

Trump Admin. reportedly to end policy of not listing country of birthplace of passport holders who were born in Jerusalem.

US to allow 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

Rains return:

First showers descend on Jerusalem

For first time this fall, rain begins to fall in Jerusalem. Tomorrow, temperatures expected to drop and on Thursday rise.

First showers descend on Jerusalem

Fire in Jerusalem yeshiva

Firefighters fear top floor of Rama yeshiva will collapse due to fire damage. One person still trapped in the building.

Fire in Jerusalem yeshiva

Did Trump imply Queen Elizabeth opposed Jerusalem embassy move?

Trump says he received calls, 'in one case, a Queen' opposing embassy move.

Did Trump imply Queen Elizabeth opposed Jerusalem embassy move?

Nine protesters arrested in Jerusalem

Police arrest three protesters who violated public order and attacked police during march in the streets of Jerusalem.

Nine protesters arrested in Jerusalem

First Temple-era 'two-shekel' weight found near Western Wall

First Temple-era artifact used to measure two-shekalim unearthed near the Western Wall of Jerusalem.

First Temple-era 'two-shekel' weight found near Western Wall

Watch live: Covid-19 won't stop the happiness and kindness

Friendship Circle Jerusalem will not lockdown the precious Hoshana Rabba 'Musical Night' and now everyone is invited.

Watch live: Covid-19 won't stop the happiness and kindness

'Jerusalem Spirit' is your stone, your place in Jerusalem

A secure investment that will stay with you, panoramic views of Jerusalem, history beneath your feet and as far as the eye can see.

'Jerusalem Spirit' is your stone, your place in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Spirit

New apartment complex in the heart of Jerusalem to have everything you could possibly want, views of the entire city and beyond.

Jerusalem Spirit

Jerusalem: COVID-19 patient found in synagogue

Man with confirmed case of coronavirus fined after violating home isolation order and going to synagogue before Yom Kippur.

Jerusalem: COVID-19 patient found in synagogue