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News and updates about Jerusalem

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

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.

Arabs torch vehicles inside Border Police base

Police tear down monument to terrorist in Jerusalem

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

Police tear down monument to terrorist in Jerusalem

Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem expands

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

Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem expands

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.

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

PA: Pilgrims' Road is ours

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

PA: Pilgrims' Road is ours

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.

Arabs detained at Golden Gate compound in Jerusalem

Palestinian Arabs blast 'Judaization of Jerusalem'

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

Palestinian Arabs blast 'Judaization of Jerusalem'

PA: Pilgrims' Road is a myth

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

PA: Pilgrims' Road is a myth

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".

Arab League angry over opening of Pilgrims' Road

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".

Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project

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.

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid visits Western Wall

Paris inaugurates square honoring Jerusalem

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

Paris inaugurates square honoring Jerusalem

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".

Jordan criticizes Israel for opening road to the Temple

2000-year-old road to the Temple unveiled

Ancient walkway used during Second Temple period by pilgrims bringing sacrifices to the Temple unveiled in Jerusalem.

2000-year-old road to the Temple unveiled

Watch: Trump envoys 'break through' - to ancient Jerusalem road

David Friedman, Jason Greenblatt, Miriam Adelson, Sara Netanyahu, Nir Barkat, and David Beeri team up to break through to Pilgrim's Road.

Watch: Trump envoys 'break through' - to ancient Jerusalem road

Amb. Friedman:

'America's spiritual underpinnings come from Jerusalem'

Senior officials from around the world gather in City of David near Old City of Jerusalem for unveiling of 2nd Temple period Pilgrims' Road.

'America's spiritual underpinnings come from Jerusalem'

Israel frees Palestinian Authority's Jerusalem affairs chief

Senior Palestinian Authority official released after violating Oslo Accords by hosting Chilean president in Jerusalem.

Israel frees Palestinian Authority's Jerusalem affairs chief

Israel confirms death of J'lem Arab who shot fireworks at police

Police say Jerusalem Arab who shot fireworks at officers, prompting them to open fire, succumbed to his wounds.

Israel confirms death of J'lem Arab who shot fireworks at police

Abbas: Eastern Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

PA chairman says national rights are not real estate assets that can be bought and sold with money.

Abbas: Eastern Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

Jerusalem's Tomb of the Kings to reopen for 1st time since 2010

France announces reopening of Tomb of the Kings grave site to the public, following 9-year closure for renovations.

Jerusalem's Tomb of the Kings to reopen for 1st time since 2010

Woman injured after car falls 2 stories from parking lot

Rescue teams pull woman from car which fell down two stories from parking lot in Jerusalem.

Woman injured after car falls 2 stories from parking lot

Truck collides with Jerusalem bridge

Police fear pedestrian bridge leading to Ramot Mall could collapse after being struck by a truck.

Truck collides with Jerusalem bridge

NFL quarterback spotted at Western Wall

'I fell in love with Israel', says Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson after visiting Israeli town of Shiloh, in Samaria.

NFL quarterback spotted at Western Wall

Shabbat observant garbage bins?

A furor arose over a Jerusalem pilot program to install sensors in underground garbage bins due to the possible desecration of Shabbat.

Shabbat observant garbage bins?

Hamas: All of Jerusalem is Islamic

Hamas leader says that all of Jerusalem, east and west, is an Islamic city and cannot be taken from the Palestinians.

Hamas: All of Jerusalem is Islamic

Why was the kosher restaurant boycotted?

Morris Haziza, owner of the kosher Agadir Jerusalem branch: 'Why boycott someone who wants to preserve his religion?'

Why was the kosher restaurant boycotted?

PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation

PLO and PA foreign affairs bureau condemn decision by Moldova’s premier to move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation

Stabbing Victim:

'We'll keep using Damascus Gate, we won't be afraid'

Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City two weeks ago, released from the hospital.

'We'll keep using Damascus Gate, we won't be afraid'

Moldova to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem

Moldova’s government announces it will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. WJC welcomes the move.

Moldova to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem

Firefighters battling blaze in Jerusalem residential building

Residents forced to flee through building windows as firefighters search for others trapped in building on fire in Jerusalem.

Firefighters battling blaze in Jerusalem residential building

One killed in Jerusalem car accident

Two boys on motorcycle collided with pedestrian. One motorcyclist critically injured and after resuscitation efforts dies of injuries.

One killed in Jerusalem car accident

Arab infiltrator armed with knife nabbed at scene of murder

Palestinian Arab from Hevron armed with knife infiltrates into Jerusalem, is arrested at scene of horrific rape, murder of Israeli teen.

Arab infiltrator armed with knife nabbed at scene of murder

Man lightly wounded in Jerusalem stabbing

Man lightly wounded after being stabbed by utility knife on a Jerusalem street.

Man lightly wounded in Jerusalem stabbing

Police arrest 2 over plans to disrupt Jerusalem gay pride parade

Two people detained for allegedly planning to disrupt pride parade in Jerusalem, following arrest of right-wing activist Moshiko Ben Zikri.

Police arrest 2 over plans to disrupt Jerusalem gay pride parade

Photos: Saluting Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva, together with Chovevei Zion, hosted a conference at the King David Hotel Jerusalem. View photos from the event.

Photos: Saluting Jerusalem

Reclaiming Jerusalem for the Jewish people

This project brings redemption to the here and now, replete with miracles.

Reclaiming Jerusalem for the Jewish people

Jerusalem mayor: 'Sorry you feel hurt, we'll remove LGBT flags'

Jerusalem mayor will remove LGBT flags - after the pride parade. Pro-family Jerusalemite: 'Are my family and I second-class citizens?'

Jerusalem mayor: 'Sorry you feel hurt, we'll remove LGBT flags'

Condition of Jerusalem stabbing victim improves

Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack near Damascus Gate, breathing on his own, transferred to regular ward.

Condition of Jerusalem stabbing victim improves

Large fire rages near Jerusalem

Firefighters working to control major fire on outskirts of Jerusalem. Another fire at the entrance to the city has been subdued.

Large fire rages near Jerusalem

Knesset committee approves Jerusalem cable car plan

$55 million project is to stretch nearly one mile, from First Station entertainment complex to Dung Gate near Western Wall Plaza.

Knesset committee approves Jerusalem cable car plan

'Incredible progress, a real miracle'

Improvement in condition of Gavriel Lavi, who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Jerusalem last Friday.

'Incredible progress, a real miracle'

'Jerusalem is a human mosaic, connects East and West'

State Comptroller, retired judge Yosef Shapira, publishes a special report on Jerusalem for Jerusalem Day on Sunday.

'Jerusalem is a human mosaic, connects East and West'

260,000 Muslims pray on Temple Mount for Ramadan

As Ramadan draws to a close, more than 250,000 Muslims ascend Temple Mount for Friday prayers, following terror attack in Old City.

260,000 Muslims pray on Temple Mount for Ramadan

Watch: Former UK Chief Rabbi's Jerusalem Day blessing

Video released by former British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks honors Jerusalem ahead of anniversary of city's unification.

Watch: Former UK Chief Rabbi's Jerusalem Day blessing

'I saw a knife covered in blood'

16-year-old Yisrael Meir Nachumberg recalls harrowing encounter with terrorist in Old City of Jerusalem that left him wounded.

'I saw a knife covered in blood'

Watch: Terrorist attacks Israelis in Old City, is eliminated

Police release footage showing 19-year-old Arab terrorist attacking Jews in Old City of Jerusalem before being shot and killed by officers.

Watch: Terrorist attacks Israelis in Old City, is eliminated

Arab infiltrator shot dead at Jerusalem-area fence

Arab teen shot while trying to breach Jerusalem-area security fence and illegally enter city.

Arab infiltrator shot dead at Jerusalem-area fence

Terror in Jerusalem:

Stabbing victim was attacked after leaving Old City synagogue

One in critical condition, one in moderate condition, after terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City. Terrorist shot and killed.

Stabbing victim was attacked after leaving Old City synagogue

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

One person seriously wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

Kushner in Jerusalem amid Middle East tour for US peace plan

Senior White House aide in J'lem as part of Middle East trip focused on White House's expected plan for Israeli-PA peace.

Kushner in Jerusalem amid Middle East tour for US peace plan

Florida Gov. DeSantis sued over state cabinet meeting in J'lem

Watchdog group and several news outlets sue Ron DeSantis and members of state cabinet, claiming meeting violates open government laws.

Florida Gov. DeSantis sued over state cabinet meeting in J'lem

Make Aliyah to Jerusalem - and Judea and Samaria

Find out why new attitudes in Israel and changes in the American government are good news for people considering making Aliyah.

Make Aliyah to Jerusalem - and Judea and Samaria

Jerusalem rabbi: LGBT flags insult the public

Jerusalem's Rabbi Aryeh Stern explains why he requested Mayor Moshe Lion avoid hanging LGBT flags in the city.

Jerusalem rabbi: LGBT flags insult the public

Arabs throw firebombs at firefighters

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem's Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood as a result of firebombs thrown by Arabs.

Arabs throw firebombs at firefighters

Massive blaze in Jerusalem school

Fire breaks out in girls' school in Jerusalem, apparently as a result of faulty air conditioner unit.

Massive blaze in Jerusalem school

Ukrainian lawmakers want embassy moved to Jerusalem

Nearly one-fifth of Ukraine parliament members co-sign resolution calling for relocation of country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Ukrainian lawmakers want embassy moved to Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipality begins dismantling bonfires

Dozens of would-be bonfires dismantled by Jerusalem municipality due to weather-induced safety concerns.

Jerusalem municipality begins dismantling bonfires

Swedish journalist insists UN says Tel Aviv is Israel’s capital

Editor of Swedish news site doubles down on claim that Tel Aviv is Israel's capital, claiming UN recognizes Tel Aviv as Israeli capital.

Swedish journalist insists UN says Tel Aviv is Israel’s capital

Man stabbed to death in Jerusalem

One suspect in custody after 60-year-old man found stabbed to death in Jerusalem apartment. Police probing circumstances of the killing.

Man stabbed to death in Jerusalem