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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

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