Jerusalem

Undercover police immediately arrest firebomb throwing Arabs

3 Arab youths arrested while throwing Molotov Cocktails at Jewish home in eastern Jerusalem by undercover Border Police.

Western Wall reopens for prayer

Following easing of restrictions on public prayer, Western Wall reopens. Plaza will be divided into small prayer sections.

3,166 coronavirus test swabs taken at MDA station in Jerusalem

Special coronavirus test collection station operated in Jerusalem helps residents deposit swabs to see if they have coronavirus.

Jerusalem neighborhoods declared "restricted areas"

Romema, Kiryat Belz, and Kiryat Sanz, as well as Bedouin town of Hura to be declared restricted zones until midnight on Sunday.

Live: Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem

Watch the festive broadcast from the Tower of David Museum at the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem.

Suspected arson at Jerusalem City Hall

Arab resident of Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of igniting fire at City Hall.

Closures on Jerusalem, Bnei Brak to be lifted

In light of encouraging data in both cities, Health Ministry to lift restrictions on Jerusalem and Bnei Brak beginning at midnight tonight.

Closure on Bnei Brak and Jerusalem to be reinstated

Ministerial Committee convenes at 1:00 pm to discuss resumption of closure. At same time, patients taken to hotels.

IDF Home Front Commander: 'Crisis will accompany us for a year'

Major General Tamir Yadai on aid to Jerusalem: 'We sent five companies to city, preparing to assist other authorities.'

Police begin enforcing lockdown on Jerusalem neighborhoods

Hundreds of police officers operating to enforce emergency regulations in Jerusalem, assisted by drones and lookouts.

Approved: Lockdown on four boroughs in Jerusalem

Ministerial Committee approves lockdown on neighborhoods in four boroughs in Jerusalem with higher morbidity rate.

Jerusalem mayor opposes closing off haredi neighborhoods

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion opposes plan to close off neighborhoods. 'Families with many children can't isolate those with coronavirus.'

Jerusalem the leader in number of coronavirus cases

1,530 cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak combined.

Case against Arab who attacked Jewish teen closed

Teenage yeshiva student says he 'feels like police scorned him' after case against Arab attacker is closed three days after he filed.

Jerusalem: 'Coronavirus hotels' for families with many children

The hotels will provide help to families who find it difficult to comply with the isolation provisions in their homes.

Watch live: Happy Mobile traverses Jerusalem neighborhoods

Mayor Moshe Leon and Jerusalem's Happy Mobile arrive in the Har Homa with Yishai Lapidot, singer Eyal Twito, and keyboardist Yanki Azulai.

NIS 5000 fines: Jerusalem crowd dispersed

Police arrive in Mea Shearim to enforce Health Ministry guidelines, disperse gatherings of over 10 people.

Watch: Israel's flag on the walls of the Old City

City of Jerusalem lights the walls of the Old City in the colors of the flag of Israel.

Italy, Jerusalem stands with you

Old City walls lit with colors of Italian flag in show of solidarity with Italian people over coronavirus crisis.

Stabbing attempt foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem stabbing suspect drew knife at inspection post, investigation shows.

European ambassadors blast Israeli construction plans

Ambassadors from eight European countries meet Israel's Deputy National Security Adviser, denounce construction in Jerusalem and E1.

Sunni institute: Israel provoking the feelings of Palestinians

Al Azhar Institute in Cairo condemns Israel's construction plans in Jerusalem.

UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a substantial obstacle to peace

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israeli plans for new construction in Jerusalem and the E1 area.

UK: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'

Britain condemns Israel’s announcement of new construction in the Givat Hamatos and Har Homa neighborhoods in Jerusalem.

3 hurt in Jerusalem synagogue gas explosion

Firefighters fear synagogue building may collapse following severe gas explosion.

Arab League condemns Israeli construction plans

Arab League says new Jerusalem construction is meant to "perpetuate the apartheid system" and "destroy the two-state solution".

EU foreign minister condemns Jerusalem construction

Josep Borrell says new construction in Givat Hamatos and Har Homa is "detrimental to two-state solution".

Jerusalem fire leaves infant in serious condition

Infant and two adults suffer injuries after space heater sparks fire in Jerusalem apartment.

Terror attack foiled in Jerusalem

Arab terrorist eliminated after attempting to carry out a stabbing attack near the Lions Gate in Jerusalem's Old City.

France and Germany condemn Israeli building plans

France and Germany angered by Netanyahu’s announcement of new construction in Har Homa and Givat Hamatos.

Terrorist stabbing attack reported in Jerusalem

Initial reports of terrorist stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood. One person reported wounded.

PA: Netanyahu 'systematically' destroying two-state solution

Abbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu following his announcement of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

'One of the happiest days of my life'

Moshe Lion discusses Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's announcement on the construction in Givat Hamatos and Homat Shmuel.

"Don't divide Jerusalem - and don't let Jerusalem divide us"

Mayor of Jerusalem tells US Jewish Leaders: 'Do not let Jerusalem divide us.'

Why did Jews pray for China's well-being at the Western Wall?

Rabbi Avi Berman, chief of OU Israel, explains why Jews prayed Western Wallfor the well-being of coronavirus patients around the world.

Why didn't the UN blacklist Chinese companies if China occupies Tibet?

'I didn't hold anyone by force'

Aharon Ramati, suspected of running a cult in Jerusalem, says he 'didn't hold anyone by force,' is being 'persecuted.'

Jerusalem court extends arrest of terrorist who rammed soldiers

Relatives of Jerusalem Arab who ran down a dozen IDF soldiers deny ramming was act of terrorism. Court accepts police request for remand.

Israel tightens security in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

Following spate of terror attacks, extra security forces deployed to Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria during Muslim prayers Friday.

'Canada’s embassy should be in Jerusalem'

Peter MacKay, who seeks lead Canada’s Conservative Party, backtracks after not committing to moving Canada’s embassy to Jerusalem.

More People Ditch Hotels For Jerusalem Vacation Apartments

Everybody dreams of owning a home in Israel. It’s an opportunity to own a piece of property in the holiest place on earth!

14 soldiers injured in ramming attack in Jerusalem

Vehicle rams Golani soldiers in Jerusalem and flees the scene. 14 soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Head of alleged Jerusalem cult to be released to house arrest

Prosecutor's Office debates indicting cult leader, continuing investigation.

Uganda considering opening embassy in Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu hopes Israel, Uganda will open embassies in each other's capitals.

Erdogan says Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump Mideast plan

Turkish president blasts Trump peace plan, declares 'Jerusalem not for sale'.

An uninterrupted Jewish presence in the land of Israel

Women of the Wall smuggle Torah scroll into Western Wall plaza

Women of the Wall group smuggles Torah scroll into Western Wall plaza for non-traditional prayer service - in violation of regulations.

73-year-old man found dead in Jerusalem mikva

Elderly man found dead in mikva on Strauss Street in Jerusalem.

Hundreds of haredi demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem

Demonstrators from Yerushalmi Faction protest arrest of Ethiopian-Israeli yeshiva student. Dozens of protesters arrested blocking roads.

Missing 8-year-old boy found dead in eastern Jerusalem

Body of Qais Abu Ramila from the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina located in a reservoir of rainwater.

Jerusalem Mayor asks leaders to relocate their embassies

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion tells Arutz Sheva that he spoke to leaders who attended the World Holocaust Forum about moving their embassies.

Watch: Netanyahu meets with Emmanuel Macron in Jerusalem

Netanyahu hosts French President Emmanuel Macron for breakfast at the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem.

PA newspaper calls for violence to disrupt Holocaust event

Official Palestinian Authority outlet calls for deadly terror attacks to disrupt Holocaust forum in Jerusalem. 'One dead body will end it.'

AG: Jerusalem overstepped bounds by removing pro-family ads

AG Avichai Mandelblit says Jerusalem municipality overstepped bounds when removing 'anti-LGBT' signs ahead of 2019 'Pride Parade.'

Court orders eastern Jerusalem property returned to Jewish group

Jerusalem court accepts petition by Ateret Cohanim which calls for Jewish-owned property to be returned, 22 Arab squatters to be evicted.

Two women found dead in Jerusalem

Two women in their 20s found unconscious near tall commercial building in Jerusalem. Paramedics pronounce them dead at the scene.

World leaders' visit to Jerusalem poses security challenge

The forum marking 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz will be the third-largest gathering of world leaders in Israel.

Witnesses: Man shot in Jerusalem was returning home from prayers

Eyewitnesses say the Jerusalem man wounded in this morning's shooting was attacked while returning home from morning prayers.

Court extends arrest of cult leader who imprisoned dozens

Leader of Jerusalem cult held 50 women as well as many children against their will in abusive conditions.

Jerusalem: 10 arrested for holding dozens captive in 'cult'

60-year-old man and 9 women arrested for allegedly holding dozens of women and children captive in slave-like conditions as part of a cult.