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News and updates about Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister:

'Erdogan, who commits war crimes, preaching to us?'

Hotovely prepares for the transfer of other embassies to the capital, while addressing row with Turkey and European condemnation.

'Erdogan, who commits war crimes, preaching to us?'

Israel retaliates for humiliation of ambassador

Foreign Ministry orders Turkish representative in for dressing down, subjects him to security checks after Israeli ambassador 'humiliated'.

Israel retaliates for humiliation of ambassador

Why are Israeli women giving birth at Arab hospitals?

Eastern Jerusalem hospital treating growing number of Jewish patients - particularly Israeli women coming to give birth.

Why are Israeli women giving birth at Arab hospitals?

One wounded in stabbing near Jerusalem city hall

Man moderately wounded in stabbing near Jerusalem municipality building. Suspect in police custody.

One wounded in stabbing near Jerusalem city hall

Guatemala: Israel is a 'light unto the nations'

Watch: Days after US unveiled J'lem embassy, Guatemala returns its embassy to Israeli capital.

Guatemala: Israel is a 'light unto the nations'

Neturei Karta meets Turkish president, rips Trump's embassy move

Delegation of fringe anti-Zionist group meets with Turkish president, praises his anti-Israel policies and calls for dismantling of Israel.

Neturei Karta meets Turkish president, rips Trump's embassy move

Iceland will take part in J'lem Eurovision despite boycott call

Iceland vows to take part in next year's Eurovision event, to be held in Israel, despite boycott petition.

Iceland will take part in J'lem Eurovision despite boycott call

Netanyahu:

'PA needs to abandon fantasy it will conquer Jerusalem'

PM shows remains of shot-down Iranian drone which entered Israeli airspace, responds to criticism of defense of border amid Gaza attacks.

'PA needs to abandon fantasy it will conquer Jerusalem'

Watch; Guatemalan flag on Jerusalem Old City walls

Jerusalem municipality thanks Guatemala for moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

Watch; Guatemalan flag on Jerusalem Old City walls

Media smears Israel as Gazans riot during embassy opening

Anti-Israel bias on full display as news headlines smear Israel and Ivanka Trump while Gazans riot, attempt to infiltrate into Israel.

Media smears Israel as Gazans riot during embassy opening

'Thank you, Ambassador Haley, for your strong support'

Danon presents Nikki Haley with 2,000 year-old Hebrew coin as show of appreciation. 'This coin proves J'lem has always been our capital.'

'Thank you, Ambassador Haley, for your strong support'

Reform Movement 'alarmed, saddened' by deaths of Gaza rioters

After 58 rioters shot dead while charging Israeli border fence, US Reform leader 'profoundly saddened' by deaths of violent demonstrators.

Reform Movement 'alarmed, saddened' by deaths of Gaza rioters

Bennett: we will never even discuss dividing Jerusalem

Education Minister tells critics of US embassy in Jerusalem to 'get over it' in interview with CNN.

Bennett: we will never even discuss dividing Jerusalem

President Trump dubbed 'Shield of Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister: 'No doubt this event will be taught in history as the watershed in Jerusalem's status.'

President Trump dubbed 'Shield of Jerusalem'

14 arrested in anti-embassy protests

Dozens demonstrate against opening of US embassy in Jerusalem.

14 arrested in anti-embassy protests

52 rioters dead, 1700 wounded as clashes on Gaza border heat up

Watch: Riots break out on Gaza border ahead of US embassy move. 52 rioters killed, over 1700 wounded.

52 rioters dead, 1700 wounded as clashes on Gaza border heat up

Historic Day:

US embassy opens in Israel's capital

US unveils its new embassy in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood. Trump: We acknowledge Israel's right to determine its own capital.

US embassy opens in Israel's capital

UK will not move its embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesperson says Britain will not follow lead of US in recognizing Israel's capital.

UK will not move its embassy to Jerusalem

Trump: This is a great day for Israel!

President hails relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, calling occasion 'a great day for Israel'.

Trump: This is a great day for Israel!

Arab League calls emergency meeting to challenge embassy move

22-member Arab League denounces US embassy move as 'illegal' calls emergency meeting to plan response.

Arab League calls emergency meeting to challenge embassy move

'I never thought I'd live to see the day'

US senators in Jerusalem celebrate embassy move: 'I voted for the move in 1995, but it took Trump to make it happen. I'm lucky to see it.'

'I never thought I'd live to see the day'

'This is an incredible moment'

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says Jerusalem embassy move was '70 years in the making'. 'We're thrilled to be part of this moment.'

'This is an incredible moment'

'Trump won't demand anything from Israel for embassy move'

Senior US official tells Arutz Sheva Trump won't level demands on Israel, isn't expected political 'compensation' for embassy move.

'Trump won't demand anything from Israel for embassy move'

Joe Lieberman: Trump had the courage past presidents lacked

2000 VP candidate tells Arutz Sheva why past presidents declined to move embassy, and why Trump was right to ignore their precedent.

Joe Lieberman: Trump had the courage past presidents lacked

J'lem Mayor: Jerusalem is ready for the US

Mayor Nir Barkat says US embassy move inspiring other nations to 'be part of Jewish return to Jerusalem.'

J'lem Mayor: Jerusalem is ready for the US

Trump envoy: Embassy move necessary step for peace

Jason Greenblatt hails relocation of US embassy, says move was 'necessary' step towards peace. 'America will always stand with Israel.'

Trump envoy: Embassy move necessary step for peace

Watch: Jerusalem celebrates embassy move

Orthodox Union marks transfer of US embassy to Jerusalem with festive event at Waldorf Astoria.

Watch: Jerusalem celebrates embassy move

PA demands world recognize J'lem as its capital

On eve of US embassy move, Palestinian Authority calls on foreign powers to recognize eastern Jerusalem as PA capital city.

PA demands world recognize J'lem as its capital

Bolton: Recognizing Jerusalem makes peace easier

U.S. National Security Adviser says recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital enhances the chances for peace.

Bolton: Recognizing Jerusalem makes peace easier

Netanyahu:

'We returned to our home and we will keep it forever'

PM Netanyahu celebrates Jerusalem Day at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva.

'We returned to our home and we will keep it forever'

Bennett:

'Jerusalem is our capital forever'

Jewish Home chairman calls on world leaders: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's official capital.

'Jerusalem is our capital forever'

Beitar Jerusalem adds Trump to its name to honor embassy move

'Beitar Trump Jerusalem' honors US president ahead of embassy move.

Beitar Jerusalem adds Trump to its name to honor embassy move

Rivlin: Time to move our ministries to Jerusalem

President speaks at ceremony marking reunification of Jerusalem on Ammunition Hill. 'Unity of Jerusalem is our test.'

Rivlin: Time to move our ministries to Jerusalem

Michele Bachmann apologizes for urging Jews to convert

Former congresswoman, Tea Party leader, and 2012 GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann visits Jerusalem, apologizes for past comments.

Michele Bachmann apologizes for urging Jews to convert

'Why are there still government offices outside of Jerusalem?'

On eve of US embassy opening in Jerusalem, some wonder why Israeli government offices still based outside of capital in violation of law.

'Why are there still government offices outside of Jerusalem?'

Building up Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day

Ateret Cohanim has been renewing Jewish presence in Jerusalem for 40 years. Be a partner and help to keep a United Jerusalem in Jewish hands

Building up Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations at the Western Wall

Thousands celebrate Israel's 51st Jerusalem Day at Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations at the Western Wall

'History will remember Guatemala'

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets with Guatemala's Foreign Minister prior to opening of Guatemalan embassy in Jerusalem.

'History will remember Guatemala'

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Thousands of marchers make their way towards Old City of Jerusalem as part of annual 'Rikudegalim' Flag Dance, marking 51st Jerusalem Day.

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Gov't approves tourist cable car for Old City of Jerusalem

Israeli cabinet approves funding for cable car to bring tourists to Old City of Jerusalem. 'This will change the face of Jerusalem.'

Gov't approves tourist cable car for Old City of Jerusalem

Netanyahu meets with Kushner in Jerusalem

PM meets with President Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, in Jerusalem day ahead of US embassy opening ceremony.

Netanyahu meets with Kushner in Jerusalem

World Betar rallies in support of Trump following announcement

'Jabotinsky's Iron Wall policy has been adopted by the President of the United States.'

World Betar rallies in support of Trump following announcement

Watch: Ivanka Trump in Jerusalem

Daughter of President Trump arrives as part of US delegation ahead of dedication ceremony for US embassy in Jerusalem.

Watch: Ivanka Trump in Jerusalem

Gaza riots spur major increase in terrorist attacks on Israelis

Number of terror attacks against Israelis surge following beginning of 'March of Return' riots on Gaza border.

Gaza riots spur major increase in terrorist attacks on Israelis

Why these Latin American states are opening embassies in J'lem

What motivated some Latin American countries to go where others fear to tread, and relocate their embassies to Jerusalem?

Why these Latin American states are opening embassies in J'lem

'A revolution is underway in Jerusalem'

Jerusalem affairs minister Zeev Elkin discusses major changes for Israel's capital.

'A revolution is underway in Jerusalem'

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

Hundreds of religious Zionist rabbis gather in Jerusalem in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

Listen: The Kinderlach sing for Jerusalem

Jewish pop band releases new song called Shir LeYerushalayim.

Listen: The Kinderlach sing for Jerusalem

It's official:

Paraguay to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

South American nation;s foreign ministry confirms wish of outgoing president to move embassy to Jerusalem will be fulfilled.

Paraguay to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

Watch: Arutz Sheva Salute to Jerusalem Conference

Ministers, MKs, and officials from the US and Israel attend Arutz Sheva conference at King David Hotel in honor of opening of US embassy.

Watch: Arutz Sheva Salute to Jerusalem Conference

Abraham described Jerusalem as a mountain

Abraham described Jerusalem as a mountain

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

Republican nominee eyeing Senate seat once held by Hillary Clinton slams Iran nuke deal during Jerusalem visit. 'Never again is now!'

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

PA plans separate J'lem municipality to protest embassy move

PA leaders call for mass protests to protest relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, plan to prosecute Israelis at The Hague.

PA plans separate J'lem municipality to protest embassy move

'Serial divorcee' asks religious court to 'erase' prior marriage

Woman who was married - and divorced - twice before asks rabbinic court to erase her record of previous marriages.

'Serial divorcee' asks religious court to 'erase' prior marriage

Jerusalem to unveil 'Donald Trump Square'

Ahead of opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, city renames square next to facility after President Trump.

Jerusalem to unveil 'Donald Trump Square'

Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law

PA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law

Trump will not attend opening of Jerusalem embassy

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner to attend embassy opening in president's stead.

Trump will not attend opening of Jerusalem embassy

This month:

Paraguayan president to open embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan president plans trip to Israel, embassy in Jerusalem - before the end of May.

Paraguayan president to open embassy in Jerusalem

PA urges diplomats to boycott opening of US embassy in J'lem

'Opening of US embassy in Jerusalem violates international law, UN Security Council rulings,' warns Palestinian Authority.

PA urges diplomats to boycott opening of US embassy in J'lem

Report: Trump won't attend J'lem embassy opening

Senior Foreign Ministry official tells Arutz Sheva White House has not discussed possible visit with Israel week before embassy move.

Report: Trump won't attend J'lem embassy opening