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News and updates about Jerusalem

House cleaner or jewelry thief?

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

House cleaner or jewelry thief?

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

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

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

PA-funded Jerusalem activity prevented

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

PA-funded Jerusalem activity prevented

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.

Report: Arabs posing as doctors hired at 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.

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

Swastikas found scrawled in Jerusalem

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

Swastikas found scrawled in Jerusalem

Selichot prayers closest to Temple Mount

Thousand of Jews in monthly procession around Temple Mount gates.

Selichot prayers closest to Temple Mount

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.

Jerusalem publishes details on PM's wife's job

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.

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

Stickers earn girls night in detention

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

Stickers earn girls night in detention

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.

18 years for terrorists who stabbed elderly women

Northern Jerusalem to get its own Central Bus Station

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

Northern Jerusalem to get its own Central Bus Station

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.

Minister: Police are going to have to explain their behavior

'Excessive, needless, life-threatening violence'

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

'Excessive, needless, life-threatening violence'

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.

Homeless: Haredi family evicted over father's IDF service

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.

Mass 'selichot' prayers at Western Wall - in pictures

Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem

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

Terror attack thwarted in Jerusalem

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

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

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

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!

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

Police arrest vehicle thieves

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

Police arrest vehicle thieves

'We will redeem Jerusalem, Rome, and India'

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

'We will redeem Jerusalem, Rome, and India'

Jerusalem: 3-year-old hit by bus dies

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

Jerusalem: 3-year-old hit by bus dies

Jerusalem Arab arrested for raping American tourist

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

Jerusalem Arab arrested for raping American tourist

'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.

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

Haredi children pray for Florida residents as hurricane nears

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

Haredi children pray for Florida residents as hurricane nears

'The trip to Gush Etzion has just become shorter'

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

'The trip to Gush Etzion has just become shorter'

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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.

US buyers spur record breaking sales at Ramat Givat Zeev project

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.

UN chief: Jerusalem is a holy place 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.

'Our sovereignty starts 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.

Rare Byzantine mosaic found in Jerusalem's Old City

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

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

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

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.

Indictment filed against Arab officer in charge of armory

'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.

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

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