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Trump: Evangelicals more appreciative than Jews of embassy move

President Trump tells Mike Huckabee that 'Evangelical Christians even more appreciative of Jerusalem embassy move than Jews'.

Trump: Evangelicals more appreciative than Jews of embassy move

Terrorists open fire on Israeli vehicle south of Jerusalem

Shooting attack on Israeli car in Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem. No injuries reported.

Terrorists open fire on Israeli vehicle south of Jerusalem

Bulgaria to open honorary consulate in Jerusalem

PM says Bulgaria committed to opening 'honorary consulate' in J'lem. 'I hope this will lead to opening of embassy in Jerusalem.'

Bulgaria to open honorary consulate in Jerusalem

A new candidate for mayor of Jerusalem

After less than a term in the Knesset, Kulanu MK Rachel Azaria is already looking to next job. 'Returning to work for J'lem - from J'lem.'

A new candidate for mayor of Jerusalem

$124 fine for Chabad hasid manning Jerusalem tefillin stand

Jerusalem supervisor slaps Chabad hasid with fine, orders him to close his tefillin stand.

$124 fine for Chabad hasid manning Jerusalem tefillin stand

Jerusalem: Religious, secular, support candidate Moshe Lion

New poll shows non-haredi residents of Jerusalem believe Moshe Lion to be best candidate for mayor.

Jerusalem: Religious, secular, support candidate Moshe Lion

Hamas-linked cell nabbed following Jerusalem infiltrations

Six suspects arrested following breaches of Jerusalem-area security fence. Bombs, knives found in raid.

Hamas-linked cell nabbed following Jerusalem infiltrations

Colombian president-elect open to moving embassy to Jerusalem

Columbia could become fourth nation to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli officials say.

Colombian president-elect open to moving embassy to Jerusalem

Israeli man suspected of arming Arabs for fireworks attack

70-year-old Jewish man allegedly sold tens of thousands of fireworks to J'lem Arabs despite knowing they were to be used in attacks.

Israeli man suspected of arming Arabs for fireworks attack

Watch: Jewish couple gets married on the Temple Mount

Israeli couple holds wedding ceremony on holiest site in Judaism, after site was closed to Jews for much of Ramadan.

Watch: Jewish couple gets married on the Temple Mount

Will Ze'ev Elkin appoint an Arab deputy mayor of Jerusalem?

Candidate for mayor of capital says there will never be an Arab mayor of Jerusalem, but Arab deputy mayors would be good for city.

Will Ze'ev Elkin appoint an Arab deputy mayor of Jerusalem?

Friedman chides gov't over 'ingratitude' towards US

'We took historic step of recognizing J'lem, and they turn around and demand more,' says US ambassador, after MKs demand US recognize Golan.

Friedman chides gov't over 'ingratitude' towards US

Australia won't relocate embassy to Jerusalem

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says country won't move embassy despite her party's support for the move.

Australia won't relocate embassy to Jerusalem

Hamas plotting return to suicide bombings?

Israeli security forces uncover terror cell planning suicide bombings in Jerusalem, bombing and shooting attacks in Samaria.

Hamas plotting return to suicide bombings?

'Netanyahu offered his Jerusalem home to be Czech embassy'

Czech president says Netanyahu offered to lend his personal residence for use as Czech embassy in J'lem.

'Netanyahu offered his Jerusalem home to be Czech embassy'

PM attends Jerusalem's first official 'Russia Day' event

PM and Sara Netanyahu reception in honor of Russia's National Day at Sergei's Courtyard held in Jerusalem instead of Tel Aviv for first time

PM attends Jerusalem's first official 'Russia Day' event

Russia recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital?

Russian embassy in Israel holds annual event in Jerusalem, instead of Tel Aviv, for the first time ever.

Russia recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital?

Israeli singer Noa says Eurovision shouldn't be held in J'lem

Singer blasts Donald Trump's relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, says Eurovision shouldn't be held in Israeli capital.

Israeli singer Noa says Eurovision shouldn't be held in J'lem

Listen to Omri Cohen's ballad about Jerusalem

Cohen first wrote the song as a soldier in the IDF's Givati Brigade.

Listen to Omri Cohen's ballad about Jerusalem

Amy Schumer, breaking the glass, and Jerusalem

Amy Schumer, breaking the glass, and Jerusalem

Entrance to J'lem blocked over destruction in Netiv Ha'avot

Demonstrators wave signs, block traffic into the city. 'The Land of Israel is not real estate.'

Entrance to J'lem blocked over destruction in Netiv Ha'avot

Haredi youths arrested for stone-throwing attacks on Arabs

Youths suspected of multiple stone-throwing attacks on Arab cars, buses in Jerusalem in recent weeks.

Haredi youths arrested for stone-throwing attacks on Arabs

Government won't decide where Eurovision will take place

EBU tells Israel there is no problem with holding song competition in Jerusalem, provided venue is chosen in organized tender.

Government won't decide where Eurovision will take place

Austrian chancellor arrives in Israel, visits Yad Vashem

Sebastian Kurz visits Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, signs agreement with museum opening access to Austrian archives.

Austrian chancellor arrives in Israel, visits Yad Vashem

J'lem Arabs demand court award them ownership of Jewish land

Arabs from eastern Jerusalem appeal ruling to Supreme Court, say land taken from Jews forced out in 1948 should be given to Arab residents.

J'lem Arabs demand court award them ownership of Jewish land

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

Israel allows PA Arabs to pray on Temple Mount, at Cave of the Patriarchs. Meanwhile, Gaza rioters burn tires near border fence.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

EU parliament looks to tap into Jerusalem's tech success

European Parliament hosts expo organized by European Jewish Association, focusing on Jerusalem's high-tech entrepreneurs.

EU parliament looks to tap into Jerusalem's tech success

Tourist, police officer injured in Temple Mount riots

Watch: Arab rioters pelt tourists, police with stones and other objects on Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Tourist, police officer injured in Temple Mount riots

'Bus driver threatened us, refused to let anyone off'

Passengers on Jerusalem bus say driver threatened them, held them on the bus against their will. 'All the kids on the bus were crying.'

'Bus driver threatened us, refused to let anyone off'

Report: Terror cell planned to assassinate Netanyahu, Nir Barkat

Security officials say terror cell planned attacks on senior Israeli leaders and American, Canadian diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem.

Report: Terror cell planned to assassinate Netanyahu, Nir Barkat

'Yes, Jerusalem nightlife hotspot bothers me'

Haredi leader doubles down on demand that future J'lem mayor close Mahane Yehuda market's nighttime attractions, saying they harm residents.

'Yes, Jerusalem nightlife hotspot bothers me'

Eruption in Guatemala:

Israel to aid Guatemala after volcano kills 25

Israel sends aid money to Guatemala, after volcanic eruption kills dozens, injures hundreds. Thousands evacuated, 1.7 million affected.

Israel to aid Guatemala after volcano kills 25

Elkin refuses haredi demand to shutter popular night-life site

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Zeev Elkin rebuffs Listman's demand that he shutter popular Mahane Yehuda night life scene.

Elkin refuses haredi demand to shutter popular night-life site

Trump to give David Friedman control of PA affairs?

5 US officials claim president mulling plan to place US J'lem consulate under ambassador's control, giving him authority over ties with PA.

Trump to give David Friedman control of PA affairs?

EU demands Israel nix demolition of illegal Arab town

European Union rips Israel over plans to remove illegal Bedouin settlement near Jerusalem, expand town of Maaleh Adumim.

EU demands Israel nix demolition of illegal Arab town

Likud Minister announces Jerusalem mayoral bid

Zeev Elkin, minister of J'lem affairs, announces plans to run in this fall's race for mayor of Jerusalem.

Likud Minister announces Jerusalem mayoral bid

Fire at entrance to Jerusalem

4 firefighting teams working to bring fire which closed exit from Jerusalem under control.

Fire at entrance to Jerusalem

Czech Republic reopens honorary consulate in Jerusalem

Czech Republic reopens honorary consulate in Jerusalem, names new honorary consul.

Czech Republic reopens honorary consulate in Jerusalem

Abbas: Jerusalem put me in the hospital

PA chairman blames stress of US embassy opening in Jerusalem for his recent hospitalization.

Abbas: Jerusalem put me in the hospital

Gal Gadot invited to host Eurovision in Jerusalem

Will Israeli actress host 2019 Eurovision contest? Israeli network offers Gal Gadot top spot hosting contest expected to be held in J'lem.

Gal Gadot invited to host Eurovision in Jerusalem

Watch: Arab shot in J'lem after refusing police calls to halt

Border Police officers shoot suspicious woman who refused calls to halt in Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Watch: Arab shot in J'lem after refusing police calls to halt

Report: Sheldon Adelson flew Guatemalan delegation to Israel

American Jewish philanthropist flew Guatemala's delegation for J'lem embassy unveiling to Israel in his private jet.

Report: Sheldon Adelson flew Guatemalan delegation to Israel

Court paves way for demolition of illegal Arab town near J'lem

Despite efforts by European gov't to halt demolition, court approves razing of illegal Bedouin village east of Jerusalem.

Court paves way for demolition of illegal Arab town near J'lem

PA protests Maaleh Adumim construction

Mahmoud Abbas says Israeli housing construction in town east of Jerusalem is 'illegal', violates international law.

PA protests Maaleh Adumim construction

White House welcomes Paraguay's embassy move

White House expresses hope that other countries will follow Paraguay and relocate their embassies to Jerusalem.

White House welcomes Paraguay's embassy move

Abbas planning 'painful response'

Senior PA official says Abbas planning to submit legal cases against Israel to the International Criminal Court.

Abbas planning 'painful response'

Netanyahu: More embassies on their way to Jerusalem

PM tells Likud faction more countries to follow after 3 embassies opened in Jerusalem in a week.

Netanyahu: More embassies on their way to Jerusalem

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Frustrated by string of embassy openings in Jerusalem, PA denounces Paraguay over inauguration of new embassy. 'Move violates UN decisions.'

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Paraguay embassy move

'We have no better friends than you'

President Horacio Cartes, Israeli PM Netanyahu attend opening ceremony for new embassy in J'lem, days after US, Guatemala move embassies.

'We have no better friends than you'

Jailed Hamas terrorist dies of heart condition, sparking riots

Convicted terrorist who assaulted guards dies of heart condition, sparking protests by fellow prisoners.

Jailed Hamas terrorist dies of heart condition, sparking riots

Paraguay to unveil Jerusalem embassy Monday

Days after US, Guatemala moved embassies to J'lem, Paraguay's president lands in Israel to attend opening of new embassy in Israeli capital.

Paraguay to unveil Jerusalem embassy Monday

Moroccan protesters denounce Israel, US embassy move

Over 10,000 protesters gather in Casablanca chanting 'death to Israel' to protest US embassy move, use of force against Gaza rioters.

Moroccan protesters denounce Israel, US embassy move

White House praises Guatemala's embassy move

White House welcomes Guatemalan Embassy's move to Jerusalem, urges other countries to follow suit.

White House praises Guatemala's embassy move

Illegal Turkish activity in Jerusalem

Jerusalem City Councilman Aryeh King tells Arutz Sheva correspondent how Turkey is posting illegal signs in and around Old City

Illegal Turkish activity in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, the Once and Future City

Come explore Jerusalem past, present and future with Rabbi Mike Feuer.

Jerusalem, the Once and Future City

PA urges Arab nations to snub US, recall ambassadors

'US is clearly biased in favor of Israel.' Following opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, PA says Arab states should recall ambassadors.

PA urges Arab nations to snub US, recall ambassadors

Paraguay to open embassy in Jerusalem next week

Third embassy to open in Jerusalem in under two weeks as Paraguayan president to attend opening ceremony next Tuesday.

Paraguay to open embassy in Jerusalem next week

Jerusalem Day terror attack foiled

Arab terrorist from Samaria attempted to carry out stabbing attack on Jerusalem Day earlier this week, police report.

Jerusalem Day terror attack foiled

Armed suspect nabbed outside of J'lem central bus station

Man carrying concealed knife near entrance to Jerusalem Central Bus arrested.

Armed suspect nabbed outside of J'lem central bus station

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MKs across the political spectrum to gather with Christian leaders to celebrate the moves of US, Guatemalan embassies to Jerusalem.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves