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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

Liberman: Israel will have to pay a price for U.S. embassy move

'There's not such thing as a free lunch,' says Defense Min, following report US will ask Israel to withdraw from Jerusalem neighborhoods.

Liberman: Israel will have to pay a price for U.S. embassy move

Will Trump's plan include giving up parts of Jerusalem?

New report says Trump's peace plan will include Israel gifting four Jerusalem neighborhoods to Palestinian Authority.

Will Trump's plan include giving up parts of Jerusalem?

Elkin says Barkat supports him in Jerusalem mayoral race

'Nir Barkat wants me to run, he was the first one to turn to me.'

Elkin says Barkat supports him in Jerusalem mayoral race

Giro d'Italia to respect Shabbat

Israeli authorities assure that international cycling competition in Jerusalem Friday will not entail Shabbat violations.

Giro d'Italia to respect Shabbat

Deri doesn't rule out supporting Eli Yishai for Jerusalem mayor

Deri does not rule out nominating nemesis Eli Yishai to run for mayor of Jerusalem as Shas representative.

Deri doesn't rule out supporting Eli Yishai for Jerusalem mayor

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates give quarter billion dollars to Waqf, other Islamic groups in Jerusalem in "rescue" push.

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Cycling world champion:

'I'm excited to be in Jerusalem'

4-time world champion "Katusha - Alpecin" cyclist Tony Martin excited to compete in Giro d’Italia as it is taking place in Israel this year

'I'm excited to be in Jerusalem'

Lost Jews: From China to Jerusalem

Five young women from China reconnect with their Jewish roots, convert to Judaism in emotional ceremony in Jerusalem.

Lost Jews: From China to Jerusalem

Poll:

Israeli Jews strongly back Trump's embassy plan

68% of Israeli Jews back Trump's plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem. 83% say IDF justified to shoot Gaza rioters who approach border.

Israeli Jews strongly back Trump's embassy plan

Jerusalem Arab attempts to run down police officers

Car attempts to run over police officers near police headquarters in Jerusalem. Two suspects captured.

Jerusalem Arab attempts to run down police officers

Guatemalan flag flies in Jerusalem

Guatemalan Embassy moves from Tel Aviv to the Malha neighborhood of Jerusalem. The official ceremony will take place on May 16.

Guatemalan flag flies in Jerusalem

Trump: I may attend opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

US President says he is still considering attending opening ceremony for US embassy in Israel's capital in 2 weeks.

Trump: I may attend opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

Supreme Court paves way for embassy move

Supreme Court rejects petition against relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, says such matters are determined by the government.

Supreme Court paves way for embassy move

Paraguay’s outgoing president says will move embassy to J'lem

President of South American nation vows to relocate embassy to Jerusalem before he leaves office this summer.

Paraguay’s outgoing president says will move embassy to J'lem

Report:

Trump to attend J'lem embassy opening, may pardon Pollard

President reportedly leaning towards attending opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, is considering granting pardon to Jonathan Pollard.

Trump to attend J'lem embassy opening, may pardon Pollard

Watch: Stabbing in Jerusalem

30-year-old man stabbed, seriously wounded in Jerusalem outside of mall. Stabber shot, neutralized. Incident criminal, not terror related.

Watch: Stabbing in Jerusalem

Police: Stabbing in Jerusalem was criminal, not terror

Man stabbed in Jerusalem mall is in moderate condition, police say incident was criminally motivated.

Police: Stabbing in Jerusalem was criminal, not terror

Romanian president demands PM resign over Jerusalem embassy move

President of Romania angered by plans to move embassy to Jerusalem, looks to force PM to resign.

Romanian president demands PM resign over Jerusalem embassy move

Gran Fondo bicycle race comes to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat joins cyclists in Gran Fondo race down streets of Jerusalem.

Gran Fondo bicycle race comes to Jerusalem

Arabs with bomb caught near Jerusalem

Border Police officers capture suspicious vehicle carrying two Palestinian Arabs with a pipe bomb.

Arabs with bomb caught near Jerusalem

Floods cause Jerusalem security fence to collapse

Flash floods destroy parts of security fence protecting Jerusalem after floods kill 9 students in Negev.

Floods cause Jerusalem security fence to collapse

Terrorist convicted in J'lem light rail bomb plot

Ali Abu Hassan found guilty of trying to bomb light rail in 2016 with three pipe bombs.

Terrorist convicted in J'lem light rail bomb plot

Netanyahu thanks Czech President

PM Netanyahu welcomes announcement that Czech Republic will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, hopes decision will be implemented quickly.

Netanyahu thanks Czech President

Czech president announces embassy move to Jerusalem

Czech Republic President Miloš Zeman says Czech embassy will be moved to Jerusalem in 3 steps, beginning with opening of consulate.

Czech president announces embassy move to Jerusalem

Ambassador Friedman:

'I remember my parents crying in 1967'

US Ambassador to Israel says rest of the world can learn from the coexistence in Jerusalem.

'I remember my parents crying in 1967'

10-month-old in serious condition after head stuck in crib bars

MDA teams resuscitate toddler who was without a pulse after nearly suffocating in her bed in Jerusalem.

10-month-old in serious condition after head stuck in crib bars

Eli Yishai for Mayor of Jerusalem?

Sephardic rabbis reportedly pushing for Yahad party founder and former Shas chief Eli Yishai to run for Mayor of Jerusalem - on Shas ticket.

Eli Yishai for Mayor of Jerusalem?