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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miraculously, no one was injured in the attack.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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