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Netanyahu Warns Likud Ministers: 'Don't Split Coalition'

rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Likud ministers to support building policies and avoid rocking the boat, lest "the ship sinks."

MKs Debate Violence by Arab Minors in Jerusalem

Members of Knesset discuss Arab violence in Jerusalem. MK Feiglin: the Temple Mount is the key.

Akunis: No Building Freeze In Jerusalem, Despite Rumors

Many Israelis have the impression that Israel has imposed a building freeze in Jerusalem. But there is no freeze, MK Ofir Akunis said

Jerusalem's 'Grill on Terrace': A Jerusalem Vacation Expeience

Jerusalem's Inbal hotel combines gourmet cuisine and five-star swimming at special summer opening of "Grill on Terrace."

Jerusalem Official: Media Silent on Arab 'Price Tag' Attack

Jerusalem city workers morning were shocked to discover anti-Semitic and anti-Israel graffiti daubed on a synagogue in Safra Square

70-Year-Old Jewish Woman Stands Up to Arab Attackers

70-year-old Jewish woman stands up to Arab men who harass her in her home. ‘They attack like animals, but I’m not afraid.’

PA: Israel Destroying Kerry's Efforts by Building in Jerusalem

PLO negotiator accuses Israel of "destroying" John Kerry's peace efforts by building new homes in Jerusalem.

Israel Day Concert Theme: Let Your Voice be Heard for Jerusalem

25,000 people expected to attend the 20th Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park on June 2.

PA Slams Israel for Calling Off Politicized UNESCO Mission

The PA's foreign ministry slams Israel for calling off a UNESCO investigative mission to Jerusalem, after the PA tried to politicize it.

Israel to Build in Jerusalem, U.S. Angry

An official in the White House reacts angrily to news report that Israel approves construction of 300 new homes in Jerusalem.

Video & Photos: Forest Fire on Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem

A fire broke out in the small forest surrounding Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem. Firefighters called in to contain the blaze.

‘This Isn’t Jerusalem, it’s Palestine’

Jerusalem woman describes daily Arab terror. ‘The situation gets worse from day to day.’

Mazal Tov! MK Tzipi Hotovely Marries

Deputy Transport Minister Tzipi Hotovely tied the knot on Monday night, marrying attorney Ohr Alon.

Firefighters Under Arab Attack Forced to 'Run For Their Lives'

For the second time in a week, Arabs threw stones and firebombs at firefighters dealing with a brush fire that broke out next to Arab homes.

‘Netanyahu Created Demographic Time Bomb in Jerusalem’

Ex-city official warns that PM has given in to pressure from the Obama administration - causing a population shift in Jerusalem.

Videos, Photos: Thousands Attend Belz Wedding in Jerusalem

Thousands of hassidim were in attendance on Tuesday for the wedding of the grandson of the Belzer rebbe in Jerusalem.

Video: Final Preparations Underway for Belz Wedding in Jerusalem

A number of streets in Jerusalem will be closed Tuesday afternoon, due to the wedding of the grandson of the Belzer rebbe.

Govt: UNESCO Lied, So Planned Jerusalem Visit Canceled

The government on Monday informed UNESCO that a delegation that planned to visit Jerusalem was not welcome

Arabs Break Through Jerusalem Security Barrier

Arab protesters break through security barrier, cross into Jerusalem.

'The Goal: Jews in Every Section of Jerusalem'

Ateret Cohanim, by settling Jews in all of the Old City, is trying to right historical wrongs, said executive council member Dr. Paul Brody

Video: Tens of Thousands Gather for Jerusalem Flag Dance

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Jerusalem for the annual Rikudgalim (flag dance) in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

Har HaBayit Should Be a Place of Peace, Not of Riots

Jewish people should be able to pray and celebrate the re-unification of Jerusalem on the Temple Mount.

Jerusalem Day Traffic Plans

The city of Jerusalem announces road closures, alternate routes in advance of Jerusalem Day festivities.

Visit Jerusalem Through a Powerful Music Video

Watch new revised version of Rabbi Dovid Green's song "Jerusalem - Eye of the Universe" in honor of Jerusalem Day 2013.

Jews Happy to be Living in Jerusalem, Arabs Not So Much

The Central Bureau of Statistics released a slew of Jerusalem-related statistics, in honor of Jerusalem Day

Government Decisions to Strengthen Jerusalem

The government on Sunday authorized a series of steps designed to strengthen Jerusalem

Initiative: Yishai for Mayor of Jerusalem

Former Shas head’s supporters want to make him mayor of Israel’s capital.

What is Jerusalem Day?

What we're grateful for on Jerusalem Day, and seven ways to join the celebration.

Arab March to Jerusalem Planned in Cairo

‘Global March to Jerusalem’ planned for early June.

'What If Exile Never Happened?' Documentary Pulled From BBC

A documentary, which makes highly controversial claims about Jewish history, was unexpectedly pulled from the broadcaster's line-up.

American Friends of Ateret Cohanim to Hold Annual Dinner

The American Friends of Ateret Cohanim will hold its 28th Annual Dinner with keynote speakers Lt. Col. Ralph Peters and Steve Malzberg.

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Anti-Israel Resolutions

Hamas condemns compromise which says the PA will postpone anti-Israel resolutions in exchange for a UN "investigation" in Jerusalem.

Jordan: Israel Agreed to Allow UN to 'Investigate' in Old City

Jordan says that Israel has agreed to allow UNESCO to "investigate and assess" heritage conservation in Jerusalem's Old City.

Jerusalem Real Estate brings American Jews to Israel

Jerusalem real estate project encourages American Jews to move to Israel.

Facility for Israel State Archives to Be Built in Jerusalem

The Cabinet has decided to build a permanent home for the Israel State Archives in Jerusalem.

Rabbi: Anti-Jewish Police Intimidation in Jerusalem

Young Jewish men targeted in alleged police intimidation campaign in Jerusalem.

Video, Photos: Funeral of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef in Jerusalem

Thousands gathered in Jerusalem for the funeral of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef.

Video: Visit to the Ritual Bath Discovered in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva TV visits the rare find in Jerusalem: a ritual bath from the Second Temple era.

Rare Second Temple Ritual Purity Pool Discovered in Jerusalem

A rare find in Jerusalem: archaeologists have uncovered a ritual pool from the Second Temple era near a highway construction site.

Right, Left Face Off in Jerusalem: ‘I Hope For Another Nakba’

Right and left face off in Jerusalem as left-wing group calls to give Har Nof land to Arabs.

50 New Jerusalem Homes to Be Built for Holocaust Survivors

Israel's Housing Minister Uri Ariel on Tuesday announced that 50 new homes would be built in east Jerusalem to house Holocaust survivors.

Jews Flock to Jerusalem – Pictures

Jerusalem filled with visitors for the Passover holiday.

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

The Kfar Etzion Field School will introduce Passover tourists to Solomon’s Pools, which supplied water to Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years.

Obama's 2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem

Obama to begin the second day of his visit to Israel and the PA, in which he will meet PA Chairman and deliver a speech in Jerusalem.

Pres. Obama Arrives, Police Hotline 'Live' for Traffic Updates

US President Barack Obama has arrived, and Israel Police have provided a hotline for real-time information about traffic snarl updates.

UN Demands Israel Freeze All Construction in Judea, Samaria

The United Nations has demanded that Israel immediately freeze all construction in Judea, Samaria and significant parts of Jerusalem.

2 Jerusalem Arabs Charged in Foiled Terror Plot

Two Jerusalem Arab men were indicted Monday morning on charges of plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on Jews in the holy city.

New Torah Scroll Written by More Than 200 Thousand Jews

A new Sefer Torah, written by over 200 thousand Jews, was dedicated at the Western Wall.

Rabbi Warns: Neo-Nazis May be Back in Jerusalem

Anti-Semitic graffiti in Jerusalem may be work of Russian neo-Nazi gang.

Obama Effect? Jerusalem Postpones E1-Related Discussion

A week before Obama’s visit, the city of Jerusalem has decided to postpone a meeting to discuss establishing a landfill adjacent to E1.

Memorial Planned for Jerusalem’s Victims of Terrorism

The city of Jerusalem is planning a memorial for local terrorism victims on Ammunition Hill.

Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount

Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.

Muslim Women Block Jews from Temple Mount, Police Intervene

Police were forced to intervene Wednesday morning when Muslim women blocked Jewish tourists from reaching the Temple Mount. The site closed.

Historian: Brave Jews Set Jerusalem’s Borders

Memorial held for 16 slain soldiers who fell in defense of northern Jerusalem. Historian: They created today’s Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Police Fall Flat in 'Price Tag' Cases

Jerusalem police have made arrests in fewer than 20% of 'price tag' cases. Maybe they're looking in the wrong places, say activists

Roman King Herod in Spotlight At New Jerusalem Exhibit

New exhibit at Israel Museum sheds light on life and death of ancient Roman king Herod the Great.

PLO Calls for Boycott of Jerusalem Marathon

PLO claims involvement in the Jerusalem Marathon implies acceptance of Israel's “illegal annexation” of eastern Jerusalem.

EU Reports Jerusalem Construction “Deliberate and Provocative’

The European Union is targeting Jewish construction in Jerusalem, calling it “systematic, deliberate and provocative.”

Jerusalem Mayor Calls for Jonathan Pollard's Release

Jerusalem Mayor Barkat: Jonathan Pollard epitomizes "desire of the Jewish people to be a free people in land of Zion and Jerusalem.”