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'We're here, from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, forever'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked addresses newspaper 'Besheva' Jerusalem conference on geopolitical changes in world and region.

'We're here, from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, forever'

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Opposition Leader says Jewish settlement endangers Israel's identity as Jewish state, calls on government to advance two-state solution.

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Erdan: Tell the world that Israel is ours

Likud minister wishes Netanyahu good luck at Trump meeting, says he's working to deal with 'lone wolf' terror attacks.

Erdan: Tell the world that Israel is ours

Jerusalem finally gets direct bus to Ben Gurion Airport

New Jerusalem-Ben Gurion Airport bus route to start Monday.

Jerusalem finally gets direct bus to Ben Gurion Airport

'Securing Jerusalem - by annexing Maaleh Adumim'

Deputy FM says key to securing united Jerusalem is annexing metropolitan area, extending sovereignty from Jerusalem to surrounding towns.

'Securing Jerusalem - by annexing Maaleh Adumim'

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Israeli PM says he'll work to strengthen relationship with UK, fight Iran, promises to help Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem now!

Op-ed: The Palestinian wish to detach Jerusalem from Israel is an impediment to peace and so was the US position on Jerusalem - until now.

Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem now!

Following Netanyahu's intervention

Jerusalem strike suspended

PM speaks with Jerusalem mayor requesting he end strike. Barkat agrees to request, orders cessation of sanctions in city.

Jerusalem strike suspended

'Jerusalem residents are captives in a childish battle'

Yesh Atid MK calls on J'lem Mayor and Finance Minister to settle disagreements as municipal strike continues.

'Jerusalem residents are captives in a childish battle'

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri intervenes in effort to end ongoing Jerusalem strike that has shut down garbage removal, closed kindergartens.

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

Jerusalem kindergartens shut down as strike expands

The Jerusalem Municipality has announced that kindergartens will not function today, as battle against Finance Ministry continues.

Jerusalem kindergartens shut down as strike expands

Is Trump backing down from the embassy move?

Trump says moving the embassy to Jerusalem "won't be easy" and "there are two sides" involved, but promises to make a decision soon.

Is Trump backing down from the embassy move?

Arab thief apologizes to elderly victim

Arab resident of Jerusalem stole 5,000 shekels from elderly resident of capital. After capture he insisted on apologizing personally.

Arab thief apologizes to elderly victim

Watch: Anti-Trump protests hit Israel

Demonstrators protesting President Trump's temporary ban on refugees gather outside of Prime Minister's residence, US Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Anti-Trump protests hit Israel

'Greater Paris in France, and Greater Jerusalem in Israel'

Transportation Minister calls for annexation of towns surrounding Jerusalem to form greater metropolitan area.

'Greater Paris in France, and Greater Jerusalem in Israel'

Jerusalem Mayor: It's a sad day for Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipal workers protest Finance Ministry refusal to transfer budget.

Jerusalem Mayor: It's a sad day for Jerusalem

Putting Jerusalem First

Putting Jerusalem First

Police shut down construction site over illegal workers

Seven-day order issued at Jerusalem construction site where illegal workers worked and resided.

Police shut down construction site over illegal workers

153 housing permits in Jerusalem - with 11,000 more planned

Jerusalem municipality issues final permits for 153 new units, Deputy Mayor says 11,000 more planned.

153 housing permits in Jerusalem - with 11,000 more planned

Shaked presents 5 point plan for national strength

Justice Minister presents 5 point plan for national strength, covering foreign relations and building in Judea and Samaria.

Shaked presents 5 point plan for national strength

Indictment: 'He took 100 NIS on his way to terror attack.'

Jerusalem Prosecutor submits indictment for terrorist who bought knife to perform terror attack at Damascus gate.

Indictment: 'He took 100 NIS on his way to terror attack.'

'Moving embassy would be declaration of war on Islam'

Muslim cleric warns relocating US embassy to Jerusalem would constitute 'explicit declaration of war on Islam'.

'Moving embassy would be declaration of war on Islam'

Sexual assault of Jewish woman recognized as terror attack

Student sexually assaulted by Arab youths finally recognized as terror victim.

Sexual assault of Jewish woman recognized as terror attack

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem

Resident of haredi neighborhood in the capital held captive as thieves rob his home.

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem

France blasts Israel's approval of Jerusalem homes

French Foreign Ministry condemns approval of 566 new housing units in Jerusalem, says "settlements" threaten the two-state solution.

France blasts Israel's approval of Jerusalem homes

'Trump has already sent embassy architects to Jerusalem'

Following reports of progress on possible move of US embassy to Jerusalem, official says embassy architects already at work.

'Trump has already sent embassy architects to Jerusalem'

Abbas threatens steps against US over embassy move

PA Chairman threatens steps against US if President Trump moves embassy to Jerusalem as reports say announcement on move coming tomorrow.

Abbas threatens steps against US over embassy move

Israeli government approves 671 new homes in Jerusalem

Israeli government approves new homes in Jerusalem, mayor says he hopes pressure from US has ended.

Israeli government approves 671 new homes in Jerusalem

Fire in Jerusalem apartment injures two

Fire in Jerusalem apartment injures 60-year-old woman and 30-year-old man.

Fire in Jerusalem apartment injures two

'Stay tuned for announcement on US embassy'

Trump's press secretary tells reporters announcement on President-elect's intentions regarding moving US embassy to Jerusalem coming soon.

'Stay tuned for announcement on US embassy'

Abbas warns Trump: Moving the embassy is a provocation

PA chairman tells incoming President that moving the American embassy to Jerusalem is a “provocation that would harm the peace process”.

Abbas warns Trump: Moving the embassy is a provocation

Soldier critically wounded in terror attack continues to improve

Female cadet critically injured in ramming attack shows additional signs of improvement, is transferred from ICU to long-term care.

Soldier critically wounded in terror attack continues to improve

Police crack down on Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem

9 arrested as security forces raid northern Jerusalem hot-spot.

Police crack down on Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem

'Nothing Abbas can do to block US embassy move to Jerusalem'

Minister mocks threats by Palestinian Authority over planned move of US embassy to Jerusalem. 'They're shooting themselves in the head.'

'Nothing Abbas can do to block US embassy move to Jerusalem'

J'lem Marathon offers new training technology to prepare runners

Record numbers signed up from around the world for 7th annual Jerusalem International Marathon, to be held on 17 March 2017.

J'lem Marathon offers new training technology to prepare runners

Congressmen urge Trump: Move the embassy to Jerusalem swiftly

More than 100 Congress members urge President-elect to relocate the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as soon as he takes office.

Congressmen urge Trump: Move the embassy to Jerusalem swiftly

Will the US ambassador move to Jerusalem without the embassy?

Report claims Trump Administration to allow ambassador to live, work in Jerusalem while keeping embassy in Tel Aviv following Arab protests.

Will the US ambassador move to Jerusalem without the embassy?

WATCH: Police storm terrorist's neighborhood

Police storm terrorist's neighborhood, prevent residents from setting up 'mourning tent' for 'martyr' terrorist.

WATCH: Police storm terrorist's neighborhood

Eyewitness: Hesitation to shoot may have cost lives

Tour guide says things would have been better if soldiers had opened fire earlier, blames hesitation on Elor Azariya's conviction.

Eyewitness: Hesitation to shoot may have cost lives

Hamas praises Jerusalem truck attack

Hamas praises deadly truck attack in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood, urges others to carry out similar attacks.

Hamas praises Jerusalem truck attack

White House condemns Jerusalem attack

"Such cowardly acts can never be justified," says National Security Council spokesman following Armon Hanatziv truck attack.

White House condemns Jerusalem attack

IDF investigation: Some cadets fired at the terrorist

IDF investigation into truck attack finds that a number of cadets opened fire at the terrorist, while the others were ordered to flee.

IDF investigation: Some cadets fired at the terrorist

Video captures ramming attack in Jerusalem

Security cameras situated in the Armon Hanatziv area captured the deadly terror attack today in Jerusalem

Video captures ramming attack in Jerusalem

Watch: Gov. Huckabee's speech in Jerusalem

Huckabee calls two-state solution 'a diplomatic fantasy', says incoming president will be a strong ally for Israel.

Watch: Gov. Huckabee's speech in Jerusalem

New GOP legislation: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Senators Cruz, Heller and Rubio unveil legislation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's official capital and moving the American Embassy there.

New GOP legislation: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Huckabee to Kerry: Yes, Israel is both Jewish and democratic

Former Arkansas Governor has a message for Kerry following his speech: Yerushalayim is one city and you don't divide it.

Huckabee to Kerry: Yes, Israel is both Jewish and democratic

Barkat hopes US embassy will be transferred to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Attends World Rabbinical Conference; "You are all shareholders in Jerusalem - your role is critical throughout the world."

Barkat hopes US embassy will be transferred to Jerusalem

Children slain by mother to be laid to rest tonight

Funeral for 4 girls believed to have been strangled by their mother and then burned to take place later tonight

Children slain by mother to be laid to rest tonight

Police: Mother strangled her daughters before burning apartment

Authorities believe at least some of the four girls found dead during a blaze in Jerusalem were murdered before the fire was sparked.

Police: Mother strangled her daughters before burning apartment

'Jerusalem needs more haredi social workers'

Member of Jerusalem City Council calls for more social workers from haredi population. 'They know the nuances of the community.'

'Jerusalem needs more haredi social workers'

Watch: Jerusalem - like you've never seen it before

City of Jerusalem releases video ahead of 50th anniversary of reunification of Jewish capital later this year.

Watch: Jerusalem - like you've never seen it before

5 dead in Jerusalem apartment fire

Jerusalem woman and her four children reportedly killed as fire rages through apartment.

5 dead in Jerusalem apartment fire

Building in Jerusalem - already rising?

Trump victory raised hopes for Jewish construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. Seems that the change has come to Jerusalem already.

Building in Jerusalem  - already rising?

Knesset inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration

Knesset responds to UN resolution, inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration.

Knesset inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration

Jerusalem Building Committee delays approval of new units

Jerusalem Building Committee delays meeting to approve new units, chairman says delay is at PM Netanyahu's request.

Jerusalem Building Committee delays approval of new units

Ukrainian MP wants to move embassy to Jerusalem

Ukrainian MP disappointed with Ukraine's vote in favor of anti-Israel UN resolution pledges to introduce bill to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Ukrainian MP wants to move embassy to Jerusalem

Live: Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the "Small Kotel"

Join our live broadcast from the celebration at the part of the Western Wall which is closest to the location of the Holy Temple.

Live: Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the "Small Kotel"

Watch: Youth attack people praying in synagogue

Several youth are suspected of entering a Jerusalem synagogue and trying to steal possessions - and then attacking those praying.

Watch: Youth attack people praying in synagogue

Arab gang threatens Arutz Sheva - in the heart of Jerusalem

Last month, an Arab gang vandalized a church in eastern Jerusalem. Touring the site, Arutz Sheva reporter is threatened by the same gang.

Arab gang threatens Arutz Sheva - in the heart of Jerusalem

Deputy mayor: Moving US embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israel

Jeruasalem's Ofer Berkovitch says moving US Embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israeli government whose offices are in Tel Aviv.

Deputy mayor: Moving US embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israel