Jerusalem

Jerusalem's new mayor sworn into office

Moshe Lion sworn in as Jerusalem's 10th mayor - and first mayor of Sephardic descent - since Israel's establishment.

Israel recognizes Al Quds University degrees - then rejects them

Israel's Labor and Welfare Ministry recognizes degrees from Palestinian Authority college - then revokes recognition.

Mother of 13-year-old bride released

Court sets Jerusalem woman free following her arrest at her 13-year-old daughter's wedding.

Police probe wedding of 13-year-old girl in Jerusalem

13-year-old married off in Meah Sharim neighborhood of Jerusalem, leading to police intervention.

Arab League: Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem

League of Arab States slams 'illegal' US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel, Israeli claim to holy city.

4 historic memorial sites to visit in Jerusalem

To understand Israel's modern history and experience, you should take a flight to Israel and visit these four memorials.

Watch: Yerushalmi Faction protest at entrance to Jerusalem

Demonstrators block streets and disrupt traffic at entrance to city, in protest against arrest of yeshiva student who failed to enlist.

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Palestinian Authority holding US citizen in custody for facilitating sale of Jerusalem property to Jews.

'We will relocate the embassy, the question is when'

Son of Brazilian President-elect meets Jared Kushner, reiterates that Brazil's embassy will move to Jerusalem.

Hamas march in Jerusalem

Hamas-affiliated group holds wedding procession in capital of Israel with chants of 'Hamas is in Jerusalem.'

'Time has come for European countries to recognize Jerusalem'

Czech President receives 'Shield of Jerusalem' award. Minsiter calls on Europe to follow Czech Republic's example.

Czech President visits Knesset

Czech President Milos Zeman addresses Knesset as Czech Republic opens 'Czech House' in first step towards opening Jerusalem embassy.

Terror attack south of Jerusalem

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack in Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem. Terrorist eliminated.

PA cleric: Beware of 'settler gangs' offering loans

Head of Supreme Muslim Council warns Arabs against "suspicious loans" aimed at transferring real estate to Israeli hands.

Czech president wants to move embassy to Jerusalem

Milos Zeman says that he will make every effort to move the nation's embassy to the capital.

Arab ambassadors to lobby Brazil on embassy relocation

Ambassadors from Arab countries to meet Brazilian President-elect in order to convince him not to relocate embassy to Jerusalem.

US Embassy Jerusalem:

Jerusalem mayor green-lights US embassy expansion

Mayor Nir Barkat signs order permitting US embassy in Jerusalem to expand.

Converso saga brought to Jerusalem stage – in English

Women's Orthodox Union acting group highlights riveting story of Spanish Aguilar family's long road to freedom.

Artifact from First Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem

'Beka' counting weight for census with ancient Hebrew script found in soil removed from Western Wall foundations.

Watch: City of David proves Jerusalem is Jewish

Congresswoman Illeana Ros-Lehtinen says in US House the archaeological site of Biblical Jerusalem prove UNESCO wrong on Jerusalem.

1 wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack

Authorities investigating whether stabbing in southern Jerusalem terrorist or criminal in nature.

Loser of Jerusalem mayoral election analyzes the loss

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch expresses disappointment over fact that many residents of Jerusalem did not vote in runoff.

Promoting national goals - to strengthen the south

The Am Yisrael Chai Foundation fights terror in a unique and inspiring way. Join, help and maybe you'll win an apartment.

Jerusalem mayor-elect: No grudge against opponent

Moshe Lion, newly elected mayor of Jerusalem, says he will work for all residents, not just haredim who supported him.

Moshe Lion elected as mayor of Jerusalem

Moshe Lion leads Ofer Berkovitch by 3%, or 6,000 votes, in Jerusalem mayoral race. Incumbent Shlomo Ne’eman wins in Gush Etzion.

Convicted neo-Nazi a former yeshiva student?

Jerusalem yeshiva says man who later named his son after Adolf Hitler, convicted of joining neo-Nazi group had been student in 2015.

Police locate centuries-old holy books stolen in southern Israel

Priceless holy books which survived the Holocaust, 19th century pogroms nearly lost after thieves put books on sale online.

Berkovitch says Leon's support 'a result of backroom deals'

Ahead of runoff in Jerusalem mayoral race, Ofer Berkovitch accuses Moshe Leon of cooking up backroom deals, predicts victory.

Brazil reiterates stance on embassy relocation

New administration in Brazil reiterates that it will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, despite Arab pressure.

Barkat endorses Moshe Lion for mayor of Jerusalem

Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor endorses Moshe Lion in runoff to be held on Tuesday.

'We tell Europe: Israel is legal sovereign in Jerusalem'

Den. Dir. of J'lem and Heritage Ministry speaks with Arutz Sheva about visit to EP to explain J'lem's legal status as Israeli by intn'l law.

Terror attack foiled east of Jerusalem

Female terrorist neutralized during stabbing attack near Mishor Adumim, east of Jerusalem.

PA to lobby Brazil against embassy relocation

PA envoy to Brazil expresses hope that president-elect Jair Bolsonaro's pledge to relocate embassy to Jerusalem was simply campaign talk.

PLO blasts Brazil over embassy relocation

Senior PLO official Hanan Ashrawi says Brazilian President-elect's announcement about moving embassy to Jerusalem is "provocative".

Leon says he doesn't need Jewish Home's support in Jerusalem

Responding to reports that Jewish Home will support rival Ofer Berkovich, Moshe Leon says his 'only deal is with Jerusalem residents'.

Brazil's president-elect:

'Brazilian embassy will be moved to Jerusalem'

Days after winning run-off election, Brazil's president-elect says he will fulfill campaign promise, move country's embassy to Jerusalem.

Watch: Snake removed from Western Wall

Snake emerges from in between stones of Western Wall, causing commotion in Jerusalem holy site.

Regev supports Leon in second round

'Jerusalemites voted for Moshe Leon. I have no doubt he'll preserve Jerusalem's interests as the united capital of Israel.'

PA cabinet opposes elections in Jerusalem

PA cabinet spokesman praises Jerusalem Arabs who did not vote in the mayoral and municipal elections.

The winners and losers in the Jerusalem council election

Haredim just one seat away from majority in Jerusalem city council as candidates gear up for run-off election in mayoral race.

Jerusalem Election:

Berkovitch plans alliance with haredi faction

Hitorerut Jerusalem candidate who vowed to end 'haredi extortion' of city hall plans alliance with haredi candidate to win run-off election.

Elkin: A fascinating journey, I have no regrets

Likud Minister responds after his loss in the elections for mayor of Jerusalem.

'I will lead Jerusalem to a new era'

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch celebrates his advancing to a runoff against Moshe Lion.

Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff

After 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.

Arutz Sheva exclusive:

'The only reason we're in office is to put the residents first'

Ze'ev Elkin, mayoral candidate: 'Jerusalem will be known as most oleh-friendly, olah-helpful, and olim-embracing city in country.'

'If it was a Jew kidnapped the country would be up in arms'

Knesset demands government bring back Arab Jerusalem resident kidnapped by PA for selling land to Jews.

Arutz Sheva exclusive:

'Process of welcome, absorption, living life should be easier'

Jerusalem Mayor candidate Moshe Leon: 'New immigrants important, unique, crucial growth engine for city; we should treat them accordingly.'

Will Brazil be latest country to move embassy to Jerusalem?

Brazil's president-elect vowed to move embassy to J'lem. Now, confidant says he will consider move - if it will promote Mideast peace.

'Trump of Brazil' leads as voters head to the polls

Pro-Israel Brazilian presidential candidate who compared himself to Trump leads as voting begins - but left-wing opponent narrows gap.

Hundreds gather at J'lem vigil for synagogue shooting victims

Vigil held in downtown Jerusalem in honor of 11 shooting victims killed in Saturday's synagogue attack in Pennsylvania.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Mayoral candidate: 'Move J'lem forward while honoring its past'

Hitorerut's Ofer Berkovitch: 'Grassroots movement putting Jerusalem first as Zionist front to ensure survival of Israel’s eternal capital.'

Yassam officer murdered in terror attack to be honored

Yossi Kirma, who was murdered in a shooting attack in Jerusalem two years ago, will receive medal of honor.

Supporters mark 28th anniversary of Rabbi Meir Kahane's murder

Followers of Jewish Defense League founder, Knesset Member Rabbi Meir Kahane gather in J'lem marking 30 years since banning of Kach party.

Arutz Sheva exclusive:

'I want new immigrants to feel that they've come home'

J'lem mayoral candidate Yossi Deitch speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'I’m Jerusalemite in my soul; I want everyone to feel as comfortable as I do.'

Terrorist nabbed en route to Jerusalem

Police capture suspected terrorist on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Suspicious package carried by terrorist transferred to bomb squad.

Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line hit by new wave of cancellations

Newly-opened high-speed train line still plagued by technical problems and delays less than a month after inaugural run.

$10 million heart center dedicated at Hadassah Hospital

Jerusalem hospital unveils new center, doubling capacity for treating heart patients.

Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem

“I owe my survival to Israel,” says separatist Nigerian leader after fleeing to Jerusalem.

Did IDF officer open fire in Meah Sharim?

IDF, police release conflicting reports on whether IDF officer injured by mob of rioters in haredi neighborhood fired shots.

Senior PA officials arrested in kidnapping of US citizen

PA's Jerusalem district governor and regional intelligence services director arrested after American citizen with Israeli ID kidnapped.