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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.

Two women found dead in Jerusalem

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.

World leaders' visit to Jerusalem poses security challenge

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.

Witnesses: Man shot in Jerusalem was returning home from 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.

Court extends arrest of cult leader who imprisoned dozens

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.

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

Jerusalem shooting leaves one wounded in Ramot neighborhood

35-year-old man wounded in shooting in Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem. Gunman escapes on motorcycle.

Jerusalem shooting leaves one wounded in Ramot neighborhood

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US' considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

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Hundreds rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march

Israelis gather in Jerusalem to rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march against anti-Semitism in New York City.

Hundreds rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march

Watch: Jerusalem mayor's duet with Yosef Chaim Shwekey

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and singer Yosef Chaim Shwekey sing duet for Siyum HaShas celebration in the capital.

Watch: Jerusalem mayor's duet with Yosef Chaim Shwekey

Sparks fly as missionaries try to convert rabbi at Israel Parade

Jewish outreach activist Rabbi Tovia Singer encounters Christian missionaries in Jerusalem during Israel Parade who try to convert him.

Sparks fly as missionaries try to convert rabbi at Israel Parade

PLO flag hung on Old City walls

Flag bearing photos of Mahmoud Abbas, Yasser Arafat, hung outside Old City of Jerusalem.

PLO flag hung on Old City walls

Education Ministry schools to replace those of UNRWA

Jerusalem Mayor approves plan to construct educational campus serving city's Arab neighborhoods and offering alternative to UNRWA.

Education Ministry schools to replace those of UNRWA

18-year-old killed in motorcycle accident in Jerusalem

18-year-old female killed, 18-year-old male seriously injured after motorcycle slips on street in Jerusalem.

18-year-old killed in motorcycle accident in Jerusalem

Amos Sa'ar, court worker, named as Jerusalem stabbing victim

Main suspect in murder of security officer knew victim prior to attack, police arrest second suspect on suspicion of providing assistance.

Amos Sa'ar, court worker, named as Jerusalem stabbing victim

Jerusalem:

50-year-old man critically wounded in stabbing

Stabbing in Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood leaves one man critically wounded. Police suspect attack to be criminal in nature.

50-year-old man critically wounded in stabbing

Watch: Arabs shoot fireworks at Jewish homes in Jerusalem

Jewish homes in Maaleh HaZeitim neighborhood of Jerusalem come under fire from Arab youths.

Watch: Arabs shoot fireworks at Jewish homes in Jerusalem

Jerusalem lights up for Shalva

The Old City, City Hall, and the Chords Bridge were lit in purple lights to salute Shalva's actvity for the disabled and their families

Jerusalem lights up for Shalva

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"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Netanyahu compares International Criminal Court to Greeks fighting the Maccabees during candle-lighting ceremony with Ambassador Friedman.

"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Sa'ar: I'll end the construction freeze in Jerusalem

Likud leadership candidate visits Jerusalem neighborhood of Givat Hamatos, speaks out against construction freeze.

Sa'ar: I'll end the construction freeze in Jerusalem

Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation

Arab League warns that Brazil's policy shifts on Jerusalem will "seriously damage Arab-Brazilian relations and interests".

Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation

Jerusalem residents to be eligible for an hour of free parking

Jerusalem residents to receive free hour of parking plus additional discount, mayor says.

Jerusalem residents to be eligible for an hour of free parking

A first: Direct service on Jerusalem - Tel Aviv high-speed rail

For the first time ever, high-speed rail line from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv has direct train without stop-over in Ben Gurion Airport.

A first: Direct service on Jerusalem - Tel Aviv high-speed rail

Watch: Gas leak from tanker in Jerusalem

Following gas leak from tanker on Uri Ben Ari Street at Pisgat Ze'ev, electric supply on street cut. Fire department working to seal leak.

Watch: Gas leak from tanker in Jerusalem

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Lebanese TV network claims Trump's peace agreement will include the establishment of a "New Palestine" and a shared Jerusalem.

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Celebrating a glowing past - empowering a growing future

Neve Yerushalayim girls' seminary prepares to mark its 50th year, reaching out to its 25,000 alumnae across the globe for '50 Reunite'.

Celebrating a glowing past - empowering a growing future

The fund for the farmer who could lose everything

A Tzipori farmer who suffered agricultural terrorism and was on the verge of collapse was assisted by the Am Yisrael Chai fund

 The fund for the farmer who could lose everything

Brazil's first step towards Jerusalem embassy move

President Bolsonaro will 'for sure' move embassy to Jerusalem, says his son, as Brazil opens up trade center in Israel's capital.

Brazil's first step towards Jerusalem embassy move

Vehicle explodes in Jerusalem neighborhood

Police believe criminal motive behind explosion of car in village of Ras al Amud.

Vehicle explodes in Jerusalem neighborhood

Jerusalem apartment fire leaves two injured

One person seriously injured, another moderately injured, after fire breaks out in apartment building in the capital.

Jerusalem apartment fire leaves two injured

Permanent US embassy in Jerusalem green-lit

Jerusalem mayor meets with US State Department officials to streamline approval of permanent US embassy complex in the capital.

Permanent US embassy in Jerusalem green-lit

Order issued against PA's 'Jerusalem governor'

Public Security Minister issues order limiting activity of PA official Adnan Ghaith.

Order issued against PA's 'Jerusalem governor'

160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem

Cars in Arab neighborhood of Shuafat in Jerusalem vandalized with anti-Arab slogans, have their tires slashed.

160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem

Fight agricultural terror - and win a luxury home in Jerusalem

Am Yisrael Chai Foundation helps Jewish farmers facing agricultural terror - with a new raffle for a luxury apartment in Jerusalem.

Fight agricultural terror - and win a luxury home in Jerusalem

2 arrested for ISIS plot to attack Jerusalem

Arab Jerusalem residents arrested for plotting attack at next Israeli Independence Day.

2 arrested for ISIS plot to attack Jerusalem

Teen killed by Jerusalem light rail identified

19-year-old Tamar Fenigstein from Petah Tikva identified as the woman killed in light rail accident in Jerusalem.

Teen killed by Jerusalem light rail identified

19-year-old killed after being hit by Light Rail in Jerusalem

19-year-old woman killed after being hit by a Light Rail vehicle near the central station in Jerusalem.

19-year-old killed after being hit by Light Rail in Jerusalem

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Jewish residents of Old City of Jerusalem protest renovation of out-of-use mosque inside the Jewish Quarter.

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Firefighters rescue toddler who got head trapped between bars

1-year-old pulled from stairwell bars after becoming trapped at his kindergarten in Jerusalem.

Firefighters rescue toddler who got head trapped between bars

Is Walmart recruiting employees in Jerusalem?

A mistake in recruitment ads by the retail giant Walmart gave the false impression it was opening an Israeli branch.

Is Walmart recruiting employees in Jerusalem?

So glad I’m raising my kids in Israel. Here’s why.

So glad I’m raising my kids in Israel. Here’s why.

Woman suffocates on piece of bread

70-year-old found unconscious at the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem, pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman suffocates on piece of bread

Elderly man killed in Jerusalem fire

Firefighting crews, paramedics fight to save life of man found unresponsive in residential building fire, forced to declare him dead.

Elderly man killed in Jerusalem fire

Woman killed in elevator collapse in Jerusalem

80-year-old woman killed after elevator collapses from a height of several meters.

Woman killed in elevator collapse in Jerusalem

Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systems

Hi-tech traffic system in Israel's capital lands Jerusalem place in the Smart City Expo's finals.

Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systems

Faroe Islands to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

'The Faroe Islands love Israel,' says Faroese FM, as autonomous Danish archipelago declares plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Faroe Islands to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

European athletics championships to age 18 coming to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor: 'After months of effort, I am delighted we will host European Championship. Look forward to great sporting celebration.'

European athletics championships to age 18 coming to Jerusalem

Watch: Arab terrorists hurl firebombs at Israeli police in J'lem

Police drone aircraft films Arab terrorists attacking officers with stones and firebombs in Jerusalem.

Watch: Arab terrorists hurl firebombs at Israeli police in J'lem

Housing Cabinet approves Kotel cable car

Cable car will provide accessibility to the Western Wall and Old City for the disabled and elderly, reduce traffic congestion.

Housing Cabinet approves Kotel cable car

"We're going to harness Evangelical 'muscle' to help Israel"

Friends of Zion chief pledges to train tens of millions of Evangelicals to help promote Israel's cause abroad.

"We're going to harness Evangelical 'muscle' to help Israel"

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Netanyahu: We have no better friends than our Christian friends

PM shares details of consultations with Trump ahead of embassy move at Christian Media Summit marking opening of new Friends of Zion Museum.

Netanyahu: We have no better friends than our Christian friends

JFNA President: We are not divided

Jewish Federations of North America President takes to stage at Diaspora Conference with inspiring message of unity.

JFNA President: We are not divided

The new underground cemetery in Jerusalem

'Minharot Olam' seeks to solve problem of lack of burial space in Jerusalem with underground tunnels for burial.

The new underground cemetery in Jerusalem

Ukraine to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Ukraine announces it will open a special office to promote innovation and investment in Jerusalem.

Ukraine to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Low on burial space, Jerusalem eyes underground city of the dead

Squeezed for space, Jerusalem building subterranean necropolis designed to house remains of 23,000 people - likely to be filled in 10 years.

Low on burial space, Jerusalem eyes underground city of the dead

New special needs vocational center to open in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Foundation brakes ground on Thursday for a co-ed youth center for Vocational Training in the Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.

New special needs vocational center to open in Jerusalem

Watch: Musical prayer service at Jerusalem's Great Synagogue

Jerusalem's Great Synagogue hosts special musical Hallel prayer services during Sukkot festival.

Watch: Musical prayer service at Jerusalem's Great Synagogue

Jerusalem recognition on the table in Canadian federal election

Poll show dead heat as pro-Israel Conservative aims to unseat PM Justin Trudeau. Challenger vows to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.

Jerusalem recognition on the table in Canadian federal election

Watch: Yehuda Glick and the Papuans at the Jerusalem March

Former MK Yehuda Glick, marches, sings and dances with the people of Papua New Guinea at the Jerusalem March.

Watch: Yehuda Glick and the Papuans at the Jerusalem March

Watch: Thousands at the Jerusalem March 2019

IDF soldiers, Israelis, tourists and delegations from countries all over the world march in the 64th Jerusalem March downtown.

Watch: Thousands at the Jerusalem March 2019

Four injured in Jerusalem fire

Fire breaks out in central Jerusalem, injuring three lightly and one seriously.

Four injured in Jerusalem fire