Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Old City Goes Pink for Breast Cancer

Jerusalem held a special ceremony in which the old city walls were lit in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Pictures: Prof. Benzion Netanyahu Laid to Rest

The father of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was laid to rest in Jerusalem on Monday. He was 102.

Abbas Calls on Muslims and Christians to Visit Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: There's no prohibition in the Koran to visit Jerusalem. Muslims and Christians should come.

Midnight Fireworks in Jerusalem for Yom HaAtzmaut

A large fireworks display beginning at 11:30 p.m. will end Wednesday evening’s Yom Ha'atzmaut festivities in Jerusalem.

'The Guardian' Seeks to Revise History

The Guardian: "Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel; Tel Aviv is."

Google Officially Launches Street View in Israel

Google officially launches "Street View", showing imagery from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa.

UN: Evicting Arab Squatters 'Violates Geneva Convention'

A senior UN official accused Israel of violating the Geneva Convention by evicting Arab squatters from buildings they didn't own

Grand Mufti's Al-Aksa Visit Raises Islamist Ire

Egyptian Islamists slammed Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa's visit to Jerusalem this week saying it defies a 'national position'

Squatters Cleared from Jewish Homes in Jerusalem

Authorities force Arab squatters out of Jewish homes in Jerusalem, clearing path for new Jewish neighborhood.

Ron Paul Backs Jerusalem as Capital

Texas Republican Ron Paul, known for wanting to cut aid to Israel and other nations, says Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

19 Jerusalem Arabs Charged with Attacks

Nineteen Jerusalem Arabs have been arrested with various forms of attacks on Jewish drivers passing through the capital.

Israel Shuts Down PA Media Outlet in Jerusalem

Israel has shut down an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to open up a new media outlet in the city of Jerusalem.

Former Grand Mufti's Family Loses Housing Battle

Israel's Supreme Court rejected a challenge by the Husseini family to the destruction of the Shepherd Hotel.

New Housing Approved for Jerusalem

Hundreds of new housing units have been approved for the Malha neighborhood in Jerusalem, near Gilo.

Is Israeli Capital in Tel Aviv?

Soon after the State Dept. was not able to state the location of the capital of Israel, the Washington Post wrote it is Tel Aviv.

Arab Squatter Leaves, Police Block Jews’ Entry

Arab squatters agreed to leave a Jewish home in Jerusalem, but police intervened.

State Department Refuses to Say Jerusalem is Israel's Capital

U.S. State Department spokeswoman refuses to say outright that Jerusalem is Israel's capital during daily press briefing.

Video: Holiday Bustle in Meah She'arim

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and his wife sent Israel their good wishes for Passover during a tour of Meah She'arim in Jerusalem

US Supreme Court Sends 'Jerusalem Passport' Case to Lower Court

The US Supreme Court has sent back to the lower court the question of whether a passport can list “Jerusalem, Israel' as a place of birth.

Telecast to Celebrate Biblical Tabernacle

Arutz Sheva to stream a special 6-hour Temple Mount Awareness Day Sunday in the month when the first Holy Tabernacle was dedicated.

Video: Yeshiva ‘Flash Mob’ Dance in Downtown Jerusalem

Only in Israel: Yeshiva students turn downtown Jerusalem, once the scene of Arab suicide bombings, into a stage for a “flash mob” dance.

Jerusalem Leads Middle East in New7Wonders Contest

The holiest city in the world is also the top-ranked city in the Middle East in the New7Wonders international city competition.

15,000 Run Jerusalem Marathon

The Jerusalem marathon kicks off with 15,000 runners from 50 countries participating.

Police Vow to Respond to Railway Stabbing 'With Prejudice'

Police sought to reassure the public that the J'lem light rail is safe, vowing a strong response to the stabbing of a female soldier.

Southern Israel's Children Have Fun on Ice

Hundreds of children from Ofakim arrive for a day of fun at the Ice Festival in Jerusalem, after a week under the threat of rockets.

Photo Essay: Purim 5772

Purim, the holiday of Megillah reading, joy, song, dance, food, drink and costumes, as seen through the lenses of Flash 90.

PA Arabs and Supporters Prepare for Marches on Israel

The Jordan River Valley has been chosen by Arabs as a gathering point for a planned mass march on Israel at the end of the month.

Video and Photos: Snowy Morning in Israel

Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and Tzfat see snowfall. School cancelled in several regions. Kids are out in full force.

Prosecutors to Probe Land-Use Enforcement in Jerusalem

Intense pressure from nationalist lawmakers and activists for the government to exercise sovereignty in all of Jerusalem may be paying off.

Barkat: We'll Continue to Build in All of Jerusalem for Everyone

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat: There's no such thing as a "freeze" in construction. We'll build in all parts of the city for all residents.

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

Lebanese Columnist: Judaism is a "Fairytale"

A Lebanese columnist said that the Jewish religion is a “fairy tale” and the Jewish people have no history in Jerusalem, MEMRI exposed.

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Israeli spokesman Mark Regev strongly condemned Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's remarks in Doha, calling his statements “dangerous libel.”

Abbas Declares Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

Abbas turns around PA efforts to erase evidence of Jewish roots of the Temple Mount, accuses Israel of removing Jerusalem’s Arab identity.

Congressmen and Hoenlein Attacked on Mount of Olives

US Congressmen Engel and Nadler were attacked by Arab rock throwers Friday afternoon on the Mount of Olives.

Interview with Jewish Guitar Hero Yossi Piamenta

They've all come to see the Israeli man with the big colorful kippah and grey beard shred super fast guitar solos with Sephardic rhythms.

'March to Jerusalem' to Amass 1 Million Arabs to Border

Deja Vu? Another "March to Jerusalem" aims at rallying one million people to march on Israel’s borders from surrounding countries.

Video: Storm Brings Water to Jerusalem Area

The weekend's winter storm didn't bring snow to Jerusalem, but it did it bring it lots of much-needed rain water.

Call for UN Official's Resignation Over 'Anti-Semitic Slur'

UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Raquel Rolnik called on to resign due to use of term “Judaization".

Arab Rioters Stone Temple Mount Tourists after Muslim Incitement

Dozens of Arab stone tourists and police on the Temple Mount, a day after a former Muslim Mufti warned of a possible “break-in” by Jews.

Two Jews Nearly Lynched in Jerusalem

Two Jews are recovering from a near lynch attempt, after Arabs threw rocks at their car as they were driving in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem - A Brand Which Needs Marketing

The Tourism Manager at the Jerusalem Development Authority presents Israel's capital city as a city that connects people to one another.

PA Actively Defying Israel in Jerusalem

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad says the PA 'is continuously trying to allocate resources' inside Jerusalem to challenge Israel's sovereignty

City of David Gets Boost with Visitors' Center

A visitors' center was approved for the thriving City of David, despite left-wing charges of "Judaization" of the Biblical-rooted area.

CNN Denies Accusations of Anti-Semitism

Cable news network CNN denies claims that it no longer employs Israeli Jews in its Jerusalem Bureau

US Helps Mea Shearim to Stay Modest

Posters for visitors to Jerusalem’s hareidi religious neighborhoods ask them to dress modestly. The US State Dept. spreads the message.

Menora 8 Promotes Music, Spirituality in Jerusalem

Reshimu, the popular venue for music and spirituality, merged with Shorashim. The venue has been renamed Menora 8.

Maale Adumim Terror Suspect Arrested

A terror suspect has been arrested in connection with an attack on the guard at the entrance to the Jerusalem suburb of Maale Adumim.

Moscow & Jerusalem Collaborate on Urban Design

A special conference between the Moscow Architectural Institute and Bezalel Academy will be held in Jerusalem next week.

Hamas Terror Offices in Jerusalem Shut Down

Israeli police have closed two offices in Jerusalem belonging to the Hamas terrorist group.

Wanted Hamas Members Captured in Red Cross Building

Security official and police on caught two Hamas legislators Monday who hid in a Red Cross building in Jerusalem for 18 months.

Arab 'Street Artists' Call for Third Intifada

Arab vandals in Jerusalem have been spray-painting graffiti throughout the city calling for a third Intifada against Israel

Ethiopians Protest Discrimination in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews and their supporters rallied Wednesday against discrimination and racism at a protest across from the Knesset.

Jewish Population In Yesha Set to Pass 350,000 in 2012

The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria soared to 342,000 last year, a yearly increase of 4.3 percent. For 2012, 350,000 an easy mark.

IDF Paratroopers March through Jerusalem's Old City

90 recruits of the paratroopers marched through Jerusalem’s Old City, waving flags and singing.

State Failing to Enforce Law in Eastern Jerusalem

The Knesset will hold a special hearing on Tuesday on the refusal by authorities to enforce Israeli law in eastern Jerusalem.

In Wake of Tensions, Unity Rally in Jerusalem

Students gather at the Paris Square in Jerusalem and call for unity among everyone - hareidim, religious-Zionist and secular Israelis.

Arabs Attack Israeli Police in Ras al-Amoud

Arabs attacked police Sunday in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Maaleh HaZeitim, also known as Ras al-Amoud, where soon more Jews will live.

Jerusalem Approves 130 Gilo Homes

The Jerusalem municipality approved 130 new homes in Gilo and a visitor center for the City of David.