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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coworking space network Urban Place launches J'lem branch with festive event. Mayor Moshe Lion praises the opening.

Court bans Jewish man accused of graffiti at Gate of Mercy from the Old City of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem City Council set to approve plans to build 2 new neighborhoods for haredim, expansion of current neighborhoods.

Two trapped persons rescued from roofs of vehicles after protracted efforts in cooperation with fire department, police, and rescue units.

Family of teenager struck in the head by iron bar from construction site demands full investigation. 'She does not remember what happened.'

Israeli police arrest PA's Jerusalem district governor, following wave of riots on Temple Mount.

Court extends detention of relative suspected of murdering elderly couple in their Jerusalem apartment.

Mayor Bill Peduto visits Jerusalem memorial to 11 victims of 2018 synagogue shooting.

Top imam in Islamic group which administers the Temple Mount arrested over riots, violation of police orders - only to be freed hours later.

Police free woman suspected in Jerusalem double murder case, while her husband - a relative of the victims, the Kaduris, remains in custody.

'Extraordinary passion here, a remarkable history.' Beverly Hills mayor visits Western Wall tunnels during conference of mayors in Israel.

Tehilla is now partially conscious, but her condition is unstable and she needs further treatment.

Jerusalem Arabs pray near Gate of Mercy to protest its continued closure by Israeli authorities.
