Jerusalem

Netanyahu:

Illegal Bedouin town will be evacuated - with or without deal

Prime Minister insists government will carry out demolition orders for illegal Bedouin town east of Jerusalem, despite delay.

Australia's J'lem embassy move in doubt after PM loses majority

Former Australian ambassador to Israel loses special election, depriving ruling Liberal Party of majority, endangering embassy move.

Israeli cabinet votes to delay eviction of illegal Bedouin town

Despite Jewish Home's protests, cabinet votes to push off demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment for several weeks.

Palestinian Authority blasts US consulate closure

Senior PA officials say US decision to close eastern Jerusalem consulate which had served as de facto mission to PA is slap in the face.

Gay US student sues Jerusalem pizzeria for refusing to serve him

Gay American student learning at Reform college in Israel sues Jerusalem pizzeria which refused to serve him over his orientation.

US to close east Jerusalem consulate, merge it with embassy

US merges Jerusalem embassy and consulate used primarily for Arab residents - but says change not tied to change on final status issues.

Defying Bennett, J-lem's Jewish Home branch endorses Moshe Lion

Disobeying party leader Naftali Bennett, Jerusalem's Jewish Home branch supports Lion and not Zeev Elkin. 'Bennett is making a mistake.'

'For rent - not to soldiers' posters in Jerusalem

Watch Jerusalem mayoral candidate remove posters in Machane Yehuda disrespecting IDF soldiers.

Troubled railways: 'The train will be amazing'

Israel Railways Spokesman responds to series of mishaps: 'Jerusalem line set up as trial, will be in this situation a few months.'

Arab states warn Australia not to recognize Jerusalem

Ambassadors of 13 states warn Australia against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, say move would hurt relations with Arab world.

New Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line cancels departures

Plagued with malfunctions and delays, segment of new high-speed train linking Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport closed once again Tuesday.

Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocation

Australian PM Scott Morrison stresses he has not yet decided to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, will hold consultations.

Netanyahu thanks Australian PM for Jerusalem consideration

PM thanks Australian counterpart for considering officially recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel, moving embassy.

Australia considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australian PM Scott Morrison says Australia can recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel without jeopardizing 2-state-solution.

4 arrested as Israel prepares to demolish illegal Arab outpost

Protesters arrested as Israeli authorities prepare to evacuate illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem.

'Why is Hebrew University backing anti-Israel activist?'

Zionist NGO lobbies donors to pressure Hebrew University in Jerusalem to drop support for pro-BDS student facing deportation Lara Alqasem.

Jerusalem motel arson attack victim dies

Ronen Oz, critically injured in arson attack at J'lem motel, succumbs to injuries. Mother and 2 children also seriously injured.

Pro-Israel 'Trump of Brazil' poised to win presidency

Right-wing presidential candidate who vowed to move embassy to Jerusalem, close Palestinian embassy in Brasilia, holds double-digit lead.

Are Jerusalem mayoral candidates thinking about city's future?

At the Jerusalem 5800 conference, mayoral candidates reveal their visions for the capital in the next 20 years

Second time in two days: Incendiary balloons in Jerusalem

Woman alerts police after finding a number of incendiary balloons in western J'lem.

PA angered over sale of property to Jews

PA cabinet condemns sale to Jews of home in Old City of Jerusalem, establishes commission of inquiry.

Imagining Jerusalem in the next generation

4 candidates for mayor of Jerusalem discuss their vision for the capital in the next 20 years.

Army Radio to broadcast from Jerusalem in two weeks

Military station will begin broadcasting news from Jerusalem as DM lays cornerstone for IDF Radio in nation's capital.

'My heart was pounding, my hands shook'

Archaeologist tells Arutz Sheva of exciting moments when she discovered Second Temple-era Hebrew inscription noting Jerusalem.

Ancient inscription from Second Temple period discovered

Rare inscription noting Jerusalem found in archaeological digs near Binyanei Ha'uma in the capital.

Elkin: J'lem needs 100K new apartments over next 20 years

Jerusalem mayoral candidate presents his plan to rehabilitate Jerusalem. 'Jerusalem is on the verge of going bankrupt.'

Barkat: There's no such thing as a 'refugee' in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s outgoing mayor urges international community to consider his proposal to end the local operations of UNRWA.

'Selling land to Jews is a betrayal of the homeland'

PA organization condemns sale of residential buildings in Jerusalem to "Jewish settlers and their settlement associations."

UNRWA concerned over Barkat plans

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” expresses concern after Jerusalem Mayor outlined plan to remove it from the city.

PA accuses US of 'blind support' for Israel

PA blasts US decision to withdraw from optional protocol of UN's Vienna Convention, says it shows "disdain" for international law.

Inside Nir Barkat's plan to remove UNRWA from Jerusalem

A crackdown on illegal activities, revamping sanitation, and land confiscation: Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat goes to war.

New poll shows Berkovitch narrowly leading Jerusalem race

Survey shows progressive secular candidate Ofer Berkowitz leading Zeev Elkin and Moshe Leon.

Watch: Merkel's convoy shuts down Jerusalem

German chancellor's convoy rides through the blocked-off streets of Jerusalem after official visit at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

Erdan orders cancellation of PA event in Jerusalem

Internal Security Minister: 'PA attempting to erode Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.'

Swedish far-right submits motion to recognize Jerusalem

Sweden Democrats submits motion urging government to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and recognize the city as Israel’s capital.

Train conductor averts tragedy after toddler wanders onto tracks

Jerusalem light rail conductor manages to avert near-tragedy after toddler wanders onto train tracks.

Jerusalem hosts first-ever skydiving exhibition

History in the capital: Jerusalem hosts a skydiving exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel

Arrest extended for journalist who killed haredi composer

Spanish journalist accused of killing haredi composer Haim Tukachinsky while driving drunk will remain behind bars.

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Hundreds celebrate Sukkot in Kidmat Zion, "the most important Jewish neighborhood to be built since 1967".

Elkin: 400 housing units in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood

Jerusalem Affairs Minister, who is running for mayor, vows to build Jewish community 'on land purchased by Jews for Jewish settlement.'

High speed Jerusalem-Tel Aviv rail opens to the public

Civilian passengers take first trip on 100 MPH train connecting capital with Ben Gurion Airport.

'He wanted to sanctify God's name with music'

Victim of deadly hit-and-run by Spanish report identified as haredi pianist Haim Tukachinsky.

Thousands gather at Western Wall in J'lem for Sukkot festival

Worshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival.

Spanish reporter denied house arrest after deadly J'lem accident

Journalist who killed Jerusalem man after Sukkot prayers while driving drunk in hit and run to remain in jail.

European journalist confesses to deadly Jerusalem hit-and-run

Spanish journalist hit, killed Jerusalem man returning from Sukkot prayers in Old City. Police suspect journalist was driving drunk.

WeWork opens public office space in sukkah in Jerusalem

Public shared office space opened in Jerusalem sukkah for holiday.

'Jerusalem, Israel' to be written in US passports?

Members of Congress request US Pres. Trump order State Dep't to write 'Jerusalem, Israel,' in passports of US citizens born in Jerusalem.

Kosovo offers Israel an embassy in exchange for recognition

President of Kosovo says his country would open an embassy in Jerusalem if Israel recognizes it as an independent state.

Jerusalem:

Coming soon: Jewish construction in Nahalat Shimon

Committee to discuss 2 plans for construction of 15 housing units in the Nahalat Shimon neighborhood on two plots owned by Jews from abroad.

PM test runs Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

'Historic moment in link between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.'

Watch: Terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

Attack targeting worshippers in Jerusalem foiled during Yom Kippur.

Terrorist stabber neutralized in Jerusalem

Arab terrorist tries to stab Israelis in Old City of Jerusalem, neutralized by security forces.

Commerce chamber endorses Elkin Jerusalem Mayor

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce gives official endorsement to Likud candidate Ze’ev Elkin for Jerusalem mayor.

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

Likud leadership explains why Ze'ev Elkin is the most suitable candidate for mayor of Jerusalem.

Netanyahu tells Jerusalemites to vote for Ze'ev Elkin for mayor

More than 2,000 participate in toast in honor of Jerusalem Affairs Minister Ze'ev Elkin, who is running for mayor of the capital.

Watch: IDF bus attacked after accidentally entering Qalandia

IDF bus carrying soldiers and officers accidentally enters Qalandia, north of Jerusalem, and comes under a hail of stones.

Fake bomb discovered at Jerusalem mall

Suspicious object discovered at Hadar mall in Jerusalem and area closed off. Police discover that the object was a fake bomb.

Czech leaders endorse Israeli embassy move to Jerusalem

Czech president, PM, parliament speaker and foreign and defense ministers announce opening of 'Czech House' as 'first step.'

Sukkot in Israel? Come see your legacy

Jerusalem Estates luxury development nearing completion.

Israeli Economics Ministry punishes Paraguay over embassy move

Following decision by new Paraguayan president to move embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, Israel cancels economic delegation to Paraguay.