Jerusalem

Al-Qaeda leader: US embassy relocation proves it's an enemy

Ayman al-Zawahiri calls on Muslims to wage war against the US.

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah.

A haredi mayor for Jerusalem?

Haredi candidate Yossi Deitch has commanding lead in race for mayor of Israel's capital, poll shows.

J'lem mayoral candidate forced out of neighborhood

Haredi candidate for mayor of Jerusalem says he 'fears for his life', was forced to abandon apartment following harassment by Neturei Karta.

Arab League praises Paraguay

Arab League says Paraguay's decision to relocate its embassy back to Tel Aviv serves as a model for other countries.

Paraguayan President: Israel's response was exaggerated

Paraguayan President urges Israel to reconsider the closing of its embassy in his country.

Pence urges Paraguay to move embassy to Jerusalem

US Vice President speaks with Paraguayan President to discuss his decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

EU slams court ruling paving way for demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem. 'This threatens prospects of peace.'

'Disqualify candidates who oppose the state'

After years of Arab boycotts of Jerusalem elections, new faction led by ex-PLO member fields candidate for mayor of Israeli capital.

Paraguayan President: Embassy relocation meant to advance peace

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez explains decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.

PA to open 'embassy' in Paraguay

Palestinian Authority welcomes Paraguay’s decision to relocate its embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem.

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vows cooperation with Israel's largest emergency first response organization.

Supreme Court:

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

After delaying demolition of illegal Arab outpost, Israeli high court rejects residents' claims, orders gov't to evict squatters.

PA blasts Jerusalem Mayor's plan to expel UNRWA

PA cabinet chief says Nir Barkat's plan to expel UNRWA from Shuafat amounts to contempt for international law.

Jerusalem Mayor: 'I'm removing UNRWA from Jerusalem'

'Replace failing services with successful municipal initiatives. Wherever municipality operates, Arab public more satisfied, less violent.'

Over 10,000 expected at Western Wall for 'Day of Jewish Unity'

US Ambassador David Friedman expected to join thousands in mass prayer event at Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanna.

Monica Lewinsky explains walkout during live Jerusalem interview

Anti-bullying advocate who gained national attention at center of Clinton scandal says Israeli interviewer misled her, violated agreement.

10 injured as Arabs riot during demolition of illegal homes

Israeli security forces demolish illegal buildings in Arab village on edge of Jerusalem. At least 10 injured as rioters clash with police.

Barkat vows to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor says that 'UNRWA is a foreign and unnecessary entity that has failed miserably, and I intend to expel it from Jerusalem.;

Watch: Connecting Jewish children to Jerusalem

The Olam Shalem project aims to strengthen the connection between Jewish children all over the world and Jerusalem.

US Ambassador: No demands in exchange for embassy move

Ambassador says in talk with AJC that publication of US peace plan is 'not imminent,' peace process has been 'overtaken by other events.'

Watch: Notes cleared out from Western Wall

Thousands of notes placed in Western Wall removed ahead of High Holidays.

2 arrested during demolition of J'lem synagogue

Jerusalem municipality orders demolition of illegally built synagogue; demonstrators clash with police, with two arrested.

7-year-boy from Samaria in serious condition after bike accident

Child from town of Kochav Yaakov near Jerusalem fighting for his life after bicycle accident.

Transportation reform: What about the children?

'Instead of hundreds of drivers from whom we could obtain tickets, we are getting dozens of machines, most of which don’t accept cash.'

Why is the Jerusalem mayoral election so unique?

Behind the scenes of the Jerusalem mayoral race.

Canadian opposition party recognizes Jerusalem

Conservative party of Canada approves resolution endorsing moving of Canada's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

The most inspiring story of the 21st century

Avi Abelow discusses the upcoming third annual Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation’s “Israel inspired” video contest.

Jews in Samaria fight for access to Jerusalem road

Residents of Binyamin region say refusal to allow them access to road has depreciated home values, created unbearable traffic jams.

Jerusalem mayoral candidate vows to defy building freeze

Yossi Deutsch says only he can defy Netanyahu's demands to implement silent building freeze in Jerusalem.

PA to Trump: We will not give up on Jerusalem

PA says there will be no solution to the conflict as long as Jerusalem isn't the capital of "Palestine".

PA rejects 'something good' from Trump

Palestinian Authority officials reject US President's assertion they would get 'something good' after embassy move, demand Jerusalem.

Mourning Widow Penniless

R' Nachum Kolitz ztz"l leaves 7 behind with no income

Family of son of former Rabbi of Jerusalem desperate after their father passes away, despite lung transplant.

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Bolton: No 'quid pro quo' in Jerusalem embassy move

NSA John Bolton says President Trump's statement that Israel will pay 'higher price' for embassy move doesn't indicate change in policy.

Zeev Elkin takes the lead in Jerusalem mayoral race

After trailing secular candidate in polling for upcoming mayoral election in Jerusalem, Likud minister Zeev Elkin regains narrow lead.

Wife of prominent Belz hasid dies from cardiac arrest

Zippora Feiga Kahana, a member of the Belz community in Jerusalem known for doing acts of kindness, dies at 55.

Bolton visits Yad Vashem and new US embassy in Jerusalem

President Trump's National Security Advisor visits US embassy in Jerusalem, and Jerusalem's Holocaust memorial museum.

Hamas: The goal is to 'liberate' Jerusalem

Hamas terror group says main goal of conflict with Israel is to 'liberate Palestine ' - Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque first and foremost.

Police to investigate funeral of slain terrorist

Authorities to investigate last night's funeral of Umm al Fahm man who attempted to stab Israeli Border Police officers.

The strike of the Lone Farmer

Hami Cohen, farmer from Ein Habesor and son of legendary Lehi fighter Yehoshua Cohen, demonstrates before UN headquarters in Armon Hanetziv.

Will Supreme Court petition end discrimination on Temple Mount?

Civil rights group demands end to restrictions aimed at Jewish visitors to Temple Mount. Court gives state 60 days to respond.

Jerusalem terrorist stabber identified

Arab terrorist who tried to stab a policeman in the Old City identified as Ahmad Mahameed of Umm al-Fahm.

'Prime Minister's Office not delaying construction in Jerusalem'

Housing price index rises for first time in almost a year.

First publication:

'End of lawlessness in eastern Jerusalem'

Justice Minister Shaked demands Finance Minister ensure plan to regulate Arab construction in Jerusalem does not discriminate against Jews.

Report: Netanyahu freezing Jewish construction in Jerusalem

Prime Minister's Office reportedly preventing construction of over 1,000 housing units in Jewish neighborhoods of the capital.

Coalition chairman backs Elkin for Jerusalem mayor

"We are members of the Likud and I support a Likud candidate for mayor of Jerusalem," says MK David Amsalem.

New poll shows Berkovitch narrowly leading Jerusalem race

Shock survey shows progressive secular candidate Ofer Berkowitz leading Zeev Elkin and Yossi Deitch.

Disgruntled employee indicted for torching Jerusalem hotel

Mahmoud Jabari decided to burn hotel to the ground after his following. His fellow employees decided to help him.

Rare, ancient gold earring found in the City of David

Rare gold earring from Hellenistic era found near Jerusalem's Old City. 'Whoever wore it belonged to Jerusalem‘s upper class.'

Jerusalem's Jewish Home Head: 'We have nothing against haredim'

The head of the Jewish Home's Jerusalem branch expressed her disapproval of a campaign photo showing 3 mayoral candidates in haredi garb.

Police: Suspect torched Jerusalem hotel over sudden firing

Authorities rule out terror motive, say disgruntled worker torched Jerusalem hotel due to recent firing.

'Jewish Home campaign could have come from Der Stürmer'

Expose that Jerusalem's Jewish Home party ran anti-haredi campaign continues to make waves.

Six injured in accident south of Jerusalem

Three injured seriously, three others suffer moderate to light injuries. Children among the injured. Route 60 closed off.

It's been fifteen years, but the saga isn't over

Victims of a horrific terror attack have been evicted from their home.

'Surrogacy Law violates Torah's gravest prohibitions'

Senior Religious Zionist Rabbi explains why he opposes Jerusalem's LGBT parade.

Police and demonstrators face off at Jerusalem Pride Parade

Police detain Lahava activists as Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade kicks off under heavy security.

Live: Launch of conservation project for old Yemenite village

Ateret Cohanim holds special ceremony inaugurating the project to preserve and uphold the ancient synagogue of Jerusalem Yemenite village.

LGBTQ flags flown in front of Jerusalem synagogues

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern demands mayor Barkat remove LGBTQ flags in front of historic Great Synagogue and Yeshurun ​​Synagogue.

Police: J'lem motel arson not terror

Police tell court that arson at 'Jaffa 60' motel in capital, in which 4 family members seriously injured, was not a terror attack.

Online travel service defines Jerusalem as 'Israeli settlement'

Booking.com amends definition of Jerusalem following a critical query from a Belgian Jewish newspaper.