Jerusalem

Trump win buoys hopes for building in Jerusalem, Yesha

Arutz Sheva spoke to Arieh King, in the US to raise money for building new Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and East Jerusalem.

Ancient 'freedom of Zion' coin unearthed

Dating back 1,967 years, the coin was discovered on an archaeological dig in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem mayor sees a bright future for city in the Trump era

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat optimistic about the presidency of Donald Trump.

Trump campaign manager: He will move US embassy to Jerusalem

Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway says President-elect fully intends to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.

'Jerusalem Monopoly' headed to a toy store near you

Special Jerusalem-based version of popular board game Monopoly arrives as city prepares to celebrate 50 years since reunification.

Shooting attacks foiled in Jerusalem

Eight Arabs from eastern Jerusalem arrested while planning series of terror attacks in the capital.

'Thank you for saving our son'

Parents of 6-year old boy discovered outside of Arab village thank his rescuers.

Police block terrorist gathering in Jerusalem

Convention organized by PFLP in capital shut down.

1 dead in double bus crash at Jerusalem's Bar Ilan intersection

1 person killed, at least 8 injured as buses, private cars collide in large traffic accident at congested Jerusalem intersection.

Obama postpones moving of embassy to Jerusalem

As is customary since 1995, Obama signs waiver which prevents moving the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Is this the last time?

Funding for Reform organizations passed despite opposition

The Jerusalem City Council agreed to fund two organizations affiliated with the Reform Movement of National Religious objections.

Terrorist gets 16 years for stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Muhammad Badar handed down 16-year prison sentence for May, 2015 stabbing attack of haredi man in Jerusalem.

Erdogan calls on Muslims to 'protect Jerusalem'

Turkish President urges all Muslims to “defend the Palestinian cause” and protect the Al-Aqsa Mosque from "Israeli discrimination".

New mayor of Rio says his city should be 'walled like Jerusalem'

Rio's new mayor told Jewish leaders that the Brazilian city should be 'walled like Jerusalem' to prevent drugs and weapons smuggling.

The parsha and current events: The strong force

Demotion for officer who fled fatal terror attack

Armed IDF officer turned tail during terror attack in Jerusalem that left two dead.

Residents of Judea and Samaria feel most secure of all Israelis

CBS finds residents of Judea and Samaria feel the most secure of all Israelis. Residents of Jerusalem feel the least secure.

1,440 new housing units to be built in Jerusalem

Building committee announces 1,440 new housing units in Ramat Shlomo.

Leftists, LGBT activists target Jerusalem Chief Rabbi

Yerushalmim faction, LGBT activists plan protests outside offices of Rabbi Shlomo Amar, following his statements on gays, Reform Jews.

'Let Jewish owners get their land back'

Jerusalem City Councilman Arieh King says that Jerusalem municipality refuses to act to return land to Jewish owners.

Rabbi Gavriel Toledano passes away

Leading Sefardic sage and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Baruch passes away at age 79.

No more delays in demolition of illegal Arab construction

After the court's ruling to destroy Amona, the Jerusalem Municipality will apply the same principles to illegal Arab construction.

'Stones that survived 2,000 years tell our story'

Housing Minister tours Jewish Quarter of Old City of Jerusalem, says archaeology proof of Jewish connection to city.

Jordanian official: Israel can't tell mosques what to do

Jordanian official criticizes the “muezzin law”, says the "Israeli occupation" cannot force mosques in Jerusalem to stop the call to prayer.

Robert Kraft donates $6 million for sports campus in Jerusalem

The owner of the New England Patriots makes donation of $6 million for sports center to commemorate 50 years since Jerusalem reunification.

Terror incidents in Jerusalem down 40%

Minister Erdan: the police have stopped the terror wave, thanks to their hard work and the strengthening of security in the city.

PA: We'll 'make life miserable' for Trump if he moves embassy

PA's UN envoy says the PA will act at the UN if President-elect follows through on his promise to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem.

A diplomatic gift

The Foreign Ministry will distribute gifts to foreign visitor from the City of David in honor of Jerusalem's re-unification.

Teenage haredi girl injured during anti-draft protests

Female passerby injured as police break up haredi protest in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor: Thousands of Arabs live on Jewish property

Mayor Nir Barkat turned to the Attorney General to see if the decision to destroy Amona also affects Arabs living on Jewish property.

'Waiting in traffic for hours surreal'

Jerusalem mayor and other officials to visit road notorious for having traffic so bad commuters are often stuck waiting for hours.

Caught in the act: Arab nabbed sexually assaulting school girl

Police capture Arab sexually assaulting religious Jewish girl in northern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Barkat to receive honorary doctorate from Yeshiva University

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat will receive an honorary degree from Yeshiva University during celebrations of jubilee for Jerusalem unification.

State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction

State Department says U.S. is strongly opposed to "settlement activity" after Israel approves new homes in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood.

'No artificial barriers'

New light rail system will connect Jerusalem with Judea and Samaria.

Gathering for united Jerusalem and support for Donald Trump

Hundreds gathered to express support for a united Jerusalem - and Donald Trump for U.S. President.

Ivanka: My father always supported my decision to convert

Daughter of GOP nominee says Judaism inspires her and serves to shape her 'moral compass'.

Jerusalem to approve new construction

Jerusalem to approve construction of more than 180 housing units in Gilo, a plan which has so far been avoided due to American pressure.

Cornerstone of massive Jerusalem Entrance project laid

Cornerstone laid on a massive project to construct a new financial district in Jerusalem as UNESCO votes to deny Jewish connection to city.

Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision over Temple Mount.

Watch: Trump's message to Israel

Donald Trump reiterates his commitment to Israel at Jerusalem Forever rally today and says that US will stand with Israel against Iran

New find is earliest known mention of Jerusalem outside of Bible

The Israeli Antiquities Authority revealed today a papyrus document that contains the earliest known extra-biblical reference to Jerusalem.

UNESCO to vote on yet another anti-Israel resolution

Vote expected on Wednesday on another resolution ignoring the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

World parliamentarians: Jerusalem is Israel's capital

19 parliamentarians visiting Israel sign declaration against UNESCO’s resolution which ignores the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Jewish Congress members denounce UNESCO resolution

Group of Jewish American lawmakers strongly condemn UNESCO resolution denying the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Trump and Pence to address Israelis

Republican party to hold major rally in Jerusalem, including video speeches from Donald Trump and Mike Pence.

Rivlin: How can anyone doubt connection between us and Jerusalem

At open house President Rivlin questions how anybody could doubt the connection between the Jews and Jerusalem.

Jewish worshipers flock to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Thousands of Jewish worshipers from all over the world and Israel await Birkat HaCohanim, the Priestly Blessing, at the Wall.

Police arrest coach whose team honored Jerusalem terrorist

Israel Police arrest the coach of eastern Jerusalem soccer team which held a moment of silence for Ammunition Hill terrorist.

UNESCO official urges delay in vote on anti-Israel resolutions

Michael Worbs, who chairs UNESCO's executive board, calls for vote on resolutions denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem to be delayed.

As Unesco ignores Jewish history, read the facts

U.S. lawmakers blast UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Jerrold Nadler condemn UNESCO resolution which denies Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Kotel.

PA officials pleased with anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA officials welcome UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem, say it sends a message to Israel to "end the occupation".

An enemy is an enemy - whether in Gaza or Jerusalem

Former Lehi fighter says government needs to get tougher on terror, stop distinguishing between Arabs in Gaza and Arabs in East Jerusalem.

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

Israel asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem

U.S. lawmakers urge UNESCO not to rewrite Jerusalem's history

Ros-Lehtinen and Cruz lead bipartisan effort urging UNESCO to reject resolution describing the Temple Mount as holy Muslim site.

Return of the suicide bomber?

Jerusalem Arab planned wave of attacks, including bus bombings and shootings against Jews in Israel's capital.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor: No more construction for Arabs

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Meir Turgeman, says he will cancel construction plans in eastern Jerusalem following Sunday's terror attack.

'I feel like I left half of myself in the cemetery'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of the two victims murdered in yesterday's terror attack in Jerusalem.

Hamas's Mashaal praises Jerusalem terrorist

Hamas leader phones family of Ammunition Hill terrorist, praises him for "defending the Palestinian people".