Jerusalem

Jerusalem resident aided Hamas - in exchange for renovations

Female resident of capital contacted Hamas terrorists freed in Shalit deal, aided in money transfers to jailed terrorists.

Gold coin from Roman Caesar discovered in Jerusalem

Ancient coin from Second Temple era found on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem5800: Much more than just Jerusalem

Planners say the capital must expand to the north, south and east, including an international airport, subways, and much more.

Jerusalem synagogue desecrated

Synagogue in heart of Jerusalem vandalized overnight with graffiti of black crosses.

Kupat Ha'ir: The charity of the leaders of Judaism

Kupat Ha'ir is the largest volunteer-based charity fund supported by Jews worldwide, with offices in Israel, the U.S., Canada and throughout

Only eleven percent of Bnei Brak students graduate high school

The Ministry of Education has published its findings, per city, of the best and worst education in the country - and why.

14 arrested over Jerusalem car bomb case

Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection to the Jerusalem assassination attempt, are holding them on various drug and weapons charges.

'Everyone will understand who is in charge in Jerusalem'

A new controversy may have been sparked in Jerusalem by Nir Barkat, who announced that the Jerusalem cablecar will have a station in Silwan

20-year-old stabbed in Jerusalem

Man suffers light to moderate wounds in a stabbing on Shivtey Yisrael Street. Police believe incident is criminal.

Toddler falls four stories, in serious condition

A toddler fell four stories from his porch to the stone courtyard below in Jerusalem. MDA emergency personnel describe the scene.

Jerusalem hit-and-run victim improves, family demands justice

"We will be following proceedings to ensure that the force of law, in all its severity, is carried out."

'Women of the Wall' step up activities ahead of High Holidays

Women of the Wall are holding a shofar-blowing seminar to teach "women and girls to experience their Judaism without intermediaries."

Police recommend trial for hit-and-run driver

More details of the case emerge as police recommend a man stand trial for running over a 6 year-old boy on Shabbat - then fleeing the scene.

PA Mufti: Every centimeter of Jerusalem is Islamic

Palestinian mufti calls on the Palestinian people and residents of Jerusalem to gather around the Al-Aqsa Mosque and protect it.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem fast train on track for 2018

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says fast train connection between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on track to launch in early 2018.

Indictment filed for Jerusalem street stabbing

Two Jerusalem youths have been indicted for stabbing and wounding two brothers with whom they had a street fight.

Man indicted for funnelling Hamas funds to terrorist families

Saif Al-Din Abed Al-Nabi was indicted for hiding Hamas money in cellphones, clothing bags, to smuggle them from Turkey to terror families.

Great-granddaughter of Rabbi Shteinman drowns, passes away

One year-old Miriam Eidel Berlin, who had drowned in the bathtub in her Jerusalem home two weeks ago, has passed away.

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

PA minister insists Israel's archaeological excavations have failed to find proof of an ancient Jewish existence in Jerusalem.

Haredim riot over draft-dodger arrest

Police report rioting haredim in Jerusalem near Kikar Hashabbat, after security forces arrested a youth for dodging the IDF draft.

Pete Hegseth: America is asleep to the 'existential threat'

Fox News' Pete Hegseth spoke last night at a Jerusalem dinner in his honor. MKs, security members, and other officials were in attendance.

'Israel will never be alone'

Activist May Golan spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with MKs, security establishment officials.

'What happens in Europe, soon follows in the United States'

Lisa Daftari of Fox News spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Pete Hegseth, together with MKs, security members, and other officials.

MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'

MK Avi Dichter spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with other MKs, security members, and other officials.

'Terror is a new kind of war - and we're winning'

Sharren Haskel spoke at a Jerusalem dinner in honor of Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with MKs, security members, and other officials.

Watch: 'Kleibedik' rocks out at the Jerusalem Klezmir Festival

Under laser lights and with pop personality, Kleibedik brings klezmer alive with psalms, hassidic tunes...and Michael Jackson.

'Jerusalem itself is the sovereign'

Jerusalem musician and radio personality Yehoram Gaon shares his feelings on Jerusalem and music at the annual Klezmer Festival.

Hatzalah marks 30 years of saving lives

Hatzalah thanks thousands of volunteers with 30th anniversary event featuring Jerusalem Mayor, performances by Avraham Fried and Ishay Ribo.

Yeshiva student wounded in Jerusalem terror attack

Jewish man stabbed by terrorist on way to Mount of Olives cemetery in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem municipality backs Gilo construction

Plan to build new housing units in the southern Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo advanced with the blessing of the Jerusalem municipality.

NBA star Stoudemire arrives in Israel, discusses Jewish roots

Amar'e Stoudemire told the press today of his goals, plans, and dreams, as a player on Jerusalem basketball team Hapoel.

Soccer fans indicted for attempted murder, other offenses

19 members of Beitar Jerusalem fan-base 'La Familia' indicted in court today for attempted murder, aggravated robbery.

The three weeks: A time of fear, courage and intensity

Personal reflections and feelings of an Oleh psychologist, living through the magical time of the scared three weeks in Jerusalem.

Baby drowns in bathtub in Jerusalem

The 18-month-old girl's condition is termed very serious. MDA paramedics administered CPR and evacuated the child to the hospital.

Background of Jerusalem Light Rail attack revealed

Shabak interrogations reveal the plans of the Jerusalem Light Rail Bomber, from how he entered Israel, to where he planned the attack.

Standup comic barred from police event after offensive jokes

Israeli comic, scheduled to perform at event honoring police in Jerusalem, barred from event after demeaning jokes about police on his show.

Police refuse to serve in Jerusalem

Few new recruits for Jerusalem police, as veteran cops refuse to serve in capital.

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Watch: Car explodes in Jerusalem

Police are investigating a car explosion on Keren Hayesod Street. All indications point at criminal activity.

'We're taking advantage of the US elections to build'

Sources in the Jerusalem municipality indicate that current political climate in US makes it perfect time to build in Jerusalem.

Man arrested for threatening suicide over Jerusalem Pride parade

Man who expressed suicidal thoughts in a letter in connection to gay pride parade in Jerusalem to be kept under house arrest.

Pride flags removed from around Jerusalem's Great Synagogue

Mayor Nir Barkat instructs city to remove rainbow flags from Great Synagogue, Hechal Shlomo.

Terrorist released from jail - attempts attack two days later

Police in Jerusalem on Monday prevented a terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City, by a determined repeat offender.

Egyptian newspaper under fire because of Israel's capital

Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram says "Jerusalem" instead of "Al-Quds", comes under fire on social media.

Palestinian gang arrested over Negev burglary spree

Four Arabs have been incarcerated for theft, breaking and entering into homes in southern Israel.

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace.

State Department blasts Israeli 'systematic land seizures'

State Department uses unusually strong language in condemning Israel's plans to build in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem.

UN chief blasts Israeli construction in Jerusalem

UN Secretary-General says approval of housing units in Maale Adumim and Jerusalem raises questions about Israel's long-term intentions.

Barkat: We must not stop building in Jerusalem

'People must be allowed to live in whatever part of the city they choose', says Jerusalem Mayor.

Hundreds of houses to be built in Jerusalem, Ma'ale Adumim

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu approves plans to build 760 housing units in Ma'ale Adumim and Jerusalem.

Arab who posed as terminally ill Jew indicted for fraud

A Jerusalem Arab has been indicted for extortion and blackmail, after posing as a Jewish woman sick with cancer.

'He returned the Jewish people to Jerusalem'

MK and Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick eulogizes Dr. Irving Moskowitz as a one-of-a-kind Jewish phenomenon.

Paying tribute to 'the doctor who saved the life of Jerusalem'

Activists credit American-Jewish philanthropist Dr. Irving Moskowitz with the miraculous Jewish revival in Jerusalem; 'He's not gone.'

Palestinian campaign targets Arabs selling property to Jews

Arab activists in Jerusalem - backed by the Palestinian Authority - announce new push to stop Jewish population growth. Will it backfire?

Jerusalem to get 'Gush Katif Square'

Square on Shaarei Tzedek Street to be dedicated to memory of 21 Gaza communities destroyed in 2005 Disengagement.

Elkin: The Likud's victory saved Israel

Minister Ze’ev Elkin responds to secret letter between Herzog and Abbas in which opposition leader agreed to divide Jerusalem.

Chabad shaliach in Jerusalem passes away

Rabbi Yona Biniashvili, Chabad emissary in Beit Hakerem, passes away suddenly after suffering a heart attack.

Jerusalem fire forces city entrance to be closed

Blaze rages near capital's Har Hamenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem Forest. Firefighters, planes working to contain it.

Hundreds of illegally-sold artifacts seized in Jerusalem mall

Israel Antiquities Authority raids store selling ancient objects in violation of law. Indictment to be filed against store owner.

Major security reinforcements at Kotel following terror attack

Jerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches.