Jerusalem

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Jerusalem Mayor: It's a sad day for Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipal workers protest Finance Ministry refusal to transfer budget.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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'.

Sexual assault of Jewish woman recognized as terror attack

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

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem

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

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.

'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.

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.

Israeli government approves 671 new homes in Jerusalem

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

Fire in Jerusalem apartment injures two

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

'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.

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”.

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.

Police crack down on Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem

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

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

WATCH: Police storm terrorist's neighborhood

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

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.

Hamas praises Jerusalem truck attack

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

White House condemns Jerusalem attack

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

Video captures ramming attack in Jerusalem

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

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

'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.'

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.

5 dead in Jerusalem apartment fire

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

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.

Knesset inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration

Knesset responds to UN resolution, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.