Tags

Jerusalem

See the latest news and updates on Jerusalem, Israel's capital city, the Temple Mount, Jerusalem neighborhoods, Western Wall, Tower of David, Mount of Olives, Ben Yehuda Street, Biblical Zoo, and much more.

News and updates about 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"

Watch

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

Watch: Mass Birkat Kohanim event at the Western Wall

40,000 gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City for Birkat Kohanim priestly blessing event during Sukkot festival.

Watch: Mass Birkat Kohanim event at the Western Wall

Two injured in Jerusalem sukkah fire

Sukkah fire forces building evacuation in Jerusalem.

Two injured in Jerusalem sukkah fire

Rainy Sukkot in Jerusalem

Thunderstorms in the capital on first night of Chol Hamoed.

Rainy Sukkot in Jerusalem

Israel arrests PA 'governor' of Jerusalem

Police arrest 'governor' Adnan Ghaith, Fatah general secretary for Jerusalem, Shadi Mutour.

Israel arrests PA 'governor' of Jerusalem

100,000 Jews gathered for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

1.5 million people visited Western Wall during ahead of High Holy Days, including 100,000 on night before Yom Kippur.

100,000 Jews gathered for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Police to block Arab traffic into west Jerusalem on Yom Kippur

112 makeshift barriers to block Arab traffic into Jewish neighborhoods - primarily in western Jerusalem - during Yom Kippur.

Police to block Arab traffic into west Jerusalem on Yom Kippur

Tens of thousands gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion joins Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Western Wall chief rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch for selichot prayers at Western Wall

Tens of thousands gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

2 seriously hurt in Jerusalem accident

6 people hurt, 2 in critical condition after vehicle crashes in Jerusalem.

2 seriously hurt in Jerusalem accident

'Everyone feels the revolution we're bringing to Jerusalem'

Jerusalem mayor touts increase in construction in the capital, vows to end massive net migration from Jerusalem.

'Everyone feels the revolution we're bringing to Jerusalem'

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

Female police officer reportedly wounded in attack in Old City of Jerusalem. Suspect in custody.

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

Irving Moskowitz to be commemorated in Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipality to name street after legendary philanthropist Dr. Irving Moskowitz, who helped build Jewish community in the capital.

Irving Moskowitz to be commemorated in Jerusalem

Pop star Demi Lovato spotted at the Western Wall

Singer Demi Lovato makes surprise appearance at Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Pop star Demi Lovato spotted at the Western Wall

Mayor: Jerusalem will be tech capital of Israel

Moshe Lion, mayor of Jerusalem, promises: 'Anyone who visits today will see a different city.'

Mayor: Jerusalem will be tech capital of Israel

Remembering 9/11 in Jerusalem

Two pillars of light illuminate the Jerusalem sky as Israel commemorates 18th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

Remembering 9/11 in Jerusalem

Preparing the Western Wall for the holidays

Workers clean the Western Wall and check to make sure that no stones are loose ahead of Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot holidays.

Preparing the Western Wall for the holidays

PA: Trump trying to antagonize the Palestinian people

PA “foreign ministry” blasts US intention to allow US citizens born in Jerusalem to list “Jerusalem, Israel” on their US passports.

PA: Trump trying to antagonize the Palestinian people

Tourist charged $2,800 for shawarma platter in Jerusalem

Restaurant owner in Old City says transaction was a mistake, contacts customer to apologize. But ex-employee says tactic was used before.

Tourist charged $2,800 for shawarma platter in Jerusalem

US considering including 'Jerusalem, Israel' on passports

Despite US recognition of Jerusalem as capital, US citizens still not allowed to list "Jerusalem, Israel" on their passports.

US considering including 'Jerusalem, Israel' on passports

'Israel has a twin sister in Honduras'

President of Honduras writes in Western Wall guest book: "Thanks to Israel our brothers, who keep this holy city."

'Israel has a twin sister in Honduras'

Honduran President arrives in Israel

President Juan Orlando Hernández to meet PM Netanyahu and inaugurate a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem.

Honduran President arrives in Israel

PA: Honduras recognition of Jerusalem a 'crime'

PA cabinet leader condemns Honduras for announcing opening of a diplomatic mission to Israel in Jerusalem.

PA: Honduras recognition of Jerusalem a 'crime'

PA to lobby UN against Honduran recognition of Jerusalem

PA says it will 'reexamine' relationship with Honduras over recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

PA to lobby UN against Honduran recognition of Jerusalem

Nauru recognizes J'lem as capital of Israel

Minister Katz: "Another step that matures and bears fruit, after President Trump's historic recognition of Jerusalem."

Nauru recognizes J'lem as capital of Israel

Honduras recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Honduran president to travel to Israel to inaugurate a "diplomatic office" in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital.

Honduras recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Arab arrested for threatening to murder cop who killed terrorist

Jerusalem man arrested after threatening to murder police officer who shot and killed terrorist during Temple Mount stabbing attack

Arab arrested for threatening to murder cop who killed terrorist

Hamas spokesman: Al-Aqsa is under attack

Hamas spokesman claims Israel is trying to change the characteristics of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Hamas spokesman: Al-Aqsa is under attack

Condition of policeman wounded in terror attack improves

Policeman injured in stabbing attack is now in good condition, hospital says.

Condition of policeman wounded in terror attack improves

Watch: Terrorists attack Israeli police at Temple Mount gate

Security camera footage shows harrowing moments of terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem Thursday.

Watch: Terrorists attack Israeli police at Temple Mount gate

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

One wounded in attack in Old City of Jerusalem. One terrorist eliminated, one wounded.

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

Policeman who stopped lynching: 'I'll get you out'

Officer who saved driver from lynch attempt near Old City recalls how he drove away mob of attackers.

Policeman who stopped lynching: 'I'll get you out'

World leaders to gather in J'lem to mark liberation of Auschwitz

75 years after liberation of Auschwitz, world leaders to gather in Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum.

World leaders to gather in J'lem to mark liberation of Auschwitz

Archaeological discovery attests to Babylonian conquest of J'lem

A fragment of jewelry found on Mt. Zion 'indicates the wealth of Jerusalem at the time of the Babylonian siege.'

Archaeological discovery attests to Babylonian conquest of J'lem

"Don’t let anyone say Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem"

White House envoy Jason Greenblatt sends out special Tisha B'Av message, alludes to PA claims Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem.

"Don’t let anyone say Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem"

Watch: Tisha B'Av in the heart of Jerusalem

Police, volunteers, work to secure Western Wall and protect worshipers.

Watch: Tisha B'Av in the heart of Jerusalem

Do you own land in Jerusalem without even knowing it?

'Jews abroad own so much land in J'lem and aren't aware of it,' says city councilman, warning that Arabs are working to steal the property.

Do you own land in Jerusalem without even knowing it?

Transfer of embassies to Jerusalem to be 'national priority'

Foreign Ministry approves NIS 50 million budget to meet demands countries make to move their embassies to Jerusalem.

Transfer of embassies to Jerusalem to be 'national priority'

Jerusalem chief rabbi calls on gays to 'overcome' homosexuality

Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar says homosexual lifestyle incompatible with Judaism, calls on gays to 'overcome their lust.'

Jerusalem chief rabbi calls on gays to 'overcome' homosexuality

Greek Orthodox Patriarch spreading 'Fake News' about Jerusalem?

Opinion: Head of Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Patriarchate should stop spreading distortions about "illegal land grab" by Jews in Old City.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch spreading 'Fake News' about Jerusalem?

Watch: City councilor's home attacked with fireworks

Arabs attack homes in Maale Hazeitim neighborhood of Jerusalem with fireworks, including the home of city councilor Aryeh King.

Watch: City councilor's home attacked with fireworks

'Demolition of illegal Arab apartments critical for security'

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on criticism of demolition of illegal Arab apartment buildings in Jerusalem.

'Demolition of illegal Arab apartments critical for security'

Israel begins demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jerusalem

In crackdown on illegal Arab construction, Israeli forces begin demolition of 10 buildings in Jerusalem. PA vows to turn to The Hague.

Israel begins demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jerusalem

'In America people think that money makes the world go around'

Expert: 'In Arab culture, there are some things which are way above money, above health, and above prosperity - the honor of Jerusalem.'

'In America people think that money makes the world go around'

Israel cracks down on Hamas, PLO flags in Jerusalem

Police confiscate Hamas and PLO flags put up in eastern Jerusalem terror hot spot.

Israel cracks down on Hamas, PLO flags in Jerusalem

Archeological "megasite" found near Jerusalem

Huge ancient settlement discovered near Jerusalem during infrastructure work. Site is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Archeological "megasite" found near Jerusalem

Two 18-story buildings to be constructed in Gilo

The buildings will include 216 housing units, 20% of which will be small units to provide affordable options for young couples to buy apts.

Two 18-story buildings to be constructed in Gilo

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

Report: EU officials tried to approve clause preventing member states from opening diplomatic missions in Israeli capital.

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem