Jerusalem

Watch: Arab Gunmen Fire Automatic Weapons in Jerusalem Suburb

Growing lawlessness in Arab-majority sections of Jerusalem once again illustrated in open show of force by Fatah terrorists.

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Netanyahu and Barkat's 'Jerusalem Disengagement' - by 2030?

Councilman Arieh King exposes 'de facto division' of the capital, with all the figures behind his prediction of an Arab majority by 2030.

Barkat Promises 'Zero Tolerance' on Arab Rioting

Jerusalem's Mayor pledges to combat rioting as violence continues to rise - but critics say local authorities not doing enough.

Jerusalem Passes Landmark Arab Building Project

Hareidi parties leave hall letting project giving contiguous Arab control over eastern Jerusalem pass, threatening capital's demography.

Seven Indictments Filed Against Arab Rioters in Jerusalem

Four adults and three minors charged with rioting and assaulting police officers as unrest in Jerusalem continues.

Jerusalem Residents Protest 'Life Under Terror'

Interior Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch taken to task in angry protests against 'reign of terror' in Jerusalem.

'Silent Intifada' Continues as Jerusalem Man Wounded by Rocks

44-year-old moderately wounded by large rocks hurled at his car by Arabs, leaving him with wounds to the face, eye, jaw and teeth.

Rioters in Jerusalem as Young as Nine Years Old

Arab children joining in violent riots, rock and firebomb attacks, as police crackdown on 'silent intifada' in the capital.

Watch: Arab Rioters Shoot at Soldiers in Jerusalem

Video captures Hamas supporters in Shuafat neighborhood firing on Border Patrol post with homemade semi-automatic weapon.

Jerusalem Mayor Barkat's Arab Building Spree Exposed

Councilman Aryeh King says Barkat giving green light to legal and illegal Arab building, Church control over King David's Tomb.

Wrong Turn in Jerusalem Leads Family to Arab Ambush

Family enters Wadi Joz, where Arabs block their path and rain rocks and bricks on the car before they escape 'by a miracle.'

MK Feiglin Warns of a New Intifada in Jerusalem

The abandonment of the Temple Mount and the lackluster results of Operation Protective Edge are coming home to roost, says MK.

Israel Charges Police Officer with Beating Palestinian American

Border Policeman charged with beating the cousin of a murdered Israeli Arab after arresting him for attacking police officers.

Police: Fireworks Are the New Weapon of Choice for Rioters

Jerusalem police spokesman says Muslim Ramadan holiday began wave of riots, arrests; 130 policemen injured since June.

Jerusalem ISIS-Linked Group Threatens to Kill Twitter Employees

Jihadi group urges attacks against Twitter headquarters if the company keeps shutting down ISIS supporting accounts.

Security Officials Vow Crackdown on Arab Riots in Jerusalem

Internal Security Minister and Jerusalem District Police Chief visit latest attack site, but stop short of labeling incident as 'terror.'

Call to Cut Jerusalem Arab Housing Plan that 'Rewards Criminals'

Former mayoral candidate Moshe Leon demands re-debate on plan threatening demographic balance and giving 'prize' to illegal Arab building.

Shabak Report: Terror Attacks in Jerusalem Jump Exponentially

Terror attacks in Jerusalem spiked dramatically over the past few months, an Israel Security Service report Monday said.

New Sports Stadium in Jerusalem Expected to Boost Tourism

480 million shekel spent on Hapayis Hall; Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says city is 'back to leading Israel as the center of culture.'

Arab Rock Terror Limits Jerusalem Light Rail

A mere 16 out of 23 trains remain operational due to repeated rock attacks, leading to lessened frequency of transport for the capital.

Jerusalem Councilman Dismissed After Opposing Arab Building

'Leftist' Mayor Barkat dismisses Aryeh King for petitioning housing plans he charges threaten balance of capital.

Jerusalem to Build 2,500 Housing Units in Arab Neighborhoods

Shortly after Netanyahu freezes exact number of units for Jews, leftist group approves tenders for Arabs - sparking nationalist outrage.

Infant Among Two Wounded in Rock and Firebomb Attacks

Three-year-old girl lightly wounded by rock attack in Jerusalem's Shuafat, bus driver wounded by molotov cocktail in Samaria.

NY Republican Candidate Visits the Old City of Jerusalem

NY Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman visits the Jewish communities of eastern Jerusalem, concludes tour at the Kotel.

NY Congressional Hopeful Continues High Profile Visit to Israel

GOP candidate meets with yet more top officials, as solidarity trip comes to an end.

IDF Destroys Launcher Used to Fire Rockets at Jerusalem

The Israeli Air Force targets and destroys the rocket launcher from which rockets were fired at Jerusalem earlier in the day.

Hamas Rockets Target Jerusalem Area

Capital region comes in for nighttime rocket salvo; at least one rocket shot down by Iron Dome.

Shots Fired at North Jerusalem Home

After gunshots heard from Arab neighborhood of Shuafat, police find bullets at Pisgat Ze'ev doorway.

Stabbing Attack Thwarted in Samaria

Arab man apprehended by IDF forces was planning to attack soldiers at checkpoint near Shechem.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Towards Jerusalem

The rocket fire continues: Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Jerusalem; no one hurt.

Firebomb Attacks in Jerusalem Set Home, Bus on Fire

Egged bus and Jewish home to immediate east and south-east of Old City hit by molotov cocktail terror attacks.

Jerusalem Embraces Immigrants at 'The Event'

Mayor Nir Barkat and organizer sit down with Arutz Sheva to discuss massive event for English and French speaking olim.

Old City to Become Disabled-Friendly, After 3,000 Years

Jerusalem Development Authority announces 20 million shekel project to open the Old City, Western Wall for tourists with disabilities.

Mega-Event for Anglo Olim to Host Southern Israeli Businesses

Yearly 'Event for the Anglo Community in Israel' to host several businesses from the embattled south in show of solidarity.

Temple Mount Open to Jews on 9th Av for First Time in 3 Years

Police entered the area and dispersed Muslim rioters. There were no casualties, and the police have remained in place to maintain order.

Jerusalem Councilman 'Not Surprised' by Tractor Attack

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King says Monday's tractor attack is a direct result of the failure to deal with the ongoing rock attacks.

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Tractor Terror Attack in Jerusalem Kills 1

Tractor slams into and overturns bus, killing pedestrian; video shows police shooting attacker dead.

Jerusalem: Arabs Attack Woman for Attempting to Remove PLO Flag

Flag sighted near the Lion's Gate in Old City; police take action only after teenagers guarding the flag riot.

Security Forces Mobilized in Jerusalem as Unrest Builds

Rioting overnight, Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage' prompts crackdown on terrorism in the capital; Temple Mount access restricted.

Bomb Attack Thwarted at Gush Etzion Checkpoint

Border Policeman physically restrains terrorist dressed as IDF soldier; powerful explosive device neutralized.

More Arab Rioting in Jerusalem Thursday

Arabs in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria continued to riot, as a month-long period of unrest continued.

Organizations Appeal to Supreme Court Over 'Jerusalem' Passport

Three major umbrella organizations file amicus briefs to US Supreme Court, demanding US citizens born in Jerusalem be listed as Israelis.

Indictment: Arabs Attacked Vehicle, Driver in Jerusalem

Jewish couple narrowly escaped an unruly Arab mob with their lives earlier this month, after vagrants attacked their vehicle.

Muslim Cleric: Israel Defends Us from Hamas Missiles

The Mukhtar (Islamic religious leader) of a Jerusalem neighborhood praises Israel for defending Arabs.

Jerusalem Light Rail Back in Service After Rioting

Stations from Givat HaMivtar to Pisgat Ze'ev back in service as repairs continue.

Central Israel Residents in Shock Over Rockets

Fear trickles from the south to the Israeli heartland on Wednesday, as Hamas targets Israel's most populated cities.

Shots Fired in Jerusalem, Police Arrest 'Victim'

Jerusalem residents say serial police neglect reached peak in arrest of security officer, false report to media.

Fresh Rocket Salvo Hits as Far as Jerusalem, North of Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists fire 30 rockets in fresh attack; explosions heard in capital and in Hadera, located between Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Netanyahu Calls for Calm, Blasts Arab Leaders Over Riots

Prime Minister emphasizes 'hard line' against lawbreakers, warns Israeli Arabs that citizenship entails following the law.

Israel Investigates Charges Police Beat US Citizen During Riots

Justice Ministry investigates allegations police severely beat an American citizen taking part in violent riots in Jerusalem.

Cholent Saves Jerusalem Yeshiva from Terror Attack

Terrorists hurl rocks at unarmed yeshiva students near Old City Friday evening, eliciting an unusual means of self-defense.

Minister: Operation in Gaza Ineffective in Stopping Hamas

Ya'akov Perry admits that while a full-scale assault in Gaza could temporarily provide peace, 'you cannot destroy an ideology.'

Arab Extremists Target Jews as Jerusalem Riots Escalate

Rioting in Arab neighborhoods continues as rioters target Jews with rocks, firebombs.

US 'Troubled' by American's Beating by Police During Riot

Cousin of Arab teen murdered last week reportedly beaten during riots following his funeral after assaulting Israeli police.

Report: Murdered Arab Teen 'Was Burned Alive'

PA Attorney General claims Mohammed Abu-Khder was still alive when he was set on fire; victim's cousin arrested for attacking police.

Video and Pictures of Jerusalem's Destroyed Light Rail

Images capture the scope of damage caused by rioting, which will take months to repair; 'price tag' calls 'death to the Jews.'

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Third Day of Riots: Clashes on Temple Mount

Counter-measures to prevent spillover from Shuafat violence fail as Arab mob clashes with police.

Police on High Alert in Jerusalem Ahead of Teen's Funeral

Temple Mount access limited, thousands of police officers deployed in Jerusalem after 48 hours of violent Arab rioting.

Firebombs and Anti-Semitic Chants at Ongoing Shuafat Riots

Arab extremists attack police, shout Islamist slogans in Jerusalem, during riots following the murder of Mohammed Abu-Khder.

Multiple Fires Engulf Israel for the Second Day Running

Two massive fires in Jerusalem, one in Afula, day after three set the capital ablaze; suspicions of arson terror.