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Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

The 21st century Crusade to Jerusalem

The entire West, apart from the US & few Eastern European countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria - these modern righteous gentiles - has launched an open crusade against the state that became the victim of a massacre unheard of in modern history. Opinion.

The 21st century Crusade to Jerusalem

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Jerusalem city council member Yosef Chaim Moalem was attacked by three Arabs while trying to protect another citizen who had been assaulted on Route 1 near Latrun.

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

On Thursday morning, police arrested two grandsons of Rabbi Dov Lior at his home in Jerusalem—one of them reportedly around 12 years old.

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

Following Zoo Tragedy:

Is the leopard that killed liable for death?

The killing of deadly animals in Israel raises a halachic question: can or should an animal that killed a person be killed today?

Is the leopard that killed liable for death?

Shocking discovery:

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Arieh King blasts the installation of crucifixes at the Jewish holy site, urges government intervention to enforce law protecting religious heritage.

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

'We will make it difficult for those who use a car to enter the city,' says Mayor Moshe Lion, promising relief once light rail and train projects are completed.

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

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Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples and the consequences of baseless hatred, will conclude with a communal moment of reflection and hope.

Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

Leopard who killed JM Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has decided to keep the Persian leopard Aladdin, which was responsible for the death of zoo employee Uriel Nuri.

Leopard who killed JM Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

Join the OU on a powerful journey through Jerusalem's holiest sites as it uncovers the deeper meaning of Tisha B’Av—not only as a day of reflection, but as a vision for the future of Am Yisrael.

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

'For the Redemption of Zion':

Rare coin from the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem

Bronze coin minted by Jews in Jerusalem during final year before Second Temple's destruction in 70 CE discovered during excavations in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden - Davidson Center.

Rare coin from the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem

Typical day in Israel:

Mike Huckabee shelters in Jerusalem during missile attack

During a missile attack from Yemen, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee sheltered at Jerusalem’s Begin Center, calling it 'another typical day in Israel' and condemning Hamas supporters as 'sick.'

Mike Huckabee shelters in Jerusalem during missile attack

Connecticut to Jerusalem:

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

Shalhevet Cohen fulfills a lifelong dream, making Aliyah and reuniting with her sisters and grandparents in Israel, bringing personal passion and professional ambition to Jerusalem while continuing a proud Zionist family legacy.

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

1,200 participants complete circuit of Temple Mount gates

About 1,200 participants from all over the country circled the Temple Mount to pray at each of the gates.

1,200 participants complete circuit of Temple Mount gates

Police investigating

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Arab to pay haredi man 100,000 NIS for pulling sideburns

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled that an Arab minor who attacked a Hasidic Jew and pulled his sideburns will compensate him 100,000 NIS.

Arab to pay haredi man 100,000 NIS for pulling sideburns

Good eats or colonial conspiracy?

PA slams Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israeli event of distorting Jerusalem’s identity and promoting a colonial agenda through culinary and cultural initiatives.

PA slams Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Jerusalem: Haredi mother drives out intruder

Foreigner enters unlocked apartment in Neve Yaakov, mother manages to drive him out unharmed.

Jerusalem: Haredi mother drives out intruder

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Teens attack Arab workers who refused to reopen popcorn stand

Jerusalem police launch investigation after group of youths hurl objects, chant racist slogans at Arab workers in late-night movie theater brawl.

Teens attack Arab workers who refused to reopen popcorn stand

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Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians

An Arab man from eastern Jerusalem was arrested last night after throwing a coffee cup at haredi pedestrians on Sultan Suleiman Street.

Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians

Forest fire rages in the Jerusalem mountains

Dozens of firefighting teams are working to prevent the fire from spreading towards nearby roads and towns.

Forest fire rages in the Jerusalem mountains

Jerusalem:

Minister orders expropriation of properties in Jewish Quarter

Minister Meir Porush instructs expropriation of properties on Hashalshelet Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, in line with post-Six-Day War plans.

Minister orders expropriation of properties in Jewish Quarter

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Truck driver injures child while leading police on chase

A serious indictment was filed against a resident of the Zu'rob neighborhood in his 20s, who drove a large truck, speeding through the streets of Umm Tuba, hit a car in which a child was sitting, and caused her injury.

Truck driver injures child while leading police on chase

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

Three years after being violently attacked by an Arab security guard in Jerusalem, the assault victim discovered he has a criminal record.

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

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PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Regavim uncovers PA plan to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030 and exposes the compensation mechanism operated by the PA for Arab construction violators in the eastern part of the capital.

PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

After 4 years of living in one bedroom, this Jerusalem family is about to lose even that.

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

Hebron emirate plan:

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Hebron sheikh backing peace with Israel targeted in arson attack amid PA incitement campaign.

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Traffic on Route 1 towards Jerusalem came to a standstill Tuesday as police temporarily halted vehicles to escort a mother duck and her ducklings across the highway. Watch.

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs for search and rescue, successfully located a missing woman at risk after an all-night search operation last Friday night in Jerusalem.

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

Jerusalem mourns

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Three of the five soldiers killed in the Beit Hanoun disaster were residents of Jerusalem. Mayor Lion: 'Our children who grew up in the city's streets have become brave warriors.'

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Father of 10 collapses at home: "Help arrived too late"

Turns out when tragedy strikes without warning, families can lose everything in seconds - this Jerusalem mother reveals what happened next.

Father of 10 collapses at home: "Help arrived too late"

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Yisrael Ben Zion Goldstein, who lost his mother in a tragic event two years ago, was killed Wednesday in a bicycle accident in Jerusalem.

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

Surge in burglaries, attempted car thefts, and construction site thefts shake residents of Ramot and Har Nof; police boost patrols amid rising concerns.

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

A resident of Beitar Illit was indicted on two charges of arson after he set fire to the synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon

Police file Prosecutor's statement against Beitar Illit resident suspected of setting fire to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's synagogue in Jerusalem.

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon

After hearing explosions:

Jerusalem residents question whether to enter shelters

Jerusalem residents seek clarification from Home Front Command after hearing explosions with no sirens sounding.

Jerusalem residents question whether to enter shelters

A wannabe Jew in a protected room in Jerusalem

This is the Final War. An existential war only ends when one side utterly destroys the other. The side that hankers for anything less than the utter destruction of its enemy will end up destroyed. Opinion.

A wannabe Jew in a protected room in Jerusalem

From Jerusalem Estates to Ir Olam

When Akiva Zuravin set out to develop Jerusalem Estates, he wasn’t simply building luxury apartments—he was making a statement

From Jerusalem Estates to Ir Olam

Sirens in Jerusalem

Missile from Yemen falls near Hebron

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the area following the launch of a missile from Yemen. IDF says the missile fell in the area of Hebron and no interceptors were launched.

Missile from Yemen falls near Hebron

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Hours after children attending Emuna daycare in Har Nof were evacuated from the premises due to smoke inhalation risks, firefighters gain control over flames which threatened buildings.

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Argentine President Milei shares video of missile interception over Jerusalem, urging: 'Keep in mind what it’s like to live under this situation.'

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Police and Shin Bet:

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Man in his 20s arrested in connection with arson at the Or Haviv synagogue, affiliated with former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Suspect taken for questioning.

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt

A brush fire broke out in the Carmit Forest in Jerusalem. Residents evacuated.

Wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt

Shas chairman:

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

MK Aryeh Deri arrives with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef at the Or Haviv synagogue that was set on fire. "To come and burn a synagogue - this is an unforgivable act."

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

Arson in Jerusalem:

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

Worshipers at the synagogue of Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef were left stunned following an arson attack that caused significant damage to the synagogue - but one item escaped damage.

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

End to traffic jams for Maale Adumim residents?

Major infrastructure project set to launch at a-Zaim checkpoint connecting Maale Adumim and Jerusalem, aimed at easing traffic and boosting security, will expand inspection lanes and include a new access road.

End to traffic jams for Maale Adumim residents?

The 6 Day War - June 6, 1967:

The Six Day miracle - “Operation Moked”

Exactly three hours after the start of Operation Moked, at 10:45, the war had been won. Approximately 300 Egyptian planes had been destroyed and all her airfields completely disabled.Then came the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, a spiritual and political seismic shift of epic proportions. Opinion.

The Six Day miracle - “Operation Moked”

Sirens in Jerusalem:

Missile from Yemen launched at Israel

Sirens sound in Jerusalem as Houthis launch another missile at Israel.

Missile from Yemen launched at Israel

'There's no place for violence'

President Herzog marks 10 years since Pride Parade attack

President Herzog becomes first Israeli President to attend Jerusalem Pride Parade, commemorating a decade since the murder of Shira Banki by an extremist.

President Herzog marks 10 years since Pride Parade attack

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Government supporters protest Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands rally outside Supreme Court against judicial interference, declaring support for elected government and national priorities.

Government supporters protest Supreme Court in Jerusalem

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Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Over 100,000 people visited the Western Wall over the holiday, with approximately 20,000 participating in the sunrise prayer service.

Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Moving:

Torah dedication march pauses to show solidarity for hostages

Members of the central synagogue in the Rehavia neighbourhood in Jerusalem paused a celebratory Torah dedication march at the hostages' families' protest encampment near the PM's residence to show solidarity and pray for their quick return.

Torah dedication march pauses to show solidarity for hostages

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Five hospitality tents will serve the masses heading to the Western Wall for Shavuot, offering refreshments and rest areas.

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Czech PM:

Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala affirms the Czech Republic's commitment to move its embassy to Jerusalem, says the move would occur at a "right moment".

Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Rare species at risk?

Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Residents warn a massive school project could destroy trees, wildlife, and a vital stream; city insists it’s legal and eco-monitored. Over 10,000 sign petition to halt the plan.

Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

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Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Thousands march from central Jerusalem, through the gates of the Old City, to the Western Wall to celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem.

Thousands dance at the Western Wall

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Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Firefighters contain Jerusalem brushfire near Yaffe Nof after hours of effort; residents urged to evacuate.

Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's past in vivid colors:

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Historic Jerusalem photos from 1924–1951 colorized to bring the city’s past vividly to life for Jerusalem Day.

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Fire in Jerusalem Forest threatens nearby homes

Firefighters battling forest fire near Shlomo Tzemach Street; nine firefighting teams and two pairs of planes at the scene.

Fire in Jerusalem Forest threatens nearby homes