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News and updates about Jerusalem

One wounded in stabbing attack in Givat Ze'ev

One person moderately wounded in a stabbing attack northwest of Jerusalem.

One wounded in stabbing attack in Givat Ze'ev

State of emergency declared in Jerusalem

Electric corporation kicks it into high gear as snow starts moving in ahead of overnight buildup; electricity usage breaks record.

State of emergency declared in Jerusalem

Police preparing to close routes 1 and 443 due to snow

In preparation for harsh weather conditions police are announcing that they will likely be closing the highways later this evening.

Police preparing to close routes 1 and 443 due to snow

Study shows social inequality at a city level

While rich cities invest more in their residents and require higher city taxes, poor cities are unable to invest in their residents.

Study shows social inequality at a city level

Jerusalem hospitals batten down the hatches for snowstorm

Hadassah and Shaare Tzedek reinforce staff and equipment to stay open as snow looms, with emergency generators on hand.

Jerusalem hospitals batten down the hatches for snowstorm

Undividing Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem really the undivided eternal capital? Take a rare look at the ongoing struggle largely being waged out of sight of the public.

Undividing Jerusalem

One wounded in Jerusalem firebomb attack

Medics rush to treat lightly wounded victim who got hit by Molotov cocktail thrown by Arab terrorists on road to Ma'ale Adumim.

One wounded in Jerusalem firebomb attack

Interior Minister revokes residency permits of 4 Arab terrorists

Interior Minister stresses severity of four terrorist's actions - 2 deadly terror attacks in Jerusalem - justifies the harsh measure.

Interior Minister revokes residency permits of 4 Arab terrorists

Leading atheist's Jerusalem home vandalized

Threatening letter and knife along with scrawled graffiti found outside Yaakov Malkin's home in the German Colony neighborhood.

Leading atheist's Jerusalem home vandalized

'I remember screaming - Nehemia!'

Neta Lavi, widow of Old City stabbing attack vicim Rabbi Nehemia Lavi, recounts the horrifying moments leading up to his death.

'I remember screaming - Nehemia!'

Jewish teens arrested for graffiti at iconic Jerusalem church

15- and 16-year-old appeared in court for remand hearing Wednesday over alleged 'price-tag' incident in Jerusalem.

Jewish teens arrested for graffiti at iconic Jerusalem church

Trump vows to move US embassy to Jerusalem

Asked if he backs Cruz and Rubio's pledges to finally move embassy to Israel's capital, Trump says he's 'for it 100%.'

Trump vows to move US embassy to Jerusalem

Kahlon and Barkat agree to avoid future cuts

Jerusalem city council and Finance Ministry formulate agreement to avoid future budget cuts and layoffs in the city.

Kahlon and Barkat agree to avoid future cuts

Erdan bans PA from holding an event in Jerusalem

Int Sec Minister puts kibosh on PA event to 'rejuvenate Palestinian cultural institutions' in capital, vows to defend sovereignty.

Erdan bans PA from holding an event in Jerusalem

Terror attack thwarted at Jerusalem synagogue

Three Israeli Arabs suspected of planning knife attack on Heichal Yaakov synagogue in Kiryat Moshe neighborhood.

Terror attack thwarted at Jerusalem synagogue

Jerusalem Mayor testifies against terrorist he helped neutralize

After testifying against terrorist he neutralized last February, Nir Barkat met at the court with the civilian whose life he saved.

Jerusalem Mayor testifies against terrorist he helped neutralize

Two injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

A 74-year-old man and his 27-year-old daughter were both injured after bottom of balcony caved in and crashed on Agron Street.

Two injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Arabs planned to assassinate Netanyahu

Two terrorists from wide Hamas terror cell indicted for building bomb lab, planning to set a bomb under stage as PM gave a speech.

Jerusalem Arabs planned to assassinate Netanyahu

Stabbing attack in the capital

One man lightly wounded in terrorist attack on Barazani Street in Jerusalem, terrorist fled the scene before being caught.

Stabbing attack in the capital

Histadrut threatens Jerusalem Council over layoffs

In response to recent layoffs caused by lack of funding, Histadrut to open official grievance against the city, allowing for general strike.

Histadrut threatens Jerusalem Council over layoffs

Arab children armed with knives deny planning attack

Pair of Arab 12-year-olds arrested with knives in Jerusalem insist they had no intention of stabbing Jews.

Arab children armed with knives deny planning attack

Jerusalem man indicted for trying to sell his baby

To pay off gambling debts, Jerusalem resident attempted to sell 3-month-old daughter to undercover cop for $26,000.

Jerusalem man indicted for trying to sell his baby

City of Jerusalem to layoff thousands due to lack of budget

After receiving no government funding, City Council forced to lay off hundreds of workers at year's end with thousands more on way.

City of Jerusalem to layoff thousands due to lack of budget

Mixing cultures: Impro-League brings Hebrish humor to Jerusalem

Three local Jerusalem imrpovisational theater teams tear down cultural divides and language barriers to create a Hebrish evening of fun.

Mixing cultures: Impro-League brings Hebrish humor to Jerusalem

Court rules to demolish home of Old City stabber

Home of Mohanned Halabi, who murdered Nehemia Lavi & Aharon Bennett in Jerusalem stabbing, to be demolished in 10 days.

Court rules to demolish home of Old City stabber

Falafel, fries and a side of weapons

Jerusalem police seize weapons caches hidden in falafel stall, residential courtyard in two Arab neighborhoods.

Falafel, fries and a side of weapons

‘Companies are threatening me because of the Shabbat Law’

MK Miki Zohar submitted the"Shabbat" bill and is convinced of its necessity. ‘We must not give up the Jewish state.’

‘Companies are threatening me because of the Shabbat Law’

‘Israel is our home, despite harsh difficulties’

President Rivlin visited the family of Rabbi Birmajer who was murdered in last week’s stabbing attack in Jerusalem.

‘Israel is our home, despite harsh difficulties’

One injured in Jerusalem stabbing

Israeli soldier lightly injured in stabbing in the capital evacuated to hospital; terrorist detained.

One injured in Jerusalem stabbing

Two weeks later, Ganedi Kofman still fighting for his life

Half month after being stabbed by Arab terrorist outside Cave of Machpelah, Kofman still in serious condition with life-threatening wounds.

Two weeks later, Ganedi Kofman still fighting for his life

Jerusalem attack victim killed trying to tackle terrorists

Police say Ofer Ben-Ari accidentally shot while trying to save second casualty Reuven Birmacher; condition of third victim improves.

Jerusalem attack victim killed trying to tackle terrorists

Two Jerusalem stabbing victims succumb to wounds

Ofer Ben Ari, 46, succumbs to gunshot wounds despite 'vigorous efforts' to save him; Reuven Birmacher, 45, dies soon after.

Two Jerusalem stabbing victims succumb to wounds

Jerusalem stabbers served time for terrorism

Qalandiya natives Annan Hamad and Issa Assaf both were released from Israeli prison for terrorism-related offenses.

Jerusalem stabbers served time for terrorism

Watch: First response to stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Border Police officers shown moving quickly to both neutralize the terrorist and treat victims.

Watch: First response to stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Anti-Zionists to march against IDF draft law Tuesday

'Zionism caused the current conflict, so Israel should not expect haredim to help them with the problem they created,' organizers claim.

Anti-Zionists to march against IDF draft law Tuesday

'Our enemies want to expel us but we won't leave'

Deputy Defense Minister visits baby Yotam Sitbon, who was seriously wounded in car attack near Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge.

'Our enemies want to expel us but we won't leave'

Hundreds riot over Duma suspects' treatment; 4 arrested

Angry protestors block entrance to Jerusalem over ISA torture of suspects.

Hundreds riot over Duma suspects' treatment; 4 arrested

Report: Kim and Kanye to baptize newborn son in Jerusalem

Famous couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly will baptize their son, Saint West, in Jerusalem

Report: Kim and Kanye to baptize newborn son in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva interview

'Bus stop barriers? Barrier in the terror villages instead'

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor Turgeman is 'embarrassed' by barrier plan, calls to put the 'barbarians' on the defensive instead.

'Bus stop barriers? Barrier in the terror villages instead'

Jerusalem court acquits man after determining he is a kohen

Local man couldn't have attacked friend at memorial service, because of rabbinic prohibition on kohanim entering cemeteries.

Jerusalem court acquits man after determining he is a kohen

Two months of terrorism take their toll on Jerusalem nightlife

Jerusalem bar and pub owners struggle in the face of plummeting sales, as Arab terrorism drives punters away.

Two months of terrorism take their toll on Jerusalem nightlife

Terror victim Naor Shalev celebrates Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

Two months after nearly losing his life in brutal Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing, Naor Shalev is called up to the Torah at the Kotel.

Terror victim Naor Shalev celebrates Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

Can Jerusalem save Emek Refaim Street?

Community and city councils team up to breathe new life into one of the city's cultural hubs.

Can Jerusalem save Emek Refaim Street?

Capital on terror lockdown

Netanyahu orders barriers put at Jerusalem bus stops

After car attack, PM launches expensive plan for 300 bus stations; Internal Security Minister: 'I don't see an end to the terror wave.'

Netanyahu orders barriers put at Jerusalem bus stops

One-year-old baby's 'leg almost cut off' in car attack

Hospital reports baby about to undergo surgery after situation deteriorates, mother also hospitalized.

One-year-old baby's 'leg almost cut off' in car attack

MKs: Leave officer who felled scissor-wielding terrorist alone

MK Shuli Mualem is up in arms over an investigation into an Israeli police officer who killed a terrorist.

MKs: Leave officer who felled scissor-wielding terrorist alone

CityPass to shut down Light Rail in the event of snow

Blame game erupts between transport company and the government over failure to order proper equipment for a winter snowstorm.

CityPass to shut down Light Rail in the event of snow

New security unit established in Jerusalem

Transport Ministry launches new security initiative to station guards aboard public transport in capital in effort to 'prevent attacks.'

New security unit established in Jerusalem

Elie Wiesel made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat travels to NY to personally bestow honor upon Wiesel, in honor of his work to keep the city Israel's undivided capital.

Elie Wiesel made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Watch: Terrorist eliminated in Jerusalem

Terrorist who carried out attack in Jerusalem's Romema neighborhood eliminated by an IDF soldier.

Watch: Terrorist eliminated in Jerusalem

Terror in the capital

Stabbing and car attack in Jerusalem, 3 injured

Terrorist begins stabbing pedestrians after failing to run over Israeli child.

Stabbing and car attack in Jerusalem, 3 injured

Trump refuses to rule out dividing Jerusalem

Republican Jews boo Trump for refusal to call Jerusalem Israel's undivided capital, stereotyping Jews as controlling politicians with money.

Trump refuses to rule out dividing Jerusalem

Hizme terrorist was Palestinian Authority intelligence officer

Terrorist who shot two Israelis just north of Jerusalem identified as Mazen Hassan Orebeih, an officer in the PA's security services.

Hizme terrorist was Palestinian Authority intelligence officer

Roni Alshich assumes role as Police Commisioner

After long search process and a broken leg, the Israel Police finally welcome a new leader.

Roni Alshich assumes role as Police Commisioner

Historic discovery

Jerusalem: Incredible archaeological find brings Bible to life

Archaeologists unearth seal of King Hezekiah of Judea near Temple Mount - shedding new, exciting light on the Bibilical narrative.

Jerusalem: Incredible archaeological find brings Bible to life

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed student, policeman

Hours after massive police deployment in Shuafat, forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered two people in November 2014.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed student, policeman

Stabbing in Jerusalem criminal, not terror

One crime-related stabbing and one false alarm in the capital; 25 year-old man injured.

Stabbing in Jerusalem criminal, not terror

Temple Mount terror?

Arabs sentenced for plot to murder Jews on Temple Mount

Three Jerusalem terrorists handed paltry jail time for plan to abduct and slaughter Jews at their holiest site.

Arabs sentenced for plot to murder Jews on Temple Mount

When the 'One Percent' meet the ninety nine percent in Jerusalem

14 of Israel's major CEOs to join aspiring professionals in Jerusalem, for crucial advice, mentoring - and beers.

When the 'One Percent' meet the ninety nine percent in Jerusalem

Battered by terrorism, can Jerusalem get back on its feet?

It's all the sense of perspective, city officials says. 'Jerusalem has one of the lowest crime rates of major cities in the world.'

Battered by terrorism, can Jerusalem get back on its feet?