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Placing the cornerstone for the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Betar Movement youth hold ceremony placing cornerstone for new US Embassy at Allenby Square, call on Trump to build it.

Placing the cornerstone for the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva's Salute to Jerusalem - in pictures

Ambassador David Friedman, Governor Mike Huckabee, Mayor Nir Barkat, and other distinguished guests gather for Salute to Jerusalem.

Arutz Sheva's Salute to Jerusalem - in pictures

Bennett's mid-handshake message to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem

Education Minister uses tarmac meet-and-greet with Trump to call for US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. How did Trump respond?

Bennett's mid-handshake message to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem

History of Jerusalem - presented on the walls of the Old City

Multimedia show on Old City's walls shows Jerusalem's history, celebrates 50 years since city's liberation.

History of Jerusalem - presented on the walls of the Old City

'Jerusalem is not a problem, it's a solution'

President Rivlin speaks at ceremony in honor of Jerusalem's liberation: Those who want to divide the city will bring about disaster.

'Jerusalem is not a problem, it's a solution'

Netanyahu: Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital

Netanyahu says Israel does not need to explain its presence in Jerusalem, nor apologize for it.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital

Before Trump's arrival:

Watch: Saluting Jerusalem

US Ambassador David Friedman, Governor Mike Huckabee, Mayor Nir Barkat join celebration marking liberation of Jerusalem.

Watch: Saluting Jerusalem

Is there a quiet construction freeze in Jerusalem?

Only 171 housing units built in capital since the beginning of the year. Has the quiet freeze of the Obama years continued?

Is there a quiet construction freeze in Jerusalem?

Housing Ministry meets in Muslim Quarter

Housing Ministry hold monthly meeting in home of former PM Ariel Sharon and location where Mark Twain stayed during visit to the Holy Land.

Housing Ministry meets in Muslim Quarter

WATCH: Jerusalem Light and Sound Show

Culture Minister invites everyone to light and sound show honoring 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's unification.

WATCH: Jerusalem Light and Sound Show

'Israel is a model for religious pluralism'

Congressman Eliot Engel speaks about 50th anniversary since reunification of Jerusalem, says Israel can teach the region about tolerance.

'Israel is a model for religious pluralism'

Watch: Building the Yemenite Village in Jerusalem

Part four of Arutz Sheva and Ateret Cohanim's special project on the renewal of Jewish presence in all of Jerusalem.

Watch: Building the Yemenite Village in Jerusalem

'We never had this kind of freedom before in Jerusalem'

OU Israel's Rabbi Avi Berman talks about the importance of Jerusalem Day and the special event planned for English speakers.

'We never had this kind of freedom before in Jerusalem'

Elevator to be built at Western Wall Plaza

Elevator and underground tunnels will allow greater access to Western Wall and Jewish Quarter to elderly and disabled.

Elevator to be built at Western Wall Plaza

Congresswoman Ros Lehtinen

'We reaffirm our support for the capital of Israel, Jerusalem'

Congresswoman Ros Lehtinen says Congress stands by Jerusalem as capital of Israel and the Jewish people against UN delegitimization.

'We reaffirm our support for the capital of Israel, Jerusalem'

Trump: I'm not ruling out visiting Western Wall with Netanyahu

President speaks with Israel Hayom ahead of first state trip to Israel, says he may visit Western Wall with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Trump: I'm not ruling out visiting Western Wall with Netanyahu

'We need to be a blessing, not a curse, to Israel'

Texas lawmaker Louie Gohmert rejects the two-state solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict.

'We need to be a blessing, not a curse, to Israel'

'If there's anything that unites, it's Jerusalem'

Martin Oliner, co-president of the Religious Zionists of America, speaks at event celebrating Jerusalem in Washington.

'If there's anything that unites, it's Jerusalem'

'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Report shows Diaspora leaders feel Jerusalem is central to world Jewry but are worried about lack of 'Jewish pluralism' in Israel's capital.

'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Trump visit:

List of Jerusalem roads to be blocked

US President Donald Trump to visit Israel next week; many roads in nation's capital to close.

List of Jerusalem roads to be blocked

Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away

White House official says Trump has decided it is not "wise" to move the Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.

Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away

Jerusalem is Israel's largest city

Jerusalem's population grows by 16,000 residents, 8,200 of whom are Jewish.

Jerusalem is Israel's largest city

US organizations pressure Trump to move Embassy

Group of 60 US organizations pressures Trump to move Embassy to Jerusalem with no delays or preconditions.

US organizations pressure Trump to move Embassy

Haley: Western Wall is part of Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says US Embassy should be moved to Jerusalem, Western Wall is part of Israel.

Haley: Western Wall is part of Israel

Spicer: Western Wall 'clearly in Jerusalem'

White House press secretary asked about diplomats who said the Western Wall is not part of Israel.

Spicer: Western Wall 'clearly in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu responds

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy

'Everyone I've spoken to in DC says Netanyahu told Trump not to move embassy at this time.'

Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy

Netanyahu: The US embassy should move to Jerusalem

PM says all embassies should be in Israel's capital, and that moving the US embassy would shatter the Arab fantasies over the city.

Netanyahu: The US embassy should move to Jerusalem

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Yediot Ahronot reporter attacks Education Minister for demanding PM make Israel's position on embassy location clear to US administration.

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Watch: 'Trump carefully considering moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses President Trump's pending decision to move US Embassy to Jerusalem - or leave it in Tel Aviv.

Watch: 'Trump carefully considering moving embassy to Jerusalem'

'I tried to do everything for my family'

Policeman 'N' recounts the moments fighting for his life against the terrorist in Saturday's attack in the Old City of Jerusalem.

'I tried to do everything for my family'

PA media blames Jerusalem attack on the victim

PA's official news agency claims the police officer wounded in Old City attack was racist and violent.

PA media blames Jerusalem attack on the victim

WATCH: Terrorist attacks Jerusalem policeman

Terrorist spots policeman, stabs him, haredi passersby help capture terrorist.

WATCH: Terrorist attacks Jerusalem policeman

'All the embassies should move to Jerusalem'

Netanyahu says the natural location for all foreign embassies is Jerusalem, as it is Israel's capital.

'All the embassies should move to Jerusalem'

50 Years Later:

Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western Wall

Deputy Foreign Minister visits Old City with the three paratroopers who were documented in the famous picture by David Rubinger in 1967.

Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western Wall

'The Yemenite Village is again thriving with Jewish life'

Arutz Sheva and Ateret Cohanim present a special project for renewal of Jewish presence in all of Jerusalem. Part 2: The Yemenite Village.

'The Yemenite Village is again thriving with Jewish life'

Minister Hanegbi: Preserve the Temple Mount for all the world

Minister Tzahi Hanegbi responded to MKs queries regarding Temple Mount and a possible US embassy move to Jerusalem.

Minister Hanegbi: Preserve the Temple Mount for all the world

'Trump visit for Jerusalem Day is incredible'

US pro-Israel activist says President Donald Trump visiting Israel close to 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification is momentous.

'Trump visit for Jerusalem Day is incredible'

Preparing the presidential suite for Trump visit

President Trump won't arrive in Israel until May 22, but the King David Hotel in Jerusalem is preparing already. Watch.

Preparing the presidential suite for Trump visit

Rivlin responds to Erdogan

President Rivlinmeets with Archbishop of Canterbury, says Erdogan's attack does not change Jewish nature of Jerusalem.

Rivlin responds to Erdogan

'Price tag' vandalism in Jerusalem

20 vehicles vandalized near Shu'afat. Police investigating.

'Price tag' vandalism in Jerusalem

Israel to Erdogan: You will not preach morality to us

Israel says Turkish President should not criticize the only democracy in the Middle East when he abuses human rights in his own country.

Israel to Erdogan: You will not preach morality to us

Erdogan: Talk of moving US embassy 'extremely wrong'

Turkish President warns moving a single stone in Jerusalem could have serious implications for Middle East.

Erdogan: Talk of moving US embassy 'extremely wrong'

'We must establish our hold on Jerusalem'

Construction, Housing Minister pledges to do all in his power to strengthen Jerusalem and surrounding towns, 'Explain justice of our path'

'We must establish our hold on Jerusalem'

Continuing 700 years of building Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva and Ateret Cohanim present a special project focusing on the renewal of Jewish presence in all of Jerusalem.

Continuing 700 years of building Jerusalem

Regev: Supervise United Nations activities in Jerusalem

Culture and Sport Minister calls on Israeli government to set clear lines regarding UN headquarters, activities in Jerusalem headquarters.

Regev: Supervise United Nations activities in Jerusalem

Extremism: False mourning notice for haredi man who enlisted

Haredi extremists declare that 'evil people' killed a yeshiva student who enlisted in the IDF - and is alive and well.

Extremism: False mourning notice for haredi man who enlisted

Congressmen to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem as part of Israel

Congress members call on Trump to permit Americans to list Jerusalem, Israel as their birthplace.

Congressmen to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem as part of Israel

President Trump:

'I'm coming to Israel'

President Trump announces his first state visit of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Vatican.

'I'm coming to Israel'

Conference of Presidents blasts UNESCO

Leaders of Conference of Presidents say UNESCO’s latest anti-Israel resolution undermines peace efforts.

Conference of Presidents blasts UNESCO

Did Bannon reveal plan to move US Embassy to Jerusalem?

Is the US planning to move embassy to Jerusalem? Photo of Trump strategist may have accidentally leaked White House agenda.

Did Bannon reveal plan to move US Embassy to Jerusalem?

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem foiled

Arab man wielding knife charged officers - but was foiled before he could harm his intended target.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem foiled

Jerusalem to hold 'sign language' bar/bat mitzvah celebration

Jerusalem hosts annual bar/bat mitzvah celebration for deaf children from all over Israel.

Jerusalem to hold 'sign language' bar/bat mitzvah celebration

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

'It is time for nations to move their embassies to Jerusalem'

President Rivlin says nations should respond to anti-Israel UNESCO vote by recognizing Jerusalem and moving all embassies to the capital.

'It is time for nations to move their embassies to Jerusalem'

'UNESCO vote does not help create Palestinian State'

Israel's ambassador to UNESCO says Arabs may win 'meaningless' votes, but Israel is here to stay and will continue to prosper.

'UNESCO vote does not help create Palestinian State'

UNESCO passes anti-Israel resolution

UN culture organization votes to adopt resolution denying Israeli rights to capital, Jerusalem.

UNESCO passes anti-Israel resolution

Attempted stabbing attack north of Jerusalem

Jewish attacker serious wounded in attempt to stab soldiers at checkpoint north of Jerusalem.

Attempted stabbing attack north of Jerusalem

UN Special envoy condemns UNSECO for holiday anti-Israel vote

UNESCOs vote to deny Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem on Israel’s Independence Day not coincidence; it is blatant anti-Semitic statement.

UN Special envoy condemns UNSECO for holiday anti-Israel vote

Netanyahu: We don't believe in UNESCO

Prime Minister responds to expected UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, slams UN organization.

Netanyahu: We don't believe in UNESCO