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Pollard in Jerusalem: Peace be upon Israel

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

Pollard in Jerusalem: Peace be upon Israel

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.

Clashes with leftist protesters outside 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.

Education Ministry guard threatens to 'butcher' haredi child

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.

Fireworks and rocks towards Jewish homes in Jerusalem

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.

2 killed in accident in Jerusalem

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”.

Kosovo's FM: Embassy in Jerusalem 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.

Erdogan urges Kosovo to rethink opening of Jerusalem embassy

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.

Pesach: Next Year 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.

Arab who attacked Jew will pay 40,000 shekels

5 injured in Jerusalem apartment explosion

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

5 injured in Jerusalem apartment explosion

Protesters handcuff themselves to anti-Netanyahu statue

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

Protesters handcuff themselves to anti-Netanyahu statue

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

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

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu 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.

Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem

Jordan condemns Kosovo for opening embassy in Jerusalem

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

Jordan condemns Kosovo for opening embassy in Jerusalem

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.

Kosovo formally opens embassy in Jerusalem

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.

New Hope candidate attacked at Mahane Yehuda Market

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.

PA, Arab League denounce Czech Republic over Jerusalem office

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.

Netanyahu in Jerusalem restaurant: Who here votes for Bennett?

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.

Czech Prime Minister opens new 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.

Education Ministry accuses Jerusalem Arab school of incitement

Man dies in fire in Jerusalem apartment

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

Man dies in fire in Jerusalem apartment

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.

Arab worker arrested for raping pregnant Jerusalem woman

Parliamentarians in Europe host conference on Jerusalem

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

Parliamentarians in Europe host conference on Jerusalem

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 suspected of running down man in Jerusalem released

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'

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

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.

Clashes at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem

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.

Man in serious condition after Jerusalem apartment fire

Equatorial Guinea's embassy moving to Jerusalem

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

Equatorial Guinea's embassy moving 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.

COVID-19, wine, and Purim

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.

Watch: Netanyahu throws snowballs as Jerusalem covered in white

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.

Jerusalem Mayor: We were prepared for snowstorm

Rain, wind and snow: Preparations for big storm completed

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

Rain, wind and snow: Preparations for big storm completed

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.

Jerusalemites: Prepare for medium to heavy snow

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

Jerusalem launches it’s first major tourist project for 2021

What will the US embassy in Jerusalem look like?

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

What will the US embassy in Jerusalem look like?

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.

Early morning rescue in Jerusalem

Jerusalem to vaccinate hotel workers

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

Jerusalem to vaccinate hotel workers

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?

Israel and Morocco – is it normalization?

Floor collapses at store in downtown Jerusalem

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

Floor collapses at store in downtown Jerusalem

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.

New Jerusalem neighborhood in exchange for right-wing alliance?

Thousands defy lockdown, attend funeral in Jerusalem

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

Thousands defy lockdown, attend funeral in Jerusalem

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