Jerusalem

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

PM's refusal:

Netanyahu refused Mahmoud Abbas direct flight to Damascus

Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Shfela and Sharon regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says one missile was successfully intercepted. Magen David Adom: No reports of injuries.

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.

Western Wall:

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

Jerusalem train station:

Four-year-old in serious condition after 'colliding' with child

Boy, 4, unconscious and artificially respirated after 'colliding' with second child at Jerusalem train station.

One injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Man of about 30 suffers moderate injuries after balcony collapses in Jerusalem.

Groundbreaking moment

Construction of Berger Towers kicks off in Jerusalem

In a significant ceremony held days before Pesach, the Berger Group marked the beginning of its ambitious Berger Towers.

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Mass Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

The ceremony will be attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel, hostages and their families, and the Mayor of Jerusalem.

Domestic violence:

When hell lurks behind locked doors

Bat Melech Chairwoman Tzilit Jacobson urges early intervention to prevent domestic violence tragedies, 'through education, awareness, and proactive community involvement.'

Czech Embassy dismisses report of imminent move to Jerusalem

Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv denies a report suggesting that Prague is preparing to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.

Young parents found shot dead in their Jerusalem apartment

Parents of 4 children found dead in their bedroom in Neve Yaakov. Police investigating possibility of murder-suicide as neighbors express shock.

Qatar Gate:

JPost Editor-in-Chief: Police tapped my phone without a warrant

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein investigated in Qatar Gate affair talks about his interrogation, Qatari funding, and his connections with the other suspects.

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Czech Republic to relocate Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

The Czech Republic is expected to soon announce the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following consultations and US encouragement.

Meir Panim:

Giving with dignity in the wake of the war

For 25 years, Meir Panim has been a crucial part of Israel’s safety net, catering to those facing food insecurity and poverty. Since the October 7th massacre, the organization has rapidly expanded its mission to meet the evolving needs of the public.

PA activist warns 'Jerusalem moving toward complete Judaization'

Palestinian Arab activist Fakhri Abu Diab claims Israel is working to establish the 'Jewish presence' in eastern Jerusalem at the expense of Arabs.

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Police drag MK Naama Lazimi during protest near Knesset

Police documented dragging MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) during a left-wing protest near the Knesset.

Cabinet approves:

Maale Adumim - Jerusalem route - with no Palestinians

Cabinet approves Defense Minister's initiative for 'Sovereignty Road' in Jerusalem envelope, to divert Palestinian vehicles from route between the capital and Ma'ale Adumim.

Athens vs. Jerusalem

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Anti-conscription rally:

Haredi rioters attack police with rocks

A rally against haredi conscription turned violent when dozens of rioters blocked roads, shattered the window of a bus, and threw rocks and other projectiles at police.

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Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem

The conference featured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials from around the world, who will speak about the different challenges antisemitism presents and how to fight them.

Horrific

Demonstrator commits indecent act on female officer

Footage shows an anti-government protester obscenely clinging to a female Border Police officer during a demonstration in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's protests reach Knesset

MK Dan Illouz demands urgent Knesset meeting, says disruption to lives of Jerusalem's residents cannot continue.

Infuriating footage:

Anti-government protesters tear down photos of fallen soldiers

Footage shows protesters tearing down banners with the photos of soldiers who fell in the war. 'In the Holy Land, which our fathers dreamt of in exile, nothing is holy anymore.'

Protesters:

'Bibi and Ben-Gvir's personal war'

Demonstrations against the government today saw unusually harsh rhetoric and threats of civil disobedience.

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

'We won't tolerate terrorism and incitement'

'No PLO flags or protests supporting terrorism. Jews deserve freedom of movement, Jewish Quarter should not suffer during Ramadan,' Minister Ben Gvir clarifies.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in Jerusalem

For 2nd time today, an attack from Yemen activated Red Alert sirens in Israel's capital and other parts of the country.

Missile fired from Yemen

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

For the first time in two months, sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela region, and in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory.

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Protester hit by taxi in Jerusalem

A taxi driver drove into a left-wing protester who blocked a road in the capital, lightly injuring him.

Anti-government protest:

Police refrain from towing cars parked in the middle of the road

Several anti-government protesters parked their cars to block several roads in Jerusalem. The police distributed fines, but the cars were not towed.

Infuriating image:

Effigy of haredi soldier hanged in Mea She'arim

A large dummy dressed as a haredi IDF soldier was hanged over the street in the Mea She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Purim in Jerusalem:

Captivity survivor Karina Ariev leads parade

The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.

Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled

The police and Shin Bet thwarted a shooting attack against security forces and civilians in Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Jerusalem

Shooting suspect to police: 'I prevented a terror attack'

The suspect who allegedly shot and lightly wounded a municipal sanitation worker in central Jerusalem claimed he prevented a terror attack. While searching his house, police found and seized substances suspected to be drugs.

Jerusalem:

Two dozen infiltrators apprehended in haredi neighborhood

Police stopped two vans transporting 24 Arabs from Judea and Samaria who entered Israeli territory illegally. A day earlier, nine infiltrators were caught in a van in the city.

Surprising discovery:

Widow finds old ammunition in her attic

Jerusalem resident, clearing out her apartment after her husband's death, surprised to find old weapons, including a Carl-Gustaf rifle, in her attic.

Expelled student returns with ax, attacks principal's wife

After being expelled from a yeshiva for his behavior, man comes to the principal's home to exact his revenge.

Why we're selling affordable apartments in Jerusalem

Two new towers in the high-class Denya neighborhood of Jerusalem are set to offer dozens of units at extremely competitive prices.

Teen broke into synagogue, stole thousands of shekel

Jerusalem police arrest 14-year-old boy suspected of breaking into a Ramot synagogue multiple times and stealing money from its charity box.

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Winter Storm Coral: Light snow begins falling in Jerusalem

Snow begins to fall in the higher neighborhoods of Jerusalem. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with temperatures lower than usual.

Old City ax attack:

Police suspect assailant is Jewish

The police are continuing to investigate the ax attack on a Jewish woman in the Old City and are looking into a suspicion that the assailant attacked the woman thinking she was a Christian.

The first time since his injury

Idan Amedi returns to the stage

Idan Amedi opens his Jerusalem show with the "Shehecheyanu" blessing. Audience cheers and responds with "Amen."

Suspected terror attack:

Woman attacked with ax in Jerusalem's Old City

A woman of about 50 moderately wounded in the Old City of Jerusalem after being attacked by a man armed with an ax.

Jerusalem Mayor surprises Idan Amedi

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon surprises singer Idan Amedi at the dress rehearsal for his performance, congratulates him on his 37th birthday and presents him with a cake.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem

The Republic of Fiji intends to become the seventh nation to open an embassy in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised the move.

Cold front to hit later, snow still expected in Jerusalem

The cold front that was expected to begin on Thursday is now expected to begin on Saturday. Jerusalem could see first snow in 3 years on Saturday and Sunday.

Snow in Jerusalem? There's a good chance

Dr. Amir Givati estimates that there is a good chance for snow in the capital during the weekend, even accumulating and disrupting traffic.

Forecast: Jerusalem could see snow on Saturday

The Meteorological Service has published its forecast for the coming week, according to which snow is expected to reach the Jerusalem mountains and even the city itself on Saturday morning

Haredi family suing Jerusalem Arab for assault

A haredi family has filed a civil lawsuit for 440,000 NIS against an Arab man who attacked them in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem neighborhood fights construction of proposed towers

Residents of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof are fighting to block plans to construct three 16-story towers on the edge of the forest, risking harm to nature and danger to the neighborhood's children.

Jerusalem light rail service suspended through Thursday

Jerusalem suspends light rail service to allow testing ahead of opening additional stations, additional and extended bus lines to provide alternate transportation.

ISA thwarts terror attack on Jerusalem bus

Investigations reveal that members of the Ramallah-area cell manufactured an explosive device and planned a suicide bombing attack on a bus in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem:

Arab dressed like a Jew and ransacked a synagogue

A Jerusalem resident in his 30s broke into vehicles and a synagogue. Stolen items included money, charity boxes, and other valuables.

Jerusalem light rail to suspend service for five days

Beginning on Sunday, Jerusalem's light rail will not operate for five days, to allow for upgrades and tests ahead of the line's extension.

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Jerusalem Deputy Mayor uncorks champagne at UNRWA closure

Deputy Mayor Aryeh King celebrates the implementation of the new Israeli law barring UNRWA from operating in Jerusalem in light of the organization's connections to Hamas.

Hamas leader: War will not end until Al-Aqsa is liberated

Muhammad Darwish, head of the leadership council of Hamas, claims October 7 "shattered the myth of Israeli occupation".

PA Spokesman:

'Stopping UNRWA activity is a provocation against Palestinians'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, criticizes the decision to halt UNRWA services in Jerusalem.

Two rare Persian leopards find home in Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

Two rare Persian leopards move from the Dvůr Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic to their new home at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem.