Jerusalem

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.

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."