Jerusalem

'Trump's heart in the right place, State Dep. slowing him down'

'After Obama, Netanyahu finally has a real friend in the White House,' says former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.

'Jerusalem today, Judea and Samaria tomorrow'

Justice Minister encourages President Trump to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, move embassy. 'That would be enough for us now.'

'Recognition is just as important as moving the embassy'

Head of Republicans Overseas in Israel pushes back on suggestion that recognizing Jerusalem without moving embassy would be insignificant.

Report: Trump 'agitated' over opposition to embassy move

President Trump reportedly 'exasperated' over bureaucratic objections to moving embassy to Jerusalem.

Turkey warns US of 'major catastrophe' if Trump moves embassy

Turkish government issues public warning to Trump administration, claiming that relocating embassy to Jerusalem would cause a 'catastrophe'.

Arab League chief: Jerusalem move could fuel violence

Arab League head Ahmed Abul Gheit warns Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Jordan:

'Jerusalem recognition would have dangerous consequences'

Jordanian Foreign Minister warns United States against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Mufti of 'Palestine' warns Trump

Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, Grand Mufti of "Palestine", says recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is an attack on Muslims.

Abbas finding little support for campaign against Trump

PA chairman is trying to recruit Arab leaders to convince Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, but they are not cooperating.

'We have not felt for a moment the US has forgotten the embassy'

Although imminent embassy move remains unclear, US reportedly plowing ahead with groundwork ahead of announcement.

Abbas aide: Jerusalem recognition will destroy peace

Senior adviser to PA chairman warns: American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will destroy the peace process.

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of Jerusalem

Hamas threatens intifada if US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?

US official tells Arutz Sheva recognition of Jerusalem as capital would partially fulfill US President Trump's promise to move US Embassy.

Erekat:

'Trump recognition of Jerusalem is playing with fire'

PA officials criticize reports that Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

PA: Giro d'Italia 'complicit' in Israeli occupation

Senior PA official Hanan Ashrawi blasts organizers of Giro d'Italia for saying their cycle race goes through Jerusalem.

Trump could recognize Jerusalem on Wednesday

Unnamed official says Trump will deliver a speech on Wednesday recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

Senior official in Washington says Trump is interested in recognizing Jerusalem, without moving the embassy for now.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Israel leg of prestigious cycling event faces cancellation

Tourism and Culture Ministers threaten cancellation of touted race, after its website declares course passes through 'West Jerusalem.'

Jordanian King: Embassy move must come with Palestinian state

Speaking to US lawmakers, King Abdullah claims immediate move 'would have implications on the Arab scene and threaten two-state solution.'

White House: No imminent announcement on embassy move

Trump administration says reports that president is planning to announce embassy move, recognition of Jerusalem, are 'premature'.

Report: Trump expected to move embassy to Jerusalem within days

Israeli officials say President Trump preparing to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel, move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Court blocks 'explosive' demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jlm

Jerusalem court halts planned demolition of illegal homes, which are to be leveled with explosive charges.

35 arrested as protesters block Jerusalem roads, light rail

Watch: Anti-draft demonstrators shut down major intersections in Jerusalem, block light rail train.

Motions on Jerusalem, Palestinian state fail at Dutch parliament

Motion to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and countermotion to recognize Palestinian state both struck down at Dutch parliament.

MK Yehuda Glick:

'You can tell Ezekiel: "The bones ain't dry anymore!"'

'If the world wants to be relevant to reality, they will recognize Jerusalem, and they will have all their embassies here in Jerusalem.'

20 arrested as haredi protesters shut down Jerusalem light rail

Hundreds of anti-draft demonstrators take to the streets in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, blocking traffic. At least 20 arrested thus far.

Two children critically injured in Jerusalem fire

Apartment fire in northern Jerusalem leaves two children, ages 5 and 4, in critical condition.

Jerusalem Council member accuses Mayor of disinformation

Aryeh King calls Barkat's statements about destruction of illegal Arab homes 'political spin; He's gathering Likud Central Committee votes.'

Illegal Arab neighborhood to be leveled - with explosives

Six illegal Arab high-rise buildings in Jerusalem to be demolished in controlled explosion.

Arab man with kippa, sidelocks, arrested in Bnei Brak

Jerusalem Arab dressed as haredi arrested in Bnei Brak for assault.

Watch: Netanyahu takes first-time visitors on tour of Jerusalem

Prime Minister Netanyahu gives Romanian tourists personal tour of Jerusalem's Old City.

Police found drugs - but apartment owner to be compensated

Police burst into a J'lem apartment and found drugs, but must compensate owner for searching without a warrant.

'We give unconditional love to every person who walks in'

Where troubled Orthodox youth go in Jerusalem (and why it’s near the pubs).

Watch: Who's that at the Western Wall?

Actor, rapper Will Smith spotted at Western Wall. 'Jerusalem is a very powerful place. I'm honored to be here.'

J'lem court requires State to confront illegal UN building

Court obligates State to clarify how it intends to enforce law against illegal UN construction in Jerusalem.

240 homes approved in eastern Jerusalem

City planning committee approves 90 homes in Gilo, 150 in Ramat Shlomo.

Light rail attendants give woman a ticket over 14 cents

Woman who boarded light rail in Jerusalem was lacking 14 cents on her travel card. Attendants wrote her a ticket.

Followers mark 27 years since Rabbi Meir Kahane's assassination

Grandson of slain Kach MK, JDL founder Rabbi Meir Kahane addresses gathering marking 27th anniversary of assassination.

Watch: Terrorists caught in the act

Terrorists caught while planting bomb outside of Jerusalem.

PA: Education in Jerusalem is a top priority

'Education' official says PA will continue to thwart attempts to 'Israelize' educational sector.

Protesters plan 'Secular Day of Rage'

Jerusalem city council member plans mass anti-Orthodox 'Day of Rage' across country.

'Jerusalem is in serious trouble and Barkat is ignoring it'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem criticizes mayor for ignoring serious demographic problems that Minister Elkin is trying to solve in new plan.

Saudi Arabia behind US pressure on Israel to nix Jerusalem bill?

Report claims US pressure on Israel to shelve 'Greater Jerusalem Law' was result of lobbying by Saudi government.

Jerusalem girls' school organizes field trip to Arafat's grave

Arab school in Jerusalem takes students to grave of arch-terrorist, museum built in his honor.

'US knew about Jerusalem law for months - and said nothing'

Minister behind 'Greater Jerusalem Law' continues push for law despite apparent disapproval from Trump administration.

'I'm afraid to drive through haredi neighborhoods'

Egged bus driver describes attack by anti-draft radicals during protest last week.

'Trump envoy didn't criticize Netanyahu over Jerusalem bill'

Senior White House sources say Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt's meeting with PM had nothing to do with 'Greater Jerusalem' bill.

Senior US official: Trump concerned about Greater Jerusalem bill

Senior Washington official says Trump White House concerned that 'Greater Jerusalem' law could undermine planned peace talks.

Serial 'mikva rapist' charged for assaults on teens

66-year-old Jerusalem man allegedly cornered teens as young as 13 in mikva, threatening to lock them inside if they resisted him.

'Anti-draft radicals look like us, but we're nothing like them'

Haredi MK blasts Yerushalmi Faction over anti-draft protests, says most haredi Jews opposed to radical group's behavior.

494 acres burned, firefighters working to extinguish flames

Firefighters work to extinguish Jerusalem fire, warn public to keep away from area.

Report: Haredi MKs to vote against 'Greater Jerusalem' bill

UTJ party reportedly opposed to bill expanding Jerusalem's municipal borders to include nearby towns in Judea and Samaria.

Initiative to bring all Jerusalem students to Mount of Olives

Jerusalem municipality, Council of Cemeteries, and Social Equality Minister launch initiative to educate all students about Jewish heritage.

Greater Jerusalem bill to save Jewish majority faces first test

Bill annexing nearby Judea, Samaria towns to Jerusalem would add 150,000 Jews to capital, preserve Jewish majority in the city.

176 new Jewish housing units approved in eastern Jerusalem

Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem, once sought by Arab businessman, to nearly triple in size.

Son murders, father receives human rights award

European human rights organization honors lawyer for legal aid to wife of terrorist responsible for 2014 Jerusalem synagogue massacre.

Jerusalem Arab nabbed with machine gun, drug stash

Police find automatic weapon, drugs, and cash in northern Jerusalem home.

Anti-draft protesters block main entrance to Jerusalem

Extremist faction continues to protest arrest of draft dodgers, blocks main entrance and exit to capital.

Jerusalem man drowns in mikvah

47-year-old man drowns in ritual bath just days before son's bar mitzvah celebration.