Jerusalem

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed that the fire caused 'extensive damage,' police say it was set by children below age of criminal liability.

In wake of protests

UNRWA to temporarily close Jerusalem headquarters

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says “Israeli extremists” set fire to the agency's Jerusalem complex: It is the responsibility of the State of Israel to ensure that United Nations personnel and facilities are protected at all times.

Over a protest

UNRWA chief blasts Deputy Jerusalem Mayor

UNRWA Director-General blasts Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King for a demonstration outside the organization's offices in Jerusalem. King responds: There is no better feeling than that.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police officers stopped a woman for questioning. She refused to comply with instructions and drew a knife on the officers.

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Terrorist stabs officer and is eliminated

Police release footage of attack in which a Turkish tourist stabbed a Border Police officer in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Terror in Jerusalem:

Turkish tourist stabs Police officer

Police officer, aged about 30 moderately injured in stabbing attack at Herod's Gate in Jerusalem, Border Police eliminate terrorist - who is found to be a tourist from Türkiye. .

Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

Changes to traffic arrangements and increased light rail lines

Thousands are due to participate in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayer tomorrow at the Western Wall. Expected changes to traffic arrangements in Jerusalem.

Prayer for return of hostages:

Prayer for return of hostages included in Western Wall prayers

A prayer for the return of the hostages will be included in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayers to be held tomorrow at the Western Wall.

Passover Eve miracle

This is how law enforcement caught the terrorists in Jerusalem

A bystander noticed two teens fitting the description of the terrorists who rammed into a group of civilians entering a building and told her husband, who alerted authorities. The terrorists intended to commit a massacre.

Jerusalem terrorists identified as Hebron residents

Security establishment investigating how 2 terrorists entered Israeli territory in car with Israeli license plate.

Jerusalem ramming attack:

Terrorists attempted to shoot, failed, and rammed pedestrians

Three people lightly injured in double Jerusalem terror attack; police locate Carlo weapon along terrorists' escape route. Terrorists arrested following manhunt. Victims: 'We experienced a Passover miracle, we ask for unity among the nation of Israel.'

Footage from Jerusalem attack:

Terrorists ram, draw weapons, but don't manage to fire

Security camera footage shows two terrorists speeding towards a group of people, ramming, and then exiting their vehicle with weapons.

New footage shows how a stabbing attack was thwarted

'Take out the knife!' New footage shows how a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City was thwarted.

After uproar:

Apple fixes controversial Jerusalem emoji

Apple releases partial update to its iPhone software which stops the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) flag emoji from being suggested when users type the word "Jerusalem".

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building on Lipkin-Shahak street in the capital.

Haredi protestor presents 'Palestinian Jew' ID to police

2 arrested during anti-Israel protest by haredi extremists in Jerusalem where PLO flags were waved and trash cans were burned.

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Palestinians caught in hidden compartment in a bus

Undercover police caught nine Palestinians illegally entering Jerusalem in a hidden compartment of a bus.

Jerusalem Arab teen caught with knife taped to his body

The terrorist was arrested by Border Police officers in the Old City, who arrested him on suspicions of attempting to commit a stabbing attack.

New details from terror plot

Terrorist who planned to attack Jerusalem stadium worked at site

One of the ISIS-supporting terrorists who intended to bomb Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium worked as an usher at the site and wished to harm Beitar Jerusalem fans after he heard them cursing Mohammed.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.

ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested

Indictment filed against three ISIS-affiliated Jerusalem Arabs who planned to carry out terror attacks at central locations in Jerusalem.

2 years after accident:

Bus driver charged with negligent manslaughter

Shoshana Glustein and daughters Chana and Chaya Sara were killed after bus driver reset bus' electrical system, indictment reveals.

Protesters outside UNRWA:

'You murdered and abducted our children'

Protesters, some dressed as Hamas terrorists, blocked the entrances to the organization's offices in Jerusalem to protest its employees' involvement in the October 7th massacre.

ISA head in unusual warning: ‘This is a slippery slope’

Israel Security Agency (ISA) chief held situation assessment on Jerusalem protest: ‘Violent discourse online and actions tonight exceed accepted rules of protest.’

'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

UNRWA Jerusalem offices

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.

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Suspects threw Molotov cocktails and were caught red-handed

Undercover units in the a-Tur neighborhood of East Jerusalem noticed suspects who tried to throw Molotov cocktails. Three were arrested.

Tech companies to allow workers to protest government

Several technology companies will not require employees to use up days off to protest against the government.

Following dawn prayers

Muslims chant Pro-terror slogans on Temple Mount

Afternoon prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan were held without incident. Police arrested 11 suspects in the Old City of Jerusalem.

4 hurt in synagogue grandstand collapse in Jerusalem

Grandstand collapses during post-Purim celebration at Amshinov Hasidic synagogue in Bayit VeGan neighborhood.

Jerusalem: Construction workers hurl rocks at passersby

Police arrest five Jerusalem Arabs on suspicion of hurling rocks at civilians.

Jerusalem

United on Purim Procession through streets of Jerusalem

United on Purim Procession was held in the shadows of the war, led by the hostages’ families and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.

Monday in Jerusalem:

Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families

The "United in Purim" parade in Jerusalem will be led by a display honoring the hostages held in Gaza for 171 days, alongside 134 yellow cranes representing each hostage.

Shocking footage:

Elderly man shoved to ground, in serious condition

Man indicted after being filmed shoving elderly Jewish man to ground in Jerusalem assault, leaving victim in serious condition as he fled the scene.

Per hostages' families' request

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.

Gallows in hand

Boys in anti-draft costumes raise controversy

Students of a Satmar elementary school marched in Jerusalem in shirts with the slogan: 'Enlistment or the gallows? Our answer is the gallows,' while carrying miniature gallows complete with a noose.

13 infiltrators found in trunk of fake police car

In activity in the Jerusalem area Border Police stopped two vehicles carrying a total of 31 illegal infiltrators. The drivers and infiltrators were apprehended and the vehicles were impounded.

Indictment to be filed against teenage stabber

Police have concluded their investigation into the teen who stabbed a man at a Jerusalem bus stop approximately a week and a half ago.

12 terror attacks foiled in Jerusalem before Ramadan

6 pipe bombs found in bag in eastern Jerusalem as police, security forces work to prevent Hamas from using Ramadan to cause a conflagration in Jerusalem or the Temple Mount.

Outside the Knesset

Protester bites policewoman

Group of protesters arrive near the Knesset and clash with police who tried to evacuate the illegal demonstration.

Last Chance:

Just two days to win a luxury Jerusalem apartment!

Buy tickets now to help farmers near Gaza, find missing people, and support lone soldiers. The lucky winner will receive a luxury Jerusalem apartment valued at one million dollars!

Stabbing victim:

I felt a blow, I turned around and saw the knife

Zvi Tal, 64, from Ramat Shlomo, recounted the stabbing attack from his bed at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital: "At first I didn't even realize it was a knife."

One injured in Jerusalem stabbing attack

Elderly man suffers light to moderate injuries in Neve Ya'akov stabbing attack; 14-year-old stabber arrested following chase.

Security guard arrested for incitement to terror

A guard at a Jerusalem hospital praised the attack at the A-Zaatim checkpoint and called for additional acts of terror against Israelis.

Jerusalem:

Arab suspected of planning terror attack is arrested

Planned terror attack 'response to what the occupation's army is doing in beloved Gaza,' letter from suspect reads.

Senator seeks answers on Biden sanctions of Israelis

Senator Tom Cotton says he sent a letter to President Biden requesting clarification of February 1, 2024, executive order imposing sanctions on Israelis 'in the West Bank.'

Jerusalem couple robbed in front of their child

2 Arabs from eastern Jerusalem to be charged with breaking into home, threatening and robbing couple in front of their son, stealing a luxury car, and running over a policeman.

Jlem Dep. Mayor at UNRWA HQ:

'Be aware that great evil lurks in UNRWA'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Aryeh King, demanded the immediate eviction of the UNRWA-Gaza and its personnel from Jerusalem at the demonstration he organized in front of the Agency`s premises in the Capital’s neighborhood of French Hill.

Jerusalem:

Protest to demand removal of UNRWA headquarters

A demonstration, headed by Deputy Mayor Arieh KIng, will take place on Wednesday in the French Hill neighborhood in Jerusalem to demand the eviction of UNRWA headquarters from the neighborhood.

The Accidental Politician:

American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

Rabbi Haim Pear explains how he hopes to represent Jerusalem's immigrant population following the upcoming municipal elections in Israel's capital.

Jerusalem and Gush Etzion:

Two attempted stabbing attacks within an hour

The terrorist attempted to stab police officers near the Lion's Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem and was neutralized. Minutes later another terrorist attempted to stab an IDF soldier near Husan and met the same fate.

'Victory March' to reach Jerusalem protest today

A protest march calling for decisive victory set out from the Gaza region on Sunday. This evening, it will arrive at a protest rally opposite the government offices in Jerusalem.

Parents are concerned:

Schools are close to Arab construction workers

Parents in Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood claim that the construction of local schools are a security risk to hundreds of students because of Palestinian workers

Arieh King:

‘Kick Hamas UNRWA out of Jerusalem’

Hundreds of residents of Jerusalem participate in demonstration outside UNRWA headquarters in the Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood of Jerusalem, call for the closure of the organization's headquarters.

Jerusalem:

Police officer documented kicking a protester

Clashes break out between police officers and protesters at conclusion of demonstration at Paris Square calling for release of hostages.

Police chase in Jerusalem:

Illegal Palestinian Arab alien arrested

Police arrest illegal Palestinian Arab alien from Qalqilya who stole a car, drove it wildly, hit citizens' cars, and lightly injured a driver.

ISIS attack in Jerusalem thwarted:

Terrorists caught carrying bomb making material

For the second time in a month, ISIS terrorists caught carrying bomb-making materials.

Homes of two terrorists demolished in Hebron

The IDF destroyed the homes of two terrorists responsible for a terror attack south of Jerusalem. Since the war began, the homes of 16 terrorists have been demolished thus far.

For birthday of infant hostage

Chords Bridge in Jerusalem lit in orange

Jerusalem Municipality illuminates Chords Bridge in orange to mark the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the redheaded infant who is held captive by Hamas.

Panic in Jerusalem:

Shooting at Central Bus Station - criminal related

MDA tended to and evacuated a 30-year-old male in serious condition. An additional individual was evacuated from the scene in light condition.