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Jerusalem Residents Indicted for Firebombing Campaign

Terror cell consisting of Jerusalem residents with Israeli ID cards indicted in string of severe firebomb attacks from early August.

Jerusalem Residents Indicted for Firebombing Campaign

Disabled Jerusalem Boy Forgotten in Van Overnight

Rescue teams discover boy in wheelchair trapped inside shuttle for the disabled on Sunday morning.

Disabled Jerusalem Boy Forgotten in Van Overnight

Jerusalem: Shooting in Mahane Yehuda Not a Terror Attack

Police determine that shooting between soldier, 25 year-old the result of a business-related confrontation, not terror.

Jerusalem: Shooting in Mahane Yehuda Not a Terror Attack

Rock Attack on the Way to Torah Study

Arabs pelt rocks at bus carrying Jews making their way to study Torah on the Mount of Olives. Miraculously, no one hurt.

Rock Attack on the Way to Torah Study

Soldier Wounded in Attack May Be Released in 'Coming Days'

After undergoing surgery for eye injury, Kfir Brigade soldier wounded in Jerusalem explosives attack is recovering.

Soldier Wounded in Attack May Be Released in 'Coming Days'

Soldier Wounded in Explosives Attack Outside Jerusalem

IDF reports explosive hurled at army post just outside capital city, wounding soldier with shrapnel.

Soldier Wounded in Explosives Attack Outside Jerusalem

Victims of Gay Pride Stabbing Kept in Dark About Investigation

Victims call on police to apologize for their role in allowing the stabber to attend the event and attack again.

Victims of Gay Pride Stabbing Kept in Dark About Investigation

YES Planet Confrontation: Prayers, Protest, Provocations, Police

Haredim protest Jerusalem movie theater during Shabbat. Some throw stones at police, others allege police were needlessly violent.

YES Planet Confrontation: Prayers, Protest, Provocations, Police

Arabs Firebomb Jewish Home in Atarot

Miraculously, no one was injured in the attack.

Arabs Firebomb Jewish Home in Atarot

Arab Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Trying to Join ISIS

19-year-old was turned back at Turkish border, but other relatives made it to Syria and joined vicious jihadist group.

Arab Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Trying to Join ISIS

'Sabbath Wars' Returning? Protest Planned Over Jerusalem Theater

Haredi Shabbat protests likely to make a comeback in Jerusalem this week, as a new large movie complex opens.

'Sabbath Wars' Returning? Protest Planned Over Jerusalem Theater

Sara Netanyahu Directs Protestors to Abbas's House

Netanyahu is 'constantly working for peace,' his wife tells protestors, urging them to turn their attention to PA chairman in Ramallah.

Sara Netanyahu Directs Protestors to Abbas's House

Gay Pride Stabber Sent to Psychiatric Ward

Yishai Shlissel sent for further observation after being sentenced for evaluation last week. Could he be deemed unfit to stand trial?

Gay Pride Stabber Sent to Psychiatric Ward

Minister Calls to Bring Haredi Extremists to Justice

Economics Minister Aryeh Deri condemns mob which injured firemen on Sunday, saying they should be prosecuted to full extent of the law.

Minister Calls to Bring Haredi Extremists to Justice

Jerusalem Kid Shot by Arab Wedding Gunfire

5-year-old in northern Jerusalem wounded as residents of Shuafat 'celebrated' a wedding with live gunfire.

Jerusalem Kid Shot by Arab Wedding Gunfire

'Jerusalem, Israel' to be Eliminated from Brazil Passports

Citizens of Brazil born in Jerusalem will have their passports amended to eliminate 'Israel,' in similar move to that of US.

'Jerusalem, Israel' to be Eliminated from Brazil Passports

Rock-Throwing, Rioting in Jerusalem Area

Clashes between Arabs and police in northern Jerusalem and near Ma'ale Adumim; none hurt.

Rock-Throwing, Rioting in Jerusalem Area

Jerusalem Grandparents Teach Children to Play 'Old-School'

Housing project holds special event for 200 elderly residents, bringing their grandchildren and great-grandchildren for classic games.

Jerusalem Grandparents Teach Children to Play 'Old-School'

Gay Pride Stabber Had Psychotic Incident in Prison

Yishai Shlissel was declared a paranoid psychotic in 2009 and resisted psychiatric care - but police did nothing about it.

Gay Pride Stabber Had Psychotic Incident in Prison

Officer Dismissed from Stabbing Probe over Conflict of Interest

Internal investigation over the police oversights which led to the death of a teen - and wounded five others - made more transparent.

Officer Dismissed from Stabbing Probe over Conflict of Interest

Gay Pride Stabber Sent for Psychiatric Observation

Jerusalem Magistrates Court unsure whether Yishai Shlissel is fit to stand trial after he refuses to participate in legal proceedings.

Gay Pride Stabber Sent for Psychiatric Observation

Stabber's Mother Expresses Sorrow for Son's Deed

'We think it's really a great tragedy,' says Rivka Shlissel. 'We regret this very much and pray for the immediate recovery of the victims.'

Stabber's Mother Expresses Sorrow for Son's Deed

'He Shouted at Me: Get Out!'

Molotov cocktail victim recounts her ordeal to the press, one day after firebomb leaves 25% of her body burned.

'He Shouted at Me: Get Out!'

Heroic IDF Soldier Rescues Woman; 'Anyone Would Have Done It'

20 year-old David Domanski ran to the scene of a burning car without a thought. 'There is no fear at these moments.'

Heroic IDF Soldier Rescues Woman; 'Anyone Would Have Done It'

Jerusalem: Two Injured in Molotov Cocktail Attack

Attack in Beit Hanina leaves woman with burns on 15% of her body; second victim lightly injured.

Jerusalem: Two Injured in Molotov Cocktail Attack

Thousands Attend Funeral of Pride Parade Stabbing Victim

Shira Banki, 16, is eulogized by her parents in moving ceremony. Parents vow to 'hate less and love more' after her death.

Thousands Attend Funeral of Pride Parade Stabbing Victim

Netanyahu: Fighting Against Jewish Terror 'A Matter of Humanity'

PM vows 'zero tolerance' after arson attack in PA, Jerusalem stabbing. 'We must fight fanaticism and terrorism from whatever side.'

Netanyahu: Fighting Against Jewish Terror 'A Matter of Humanity'

Jerusalem Light Rail on Strike

Employees, Histadrut accuse Light Rail management of 'bullying tactics'; Egged to increase bus service for the strike's duration.

Jerusalem Light Rail on Strike

Police Threatened to 'Burn All Haredim' Before Arrest

'Dozens' of officers arrested a rabbi's wife in connection to the Gay Pride stabbing - without a warrant - and threatened her, husband says.

Police Threatened to 'Burn All Haredim' Before Arrest

Jewish Home MK: LGBT Rally Specifically Excluded the Right

The organizers of the LGBT rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night intimated MK Yinon Magal would be 'attacked' if he attended, he says.

Jewish Home MK: LGBT Rally Specifically Excluded the Right

Internal Security Minister Faces Stabbing, Arson Head-On

Minister Gilad Erdan addresses both security breaches in candid interview Friday, opens investigation into Jerusalem stabbing.

Internal Security Minister Faces Stabbing, Arson Head-On

Gay Pride Stabber 'Does Not Recognize' Israeli Gov't

Yishai Shlissel, who stabbed six people at the Jerusalem Gay Pride parade, says he did it because Israel 'does not follow Torah law.'

Gay Pride Stabber 'Does Not Recognize' Israeli Gov't

Wall-to-Wall Condemnation of Jerusalem Gay Stabbing Attack

Religious and political leaders from across spectrum slam 'shameful' stabbing at Jerusalem gay pride parade.

Wall-to-Wall Condemnation of Jerusalem Gay Stabbing Attack

State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction

State Department says Israel’s planned construction in Beit El and Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.

State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction

Again? Third Jew Arrested for Saying 'Mohammed is a Pig'

Crackdown on free speech continues as police turn blind eye to death threats against Jews on the Temple Mount.

Again? Third Jew Arrested for Saying 'Mohammed is a Pig'

Arab MK Denies There Was Ever a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem

MK Masud Ganaim tells Army Radio on Tisha B'Av that Jews 'have no legitimacy' to the Temple Mount.

Arab MK Denies There Was Ever a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem

Thousands 'March for Sovereignty' in Jerusalem

Yearly march around the walls of Jerusalem's Old City takes place - this year without restrictions; calls for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount.

Thousands 'March for Sovereignty' in Jerusalem

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Build in All of Jerusalem

Bibi in Tisha B'Av message: We will continue to build, defend, and ensure Jerusalem's prosperity

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Build in All of Jerusalem

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of the Temple

Tonight and tomorrow the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem.

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of the Temple

Watch: Jerusalem Auction House Sells Rare Jewish Items

The Jerusalem of Gold auctions center will hold an auction on Monday featuring unique antiques with a Jewish theme.

Watch: Jerusalem Auction House Sells Rare Jewish Items

Synagogue Desecrated in Central Jerusalem

Congregants at a central Jerusalem synagogue were shocked to find the site desecrated when they arrived for prayers early Thursday.

Synagogue Desecrated in Central Jerusalem

Israel's Tourism Industry in Trouble

International tourist visits to Israel dropped 25% in first six months of 2015, as compared to same period in 2014.

Israel's Tourism Industry in Trouble

Facebook Redraws Israel's Borders

New advertising settings place Judea-Samaria, parts of Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights as 'outside Israel,' according to Israeli media.

Facebook Redraws Israel's Borders

Watch: Pro-Hamas TV Reveals Jerusalem Security Fence is a 'Joke'

Pro-Hamas TV documents how Arabs - possibly terrorists - freely cross expensive barrier; Jerusalem Councilman demands answers.

Watch: Pro-Hamas TV Reveals Jerusalem Security Fence is a 'Joke'

Israel Rearrests Freed Terrorist - Less Than 24 Hours Later

Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan rearrested for violating travel ban on Old City of Jerusalem, after lengthy media circus for his release.

Israel Rearrests Freed Terrorist - Less Than 24 Hours Later

Jerusalem Car Terrorist Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Mohammed Salaimeh, who tried to run down and kill five female Border Patrol officer, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Jerusalem Car Terrorist Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Border Police Officers Foil Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem

Border Police officers arrest 17-year-old terrorist who tried to stab them in northern Jerusalem.

Border Police Officers Foil Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem

Watch: Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

The Made in Jerusalem organization aims to turn Israel's capital into a strong tech hub that will impact the entire world.

Watch: Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan

President Reuven Rivlin spoke Sunday with Arabic media on the relations between Arabs and Jews in Israel.

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan

Police Believe Arab Arsonists Behind Jerusalem Forest Fires

Authorities find remains of Molotov cocktails at site of today's fire, close to Arab village.

Police Believe Arab Arsonists Behind Jerusalem Forest Fires

Teenager Breaks into Jerusalem Chief Rabbi's Home

17-year-old youth arrested after breaking into Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar's house over Shabbat.

Teenager Breaks into Jerusalem Chief Rabbi's Home

Jerusalem: Violence Breaks Out After Haredim Stone Arab Drivers

Jerusalem police intervene to stop violence after group of haredim throws rocks at Arab drivers and injure a woman.

Jerusalem: Violence Breaks Out After Haredim Stone Arab Drivers

2,000-Year-Old Ritual Bath Discovered Below Living Room Floor

A ritual bath dating back to the Second Temple period was discovered recently in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem neighborhood.

2,000-Year-Old Ritual Bath Discovered Below Living Room Floor

Protestors Demand an End to Terror

Protest leaders outside PM's Residence blame Netanyahu's "immoral" policies for latest wave of terror attacks in Binyamin region.

Protestors Demand an End to Terror

PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid Jerusalem of Christians

PLO govt. calls for 'Palestinian unity,' failing to note ISIS called for genocide against Christian Arabs in capital city during Ramadan.

PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid Jerusalem of Christians

Watch: Jerusalem Mayor Congratulates Local Basketball Team

Mayor Nir Barkat meets members of the Hapoel Jerusalem team after they won the team's first championship in 72 years.

Watch: Jerusalem Mayor Congratulates Local Basketball Team

ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens Christians

For the first time 'ISIS Palestine' publishes fliers in eastern part of the capital city threatening 'revenge' against Christians.

ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens Christians

'Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People'

American Friends of Ateret Cohanim founder Bernie Hoenig calls for support in foundation's quest to 'preserve Jerusalem' and Jewish history.

'Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People'

'Jews are the Only People Blamed for Their Own Murders'

Outspoken US rabbi contrasts outrage over Charleston shooting to reactions to murder of Jews, hails 'heros' resettling Jerusalem.

'Jews are the Only People Blamed for Their Own Murders'

Abbas Rejects Israel's Ramadan Concessions

Internal Security Min. Gilad Erdan says PA chief wants Palestinians to suffer, using them as political pawns to attack Israel.

Abbas Rejects Israel's Ramadan Concessions