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The Diamond in the Trash: The Hunt for the Ring

Sanitation workers find engagement, wedding rings accidentally thrown out at Jerusalem cafe.

The Diamond in the Trash: The Hunt for the Ring

Jewish baby, born in Israel in secret, circumcised at Kotel

'If you circumcise the baby, I'll kill you!' After Jewish woman from France escapes abusive Muslim partner, she has bris for newborn son.

Jewish baby, born in Israel in secret, circumcised at Kotel

Pictures: Veterans march in Jerusalem to mark victory over Nazis

Hundreds participate in march commemorating 74 years since victory over Nazi Germany.

Pictures: Veterans march in Jerusalem to mark victory over Nazis

75,000 Palestinian Arabs pray in Jerusalem

Some 75,000 Palestinian Arabs pass through the crossings from Judea and Samaria to Jerusalem as part of the Ramadan prayers.

75,000 Palestinian Arabs pray in Jerusalem

Israel honors its fallen at Yom HaZikaron memorial in Jerusalem

Israeli Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) event honoring fallen soldiers at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

Israel honors its fallen at Yom HaZikaron memorial in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's dilemma over hordes of stray cats

With city's stray cat population hitting 240,000, Jerusalem officials mull solutions to burgeoning problem.

Jerusalem's dilemma over hordes of stray cats

Arabs shoot fireworks at Jewish school children in Jerusalem

Arab youths shoot fireworks at Jewish children in Maaleh HaZeitim neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem. Residents demand 'full security'.

Arabs shoot fireworks at Jewish school children in Jerusalem

Arab students vandalize memorial wall for fallen IDF soldiers

Memorial wall at Jerusalem college for fallen IDF soldiers vandalized by Arab students.

Arab students vandalize memorial wall for fallen IDF soldiers

'Looks like Reform women have given up battle for Western Wall'

Less than 20 supporters of Women of the Wall turnout for Rosh Hodesh prayers at Kotel - despite hopes that hundreds would attend.

'Looks like Reform women have given up battle for Western Wall'

'Hamas is committing a double war crime with rocket attacks'

Netanyahu meets with US ambassadors from Europe and Israel, as Gaza rocket attacks continue.

'Hamas is committing a double war crime with rocket attacks'

Watch: Firebombs thrown at home of Jerusalem city councilor

Arabs hurl four firebombs at home of Jerusalem city councilor Aryeh King in the Ma'ale HaZeitim neighborhood.

Watch: Firebombs thrown at home of Jerusalem city councilor

Youth moves and - receives his old street sign

10th grader asks Jerusalem mayor Moshe Leon if he can keep the Vilna Gaon Street sign from his old street with the name of the Vilna Gaon.

Youth moves and - receives his old street sign

When a Nazi SS officer visited Jerusalem

Recently discovered guestbook signature reveals 1933 Jerusalem visit by a Nazi SS official.

When a Nazi SS officer visited Jerusalem

Jerusalem citizenship prize awarded to electro-optics expert

Former Jerusalem College of Technology president, electro-optics pioneer earns prestigious award from Jerusalem Municipality.

Jerusalem citizenship prize awarded to electro-optics expert

Driver arrested in hit-and-run - victim's life still in danger

Doctors fighting to save the life of 11-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem hit-and-run accident. Driver turns himself in.

Driver arrested in hit-and-run - victim's life still in danger

Jerusalem: 3-year-old boy in serious condition after fall

3-year-old boy who fell from apartment in Har Nof suffers serious injuries.

Jerusalem: 3-year-old boy in serious condition after fall

Driver still at large following Jerusalem hit-and-run

11-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being hit by car. Police searching for driver who fled the scene.

Driver still at large following Jerusalem hit-and-run

11-year-old in serious condition in Jerusalem hit and run

Young boy in serious condition after being hit by car in Jerusalem. Police launch search after driver flees the scene.

11-year-old in serious condition in Jerusalem hit and run

Police deployed throughout Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Police Commander tours city, oversees operational deployment of Border Police officers and reinforcements.

Police deployed throughout Jerusalem

Jewish activists arrested on Temple Mount ahead of Passover

Activists attempting to bring Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount arrested hours before festival begins.

Jewish activists arrested on Temple Mount ahead of Passover

'We'll build a great deal in Jerusalem - without restrictions'

'We're going to be building a lot over next few years, and without restrictions,' says Mayor Moshe Lion. 'Trump plan won't affect J'lem.'

'We'll build a great deal in Jerusalem - without restrictions'

'Notre-Dame of Jerusalem' lit up in solidarity with Paris

19th-century Vatican structure lit up with colors of French flag as Jerusalem shows its solidarity with Paris after Notre-Dame fire.

'Notre-Dame of Jerusalem' lit up in solidarity with Paris

Watch: US Embassy in Jerusalem prepares for Pesach

Are you ready for the Passover Seder? The Friedmans sure are!

Watch: US Embassy in Jerusalem prepares for Pesach

An Oasis of Tranquility

An oasis of tranquility: Jerusalem Estates

An Oasis of Tranquility: Jerusalem Estates Begins Work On Its Magnificent Garden

An oasis of tranquility: Jerusalem Estates

Fire breaks out on Temple Mount during Notre-Dame blaze

Small fire reported on Jerusalem's Temple Mount Monday. Authorities say blaze has been extinguished.

Fire breaks out on Temple Mount during Notre-Dame blaze

Feiglin to Religious Zionist rabbis: You abandoned Jerusalem

Feiglin says he had planned to insist on both preserving Jerusalem and legalizing cannabis in coalition negotiations.

Feiglin to Religious Zionist rabbis: You abandoned Jerusalem

First Australian trade and defense office opens in Jerusalem

The new office follows Australia's decision in December 2018 to recognize West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

First Australian trade and defense office opens in Jerusalem

Rabbi Peretz: Expect election day surprises

Jewish Home leader visits polling stations across Jerusalem as Israelis vote for the next Knesset.

Rabbi Peretz: Expect election day surprises

Brazilian President: I haven't changed my mind on embassy

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tells local radio station he hasn't changed his mind about relocating Brazilian embassy to Jerusalem.

Brazilian President: I haven't changed my mind on embassy

PA condemns Brazil over Jerusalem trade office

PA says Brazil's opening of trade office in Jerusalem is a "direct aggression against the Palestinian people".

PA condemns Brazil over Jerusalem trade office

'Brazilian president is my friend, my brother'

Netanyahu lauds Jair Bolsonaro's decision to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem, expresses hope Brazil will move full embassy.

'Brazilian president is my friend, my brother'

First step in embassy move? Brazil confirms J'lem office plans

Amid reports Brazil wavering on J'lem embassy plans, Brazilian FM says trade office in the capital would be first step towards embassy move.

First step in embassy move? Brazil confirms J'lem office plans

Israel to strip Arab terrorists of residency status

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri announces plans to nix residency status of two Jerusalem Arabs involved in deadly terror attacks.

Israel to strip Arab terrorists of residency status

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran calls on Palestinian Arabs to be “steadfast in their resistance” against Trump’s moves.

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Did Brazil's president just walk back Jerusalem embassy pledge?

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro appeared to walk back pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem, suggesting 'business office' instead.

Did Brazil's president just walk back Jerusalem embassy pledge?

Bolsonaro: We can still move the embassy

Brazilian President says relocation of embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is still possible.

Bolsonaro: We can still move the embassy

Growing suspicion ramming was terror attack

Yeshiva students run over by Arabs near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem say attackers got out of the car to beat them.

Growing suspicion ramming was terror attack

Ancient Jewish village unearthed in eastern Jerusalem

2,000-year-old Jewish town with ritual baths, olive press, and burial estate, found in eastern Jerusalem.

Ancient Jewish village unearthed in eastern Jerusalem

PA: Brazil embassy relocation an 'attack' on Palestinians

PA envoy to Brazil warns against moving that country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA: Brazil embassy relocation an 'attack' on Palestinians

Jordanian king nixes Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy move

King Abdullah II cancels visit to Romania in protest of Romanian PM's decision to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Jordanian king nixes Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy move

Erekat blasts Romania over embassy relocation

PLO Secretary General: Romania plan to relocate embassy to Jerusalem a blatant violation of Palestinian rights.

Erekat blasts Romania over embassy relocation

Will Romanian president block PM's Jerusalem embassy move?

Romanian president slams 'ignorant' prime minister, after premier vows to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Will Romanian president block PM's Jerusalem embassy move?

Romania announces plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Romanian PM tells AIPAC conference her government will relocate embassy to Jerusalem, following similar announcement by Honduran president.

Romania announces plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Israel shuts French cultural center in Jerusalem over PA event

France protests police closure of building for holding event sponsored by the PA in violation of Israeli law.

Israel shuts French cultural center in Jerusalem over PA event

Brazil 'still studying' embassy relocation

Brazil's Foreign Minister says relocation of country's embassy to Jerusalem must be a "positive movement".

Brazil 'still studying' embassy relocation

Hungary opens first European diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Hungary opens new trade office, branch of Hungarian embassy, in Jerusalem, the first European nation to do so.

Hungary opens first European diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Elderly man killed by bus in Jerusalem

80-year-old run over by bus at a bus stop in Armon Hanatziv.

Elderly man killed by bus in Jerusalem

Defendants in arson of Jerusalem church acquitted

Prosecution retracts charges against two accused of torching Dormition Church in Jerusalem, one of whom was a minor at the time.

Defendants in arson of Jerusalem church acquitted

Exploring Jewish identity at the Western Wall

A special Bar Mitzvah ceremony for European Jewish kids at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Exploring Jewish identity at the Western Wall

Police: Women of the Wall to blame for Western Wall clashes

Police contradict feminist group's claim it was attacked by mob of radical haredim, says Women of the Wall made 'deliberate provocation'.

Police: Women of the Wall to blame for Western Wall clashes

'Women of the Wall' forced out of Kotel amid protests

Event at Western Wall marking controversial feminist group's 30th anniversary ended as activists forced to leave plaza amid protests.

'Women of the Wall' forced out of Kotel amid protests

Watch: 20,000 worshippers gather at Western Wall

Tens of thousands gather at Western Wall in Jerusalem for 'Rosh Hodesh' prayers marking beginning of new Hebrew month.

Watch: 20,000 worshippers gather at Western Wall

ANALYSIS: Has the final battle for Jerusalem begun?

Arab takeover of Temple Mount annex, uptick in terror attacks, Hamas attacks are part of broader Arab escalation towards a 3rd Intifada.

ANALYSIS: Has the final battle for Jerusalem begun?

Dozens arrested as haredi protesters shut down Jerusalem roads

Hundreds of anti-draft protesters block roads in the capital, following arrest of haredi draft dodger.

Dozens arrested as haredi protesters shut down Jerusalem roads

No safe entry for Jews - In Israel's capital

Sign at Jerusalem neighborhood of Al Walaja states 'entry for Israeli citizens is dangerous.'

No safe entry for Jews - In Israel's capital

Jerusalem: Truck driver crushed to death

Driver trapped and critically injured while unloading truck in Jerusalem. Medics extricate him and confirm his death.

Jerusalem: Truck driver crushed to death

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Israeli teen

Home of Arafat Irfaiya, the terrorist who raped and murdered Israeli teen in Jerusalem, to be demolished, IDF announces.

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Israeli teen

Hungary to open Jerusalem diplomatic office in two weeks

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó to hold dedication ceremony for Jerusalem trade office on March 19, report says.

Hungary to open Jerusalem diplomatic office in two weeks

US confirms Jerusalem mission to PA to be downgraded Monday

Jerusalem consulate, which had for years served as de facto embassy to PA, to be merged with Jerusalem embassy on Monday, US confirms.

US confirms Jerusalem mission to PA to be downgraded Monday

'Judge! Song of Deborah' musical hits home on today's issues

"Raise Your Spirits" manages to be faithful to the biblical tale and entertain while examining leadership, feminist and defense issues.

'Judge! Song of Deborah' musical hits home on today's issues