Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor hints at 'important decision' next week

Mayor Nir Barkat, who recently declined to run for reelection, hints at possible announcement for Knesset bid after visiting Western Wall.

Palestinian Arabs: Remove the Americans from Ramallah

Palestinian Arabs demonstrate in Ramallah, demand that American presence be removed from "Palestine".

Honoring terror victim in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City

Ateret Cohanim honors terror victim with opening of new Jewish-owned store in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Report: Barkat won't run for third term

TV report says Jerusalem Mayor is expected to announce next week that he will not run for another term.

Israeli bureaucracy holding up Jerusalem embassy move?

Zoning regulations impeding planned May 14th US embassy move, could delay implementation of embassy transfer.

Watch: TV Star Mayim Bialik at Forum in Jerusalem

Join live as Mayim Bialik speaks about Web Hatred and the Public Person at the 6th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem.

Mayim Bialik: From Hollywood to ancient Jerusalem

Orthodox Jewish actress visits historic City of David in Jerusalem during her trip to Israel.

Arabs who ignored Jerusalem terror attack arrested

Police arrest 8 Arabs who witnessed murder of Adiel Kolman in Old City of J'lem, but did not act to prevent it.

Jerusalem stabbing victim laid to rest

Adiel Kolman, 32-year-old father of four who was murdered in stabbing attack in Jerusalem brought to final resting place in Kochav Hashahar.

US ambassador slams PA following terror attacks

'Such brutality - and no condemnation from the Palestinian Authority,' wrote US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

'Gun smuggling case unlikely to hurt Israeli-French relations'

Authorities say French man employed by consulate who smuggled guns acted on his own. French officials are cooperating with investigation.

'Four more children lost their father last night'

President Rivlin vows that Israel 'will overcome' latest wave of terror, after Israeli murdered in Jerusalem, soldiers killed in Samaria.

French consulate official smuggled weapons to Judea, Samaria

Two employees of French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of using consulate vehicle to smuggle guns.

Anti-Arab backlash in Jerusalem neighborhood after attack

Following deadly stabbing attack in Jerusalem, Arab cars and homes vandalized in apparent 'Price Tag' incident.

IDF prepares to demolish Jerusalem terrorist's house

Army units make initial preparations for demolition of terrorist's house, following murder of Adiel Coleman in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Man murdered in Jerusalem attack: Adiel Kolman

Jewish man who was murdered in attack in the Old City of Jerusalem identified as Adiel Kolman, a resident of Kochav Hashahar.

Terror in Jerusalem

Israeli murdered in attack in Old City of Jerusalem

Israeli murdered in stabbing attack near Western Wall in Old City of Jerusalem. Terrorist eliminated.

French official in J'lem arrested over 'serious' security issue

French national employed by French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of arms smuggling, arrested on Gaza border.

Jerusalem terrorist had Israeli entry permit

Israel granted terrorist who stabbed, seriously wounded Israeli man an entry permit to find work.

Israeli attacked after accidentally entering PA town

IDF forces working to rescue Israeli citizen who came under attack after accidentally entering Arab town south of Jerusalem.

PA blasts American policy of 'dictates'

PA bureau in charge of foreign affairs says Washington is biased in favor of Israel and thwarts the efforts to achieve peace.

Rami Levy questioned under caution

Founder of Israeli supermarket chain questioned in investigation tied to Jerusalem Deputy Mayor.

Roger Waters releases video response to Trump's embassy move

Pink Floyd cofounder releases video response to Trump's Jerusalem declaration, quoting PA nationalist poet. 'Where are you taking us?'

'Trump gave Israel the greatest gift possible'

'President Trump finally killed idea of making Jerusalem an international city,' says former Foreign Ministry Director-General Dore Gold.

Police reveal case against Jerusalem Deputy Mayor

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Meir Turgeman accused of accepting bribes to advance interests of hotel, events hall owners.

Yerushalmi Faction to shut down Bnei Brak roads Monday

Extremist anti-draft haredi group plans follow-up demonstration in Bnei Brak, after group shut down traffic in Jerusalem last week.

Senior Jerusalem official arrested on suspicion of corruption

Israel Police arrest four people, including senior Jerusalem official.

Report: Paraguay, Honduras ready to move embassies to Jerusalem

Army Radio reports Paraguay and Honduras are ready to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem if Netanyahu visits their countries.

Olympic judoka, soldiers, firefighters join Shalva Marathon run

Watch: 1,500 runners join Team Shalva in Jerusalem Marathon to benefit special needs children.

Tens of thousands turn out for Jerusalem Marathon

More than 35,000 runners from 72 countries take part in Jerusalem Marathon, leading to road closures across the city.

Arab League head to Guatemala: Cancel embassy move

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit urges Guatemala to cancel its decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.

Netanyahu visits UN Jerusalem exhibition

PM Netanyahu visits Jerusalem exhibit currently being presented at the UN building in New York. "This exhibit shows the truth."

Haredi anti-draft radicals shut down Jerusalem streets

Anti-draft protesters launch first demonstration following death of Yerushalmi Faction leader.

Macron: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was an 'error'

French President says he won't follow in Trump's footsteps because doing so would cause France to lose its status of honest broker.

'The Trump government sends a clear message to the Palestinians'

Zalman Shoval, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, believes that Trump understands that the Palestinians are not now a partner.

Washington:

Congressman DeSantis discusses US Embassy move with Min Bennett

'You're going to go down in history as someone who really made a meaningful difference for the Jewish People.'

Einstein letter sold for $100,000 at Jerusalem auction

Letter penned by legendary physicist discussing one of his groundbreaking theories sells in Jerusalem.

Guatemala: Moving embassy is 'the right thing'

Guatemalan Foreign Minister defends her country's decision to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Haley: Israel is not going away

Ambassador Haley at AIPAC: The day will come when the whole world recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Opening of new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train - delayed

Following warnings that new high-speed train linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv may not be safe, Transportation Min. delays opening till Sukkot.

Guatemala to move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 16

Guatemalan President announces his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem two days after the United States.

'It is an honor to move our embassy to Jerusalem'

Watch: PM Netanyahu meets Guatemalan president in Washington, discusses embassy move to Israel.

Not just the US: Guatemala plans Jerusalem embassy move by May

Guatemalan president expected to announce time-frame for relocation of embassy to Jerusalem, after US says embassy to open this May.

Jerusalem City Council member welcomes Trump embassy decision

Watch: 'Trump proves time and again that he is a loyal friend.'

'Jewish people will always remember what Trump did for Israel'

Ambassador to US says Trump's Jerusalem declaration will go down in history alongside Cyrus' decision to permit rebuilding of Temple.

Hamas: Reject Trump's 'deal of the century'

Senior Hamas official calls on PLO to renounce recognition of Israel, cancel Oslo Accords, and oppose Trump's deal.

Guatemala court denies attempt to block Israel embassy move

Guatemala court rejects claim that moving embassy to Jerusalem violates international law.

Anti-religious vandals cut Jerusalem eruv

Anti-religious activists cut Jerusalem eruv in battle of city's character.

Lawsuit against Jerusalem haredi school alleges sexual abuse

Haredi organization claims Jerusalem elementary school covered up physical and sexual abuse for years.

US embassy in Israel issues warning over 'Day of Rage'

Violent anti-US, anti-Israel protests expected after PA groups declare Day of Rage Wednesday against plans to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Church of Holy Sepulchre to reopen as Israel freezes tax plan

Christian leaders in Jerusalem announce reopening of ancient church in Old City of Jerusalem, which had been closed in protest of tax plan.

Jerusalem suspends plan to tax church-owned businesses

After backlash, Israel halts plan to collect 650 million in unpaid taxes for businesses, properties owned by churches in Jerusalem.

EU, Arab League: Jerusalem must be a joint capital

European Union and Arab League countries call for Jerusalem to be the joint capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Canada's Conservatives to recognize Jerusalem?

Canada's Conservative party promises to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital if it emerges victorious in the 2019 elections.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed for second day

Christian pilgrims unable to visit their holy site as Church leaders protest tax on non-church related businesses.

Erdan: Palestinian minister in Jerusalem? Not on my watch

Public Security Minister bars PA minister from taken part in event at Christian school in Jerusalem.

Some backers of embassy move oppose Adelson's plan to pay for it

American Jewish philanthropist's offer to pay for relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem dividing supporters of move.

Woman in critical condition after J'lem apartment fire

Woman about 50 years old found unconscious at scene evacuated to hospital.

Did archaeologists just uncover biblical prophet's seal?

2,700-year-old seal discovered in Jerusalem near seal of King Hezekiah. Item may have belonged to biblical prophet Isaiah.

Watch: Arab protesters hurl eggs at US delegation in Ramallah

Demonstrators confront American delegation in Ramallah, hurling eggs at NYC Council members. 'US is the problem - not the solution.'