Jerusalem

New Jerusalem highway unifies city, links Judea to Samaria

New section of Begin Expressway connects strategic Judea, Samaria highways. Drivers can now cross city hassle-free in 12 minutes.

23 Families Left Homeless from Devastating Fire

Following devastating Jerusalem fire, fundraising campaign helps raise money for 23 homeless families as Passover approaches.

Israeli orphans celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs in Jerusalem

110 Israeli children who are orphaned or lost one parent celebrated their bar and bat mitzvahs in Jerusalem.

Academics, journalists to trash Jerusalem's 50th celebrations

With the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's liberation/unification next month, a left-wing group plans to highlight the "occupation."

Prison for 5 Arabs who assaulted Jews in Jerusalem

Armon Hanatziv gang found to have targeted Orthodox couples in brutal attacks last June.

Significant progress in Jerusalem bus bomb investigation

Investigators homing in on terror cell behind bombing which left 16 wounded; critically injured man believed to have been the bomber.

'Reminiscent of the Second Intifada bus bombings'

Arutz Sheva coverage at the scene: Mayor Barkat calls for alertness, medic notes chilling echoes of 2000 terror war.

Two 12-year-old Arabs arrested, planned Jerusalem stabbing

Three knives and a farewell note found in the coat of one of the young would-be killers, after alert police noted them acting suspiciously.

Exposed

Watch: Jerusalem as you've never seen it before

Daring councilman films Arab neighborhoods where Hamas and PLO flags fly from every electric line, and the walls call for terror.

American olim children excel in education

5 of 14 outstanding students of the Jerusalem district made Aliyah from the United States.

Jordanian King to refurbish Jesus' Tomb in Jerusalem

Divided among themselves and persecuted by Muslims, churches succeed in obtaining Islamic help.

Young boy killed by bus 'was always smiling and full of life'

Michael Abramov eulogizes his 10-year-old son, Shimon, after he was hit by a bus while riding his bicycle in Jerusalem.

2 killed in road accidents in Jerusalem and north

A 10-year-old boy was killed by a bus in Jerusalem. A 40-year-old man was killed in an accident on Route 65 near the Golani Junction.

Terrorist planned shooting attack at Jerusalem's Malha Mall

Abed Abu-Sneineh was arrested in the act as he carried out reconnaissance for imminent attack; indicted in Jerusalem today.

Jean-Claude Van Damme prays at Kotel, loses Israel fight

Martial arts film star places note in Kotel, but faced with onslaught of anti-Israel hate edits his Facebook status within minutes.

National Library unveils new 21st century look

Ahead of cornerstone laying ceremony, model images reveal design of Israel's new National Library building in Jerusalem

ISIS cell planned to bomb security forces in Jerusalem

Two Arab Jerusalem residents charged with plotting attack on behalf of 'Islamic State' along with third individual.

Purim celebrations to cause road closures Friday

Road closures and traffic jams expected in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday for Purim celebrations

Trump to CNN: I'll move the Israeli embassy to Jerusalem

Before AIPAC speech, Republican frontrunner promises to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy there.

Herzog: The choice is separation or Jerusalem

Opposition leader claims that if his separation plan is not implemented, Israel could lose Jerusalem.

Bridging Monsey and Jerusalem

Ramat Givat Ze'ev, a new community in the Jerusalem hills, is attracting hundreds of families from the US - and Torah institutions.

Cabinet's solution to terror: Patch up the fences

In meeting PM and ministers decide to fix breaches in Jerusalem fence - but make no significant decision on crushing the terror.

Jerusalem sets up 'war room' to fight terror

Deri and Barkat establish war room in Jerusalem municipality building in wake of two-pronged attack in the capital.

One seriously wounded in Damascus Gate attack

After conducting Ramot Junction drive-by, two terrorists unintentionally shoot Arab victim before being neutralized.

Shooting attack in northern Jerusalem

Drive-by shooting targets bus at Ramot Junction, attacker flees the scene with police in hot pursuit. None wounded.

United capital?

Poll: 61% of Israeli Jews say Jerusalem is divided

Monthly index shows surprising number saying capital is divided despite politicians' statements; in 1999 figure was only 44%.

Jewish man injured in fight with Arabs in Jerusalem

21-year-old Jewish man wounded in Old City evening when an argument between Jews and Arabs escalates into a physical fight.

Jerusalem Min: We all must support building throughout Jerusalem

Jerusalem Affairs Minister Ze'ev Elkin calls on opposition to show their concern for Jerusalem by supporting construction throughout city.

Iran to compensate victims of 1997 Jerusalem terror attack

San Diego court rules Iran supported 1997 attack in Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street, will compensate victims.

Feature

Is civil defense the way to defeat the 'knife intifada'?

Has the paradigm of war shifted? How can Israel fight 'lone wolves'? The answer, says former MK, is empowering Israeli citizens themselves.

Barkat slams Cameron: Jerusalem better now than during UK rule

After British PM criticizes ‘genuinely shocking settlements’, Jerusalem mayor invites him to see the ‘facts and reality on the ground’.

Demographic disaster

Why is Jerusalem being abandoned by Jews?

Responding to stats showing capital leads nation in negative migration, Jerusalem Councilman explains where exactly the fault lies.

Crisis in the capital

Stats show Jerusalem is being abandoned

Figures from 2014, well before terror wave, reveal capital tops negative migration at 6,740, majority of them young. Due to building freeze?

MK creates social media fracas claiming Israelis came from Egypt

Labor MK Stav Shaffir tweeted that Bennett doesn't know history when he said that Israel began in Jerusalem.

Bennett declares next school year ‘unity of Jerusalem’

As the wave of terror continues in the capital, Education Minister decides to place emphasis on the unity of Jerusalem.

Defying terror, 1,000 run in Jerusalem

Same morning as attack, roughly 1,000 runners take part in run tracing the footsteps of former PM and Irgun head Menachem Begin.

7,000-year-old town found in northern Jerusalem

Evidence of 'thriving settlement in Jerusalem' way back in Chalcolithic period uncovered, replete with ancient blades and beads.

Foreign Min. laments 'regrettable' detention of WaPo journalist

Israeli government, police clarify brief detention of Washington Post Jerusalem Bureau Chief was result of 'misunderstanding.'

'The realization of Zionism' - new highway unites Jerusalem

Watch: Councilman announces key highway linking capital's northeast, housing project overlooking Samuel's grave.

Terrorist's body returned after week delay

Police deliver the first body of ten Arab terrorists responsible for attacks in the recent wave of terror, but under strict conditions.

Baby moderately injured by Molotov cocktail

Arab terrorists throw 3 firebombs into the Jewish compound of the Abu Tor neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Arab smuggling into Jerusalem ends in car attack

Investigation reveals two Judea-Samaria Arabs breached fence and were driven towards capital by Israeli Arab, before things got messy.

A modern, sassy take on dating comes to Jerusalem

Theater Review: Local theater brings Broadway's romantic comedy musical to Jerusalem with Israeli premiere of 'First Date.'

Arab school nixed due to proximity with police base

Plans for an Arab middle school canceled due to concerns of possible terrorist attacks launched by the students.

Elkin says religious Israelis will soon become the majority

At J'lem Conference, Jerusalem Affairs Minister insists that as religious sector grows stronger, Israel must try to prevent 'culture wars.'

Israel delays return of Jerusalem terrorists' bodies

Hours before return of first of ten terrorists, Israel Police announce delivery of Jerusalem stabber to be postponed until Tuesday.

Arab MKs win: Terrorists' bodies to be returned for burial

After Balad MKs meet families of Jerusalem terrorists and promise return of bodies, government concedes to the demand.

Haniyeh headlines Turkish conference to 'liberate Jerusalem'

Despite rapprochement talks with Israel, Ankara hosts Hamas head at event calling for 'armed struggle' to conquer Jerusalem.

IDF closes entrance to Kabatiya after deadly attack

Israeli army imposes closure on hometown of 3 terrorists behind Jerusalem shooting; Netanyahu holds emergency security meeting.

'Hadar acted with courage and determination'

Details emerge of Border Police officer's heroic actions in preventing attack of much worse scale in heart of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem terrorist warned of attack last month

One of three Arabs behind deadly shooting at Damascus Gate wrote of his intention to kill Jews in Facebook post a month ago.

Jerusalem attack victim succumbs to her wounds

Hadar Cohen, 19, critically wounded in shooting attack near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, passes away at hospital.

Injured officers prevented 'large-scale' attack in Jerusalem

Deputy chief of Jerusalem police says female officers wounded in Damascus Gate shooting helped to prevent more casualties.

14-year-old attempted terrorist caught in Jerusalem

During questioning, Arab teen says he decided to carry out an attack after hearing of his friends' attack at Damascus Gate.

60% of Jordanian students have never heard of 'Al-Aqsa'

A new survey offsets a basic Islamic belief: Most Jordanian students do not know about the ‘Holy’ mosque in Jerusalem.

Police nab teen terrorist just in time

14-year-old Arab youth arrested in Jerusalem's Old City, after police discover a knife concealed in his clothes.

Woman gets back gun license taken over Temple Mount prayer

Old City resident successfully petitions having her license revoked in the midst of a terror wave for ‘Praying on Temple Mount.’

11-year-old terrorist arrested for Damascus Gate stabbing

Arab youth admitted to police his participation in Jerusalem stabbing attack in which Jewish teen was injured.

Bilingual school arsonists handed tougher sentences

Supreme Court decries 'light' jail terms against Shlomo and Nahman Tuito for Jerusalem arson, adds 8 months to their sentences.

Damascus Gate terrorist turns himself in

16-year-old from eastern Jerusalem who carried out Damascus Gate stabbing turns himself in. Search continues for second terrorist.