Jerusalem

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".

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

PA: Excavations in Jerusalem are 'ethnic cleansing'

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

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."

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.

Terrorist Wedding:

Indictment: A groom - and a terrorist

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

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.

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.

Elderly woman killed in Jerusalem fire

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

Arab groups call to boycott Rami Levi supermarket chain

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

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.

Hamas warns Australia following Jerusalem recognition

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

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.

'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.

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.

Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'

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

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

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

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".

PA blasts Australia's recognition of Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

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

Australia will not recognize Jerusalem anytime soon

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

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.

Jerusalem to build Embassy Quarter

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

Babysitter indicted for assaulting baby, causing brain damage

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Israeli measles epidemic spreads to London

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