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News and updates about Jerusalem

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Haredi MK pushes Jerusalem transportation committee to expedite placement of additional Rav Kav machines.

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Deputy mayor attacked in Mea Shearim

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem attacked for the second time by haredi extremists while visiting his rabbi.

Deputy mayor attacked in Mea Shearim

Wounded policewoman: 'I just want to go home'

Officer critically wounded in stabbing attack nine months ago can only be released from the hospital if she buys a disabled-accessible home.

Wounded policewoman: 'I just want to go home'

White House: Zero tolerance for terrorism, we applaud Israel

White House condemns Temple Mount attack, applauds Israel's decision to close Temple Mount.

White House: Zero tolerance for terrorism, we applaud Israel

EU, UN condemn Temple Mount attack

European Union and UN Secretary-General condemn terrorist attack in Jerusalem, urge preservation of Temple Mount status quo.

EU, UN condemn Temple Mount attack

Israel outraged by Jordan's reaction to terror attack

Jordanian government demands Israel immediately re-open the Al-Aqsa Mosque to worshipers. Israel: Jordan escalating the situation.

Israel outraged by Jordan's reaction to terror attack

Watch: Footage of Temple Mount attack

Security camera footage shows Jerusalem terrorists took advantage of holy site to carry out the attack.

Watch: Footage of Temple Mount attack

Two Druze police officers killed in Temple Mount terror attack

Three Arab terrorists shoot at policemen near Old City's Lions Gate, killing two policemen and injuring a third.

Two Druze police officers killed in Temple Mount terror attack

Rivlin: It's time for Arab leadership to condemn terror

President Rivlin slams terrorists, promises to defend Israel's sovereignty and citizens with a strong hand.

Rivlin: It's time for Arab leadership to condemn terror

'Palestinian Authority incites terrorism'

Security forces search Temple Mount for additional terrorists, weapons, Public Security Minister says PA incites terrorism.

'Palestinian Authority incites terrorism'

Bus driver from horrific crash gets 4 years in prison

Judge rules bus driver Haim Biton, whose bus crashed killing 6 people, to compensate families, spend 4 years in prison.

Bus driver from horrific crash gets 4 years in prison

'We need to close the Temple Mount to Muslims'

Deputy Defense Minister blames UNESCO for terror attack, Jewish Home MK says Israel should respond by closing Temple Mount to Muslims.

'We need to close the Temple Mount to Muslims'

US Ambassador to Israel: Terrorism must be condemned, defeated

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says terrorism must be 'defeated,' expresses shock at terror attack.

US Ambassador to Israel: Terrorism must be condemned, defeated

WATCH: 'Neutralized' terrorist stands up and is eliminated

'Neutralized' terrorist stands back up to continue shooting policemen and is eliminated before he can fire.

WATCH: 'Neutralized' terrorist stands up and is eliminated

Terror abettors to be indicted for aiding murder of policewoman

Police to charge Jerusalem Arab, PA Arab with helping to bring terrorists responsible for murder of Hadas Malka into Jerusalem.

Terror abettors to be indicted for aiding murder of policewoman

Progress in the Jerusalem Estates project at "Schneller"

Jerusalem Estates Celebrates Milestone of Securing Permits for Historic Development as Dignitaries Laud

Progress in the Jerusalem Estates project at "Schneller"

Jerusalem law hearing postponed by week

MK Gafni requests heads of coalition factions postpone vote on bill by a week. Request is accepted.

Jerusalem law hearing postponed by week

Teenager dies in Jerusalem accident

13-year-old dead after vehicle collides with a safety railing near the Arazaim Tunnel.

Teenager dies in Jerusalem accident

WH 'concerned' over Israeli construction in Jerusalem

White House official says Trump recognizes past demands for freezes have not helped peace talks, but building also does not help peace.

WH 'concerned' over Israeli construction in Jerusalem

Jerusalem to approve 800 new housing units

Municipality intends to approve units in Pisgat Zeev, Neve Yaakov, Ramot, and Gilo. In addition, 114 units for J'lem Arabs to be approved.

Jerusalem to approve 800 new housing units

Fatah welcomes latest UNESCO resolution

Fatah spokesman praises UNESCO for resolution denying Israeli sovereignty in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Fatah welcomes latest UNESCO resolution

UNESCO condemns Jewish presence in Old City of Jerusalem

UN organization declares Israel 'occupying power' of Old City, denies Israeli sovereignty.

UNESCO condemns Jewish presence in Old City of Jerusalem

The basement of horrors in Jerusalem

Allegations of sexual assault, abuse, and incest as uncle, nephew arrested for subjecting teen to years of torment in family basement.

The basement of horrors in Jerusalem

UN Ambassadors visit City of David

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon escorts delegation of his colleagues through archaeological site of David and Solomon's capital.

UN Ambassadors visit City of David

The Trump Effect?

Jewish construction in Jerusalem to be unfrozen

Thousands of units planned forJerusalem neighborhoods frozen during Obama administration set to be approved, Arab squatters to be evicted.

Jewish construction in  Jerusalem to be unfrozen

Hazan warns Netanyahu

MK Oren Hazan threatens to work to topple Netanyahu if he advances a plan to divide Jerusalem.

Hazan warns Netanyahu

Arab funeral turns into anti-Israel procession

Jerusalem District Commander cancels funeral procession of eastern Jerusalem Arab, during which participants waved PLO flags.

Arab funeral turns into anti-Israel procession

Arabs: Israel is Judaizing Jerusalem

Arabs claim Israel is forcing Arab residents out of Jerusalem - ignoring the fact that Jerusalem is fighting for its Jewish majority.

Arabs: Israel is Judaizing Jerusalem

Holistic 'doctor' indicted for raping female haredi patients

Suspect raped, sexually abused haredi women suffering from depression, claimed rabbis had endorsed his treatment.

Holistic 'doctor' indicted for raping female haredi patients

Watch: Orphans celebrate their Bat Mitzvah in Jerusalem

Colel Chabad hosts Bat Mitzvah celebration for 42 orphan girls and their families.

Watch: Orphans celebrate their Bat Mitzvah in Jerusalem

Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly couple

Jerusalem resident arrested after he impersonated National Insurance employee, stole thousands of shekels from elderly couple.

Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly couple

Hamas: Building in Jerusalem 'promotes terror'

Hamas newspaper publishes cartoon asserting that "settlement building" amounts to terror.

Hamas: Building in Jerusalem 'promotes terror'

Extremists throw eggs at police officers

Five haredim caught harassing police officers disguised as soldiers in Mea Shearim. Officers who came to arrest them attacked.

Extremists throw eggs at police officers

Latest UNESCO resolution targets Hevron, Jerusalem

Israel scrambles to block PA-backed resolution declaring Tomb of the Patriarchs a 'Muslim shrine', denying Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.

Latest UNESCO resolution targets Hevron, Jerusalem

Western Wall belongs to all Jews - but the decision is Israel's

Opinion: Israel is the sovereign power in Jerusalem, and decisions regarding the Western Wall are Israel's to make.

Western Wall belongs to all Jews - but the decision is Israel's

3 Arabs indicted for attacking Jew wrapped in tallit

As a Jew left Shabbat morning prayers wrapped in his tallit, he was attacked by Arabs, who threw rocks at his back.

3 Arabs indicted for attacking Jew wrapped in tallit

'Netanyahu ordered freezing of the Jerusalem building plans'

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem says approval of 7,000 homes in Jerusalem came only after he told Likud ministers he would go public about freeze.

'Netanyahu ordered freezing of the Jerusalem building plans'

Jerusalem city councilman slams building freeze and 'fake news'

'PM promises to build thousands of homes in Jerusalem, but he never kept his promises before.'

Jerusalem city councilman slams building freeze and 'fake news'

'Netanyahu doesn't enable Jews to build'

Jerusalem councilman presents details of city building permits. 'Not one program in Gilo, no significant program over the Green Line.'

'Netanyahu doesn't enable Jews to build'

Suspected synagogue vandal arrested in Jerusalem

Police arrest 38-year old man suspected of spray painting swastikas on synagogue walls, burned holy books.

Suspected synagogue vandal arrested in Jerusalem

Police arrest 3 activists, claim foiling of 'Price Tag' incident

Three suspects nabbed in Jerusalem while allegedly on their way to commit nationalistic crime.

Police arrest 3 activists, claim foiling of 'Price Tag' incident

Einstein letters sell at Jerusalem auction

Letters written by Albert Einstein about God, Israel and physics fetch nearly $210,000 at a Jerusalem auction.

Einstein letters sell at Jerusalem auction

New Arab neighborhood planned in Jerusalem

While building in Jewish neighborhoods remains largely frozen, new neighborhood planned for Arab residents in the capital.

New Arab neighborhood planned in Jerusalem

Woman falls to her death from Jerusalem hotel

Woman in her early 30s found dead after she fell from the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem.

Woman falls to her death from Jerusalem hotel

Bonanza of stolen cars, other goods found in Arab village

Police find stolen cars, jewelry, cell phones, and other goods in Arab village near Jerusalem.

Bonanza of stolen cars, other goods found in Arab village

'We won't turn Jerusalem into an armed fortress'

Police Commissioner visits site of deadly Jerusalem stabbing attack, sees wounded soldier in hospital.

'We won't turn Jerusalem into an armed fortress'

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

Energy Minister Steinitz says government wants united Jerusalem, PA must stop teaching youth to hate Israelis if it wants peace deal.

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

Jerusalem mayor responds to terror attack, promises not to give up.

'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

Hamas demands 'credit' for Jerusalem attack

Hamas spokesman rejects ISIS claim of Jerusalem attack, says it was carried out by two terrorists from the PFLP and one from Hamas.

Hamas demands 'credit' for Jerusalem attack

'Hadas fought the terrorist'

Border Police chief says murdered officer fought with terrorist, tried to shoot him.

'Hadas fought the terrorist'

Fatah blasts Israel for 'executing' terrorists

PA chairman's faction won't condemn attack in Jerusalem, criticizes Israel for killing the three terrorists who carried it out.

Fatah blasts Israel for 'executing' terrorists

ISIS claims Jerusalem attack

Islamic State says three "lions of the Caliphate" carried out stabbing and shooting attack in the Old City of Jerusalem.

ISIS claims Jerusalem attack

Netanyahu cancels entry permits for Palestinian Arabs

Following attack in Jerusalem, Netanyahu orders cancellation of entry permits to Palestinian Arabs to visit relatives.

Netanyahu cancels entry permits for Palestinian Arabs

Border Policewoman murdered in Jerusalem terror attack

23-year-old Border Police officer killed in combined shooting and stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Border Policewoman murdered in Jerusalem terror attack

Hamas welcomes Jerusalem attack

Hamas says shooting and stabbing attack in Jerusalem is proof that the "revolution" continues.

Hamas welcomes Jerusalem attack

Parent calls class trip to Western Wall 'too political'

School trip changed after a parent complains about students' visit to Western Wall, City of David.

Parent calls class trip to Western Wall 'too political'

Blocking the division of Jerusalem

Jewish Home advances amendment of Basic Law which seeks to protect against future diplomatic agreements dividing the capital.

Blocking the division of Jerusalem

'Google Bus' arrives in Jerusalem

The escape room on wheels arrives at Jerusalem's First Station.

'Google Bus' arrives in Jerusalem

14 year old Arab arrested with knife in Jerusalem

Teenage PA resident raises knife at shoppers at bakery who teased him. Bakery owner detained for employing illegal alien and minor.

14 year old Arab arrested with knife in Jerusalem

Holistic therapist accused of sexually assaulting patients

Alternative medicine therapist arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting haredi women during treatment.

Holistic therapist accused of sexually assaulting patients