Jerusalem

International Autism Experts Gather for Jerusalem Conference

Autism experts from around the world are gathering in Jerusalem to exchange updated research at the International ICare4Autism Conference.

Romney’s Mormon Links to Temple Mount Date Back 170 Years

Romney’s love for Jerusalem is part of his Mormon faith’s 170-year-old ties to Israel and its dictate to “rebuild the city and the Temple.”

Saeb Erekat: Romney Harms US Interests in Middle East

Romney’s “rewarding occupation, settlement and extremism” is “harmful to American interests, charges PA negotiator

Video: O Jerusalem, Obama Has Forgotten Thee

Emergency Committee for Israel has issued a short video tracking the Obama administration's deteriorating stance on Jerusalem.

Video: White House Evades Question About Israel's Capital

White House spokesman Jay Carney evaded a question at a press briefing regarding which city the U.S. considers to be the capital of Israel.

Jerusalem Commander Shacham Suspended in Criminal Case

Niso Shacham, best known for the 'heavy hand' he took against anti-Disengagement protesters, has been suspended

Bnei Akiva Presents: The Jerusalem Tent of Unity and Dialogue

The Bnei Akiva youth movement set up a tent in Jerusalem for the purpose of meeting and talking with members of other movements.

In Response to BBC's Map: Olympic Team Salutes Jerusalem

Israel’s Olympic team responds to the BBC’s assertion that Jerusalem is not Israel’s capital in a special video.

Video: ‘Tel Aviv is Cool but Jerusalem is the Capital’

Tel Aviv’s mayor has dropped the rivalry with Jerusalem to remind Britain the holy city is Israel’s capital – no matter what the BBC says.

Women in Green to Hold Annual Tisha B'Av Walk in Jerusalem

Women in Green organization will hold its 18th annual Tisha B’Av walk around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem on Saturday night.

US Senator Tweets 'Disappointed' in BBC's Olympics Coverage

Republican Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) sided with Israel in criticizing the BBC for refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

PA in Jerusalem for Ramadan Preparations

PA officials visit the Temple Mount and PA police patrol Jerusalem during Ramadan.

HU Scientists Probe Embryonic Stem Cell Potential

Israeli scientists have uncovered new information about the abilities of embryonic stem cells and potential for future treatments.

Constant Security Checks Dropped at Jerusalem Bus Station

This week Jerusalem eliminated the long lines caused by individual security checks at the central bus station.

British PM Backs 'Jerusalem' as English National Anthem

England launched a campaign to adopt a separate anthem for its team during 2014 World Cup; David Cameron backs 'Jerusalem.'

Jerusalem Still Israel's Largest Populated City

Jerusalem remains Israel’s largest city in terms of population, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

2 Arabs Remanded 8 Days for Arson Attack

Two Palestinian Authority Arab teens have been remanded for eight days after confessing to torching land near Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha.

G-d Helped Pass the Jerusalem Law, Says MK Cohen

Geula Cohen, who proposed the Jerusalem Law in 1980, says Judea and Samaria Law can be next.

Southern Israelis Under Attack from Gaza

Palestinian Authority Arab terrorists launched an attack from Gaza Monday afternoon against residents of the Negev, in southern Israel.

Appeal to Court to Stop Temple Mount Desecration

Muslims have built a scaffold on the Foundation Stone, the holiest place on the Temple Mount. A petition to halt work has been filed.

Terrorist Gang Uncovered in Jerusalem

Security officials arrest a gang of six Jerusalem Arab terrorists who attacked Jews as well as Arabs suspected of cooperating with Israel.

Jerusalem Fires 'Under Control'

A major blaze in Jerusalem's Motza area has been brought under control by some 28 firefighting teams from across the country

ADL Blasts 'Divisive and Ugly' Remarks of Hip Hop Celeb

The ADL responded to comment by by hip-hop celebrity Russell Simmons, who said ADL head Foxman "alienated blacks"

Police: File Complaint If Harassed at Temple Mount

Israel Police say that Jews should not accept harassment by Arabs at the Temple Mount, and should file a complaint if it occurs.

Gathering Focuses on Legal Status of Jerusalem

International officials gathered at a conference in Israel's capital city this week to focus on the legal status of Jerusalem.

Arson Suspected in Chain of Jerusalem Fires

Arson is suspected in a chain of fires that erupted Sunday in at least five neighborhoods around the city of Jerusalem.

Muslim Cleric: Jerusalem to be Capital of Egypt Under Mursi Rule

Muslim Brotherhood candidate: Jerusalem, not Cairo, will be capital of Egypt.

Israel Allies Foundation to US: Recognize Jerusalem as Capital

Israel supporters met in Washington, D.C. and urged the U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.

Jerusalem Jews Concerned by Christian Symbols in Old City

Residents of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem troubled by the presence of Christian symbols as part of the Festival of Light.

Why is There No Enforcement Against Illegal Arab Construction?

Jerusalem council member to Likud Ministers: Act decisively against illegal Arab construction in east Jerusalem as you do in Beit El.

Obama Orders Embassy to Remain in Tel Aviv

Obama for the seventh time exercises the “security” waiver to ignore a Congressional law for the US. embassy to be in Jerusalem.

New Jerusalem Housing for American ‘Yeshivish’ Community

A new Jerusalem luxury housing project will be marketed to the “yeshivish” community in the United States.

New Jerusalem Tourism Website is 'Deal Haven'

Jerusalem has launched a new website to build tourism to the capital. "I Travel Jerusalem" features a red tape buster and deal finder.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway to ‘Drive People Crazy’

Good news for drivers on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway 1: It will be widened. Bad news: The project will cause huge traffic jams.

Light Rail a Financial Flop, Israel to Pay

Israel must pay for 70,000 empty seats on Jerusalem’s light rail train. Thirty-year deal could mean heavy losses.

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

The British Press Complaints Commission ruled that UK media has the right to refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Celebrating Jerusalem Day from Atop the Mount of Olives

The Beit Orot Yeshiva on the Mount of Olives hosted this week visitors from all walks of life on tours of the area.

British Mandate Circa 2012, Suggests Media Watchdog

Britain “honored” Jerusalem Day by rejecting media watchdog complaints of its describing Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Arab School Children Attack Jew on Way to Mount of Olives

A Toronto native living in Jerusalem literally got away with his life when Arab students smashed his car windows and tried to attack him.

Albert Einstein Museum to be Built in Jerusalem

A museum dedicated to Albert Einstein, the German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, will be built in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day 2012: Musical Surprise on the New Light Rail

Light Rail passengers enjoy music and candy on Jerusalem Day.

Olmert Under Fire for Suggesting 'Jerusalem was Never United'

Education Minister Saar slams former PM Olmert for saying in a newspaper interview that Israel will have to make concessions in Jerusalem.

Olmert’s ‘Bitter Mistake’ on Jerusalem

Olmert “lost his faith in Jerusalem” says Mayor Nir Barkat.

For Jerusalem Day, Story on Muslim Ties

On Jerusalem Day, AP accepts Muslim version of history, writes on “ancient” connection to the city.

American Olim Love Jerusalem

One-third of American olim choose Jerusalem as their home, and the percentage of olim moving to the capital is on the increase.

Terrorist Wounded in Failed Attack on Bicyclists

An Arab terrorist was seriously wounded by his own knife when he tried to stab a soldier and bicyclists near Gush Etzion.

Video: High School Students March to Jerusalem

Students in the Nechalim Yeshiva high school marched on foot to Jerusalem in order to connect to the Holy City.

Jewish Birthrate Up, Arab Rate Down in Jerusalem

The Jewish birthrate in Jerusalem is higher than the Arab birthrate, putting an end to reports of an Arab demographic threat.

Jewish Family Attacked by Arabs, Narrowly Escapes Injury

A religious family narrowly escaped injuries after its car was attacked by Arab rioters in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor on Unity: Cranes Mean Sovereignty, Success

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat told Arutz Sheva that sovereignty cannot remain on paper, and must be shown in every neighborhood

Students Visit Jerusalem in Honor of Reunification Day

More than 10,000 students from all over Israel visit Jerusalem in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

1000 Religious Zionist Rabbis Meet in Jerusalem

A thousand religious Zionist rabbis met in Jerusalem and talked about the unity of Jews and Jerusalem. Rav Kook would have rejoiced.

Statistics: 64% of Jerusalem's Population is Jewish

Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies releases statistics about the holy city in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

Jerusalem's State Schools Make Comeback

After fifteen years of steady decline in enrollment, Jerusalem's state-run secular and religious schools have reversed the trend.

Video: New Musical Clip Provides Powerful Look at the Holy City

With Yom Yerushalayim approaching, singer/songwriter Dovid releases a clip of his new song, “Jerusalem – Eye of the Universe."

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas uses a ‘Nakba Day’ speech to accuse Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem.

GOP Urges Romney to ‘Shame’ Obama by Visiting Israel

Republican Congressmen urge Romney to hurry up and visit Israel to ”shame” Obama, who has not visited as president.

eBay Sale of Western Wall Stones a Bunch of Gravel

Police say that the advertised sale of Western Wall stones on eBay earlier this year turned out to be only gravel at the holy site.

Exclusive Video- Prof. Netanyahu: Jews Should 'Fight' for Israel

In an exclusive and rare video, Prof. Benzion Netanyahu says that Jews need to fight to keep Jerusalem united.

Police Block March to Temple Mount

Jerusalem police have ruled that activists cannot hold a march to the Temple Mount this Sunday.