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100 million shekels to help terror-stricken Jerusalem businesses

Program aims to develop business sector, support tourism industry, and strengthen city's academic standing.

100 million shekels to help terror-stricken Jerusalem businesses

'I was listening to music and then felt a stab in the back'

Isuri Taplaya, a Nepalese carer who fell victim Sunday morning to Arab terror in Jerusalem, recounts the attack.

'I was listening to music and then felt a stab in the back'

Second attack of the day

Stabbing in Jerusalem, one injured; terrorist captured

Second stabbing in the capital Sunday after terrorist boards 418 bus; tourist moderately injured.

Stabbing in Jerusalem, one injured; terrorist captured

Terror in the capital

Stabbing in Jerusalem, border policeman injured

Stabbing at Damascus Gate, on same street as previous stabbings; terrorist eliminated.

Stabbing in Jerusalem, border policeman injured

Honenu: We'll sue cops over phony 'racism' arrest of Jews

Jerusalem court orders release of seven youths accused of 'pushing an Arab'; lawyers vow to sue police involved.

Honenu: We'll sue cops over phony 'racism' arrest of Jews

Prosecution turns down 'deal' with 13-year-old terrorist

In offer to conclude trial before turning 14, Ahmed Mansara offers to plead guilty, but Jerusalem prosecution refuses.

Prosecution turns down 'deal' with 13-year-old terrorist

Eyewitness: 'If guards didn't profile Arabs I'd be dead'

Man who spoke to terrorist moments before arrest reveals he identified with the man before realizing his near brush-in with death.

Eyewitness: 'If guards didn't profile Arabs I'd be dead'

'I saw elderly people in the back of the bus and began shooting'

Terrorist behind Jerusalem's 78 bus killing spree recounts 24-hour terror binge in new details of case.

'I saw elderly people in the back of the bus and began shooting'

Caught on film

Watch: Stabbing at Mahane Yehuda market

Footage shows harrowing moments as two female terrorists go on the attack, before being shot by security guards.

Watch: Stabbing at Mahane Yehuda market

Terror in the capital

Stabbing near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market

Two female terrorists shot in stabbing at iconic outdoor market in the capital, after leaving two wounded.

Stabbing near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market

US Christians help protect Jerusalem against terror

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews raised $600,000 from US Christians to provide aid to terror victims and Border Police.

US Christians help protect Jerusalem against terror

Boxing world champ: Jerusalem is my favorite city

In visit to Israel, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao reveals he is learning Hebrew, and recites Priestly Blessing.

Boxing world champ: Jerusalem is my favorite city

Old City residents demand police remove metal detectors

In letter to chief of Jerusalem police, Old City residents blast metal detectors as 'symbol of weakness.'

Old City residents demand police remove metal detectors

Government approves 1,500 new units for Jews in Jerusalem

Netanyahu personally approves 500 units for completion, and another 1,000 on the way, in Ramat Shlomo.

Government approves 1,500 new units for Jews in Jerusalem

'Capital set back many years'

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Mayor, municipality block Knesset protesting Finance Minister's budget, which will see deep cuts in security, education and more.

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Jerusalem's city walls illuminated with colors of French flag

Jerusalem stands with France: Old city walls illuminated with the colors of the French flag.

Jerusalem's city walls illuminated with colors of French flag

Jerusalem buses left unguarded despite government promise

Team of civilian security guards was supposed to be posted throughout the city in November - but now the training itself has been postponed.

Jerusalem buses left unguarded despite government promise

Watch: Israelis remember lone terror victim

Marking 30 days after Alon Guvberg's burial, group of Israelis recite Kaddish and read psalms at grave of man who had no family.

Watch: Israelis remember lone terror victim

Jerusalem stabber sentenced to 16 years

Mussa Aljouni pleads to two counts of attempted murder for stabbing attack on two Border Policemen last December.

Jerusalem stabber sentenced to 16 years

Explosives, rifles found next to Jerusalem Court

Arab father and son arrested after explosives, rifles and ammo unearthed in their home adjacent to Jerusalem District Court.

Explosives, rifles found next to Jerusalem Court

Terror in the capital

Terrorists aged 11, 14 stab guard on Jerusalem light rail

Palestinian minors, aged 11 and 14, moderately wound security guard before being arrested by police.

Terrorists aged 11, 14 stab guard on Jerusalem light rail

Old City stabbing mastermind indicted

Abed al-Aziz Meri, 21, has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder for instigating stabbing of Nehemia Lavi and Aharon Bennett.

Old City stabbing mastermind indicted

What terror wave? Police lift Jerusalem barriers

Numerous barriers to terror hotbeds removed or turned into checkpoints - in one case because Arabs promised 'quiet.'

What terror wave? Police lift Jerusalem barriers

PMO: The government is investing billions in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s office says Mayor Nir Barkat's letter claiming the government ignores Jerusalem's needs is puzzling.

PMO: The government is investing billions in Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor Barkat to Netanyahu: The time for talk is over

'It's time for action. Continuing to ignore Jerusalem's needs will be a victory for terror.'

Jerusalem mayor Barkat to Netanyahu: The time for talk is over

How Jerusalem Arabs are fleecing National Insurance

National Insurance head reveals how a billion shekels go to eastern Jerusalem Arabs who trick system, vows to stop terror payments.

How Jerusalem Arabs are fleecing National Insurance

Two injured in Jerusalem light rail stabbing attack

Arab terrorist launched attack at Ammunition Hill light rail station; armed civilians helped neutralize him.

Two injured in Jerusalem light rail stabbing attack

$1.4 million loan for terror-struck Jerusalem businesses

UJA-Federation of New York announces emergency loans that businesses in terror-plagued capital can apply for to survive the storm.

$1.4 million loan for terror-struck Jerusalem businesses

Jerusalem: Arab buses rerouted through Jewish neighborhood

Insult to injury? Armon Hanatziv residents shocked after Arab buses rerouted through their area weeks after shooting, stabbing spree.

Jerusalem: Arab buses rerouted through Jewish neighborhood

Poll: 58% back stripping Jerusalem Arabs' resident status

In light of Netanyahu's plan, majority back removing rights, but in troubling sign 56% back PA control over half of capital.

Poll: 58% back stripping Jerusalem Arabs' resident status

Stabbing thwarted in Jerusalem at the last minute

Alert off-duty officer finds knife, axe on two terrorists as they scanned the crowd.

Stabbing thwarted in Jerusalem at the last minute

Rivlin: Rabin stood for Jerusalem

President Reuven Rivlin notes Yitzhak Rabin 'never encroached upon the idea of a united Jerusalem' in commemoratory address.

Rivlin: Rabin stood for Jerusalem

Bedouin Leaders to Jordanian King: declare war on Israel

Bedouin leaders publish letter calling on Jordan to create new military brigades to attack and conquer Jerusalem.

Bedouin Leaders to Jordanian King: declare war on Israel

Synagogue safety instructions released for Jerusalemites

Jerusalem municipality, Chief Rabbinate advise special caution for synagogue-goers amid terror wave.

Synagogue safety instructions released for Jerusalemites

Jewish man mistakenly shot in Jerusalem identified

Gag order lifted, revealing mentally unstable man who shouted 'I am ISIS!' while clashing with soldiers was Simcha Hodedtov of the capital.

Jewish man mistakenly shot in Jerusalem identified

Jewish man mistakenly shot shouted 'I am ISIS!'

IDF opens investigation into shooting of 28-year-old immigrant from Dagestan, who was killed after trying to snatch their weapons.

Jewish man mistakenly shot shouted 'I am ISIS!'

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem among top ten hotels in the world

Luxury hotel in Israel's capital received a high score of 97.5 in Conde Nast Traveler's annual Reader's Choice Awards.

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem among top ten hotels in the world

Man mistaken for terrorist shot dead in Jerusalem

Mentally unstable man mistaken for terrorist, shot by security personnel after trying to grab their weapon.

Man mistaken for terrorist shot dead in Jerusalem

100 housing units approved in Jerusalem - for Arabs

Units approved despite the proliferation of Jerusalem-based Arab terrorists during the current security situation. Deputy mayor livid.

100 housing units approved in Jerusalem - for Arabs

Two injured in Jerusalem hit-and-run

Driver plows into pedestrians on Eshkol Blvd, raising fears of terror attack.

Two injured in Jerusalem hit-and-run

Muslim Cleric: No UN Peacekeepers on Temple Mount

Israel isn't the only entity that wants to keep foreign peacekeepers off the Temple Mount.

Muslim Cleric: No UN Peacekeepers on Temple Mount

Official: Armon Hanatziv Blocks Not a Policy, But a Test

A Jerusalem city official said that the placing of concrete blocks between the Armon Hanatziv and Jabel Mukaber was an 'experiment.'

Official: Armon Hanatziv Blocks Not a Policy, But a Test

'Today Everyone Knows: Netanyahu is Dividing Jerusalem'

Councilman tasked with security portfolio slams government for abandoning capital, warns PM's new walls reveal his hand.

'Today Everyone Knows: Netanyahu is Dividing Jerusalem'

Netanyahu Halts Controversial Jerusalem Wall

After ministers chew out PM for placing concrete barriers dividing the capital, extension of the wall canceled.

Netanyahu Halts Controversial Jerusalem Wall

New Jerusalem Barrier to Protect Jews from Arab Firebombers

Police put up a temporary barrier to protect motorists in Jewish Armon Hanatziv from attacks from hostile Arab Jabal Mukaber.

New Jerusalem Barrier to Protect Jews from Arab Firebombers

Jerusalem Hospitals Compete Over Terror Victims

Hadassah Medical Center, Shaare Zedek trade barbs over treatment of stab victims, with malpractice accusations flying.

Jerusalem Hospitals Compete Over Terror Victims

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount on 'Day of Rage'

Police to allow only Muslim men aged 40 and over and women of all ages to enter the Temple Mount complex.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount on 'Day of Rage'

Police Track Down Missing Would-Be Terrorist in Beersheva

Police thwarted potential attack after tracking down Arab girl in Beersheva who was headed to Jerusalem to 'stab Jews.'

Police Track Down Missing Would-Be Terrorist in Beersheva

Terror Victim's Killers Charged with Manslaughter, Not Murder

Five Arab teens behind rock attack which killed Alexander Levlovich on Rosh Hasahana eve indicted in Jerusalem.

Terror Victim's Killers Charged with Manslaughter, Not Murder

Jerusalem Central Bus Station Victim Released from Hospital

Six other terror victims remain hospitalized in Shaare Zedek Medical Center; two in serious condition.

Jerusalem Central Bus Station Victim Released from Hospital

Watch: Police Storm Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Police forces search Central Bus Station following reports of second armed terrorist in Wednesday night's stabbing attack.

Watch: Police Storm Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Palestinian Authority Wants UN 'Protection Force' in Jerusalem

In latest diplomatic move against Israel, and as Arab terror attacks continue to target Jews, PA to ask UN to deploy troops in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority Wants UN 'Protection Force' in Jerusalem

Watch: Crowd Sing Israeli Anthem at Jerusalem Terror Site

Dozens of passersby defiantly sign 'Hatikva' outside Jerusalem central bus station, following latest stabbing attack.

Watch: Crowd Sing Israeli Anthem at Jerusalem Terror Site

Stage-by-stage

Watch: Pisgat Ze'ev Stabbing Captured in Vivid CCTV Footage

Security cameras recorded stage-by-stage Monday's shocking terrorist rampage by two Arab boys, aged 15 and 13.

Watch: Pisgat Ze'ev Stabbing Captured in Vivid CCTV Footage

Over 1,000 Combat Soldiers Deployed to Jerusalem

Six military companies sent to reinforce police ranks in joint operations, as capital prepares for another tense day.

Over 1,000 Combat Soldiers Deployed to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Terror Victims' Status Report

Seven victims, 1 critical, remain hospitalized from double attacks; Pisgat Ze'ev victims still in serious condition.

Jerusalem Terror Victims' Status Report

Cabinet Approves IDF Security on Public Transit in Jerusalem

Cabinet approves new security system for public transportation. IDF soldiers will serve as security guards in the interim.

Cabinet Approves IDF Security on Public Transit in Jerusalem

Driver Recounts Harrowing Attack on Jerusalem Bus

'I heard shots and fled,' driver tells investigators after recounting how terrorist postponed payment when boarding the bus.

Driver Recounts Harrowing Attack on Jerusalem Bus

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in Jerusalem

Security cabinet proposes new measures to crack down on terror after three Israelis killed in attacks in Jerusalem.

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in Jerusalem

Terror Victim Adelle Bennett and Son Released from Hospital

After losing husband, Aharon, and suffering serious stab wounds in terror attack, Adelle Bennett returns home with two children.

Terror Victim Adelle Bennett and Son Released from Hospital