Jerusalem

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Four injured in Jerusalem fire

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

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.

Two injured in Jerusalem sukkah fire

Sukkah fire forces building evacuation in Jerusalem.

Rainy Sukkot in Jerusalem

Thunderstorms in the capital on first night of Chol Hamoed.

Israel arrests PA 'governor' of Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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

2 seriously hurt in Jerusalem accident

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

'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.

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

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

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.

Pop star Demi Lovato spotted at the Western Wall

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

Mayor: Jerusalem will be tech capital of Israel

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

Remembering 9/11 in Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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."

Honduran President arrives in Israel

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

PA: Honduras recognition of Jerusalem a 'crime'

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

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.

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."

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.

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

Hamas spokesman: Al-Aqsa is under attack

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

Condition of policeman wounded in terror attack improves

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

Watch: Terrorists attack Israeli police at Temple Mount gate

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

Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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.'

"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.

Watch: Tisha B'Av in the heart of Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.'

Israel cracks down on Hamas, PLO flags in Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

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

Arabs torch vehicles inside Border Police base

Arabs throw firebombs at Border Police base in northern Jerusalem, cause vehicles and scooters to go up in flames.

Police tear down monument to terrorist in Jerusalem

Memorial to terrorist who died attacking police torn down in Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya.

Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem expands

Arab squatters evicted from building owned by Jewish organization, following 25-year legal battle over the property.

PLO: Israel's policy in Jerusalem will lead to 'explosion'

PLO official accuses Israel of desecrating holy places and implementing a policy meant to "Judaize" eastern Jerusalem.

PA: Pilgrims' Road is ours

PA's "religious endowments ministry" claims Israeli officials desecrated holy sites of Islam in 90 incidents this past month.

Arabs detained at Golden Gate compound in Jerusalem

Police detain four suspects who tried to enter Golden Gate on the Temple Mount despite order against doing so.

Palestinian Arabs blast 'Judaization of Jerusalem'

Senior PA official claims Israel is working to strengthen the Jewish hold on eastern Jerusalem.

PA: Pilgrims' Road is a myth

Abbas spokesman denies historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem.

Arab League angry over opening of Pilgrims' Road

Arab League: Israel's opening of road used by pilgrims during Second Temple is "flagrant violation of international law".

Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project

Senior PA official says 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road unveiled by Israel is a "settlement project that has nothing to do with history".

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid visits Western Wall

Sajid Javid makes first visit by senior UK official to Western Wall in Jerusalem in 19 years.

Paris inaugurates square honoring Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor takes part in special naming ceremony for 'Jerusalem Square' in Paris.

Jordan criticizes Israel for opening road to the Temple

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says unveiling of 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road is "illegal and irresponsible".