Jerusalem

Barkat: Arabs Also Want Jerusalem to Remain United

Not only Jews – Arabs, too, do not want Jerusalem split, says holy city's Mayor Nir Barkat.

Arabs Hurl Firebombs at Jerusalem Nightclub

Arab terrorists hurl four firebombs towards a nightclub in the French Hill neighborhood. No one hurt, several suspects arrested.

New City of David Tourism Center Approved

Jerusalem committee approves new site to display archaeological finds at City of David National Park, short walk from Western Wall.

Rock-Throwing and Car-Chases in North Jerusalem

Dramatic car chase as would-be victim gives chase after coming under attack. But are local authorities shirking responsibility?

Jerusalem Mayor in Washington to Preserve Unity of Holy City

Nir Barkat speaks to top Congressman, AIPAC, other dignitaries about the need to prevent the partition of Jerusalem.

'Arab Rock-Throwers Tried to Kill Me'

Jerusalem man, father of journalist Emily Amrousi, attacked by hail of rocks while shopping in French Hill by Arab residents of Issawiya.

Israel Building 700 New Jerusalem Housing Units

Far-left group Peace Now reports on over 700 new tenders in Gilo neighborhood over 1949 Armistice lines, claims it 'undermines peace.'

Protest Tent Against Terrorist Releases Won't be Shut Down

Jerusalem municipality allows protest tent outside Prime Minister's Residence to continue, despite shutting it down in the past.

PA Police in Control in Northern Jerusalem Neighborhood?

Concerns raised after revelations that Palestinian Authority police regularly serve neighborhood technically under Israeli control.

Jerusalem: Journalists Injured in Arab Riots

Arab rioters mark 'Land Day' by clashing with Israeli police; journalists reportedly lightly injured as riots dispersed.

Terror Attack in Jerusalem

Soldier 'Faked' Terrorist Stabbing Attack

IDF soldier claimed to have been stabbed in Jerusalem's northern neighborhood of Pisgat Ze'ev; wounds were really the result of a fall.

Suspected 'Price Tag' on 30 Jerusalem Cars

Car tires punctured in Arab-majority Beit Hanina neighborhood, graffiti on bus reads 'gentiles in Israel = enemies.'

Kenyan Runner Wins Jerusalem Marathon

Roland Kimeli Kurgat beats previous record by 19 seconds. Mayor Nir Barkat praises large turnout.

Over 25,000 Run in Jerusalem Marathon

Roads closed throughout the Holy City Friday as runners race to compete in fourth annual event.

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

Meretz councilman Alalu says Israel plans 186 new Jewish housing units in eastern Jerusalem.

Business Faces Boycott for Not Desecrating Sabbath

Pro-secular movement threatens boycott of movie theater that plans to close on the Sabbath day.

Islamic Jihad Chief: 'Learn From the Jews How to Love Jerusalem'

Islamic Jihad leader quotes famous song 'Jerusalem the Golden', urges Muslims to take Jerusalem more seriously at Iran conference.

Jerusalem Celebrates Purim

Watch celebrations of Purim in Jerusalem’s Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

Violence at holiest site

Police Close Temple Mount to Jews, Shorten Minister's Visit

Housing Minister Uri Ariel almost turned away due to Muslim rioting. Ariel: 'This is unacceptable.'

Jewish Group Buys 'Strategic' Eastern J'lem Building

Ateret Cohanim announces purchase of 'large strategic' building by Old City, plans to turn into Jewish religious school.

Baby Killed in Jerusalem Fire

One-year old dies in apartment fire in Geulah neighborhood, death pronounced after rushed to hospital.

Express Train from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by 2018

New line to connect to Central Bus Stations, provide 30-minute commute between Israel's largest cities.

Jerusalem Program Limits Muslim Prayer Call

New pilot program initiated by nationalist councilman King measures nighttime muezzin call, brings technological solutions.

Jerusalem Gearing Up for 'Million Man March'

Police, Magen David Adom, Hatzalah prepare for 'million man march' against draft. Public transport to come to a halt.

Iranian Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'

Militia carries out exercise to prepare for invasion of Holy City. General: the Islamic world is waiting for Tehran to call them to battle.

Arabs Set Police Station on Fire in Jerusalem

Jerusalem councilman King decries lawlessness on display in capital this week.

Agreement Advances Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Elections

Mayor Barkat and Deputy Religious Affairs Minister arrange selection of voting body; ten years since last Chief Rabbi in city.

Bombing Survivor: ‘I Couldn’t Even Scream or Cry’

Survivor of Israel’s most deadly terrorist attack recalls horrific aftermath, and her miraculous ‘second birth.’

Rouhani: Jerusalem Should be Liberated from Israel

Jerusalem should “be liberated from the yoke of Israel,” says Rouhani at meeting with the speaker of the PA parliament.

Unique Live Album Brings 'Farbrengen' to Life

Artist Eitan Katz to release long-awaited album bringing to life the joys of a hassidic 'farbrengen'.

'We Heard a Boom, and the Windshield Shattered'

Palestinian Arab teenagers hurl stones at car full of women, small children; victim recounts the horror to Arutz Sheva.

Report: Vatican Pushing for Control of Mount Zion

Christian leaders push Israel to hand over control of area housing King David’s tomb, ‘last supper’ hall.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Hadassah President: The State has 'A Duty' to Bail Out Hospital

Hadassah National President says her charity was 'never involved in managing' Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

'State Dept. Opposes US Law, Kerry's Senate Record'

NCYI accuses State Department of breaching 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and Kerry's senate position by criticizing building plans.

Jerusalem: Police Investigate Suspected 'Price Tag'

Cars vandalized, words 'Arab workers, enough assimilation' sprayed at the scene. Comes after Jewish man stabbed by Arab attacker.

Jerusalem: Jewish Man Stabbed Near Damascus Gate

Victim receiving first aid at the scene as police investigate.

Breaking News

Released: Suspect in Gross Family Poisoning Identified

Yossi Barkan, Nataf resident, is a suspect in the poisoning deaths of Avigail and Yael Gross, 2 and 4.

Hadassah Releases Open Letter to Government over Strike

Hadassah women's organization, the non-profit behind Hadassah Medical Center, calls on government to end Jerusalem hospital strike.

Ashton: 'For PA Capital Cancel Jerusalem Building'

EU foreign affairs head demands Israel annul plans on over 700 housing units in capital city which 'threaten bi-national Jerusalem.'

Boycott Backlash: Group Calls to Stop Honoring Denmark

Poets for Israel petitioned Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat to change the name of Denya Square over a Danish boycott of Bank Hapoalim.

Revealed: Terror Plot Foiled

Jerusalem Arabs Charged in Banquet Hall Terror Plot

Four men planned to dress as hareidi Jews and open fire on a Jewish celebration at a Jerusalem banqueting hall.

PA, Leftists Angered Over Jerusalem Building Permits

550 new permits issued for Jerusalem neighborhoods. Peace Now calls it 'shameful'.

Jerusalem Mayor Calls for New Chief Rabbis, Rejects Partition

Nir Barkat says the capital needs its own Sephardic, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbis; positions should be split between hareidi, religious-Zionist.

Parents Threaten to Close Jerusalem School Over Arab Violence

Jerusalem Municipality announced that it would halt providing special security for a school in the French Hill neighborhood.

Police: Ban Technician Responsible for Gilo Explosion from Work

In dramatic turnaround, police to suddenly demand that technician responsible for Gilo gas explosion be placed on probation.

Jerusalem Poisoning: Injured Brothers Finally Reunited

Yitzhak and Michael Gross see each other for the first time since both seriously injured in Jerusalem poisoning tragedy.

Mass Prayer Rally At Kotel Against 'Kerry's Decrees'

Thousands join prayers asking G-d to strengthen leaders and cancel Kerry plans to establish Arab capital in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Poisoning: Five-Year-Old Victim Regains Consciousness

Brother injured in the tragic chemical poisoning case in Jerusalem regains consciousness, can now breathe normally.

Two J'lem Arabs Indicted Over Al Qaeda Cell

Indictments list plans to blow up Binyanei Hauma, US Embassy, kidnap soldiers. One of the indicted men terrorized Abu Tor.

Neturei Karta Wannabe Spy for Iran Sentenced to 4.5 Years

Wannabe spy for the extreme anti-Zionist group, who volunteered to pass information on Israel to Iran, receives 4.5 year sentence.

Breaking News Update

Poisoning Case: Yitzhak Gross, 5, Now Able to Breathe On His Own

Child seriously injured in Jerusalem family poisoning begins to stabilize.

Poisoned Siblings' Condition Improves

Brothers Yitzhak and Michael Gross, 5 and 7, continue to recover from poisoning incident at Schneider Medical Center.

Woman Injured in Gilo Gas Explosion Dies of Her Wounds

A day before the technician accused of responsibility for the Gilo gas explosion returns to work, another victim of the explosion has died

Report: Brother in Jerusalem Family Poisoning Wakes Up

Yitzhak Gross, 5, reportedly opens his eyes and moves Saturday night, can respond to questions.

Netanyahu Tells Bereaved Family: 'We Cry with You'

Netanyahu calls father of poisoned Jerusalem family after 2- and 4-year-old daughters die from lethal pesticides.

Fears of Second Jerusalem Poisoning

Mother and 2 children evacuated to hospital after suffering identical symptoms to Gross family, same exterminator sprayed their home.

'Last Night They Were Still Dancing'

Father of Jerusalem family poisoned by pesticide released from hospital in time for funeral. 'God took them in an instant.'

Grandmother of Poisoned Children: Pray for Them

Grandmother of children poisoned by pesticide urges prayers, good deeds in their merit. ‘Everyone can do something.’

'Still Hope' for Critically Ill Brothers After Family Poisoning

Young boys whose infant sisters died after being poisoned by insecticide remain critically ill, but doctors say there is reason for hope.