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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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