Jerusalem

Murdered on His Way to Study Torah

Funeral takes place for Rabbi Yeshiyahu Krishevsky, 59, run over in car attack; One of three killed in Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

Jerusalem Rally Against Terror Canceled Amid Flurry of Attacks

So as not to overburden police dealing with lethal terror, Yesha Council calls off huge rally outside Prime Minister's Residence.

Watch: Border Police Storm Bus as Terrorists Butcher Passengers

Harrowing footage shows security forces taking control of bus, swiftly ending one of two brutal attacks in Jerusalem Tuesday.

Gov't, Mayor Mulling Closing Off Jerusalem Arab Neighborhoods

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan also considering relaxing restrictions on issuing firearms licenses, as deadly attacks continue.

Watch: Hamas Terrorists With Assault Rifles in the Capital

Chilling video shows Hamas terrorists with M-16 and Kalashnikov in ceremony promising terror from northern Shuafat neighborhood.

Attack in the capital

Terror Attack Thwarted At Entrance to Jerusalem

Arab terrorist tries to snatch IDF soldier's gun, is shot dead by security forces.

'The Jews Will Not be Driven from Jerusalem'

Daniel Luria of Ateret Cohanim calls on Jews around the world to fill the Old City of Jerusalem in response to latest terror wave.

Condition of Policeman Injured During Jerusalem Attack Critical

Dep. director of Shaare Zedek, Dr. Ofer Merin, gives medical update of six terror victims currently being treated at the Jerusalem hospital.

Shaked Vows to Demolish More Terrorists' Homes

In visit to Henkin family home, Justice Minister promises that measures to legalize full demolition of terrorists' homes underway.

'Mahmoud Abbas is a Plucked Chicken'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett advocates a no-holds barred policy toward not only Hamas, but the PA as well.

Watch: Israeli Flags Fly High as Matisyahu Rocks Jerusalem

Jewish reggae superstar performs in front of thousands - all waving Israeli flags.

Palestinian Bar Association Honors 'Hero' Terrorist Stabber

Palestinian Bar Association gives honorary degree to terrorist who murdered Rabbi Nehemia Lavi and Aharon Banita Bennett.

Police Use Force to Block Protest March to Kotel

Street blocked by hundreds of protesters demanding end to terror, police refuse march, arrest 5 protesters claiming clashes.

Jerusalem School Shutdown Turns Up the Heat

High schools continue strike and on Sunday middle and elementary schools to end early, in demand for security till end of the school day.

Jerusalem Police Place Metal Detectors Around Old City

In response to growing wave of attacks, police deploy a number of detectors around gates and streets of the Old City.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Matisyahu: No Place I'd Rather Play Music Than Israel

Watch: Israel has played large role in 'my music and Jewish identity,' reggae star says ahead of Jerusalem concert.

'We Are Here Because Jerusalem is Ours'

Yair Lapid tours Old City of Jerusalem expressing support for security forces and gratitude to local Jewish residents.

Two Injured in Jerusalem Stabbing Attack

Student seriously wounded and security guard lightly injured in stabbing near Ammunition Hill; terrorist neutralized.

Jerusalem Mayor Urges Residents to Carry Personal Firearms

Civilians carrying their licensed weapons is an 'imperative,' Nir Barkat asserts, as Arab terror continues to sweep across Israel.

Netanyahu Bans Temple Mount Visits - For Jewish MKs Only

Move a bid to calm tensions with Jordan - but Arab MKs who incite violence will still be allowed up.

Rivlin: Muslims Must Respect Jewish Rights to Jerusalem

At press conference in Jerusalem, President Reuven Rivlin criticizes Mahmoud Abbas's 'filthy Jewish feet' comments.

Woman Fired Over Facebook Photo of Jerusalem Stabber

Pelephone fires female employee who posted a photo of the terrorist who stabbed a Jewish teen in Jerusalem.

Israel Lifts Ban on Muslim Prayer at Temple Mount

Muslims of all ages will be able to ascend Temple Mount on Wednesday after two-day ban following lethal attacks in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Threatens School Shutdown

Municipality and teachers' organizations warn they need budget for full-day security - or else they won't hold classes starting Thursday.

Arab MK: Police Killed Jerusalem Stabber 'In Cold Blood'

MK Basel Ghattas defends terrorist as well as Arabs who harassed terror victim, calling them 'victims of abuse from settlers.'

Police Force Rescued From Riot in Jerusalem's Shuafat

Arab rioters go after plainclothes policemen in Shuafat, forcing a rescue by Border Patrol officers.

Barkat Vows to Keep Jerusalem United Despite Terror

'Jerusalem Arabs want the city united - they do not want to be like Gaza,' mayor Nir Barkat insists.

Arab MK Portrays Jerusalem Stabber as Victim

Ahmed Tibi claims 19 year-old terrorist Fadi Alwan was 'being chased by settlers.'

Netanyahu, Cabinet Pass Slew of Anti-Terror Measures

Security reinforcements, new roads, and new laws. 'We will defeat terror, as we have done in the past,' the Prime Minister warns.

Abbas: Palestinian Violence 'Helps' Israel

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called for calm, in order not to allow Israel to “benefit” from Palestinian violence.

Moving: Netanyahu Embraces Jerusalem Stabbing Victim

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visited the victims of two stabbing attacks in Jerusalem-area hospitals.

BBC Admits Headline on Attack Was Wrong, Won't Apologize

BBC admits its initial headline on Saturday’s stabbing attack in Jerusalem did not accurately reflect the attack, stops short of apology.

Al Jazeera Apologizes Over Tweet on Jerusalem Stabbing

Al Jazeera says it did not intend to minimize killing of Israelis in a tweet it posted after Saturday's stabbing attack in Jerusalem.

UN Chief Appeals for Calm after Jerusalem Terror Attack

Ban Ki-moon condemns Palestinian terrorist attacks, says he's 'troubled' by praise from Palestinian leaders.

Israeli Press Office Reprimands BBC for Outrageous Headline

Israeli Government Press Office head reacts furiously to BBC's coverage of last night terror attack: 'Palestinian shot dead in Jerusalem.'

Live updates

Second Jerusalem Stabbing Victim Laid to Rest

Rabbis and MKs, IDF attend funeral for Aharon Banita-Bennett, who was murdered Saturday night in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority Slams 'Killing' of Two Terrorists

Israel leading region into 'new cycle of violence,' Palestinian Authority bizarrely accuses in wake of two Arab terror attacks.

Is it Safe For Jews to Visit the Kotel? Rabbis Disagree

Gur Rebbe reportedly bars followers from visiting Western Wall in light of stabbings; Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Jews to visit.

Wounded Mother and Baby to be Reunited Before Chag

Shaare Zedek's Director recounts to Arutz Sheva difficult night at hospital's trauma ward following multiple Jerusalem stabbing attacks.

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Bereaved Son: 'My Father Left Home to Help and Fell in Battle'

Thousands attend funeral of stabbing victim, Torah scholar Rabbi Nehemia Lavi; Israeli leaders hail him as hero.

15 Year-Old Stabbing Victim: 'I Was Saved by a Miracle'

Moshe Malka recounts to Arutz Sheva walking to Old City Saturday when a terrorist stabbed him. Malka says a friend - and God - saved him.

Palestinian Authority Condemns Jerusalem Closure as 'Escalation'

PA denounces Israeli security measures over remaining days of Sukkot, Simchat Torah, aimed at preventing further deadly attacks.

Defiance through prayer

Watch: Worshipers, Visitors Not Deterred by Jerusalem Violence

Jewish worshipers at the Kotel this morning tell Arutz Sheva why last night's terrorist attacks only strengthened their resolve to come.

Liberman: 'Anti-Semitic' Abbas to Blame for Jerusalem Stabbings

Abbas and PA incitement have sparked the terror - but the state must respond decisively, Liberman urges.

Watch: Police Arrest Jerusalem Stabber's Father

Security forces raid home of Palestinian terrorist responsible for 2nd attack in one night; father taken away for questioning.

Dramatic Footage: Police Eliminate Knife-Wielding Terrorist

Video shows moments second Arab terrorist struck Saturday night; police quickly arrive and shoot him dead.

Faith and defiance

Thousands Defiantly Attend Early Morning Service at Kotel

No fear: Despite Arab violence Israeli Jews flock to Western Wall to pray traditional morning service at dawn on the final day of Sukkot.

Jews Injured in Old City Stabbings On the Mend

Conditions of wife, son of man murdered in Jerusalem improve; funeral arrangements made for Rabbi Nehemia Lavi.

Rivlin: We Are Facing Daily, Ongoing Struggle against Terror

President responds to Jerusalem terror attack; demands 'determination' and 'inner fortitude' to return security to Israel.

Police Limit Old City Access after Terror Attacks

Jerusalem's Old City to remain partially shuttered over Simchat Torah; Muslims over 50 can still visit Temple Mount.

State Department Urges Calm Following Stabbing Attack

State Department condemns stabbing attack in Jerusalem, urges all sides to avoid escalating the situation.

Jewish Teen Stabbed in Jerusalem

15-year-old stabbed near the Damascus Gate, suffering moderate-to-serious wounds. Stabber shot by security forces.

Lapid: The Government Failed to Provide Security

Yesh Atid chairman responds to Jerusalem stabbing attack, says the government must take action.

Jerusalem Protests Demand PM Stop 'Abandoning Jewish Blood'

Hundreds of protesters chant 'the people demand revenge,' as Samaria head calls on all to join his protest tent in front of PM Residence.

Witness to murder

Watch: Murder in the Old City

Witness the lethal stabbing of Israelis in Jerusalem by terrorist crying 'Allahu akbar,' all caught on a passerby's camera.

Two Murdered in Jerusalem Terrorist Attack

Terrorist targets Jewish family in brutal stabbing and shooting attack; attacker eliminated by police.

Terrorist Shoots at Jerusalem Sukkah

Around same time as stabbing in Old City, Arab terrorist opens fire at sukkah in eastern part of the capital; none wounded.

Arab Tries to Throw Firebomb at Security Forces in Jerusalem

Border Policemen shoot Arab rioter in the leg in Issawiya after he tries to throw a firebomb at them.

Jerusalem's Liberators to Retrace Historic Six-Day Victory

Jerusalem March, featuring 60,000 visitors from 35 countries, will mark its 60th year on Thursday.

Edelstein Slams Arab MKs: Find Somewhere Else to Incite

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein speaks to Arutz Sheva about ongoing Arab violence in Jerusalem over Temple Mount.