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News and updates about Jerusalem

Bannon: Mahmoud Abbas is a terrorist, I'd never meet with him

Ousted WH strategist Steve Bannon reportedly lobbied hard for Jerusalem embassy move, tougher line against PA - but was opposed by Kushner.

Bannon: Mahmoud Abbas is a terrorist, I'd never meet with him

'Hebrew is like a Sleeping Beauty'

Russian-speaking intellectuals gather in Jerusalem for 'slow reading' study of the city’s linguistic history.

'Hebrew is like a Sleeping Beauty'

Gaza children visit Jerusalem

Arab children get brief respite from Hamas rule on trip to Jerusalem, Ramallah.

Gaza children visit Jerusalem

A surprise in the trunk

Border Police stop suspicious Arab driver at checkpoint, discover would-be infiltrator hiding in car's trunk.

A surprise in the trunk

Arab woman helps police nab suspect carrying concealed knife

Jerusalem Arab woman alerts police to suspicious Arab man who concealed knife before heading out for downtown Jerusalem.

Arab woman helps police nab suspect carrying concealed knife

Details of pre-planned terror attack in Jerusalem emerge

Investigation shows ambush on security vehicles to be premeditated, Arab terrorist gets indicted.

Details of pre-planned terror attack in Jerusalem emerge

Watch: IDF destroys house of terrorist who murdered Hadas Malka

The Border Police sergeant was murdered at the Damascus Gate in June.

Watch: IDF destroys house of terrorist who murdered Hadas Malka

Haredi school threatens not to take Sephardic students

Jerusalem school insists it won't accept Sephardic girls unless it receives a new building.

Haredi school threatens not to take Sephardic students

72 arrests, 43 indictments

Jerusalem District Police Commander Halevi says 'anyone involved in violence, riots, will be arrested and brought to court.'

72 arrests, 43 indictments

Unusual court hearing - in the middle of the night

Jerusalem court holds legal discussion late at night, frees teenage girls who were arrested earlier in the day.

Unusual court hearing - in the middle of the night

It's final: Nat. Religious school to be transferred to haredim

Interior Min. gives religious public school's building to haredim; school moves to less desirable building ahead of start of school year.

It's final: Nat. Religious school to be transferred to haredim

Police blacklist LGBT parade protesters

Police receive list of activists to ban from protests against Jerusalem LGBT parade.

Police blacklist LGBT parade protesters

MK Glick to work from entrance to Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick to move office to entrance to Temple Mount in protest against PM's ban on MKs visiting holy site.

MK Glick to work from entrance to Temple Mount

Attorney: Police brutality against minors during demonstration

Dozens demonstrate in Jerusalem against detention of right-wing activists. Attorney says police acted violently toward minors.

Attorney: Police brutality against minors during demonstration

Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem

Arab terrorist shot, arrested in Jerusalem ahead of planned terror attack in the capital.

Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa preacher: Muslims have 'exclusive right' to Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa preacher says Jerusalem will remain the key to peace and war.

Al-Aqsa preacher: Muslims have 'exclusive right' to Jerusalem

WATCH: Female terrorist attacks Jew in Jerusalem

Video shows female terrorist try to stab talit-wearing haredi, then succeed in stabbing a 31-year-old Arab man.

WATCH: Female terrorist attacks Jew in Jerusalem

'Those who commit terror attacks should not return home alive'

Old City police officer says reactions to terrorists must be immediate, condemns Temple Mount activist for 'upsetting' status quo.

'Those who commit terror attacks should not return home alive'

Jerusalem parents: Say no to haredi-ization of Jerusalem school

Over 200 religious parents in northern Jerusalem demand Education Minister not give their school's building to a haredi institution.

Jerusalem parents: Say no to haredi-ization of Jerusalem school

Abbas welcomes youth role in fight for Al-Aqsa

PA chairman vows to continue struggle until the young generation can raise the flag of the State of Palestine on the walls of Al-Quds.

Abbas welcomes youth role in fight for Al-Aqsa

Five terrorists nabbed en route to attack near Jerusalem

Security forces avert terror attack near Jerusalem Thursday, capture five Arab terrorists.

Five terrorists nabbed en route to attack near Jerusalem

Israeli youths assault Arab cab driver

Three Israeli youths allegedly beat Arab cab driver, vandalize his taxi after he requested payment to return lost cell phone.

Israeli youths assault Arab cab driver

Swastikas spray-painted on Hebrew University campus in Jerusalem

For the second time in two weeks, Hebrew University's Mount Scopus campus vandalized with swastikas

Swastikas spray-painted on Hebrew University campus in Jerusalem

Arab thief asks for a cup of water, then steals jewelry

Jerusalem Arab knocks on doors requesting water from elderly women, then steals their jewelry.

Arab thief asks for a cup of water, then steals jewelry

PA: Israel 'falsifying' Jerusalem's history

PA calls on international community to reject any Israeli candidacy for any international role.

PA: Israel 'falsifying' Jerusalem's history

Terror victims speaks

'If I hadn't been wearing a helmet I'd be dead'

Jewish man beaten by Arab in Old City recounts attack. Lawyer says police detained victim and tried to let attacker go free.

'If I hadn't been wearing a helmet I'd be dead'

Soldier intervenes in feud between cab drivers

IDF soldiers mistakes fight between cab drivers in Jerusalem for terror attack, fires warning shot in the air.

Soldier intervenes in feud between cab drivers

Jewish man beaten in Old City of Jerusalem

50-year old Jewish man assaulted by Arab on way to yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Jewish man beaten in Old City of Jerusalem

'I remind you that Israel is a democratic state'

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir warns police against making groundless arrests of right wing activists ahead of today's gay pride parade.

'I remind you that Israel is a democratic state'

Was King Herod good for the Jews?

We visit Jerusalem, Caesarea and the Galilee on the voyage of Israel's history in our special series: Rebellion and Destruction.

Was King Herod good for the Jews?

'I never knew one could redeem the Old City of Jerusalem'

The story of Irving Moskowitz, who was the first to redeem a building in the Old City of Jerusalem.

'I never knew one could redeem the Old City of Jerusalem'

Watch: Police tase Jew during violent arrest

After scuffle with Arabs, police violently arrest three Jews leaving Temple Mount, using tasers during arrest.

Watch: Police tase Jew during violent arrest

'Everyone here tonight proved that they want a Third Temple'

Despite Arab threats, thousands march around Old City walls, marking beginning of Tisha B'Av.

'Everyone here tonight proved that they want a Third Temple'

Watch: Hundreds march in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av

Jews from around the country participate in Women in Green's march in Jerusalem. Arutz Sheva was there.

Watch: Hundreds march in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av

Redeeming Jerusalem one house at a time

Ateret Cohanim Executive Director shows first site in Jewish Quarter populated by Jews as Jerusalem is rebuilt.

Redeeming Jerusalem one house at a time

15th anniversary of Hebrew University bombing

Hamas terror attack killed 9, including 5 American students, and left more than 100 injured.

15th anniversary of Hebrew University bombing

Report: Mahmoud Abbas funding Jerusalem riots

PA chairman reportedly paying rioters in bid to keep tensions high in Israeli capital, provoke clashes with Israeli security forces.

Report: Mahmoud Abbas funding Jerusalem riots

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon speaks to United Nations about unrest in Jerusalem, says there's 'always another excuse for terror.'

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Watch: Motorcyclists salute Jerusalem police

A group of over 100 motorcyclists come to the Western Wall, show their support for the Israel police.

Watch: Motorcyclists salute Jerusalem police

Respecting worshipers, dealing harshly with violent rioters

Police Commissioner Alsheikh oversees preparations for Temple Mount prayers, Arab violence, says police 'respect worshipers, not rioters.'

Respecting worshipers, dealing harshly with violent rioters

Greenblatt prays at the Kotel

President Trump’s special representative visits the Western Wall after working to resolve tensions in Jerusalem.

Greenblatt prays at the Kotel

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Arabs riot on Temple Mount after metal detectors removed

100 injured as riots break out in Old City of Jerusalem after Muslim worshippers return to holy site. Stones thrown at Western Wall plaza.

Arabs riot on Temple Mount after metal detectors removed

Jerusalem bus drivers launch convoy protest

Convoy of 70 buses protests tickets issued for stopping to pick up and drop off passengers.

Jerusalem bus drivers launch convoy protest

UN chief urges Israel to show 'restraint'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses concern over tensions in Jerusalem.

UN chief urges Israel to show 'restraint'

Watch: Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem found

Days before Tisha B'Av fast, excavation unearths artifacts from Kingdom of Judea in 1st Temple period - and evidence of city's destruction.

Watch: Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem found

Jerusalem wildfire rages

Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway closed as firefighters battle blaze near entrance to capital.

Jerusalem wildfire rages

Jerusalem toddler swallows screw - and dies

Young child in capital lost consciousness after swallowing screw.

Jerusalem toddler swallows screw - and dies

Radical cleric calls for 'Islamic war' for Jerusalem

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi says the confrontation with Israel on the Temple Mount should be defined as a religious campaign.

Radical cleric calls for 'Islamic war' for Jerusalem

Kushner leading efforts to end Jerusalem crisis

Senior official says Trump's son-in-law is leading American efforts to quell Jerusalem riots.

Kushner leading efforts to end Jerusalem crisis

'It's a miracle she was rescued in time'

Police break into minibus, save 5-year old girl who was forgotten in vehicle on hot summer day in Jerusalem.

'It's a miracle she was rescued in time'

Quartet concerned over violence in Jerusalem

Middle East quartet calls on all sides to "demonstrate maximum restraint."

Quartet concerned over violence in Jerusalem

UN chief condemns deaths of Arab rioters

Antonio Guterres on Friday condemns deaths of Palestinian Arabs during clashes in Jerusalem, calls for an investigation.

UN chief condemns deaths of Arab rioters

Egypt to Israel: Stop the escalation

Egyptian Foreign Ministry blames Israel for clashes in Jerusalem, urges it to “stop the escalation”.

Egypt to Israel: Stop the escalation

Police commissioner: We're ready for anything

Israel Police and Border Police station thousands of officers in Jerusalem, especially near Old City and Arab neighborhoods.

Police commissioner: We're ready for anything

Will UNESCO ever condemn Temple Mount terror attack?

Israeli delegation pushes UNESCO to condemn deadly terror attack which took place at UNESCO World Heritage Site. But will UNESCO act?

Will UNESCO ever condemn Temple Mount terror attack?

Watch: Footage of terror attack in Jerusalem

New footage shows terrorists who murdered Border Police officer Hadas Malka last month.

Watch: Footage of terror attack in Jerusalem

Report: Jerusalem building at lowest level in years

Report finds construction of 2,051 units in Jerusalem was started in 2016 - a lower amount than in any year since 2008.

Report: Jerusalem building at lowest level in years

Police close Temple Mount to Jews

Amid riots in eastern Jerusalem, Temple Mount closed to Jews after police claim Jews 'violate visitation rules'.

Police close Temple Mount to Jews

Violent riots spread across eastern Jerusalem

Woman injured after Arab terrorists hurl fire bombs and stones in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods ahead of 'Day of Rage' protests.

Violent riots spread across eastern Jerusalem

J'lm mayor mocks 'Day of Rage': Rage at the terrorists, not us

Police on high alert in capital after PA leaders declare 'Day of Rage'. Mayor: Direct your 'rage' at terrorists, not Israel.

J'lm mayor mocks 'Day of Rage': Rage at the terrorists, not us