Jerusalem

'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.

Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem to be expanded

176 housing units to be added to Jewish neighborhood adjacent to large Arab neighborhood of Jabal Mukaber in eastern Jerusalem.

Female soldier who fended off anti-IDF radicals to be indicted?

IDF soldier who was harassed by dozens of anti-draft protesters faces possible assault charges.

Anti-draft protesters shut down Jerusalem roads, train service

Demonstrators from extremist Jerusalem Faction block major intersection, light rail, protesting arrest of draft dodgers.

'Jewish link to Jerusalem under threat'

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Elkin warns Christian journalists that city threatened by 'ignorant, nefarious international organizations.'

Netanyahu: My relationship with Trump is 'excellent'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses pro-Israel Christian media gala in Jerusalem, discusses Kurdish independence, Iranian threat.

PA Arabs nabbed attempting to sneak into Jerusalem

Border Police find PA Arabs crammed into car trunk in attempt to sneak into Jerusalem.

'Israelis are waging a war on Al-Aqsa'

Al-Aqsa imam accuses Jewish "extremists" of trying to achieve Israeli sovereignty over the mosque.

Arab rock-throwers nabbed for attack on civilians in Jerusalem

Two Jerusalem Arabs suspected of attacking car near Pisgat Zeev neighborhood in the capital taken into custody, indicted.

Zehut party leader:

'Netanyahu missed a historic opportunity'

Moshe Feiglin after Trump's call to 'give peace a shot' before moving embassy: 'Netanyahu gave up on embassy move before it even took form.'

Teenager arrested for dressing up as scary clown in Jerusalem

Just clowning around? Police conduct wave of arrests of youths harassing passersby while dressed as clowns.

Swastikas, PLO flag scrawled on Jerusalem religious school

Pro-PLO message, PLO flag, Nazi symbol graffitied in 1st grade classroom of state religious school in Jerusalem. Arab cleaners implicated.

2 moderately injured while building Sukkahs

Ashdod teen, Jerusalem man hospitalized after suffering head injuries while building Sukkot booths for upcoming holiday.

House cleaner or jewelry thief?

Jerusalem woman advertises cleaning services, steals customers' jewelry, cash.

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

Thousands participate in inspirational evening and selichot prayers at the Western Wall.

PA-funded Jerusalem activity prevented

Minister Gilad Erdan orders ban on activities planned for Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter financed by Palestinian Authority.

Report: Arabs posing as doctors hired at Jerusalem clinics

Investigative report claims that Arabs using fictitious medical licenses find employment at state-funded Jerusalem clinics.

'Israel must recognize Reform Movement's rights at Western Wall'

President of Union for Reform Judaism blasts Netanyahu, calls for Supreme Court to 'ensure' Reform rights.

Swastikas found scrawled in Jerusalem

Swastikas were sprayed on an abandoned building in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood.

Selichot prayers closest to Temple Mount

Thousand of Jews in monthly procession around Temple Mount gates.

Jerusalem publishes details on PM's wife's job

In accordance with court ruling, City of Jerusalem publishes details on Sara Netanyahu's job as a child psychologist.

Deputy Foreign Minister:

'There is a promise to move the US embassy to Jerusalem'

Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely says all US representatives told her Trump still intends to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Stickers earn girls night in detention

Jewish girls place stickers in Old City, spend night at police station.

18 years for terrorists who stabbed elderly women

Terrorists planned stabbing of 2 women in their 80s for months, sought to carry out further attacks.

Northern Jerusalem to get its own Central Bus Station

Transportation Ministry begins work on Central Bus Station for residents of northern Jerusalem.

Minister: Police are going to have to explain their behavior

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan promises investigation into claims of police brutality at haredi anti-draft rally in Jerusalem.

'Excessive, needless, life-threatening violence'

Police department to examine charges officers used excessive force to break up haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem.

Homeless: Haredi family evicted over father's IDF service

Haredi family in Jerusalem thrown out of their home days before Rosh Hashanah after landlord discovers the father served in the IDF.

Mass 'selichot' prayers at Western Wall - in pictures

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar joins thousands of worshippers in mass selichot prayers at Western Wall days ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem

Security forces nab wanted terrorist suspected of plotting terror attack Thursday.

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

Former British PM says new opportunities emerging for Israel in the Middle East,

Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem? Take it easy! Here’s how...

Ease your holiday eve burdens with food, attractions, shopping, and cherry picking all in Jerusalem's historic 'First Station' promenade!

Police arrest vehicle thieves

Investigation shows thieves used GPS and altered vehicles to steal cars from rental companies.

'We will redeem Jerusalem, Rome, and India'

Al-Aqsa preacher promises to take revenge on 'heretics,' crush all those who oppose Islam.

Jerusalem: 3-year-old hit by bus dies

Bus driver questioned in tragic death of 3-year-old child.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for raping American tourist

American woman in her 20s volunteering in Bethlehem says suspect violently raped her.

'I screamed hysterically that they were trying to kill us'

Victim of Arab lynch mob recounts horror as mob attacks car with children inside, smashing windows with clubs and stones.

Haredi children pray for Florida residents as hurricane nears

Haredi children in Jerusalem pray for Florida residents as Hurricane Irma approaches.

'The trip to Gush Etzion has just become shorter'

Ceremony unveils 'Rosemarin Interchange,' which enables drivers to traverse Jerusalem in 12 minutes.

'The Jews have returned - stones and knives won't stop us'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grandson tells Arutz Sheva 'Jews are here to stay' in eastern Jerusalem. 'We won't be intimidated.'

First Temple-era find in Jerusalem sheds light on ancient Judea

Watch: Names of ancient Israelite kings found on seals discovered in Jerusalem.

US buyers spur record breaking sales at Ramat Givat Zeev project

Dozens of families from across the US purchase soon to be built homes in project just outside of Jerusalem.

UN chief: Jerusalem is a holy place for three religions

Antonio Guterres, asked about UNESCO resolutions, says it is "clear" that Jerusalem is a holy city for three religions.

'Our sovereignty starts in eastern Jerusalem'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan pledges security for Jewish families choosing to live in eastern Jerusalem.

Rare Byzantine mosaic found in Jerusalem's Old City

1,500 year old find includes name of Byzantine Emperor Justinian, Christian Orthodox priest.

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

Jerusalem's CityPass earns 7 million shekels over four years - from fines alone.

Indictment filed against Arab officer in charge of armory

Arab police officer in charge of Jerusalem armory is indicted for theft, subversion of legal processes, and weapons crimes.

'She stepped out of the taxi - and drew her knife'

Female terrorist who wounded two near Jerusalem's Old City is indicted by Jerusalem court.