Jerusalem

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.

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.