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News and updates about Jerusalem

Israel gears up for snow

With snow falling in Mount Hermon in Golan, towns across northern and central Israel preparing for snow storms as far south as Jerusalem.

Israel gears up for snow

Slain couple's neighbor: We heard shouting from the apartment

Neighbor of slain Jerusalem couple Tamar and Yehuda Kaduri says he heard shouts from the apartment on Thursday.

Slain couple's neighbor: We heard shouting from the apartment

Jerusalem prepares for snow: Classes to end early

Jerusalem mayor orders schools to close at 3 PM on Wednesday in face of possible snowstorm.

Jerusalem prepares for snow: Classes to end early

Progress in probe of double murder - as terror suspicions grow

Police remain mum amid significant developments in investigation of murder of Jerusalem couple, as suspicions grow slayings were terrorism.

Progress in probe of double murder - as terror suspicions grow

'I'm certain it's the same terrorist'

Teen who was stabbed in Armon Hanatziv sure that her attacker also murdered Jerusalem couple found dead in their home.

'I'm certain it's the same terrorist'

Snow preparations in Jerusalem being completed

Jerusalem Municipality completes preparations for stormy weather with possibility of snow on Wednesday.

Snow preparations in Jerusalem being completed

Jerusalem neighborhood gripped by panic after murders

Residents of Armon Hanatziv neighborhood 'living in fear' following stabbing attack, double homicide. 'My kids can't live like this.'

Jerusalem neighborhood gripped by panic after murders

Jerusalem double murder victims identified

Police probing 'all directions' in double homicide, as neighbors fear killings may have been act of terror following bus stop stabbing.

Jerusalem double murder victims identified

Haredi entrepreneurs forging their own start-up culture

Haredi start-ups, tech sector, growing across Israel, with plans for expansion to New York, London.

Haredi entrepreneurs forging their own start-up culture

Stabbing in Jerusalem - terrorism suspected

Teenage girl stabbed at Jerusalem bus stop in Armon Hanatziv neighborhood. Assailant remains at large.

Stabbing in Jerusalem - terrorism suspected

New Rami Levi mall in Jerusalem to open this week

50 chains to open stores in new mall in northern Jerusalem which will serve Arab and Jewish residents.

New Rami Levi mall in Jerusalem to open this week

Protest in Jerusalem:

'We will not stand on the sidelines while children are tortured'

Protest against arrest of 5 youths suspected in security incident and prevented from meeting lawyer takes place in Paris Square.

'We will not stand on the sidelines while children are tortured'

Brazilian President: Israelis will decide what their capital is

Brazilian President discusses possible embassy relocation, says only extreme Arab countries will oppose the move.

Brazilian President: Israelis will decide what their capital is

Islamic-Christian organization blasts plan to silence muezzin

Islamic-Christian Council for Support of Al-Quds says Israeli plan to prevent call to prayer in Jerusalem mosques is "racist crime".

Islamic-Christian organization blasts plan to silence muezzin

'Honduras will move embassy to Jerusalem in two months'

Senior Israeli official says Honduras likely to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, following trilateral meeting with US.

'Honduras will move embassy to Jerusalem in two months'

Three injured in Jerusalem fire

Father and two children lightly injured by smoke inhalation in fire that broke out on Divrei Chaim Street in Romema neighborhood.

Three injured in Jerusalem fire

Honduras agrees to advance embassy relocation

Joint statement by Israel, Honduras and US says sides will pursue plan of action to open embassies in Tegucigalpa and Jerusalem.

Honduras agrees to advance embassy relocation

Judge throws out Jewish terror suspect's confession

Court rules that confession given by youth suspected in attempted arson attack on Jerusalem church is inadmissible.

Judge throws out Jewish terror suspect's confession

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Iran denounces plans by Brazil’s newly elected president to move embassy to Jerusalem, but says relations with Brazil will continue.

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Moldova to 'very seriously consider' moving embassy to Jerusalem

Moldava's President Igor Dodon tells Euro-Asian Jewish Congress leaders his country may move embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel's capital.

Moldova to 'very seriously consider' moving embassy to Jerusalem

Torah is our ‘nuclear reactor’

Some thousand participants gather in Jerusalem at an event in honor of the completion of the Talmud Bavli (Babylonian Talmud).

Torah is our ‘nuclear reactor’

City of Jerusalem refuses to renew permit for Reform Kotel plaza

Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee says permit to work on expanded egalitarian section has expired, new request necessary.

City of Jerusalem refuses to renew permit for Reform Kotel plaza

PM: Brazil's new president said embassy move 'a matter of time'

Brazilian president-elect Jair Bolsonaro will move embassy to Jerusalem, says Netanyahu, saying move a matter of when, not if.

PM: Brazil's new president said embassy move 'a matter of time'

Jerusalem Mayor: I saw 3,000 years of Jewish history

Mayor Moshe Leon visits City of David, walks on paved stones visitors to the Holy Temple walked on thousands of years ago.

Jerusalem Mayor: I saw 3,000 years of Jewish history

PA: Excavations in Jerusalem are 'ethnic cleansing'

PA accuses Israel of deliberately carrying out excavations under homes of residents to bring about their evacuation.

PA: Excavations in Jerusalem are 'ethnic cleansing'

Arab Parliament urges Czech Republic not to move its embassy

Speaker of Arab Parliament calls on Czech Republic "not to prejudice the historical and legal status of the occupied city of Jerusalem."

Arab Parliament urges Czech Republic not to move its embassy

Father of wounded soldier: Thank you for your prayers

Watch: Father of wounded American-Israeli soldier expresses his thanks to worshippers gathered at Western Wall to pray for his son.

Father of wounded soldier: Thank you for your prayers

Terrorist Wedding:

Indictment: A groom - and a terrorist

Terrorist who married daughter of Hamas terrorist indicted, along with three guests.

Indictment: A groom - and a terrorist

Report: Honduras prepared to move embassy - for a price

Central American nation ready to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - but has list of demands for Israel.

Report: Honduras prepared to move embassy - for a price

2,000-year-old ring discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

Archaeologists working in the ancient City of David south of Old City of Jerusalem find ring from Second Temple period in ritual bath.

2,000-year-old ring discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

Elderly woman killed in Jerusalem fire

80-year-old woman killed fire in apartment in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Elderly woman killed in Jerusalem fire

Arab groups call to boycott Rami Levi supermarket chain

Calls to boycott new supermarket in Jerusalem. 'Economic normalization with Israel is a betrayal.'

Arab groups call to boycott Rami Levi supermarket chain

Australia: A step in the right direction?

Australia: A step in the right direction?

Arab League to Australia and Brazil: Abide by international law

Arab League calls on Australia and Brazil to "abide by international law" concerning the status of Jerusalem.

Arab League to Australia and Brazil: Abide by international law

Hamas warns Australia following Jerusalem recognition

Hamas condemns Australia for recognizing western Jerusalem as Israel's capital, calls on it to rescind its decision.

Hamas warns Australia following Jerusalem recognition

Right-wing activist wins $10,000 over Meir Kahane advertisement

Baruch Marzel, right-wing activist and former Kach party leader, paid 38,000 shekels after advertisement for Kahane memorial removed.

Right-wing activist wins $10,000 over Meir Kahane advertisement

'Home Alone' in J'lem?: Haredi girl helps nab burglar

12-year-old Jerusalem girl tips off police after man claiming to be plumber breaks into her house during series of burglaries.

'Home Alone' in J'lem?: Haredi girl helps nab burglar

PA negotiator: We haven't given up on West Jerusalem

Following Australia's recognition of West J'lem as Israel's capital, PLO negotiator Saeb Erekat says all of city still up for negotiation.

PA negotiator: We haven't given up on West Jerusalem

Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'

Arab League Secretary-General calls on Australia to recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of "Palestine".

Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'

Australia reaffirms western J'lem decision despite backlash

Australian PM stands by decision to recognize western J'lem as capital of Israel, despite criticism from neighboring Muslim countries.

Australia reaffirms western J'lem decision despite backlash

Jordan: Australia's Jerusalem recognition breaches int'l law

Jordan condemns Australia’s decision to recognize western Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Jordan: Australia's Jerusalem recognition breaches int'l law

Erekat criticizes Australia over Jerusalem recognition

Head of PLO Executive Committee says Australia isn't committed to two-state solution and refuses to recognize "Palestine".

Erekat criticizes Australia over Jerusalem recognition

PA blasts Australia's recognition of Jerusalem

PA criticizes Australia's recognition of western Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

PA blasts Australia's recognition of Jerusalem

Australia recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Foreign Ministry praises move as 'a step in the right direction' as Australia recognizes western half of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Australia recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Why is Trump still signing waivers for US embassy?

Seven months after moving US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Trump is still signing waivers. US officials explain why.

Why is Trump still signing waivers for US embassy?

Australia could recognize Jerusalem as soon as Saturday

Officials in Canberra say PM could announce as soon as Saturday that his government will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Australia could recognize Jerusalem as soon as Saturday

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

Two Border Police officers wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City in Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

Australia will not recognize Jerusalem anytime soon

Australian PM dismisses reports recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel is imminent.

Australia will not recognize Jerusalem anytime soon

Tzipi Hotovely:

'Keep praying for mother wounded in terror attack'

Dep. Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely visits 21-year-old woman wounded in terror attack near Ofra.

'Keep praying for mother wounded in terror attack'

Jerusalem to build Embassy Quarter

Year after President Trump recognized Jerusalem, Israel planning complex to house multiple embassies - in eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem to build Embassy Quarter

Babysitter indicted for assaulting baby, causing brain damage

Jerusalem woman who worked as babysitter charged with assaulting infant, causing him serious permanent injuries.

Babysitter indicted for assaulting baby, causing brain damage

Report: Australia set to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australian cabinet to formally recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital city - but won't move embassy in near future.

Report: Australia set to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Condition of mother wounded in Ofra attack improves

Shira Ish-Ran, the pregnant woman wounded in shooting who delivered child via emergency c-section, continues to improve.

Condition of mother wounded in Ofra attack improves

Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation

Arab League tells Brazil’s President-elect that moving embassy to Jerusalem would be a setback for relations with Arab countries.

Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation

Will Brazil have trouble relocating its embassy?

Brazilian President-elect reportedly told John Bolton about difficulties that may arise in relocating his country's embassy to Jerusalem.

Will Brazil have trouble relocating its embassy?

Doctors fighting to save the life of baby born after Ofra attack

Mother wounded in drive-by shooting attack still in serious condition as doctors work to save her new-born son's life.

Doctors fighting to save the life of baby born after Ofra attack

Jerusalem: The city that should be above all politics

Jay Shapiro thinks that Jerusalem is more than an idea, it is a real city with real problem to solve.

Jerusalem: The city that should be above all politics

Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

PM, US Ambassador mark 1 year since President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Hanukkah beat in the streets of Jerusalem

Beatbox and Breakdance DJ Raphi goes to streets of Jerusalem with donuts and lots of spirit and Hanukkah joy.

Hanukkah beat in the streets of Jerusalem

Israeli measles epidemic spreads to London

London haredi community hit by outbreak of measles, following epidemic in Jerusalem.

Israeli measles epidemic spreads to London