Jerusalem

Jerusalem in Race for International 'New7Wonders Cities'

Jerusalem has just entered the New7Wonders Cities contest, and there's no time to waste. Vote now for the holiest city on earth!

Haniyeh Decries 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has called for Arab nations to back his movement in fighting the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem.

Planned Old City Tourist Center Likely to Anger West and PA

The “City of David” neighborhood across the road from the Western Wall plans a new tourist center. The West and PA are likely to object.

Barkat Plan ‘Will Turn Jerusalem into Sderot’

Coalition chairman Zeev Elkin slammed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat's land-swap plan saying it is contrary to law - and good sense.

Jerusalem Mayor Promotes New Boundary Plan

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promoting new municipal boundaries that would swap land, leaving some Arab neighborhoods outside the city.

Once Bitten, Twice Shy: City Can't Help Arabs With Dog Plague

The Jerusalem municipality would like to rid Shuafat of wild dogs, but dog catchers are afraid they'll get attacked - by Arabs, not dogs.

Video: Cemetery Vandalism on the Mount of Olives

Vandalism at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery in Jerusalem was documented on video. Perpetrator sentenced to 3 months.

Remand Extended for 5 'Price Tag' Suspects in Jerusalem

Five "price tag" suspects arrested Wednesday in Jerusalem have been remanded until Friday.

How Do You Say 'Jerusalem' in Arabic?

Ministers debated this week between proposals on how to display Arabic language road signs in a Hebrew-speaking society.

Temple Mount Open for Jews – in Jerusalem or Chelm?

Jerusalem sends a fire truck to re-open the Temple Mount for Jews after pressure from nationalist MKs. Jerusalem -- or Chelm?

UN Accuses Israel of 'Provocation' in Efrat

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has accused Israel of "provocative action" in publishing routine, approved tenders for 40 new homes for Efrat.

Jerusalem Arabs Hurl Rocks at Border Guard Officers

Arabs in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat attack Israeli Border Guard officers on patrol in the area.

Jerusalem Official: Close Dangerous Bridge to Temple Mount

Jerusalem is set to close the Rambam (Mughrabi) Bridge, the only entry point to the Temple Mount for Jews and tourists.

The Case of the 3,000-Year-old Mystery in Jerusalem

The City of David, across from the Western Wall, asks people to suggest answers to mysterious 3,000-year-old carvings.

Family Saved in Open Miracle in Jerusalem

A father and his children escaped unharmed after a tractor overturned and crushed car in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.

Two Jerusalem Hotels Rated in Middle East’s Top 10

The Inbal and David Citadel hotels in Jerusalem were voted in the top 10 best hotels in the Middle East by Conde Nast Traveler.

Jerusalem Municipality Upgrades Arab Neighborhood Playgrounds

Children in the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Beit Hanina and Jabel Mukabar have nice new playgrounds, built by the municipality.

Real Estate Dispute Behind Mea She'arim Violence

A struggle for control of a prime parcel of Mea She'aeim real estate is at the center of recent violence in the neighborhood.

Virtual Online Tour Preparing for the 2012 Jerusalem Marathon

The 2nd Jerusalem Marathon is set for March 16, 2012. Watch the virtual tour of the marathon's route.

Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in Jerusalem

A Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel's security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court.

PA Group Condemns WHO Conference in Jerusalem

A Palestinian Authority human rights organization has used a WHO regional health conference as a launching pad for political salvos.

Gaza Residents March Against the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of residents of Gaza participate in a rally in which they call to save Jerusalem from its “Judaization” by Israel.

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

The discovery of a new ritual pool under the Western Wall suggests a new theory that the Kotel was completed later than thought.

Jerusalem Hosts European Karate Championship

The city of Jerusalem and the Traditional Karate Federation of Israel hosted the 2011 European Traditional Karate Championship.

Sunni Leader Warns Jews over 'Judaizing' Jerusalem

Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayib of Cairo's Al-Azhar University says Jerusalem was built by "Arab Jebusites."

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

Hundreds of rabbis and Torah students danced Saturday night in celebration of completion of learning the Gemara in memory of Rabbi Shach.

Million Men to March in Cairo Against “Judaization” of Jerusalem

Hamas announced Thursday that the new rulers of Egypt have given their blessing to a “million man march" against “Judaization” of Jerusalem.

PA TV: Rain in Jerusalem Cleanses It from 'Impure Jews'

A new meaning for "ethnic cleansing"? PA TV program says rain washes away the impurity of the footsteps of Jews on behalf of Muslims.

Jerusalem Mayor: Track Down Vandals Targeting Ads with Women

Jerusalem police have been asked to track down the vandals who are defacing ads in the capital that feature women.

Absentee Owner Tax Could Slash Jerusalem Rent Prices

In order to encourage absentee owners to rent out their Jerusalem homes to young couples, the city will slap them with a huge arnona bill.

IDF Nabs Knife Terrorist Who Attacked in Jerusalem

Security forces have arrested the Arab terrorist who nearly killed a young Jew on the Sabbath in the Ramot area of Jerusalem.

US Supreme Court to Resume 'Jerusalem, Israel' Passport Hearing

The US Supreme Court resumes hearing arguments Monday for a Jerusalem-born child to list his birthplace, Israel on his US passport.

Major Film "Hannah Arendt" to be Filmed in Jerusalem

Controversial German-Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt is the subject of a major international production to be filmed in Jerusalem.

Million Man Worldwide 'Caravan' Set to 'Liberate Jerusalem'

An Indian activist is planning a "caravan" that would bring hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people here to 'liberate Jerusalem.'

Netanyahu: Israel Has a Right to Build in Jerusalem

Prime Minister says the Jewish people have "a right to build in our eternal capital" and Jerusalem must remain undivided.

Arab Neighborhood Planned for Central Jerusalem

A new Arab neighborhood is to be built on rare open space in the heart of Jerusalem, hundreds of illegal houses authorized.

'We're Living in a State of Siege,' Says Jerusalem Resident

The residents of a property in the center of Jerusalem are forced to live in a state of siege because of attacks by their Arab neighbors.

Crossing the Cross-Cultural Divide in Jerusalem

An American Jewish group sends four top experts to the Israeli capital to launch a project to cross the Israeli and PA Arab divide.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor: We Must Worry About Citizens

Jerusalem’s Deputy Mayor responds to the Waqf on Mughrabi Bridge: If it's unsafe, we must demolish it.

Bridge for Jews to Temple Mount May Disappear

Jerusalem’s engineer demands that the ”Mughrabi” bridge for Jews to the Temple Mount be repaired or closed because of dangers.

Jerusalem Police Stand Down from Terror Alert

Helicopters, ground forces and medics on high alert after intelligence officials warn of an imminent attack in Jerusalem.

Video: Mother of Stabbing Victim Says 'G-d Saved My Son'

G-d performed a miracle in saving Yehudah Na’amad from death by an Arab terrorist on the Sabbath, his mother tells Arutz Sheva.

IDF Enters Area B to Search for Ramot Terrorist

A large IDF force entered Area B on Saturday night to search for the terrorist who stabbed a 17 year old youth in Jerusalem's Ramot area.

Eyewitness Account: 'He Said An Arab Stabbed His Brother'

An eyewitness speaks with Arutz Sheva television about the horrific stabbing of a Jerusalem teen in the neighborhood of Ramot.

Manhunt Underway for Terrorist Who Stabbed Jerusalem Teen

A manhunt for a terrorist is underway in the village of Beit Iksa next to Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood. His teen victim is hospitalized.

Jerusalem Teen Stabbed on Sabbath in Ramot

A teenage boy was stabbed by a terrorist Saturday in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot. Police are hunting the attacker.

France Condemns Givat HaMatos Construction

France condemns Israel’s plans to build in Givat HaMatos, calls the project "a new settlement".

Hamas Flags Taken Down in Jerusalem

Issawiya residents refuse to remove Hamas flags, firefighters forced to take down flags.

Beit Orot Connects Jews to Jerusalem

The Sukkot activities by Beit Orot - The Irving Moskowitz Yeshiva & Campus connect Jewish families to Jerusalem.

UN Renting Jerusalem’s Nof Zion Homes for Jews

Jewish residents in the troubled Nof Tzion project in Jerusalem protest a threat to the project’s Jewish character as UN workers move in.

New Jewish Neighborhood Planned in Jerusalem

As numerous communities in Yesha face potential demolitions, Israel has approved a new neighborhood in southeastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem: Rocks Thrown at Light Rail, Bus

One person lightly wounded in two separate rock attacks in Jerusalem. Police searching for the perpetrators.

President Peres Invites Israel to His Sukkah Party

One of the most fascinating trips for families in Jerusalem is a visit to the President's House -- especially for a visit to a sukkah party.

Arab Wedding Hall Disturbs Jews on Yom Kippur

Jewish residents of Har Homa disturbed by nearby wedding hall on the holiest day of the year. The police did nothing.

Cairo Demands Israel Free 81 Prisoners in Swap for Ilan Grapel

Cairo is demanding that Israel free 81 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for the freedom of Ilan Grapel, a dual national accused of "spying."

Israel Formally Accepts Quartet Plan to Restart Talks with PA

The State of Israel has formally accepted a plan by the Quartet to restart final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

US, EU Slam Gilo Construction Project

Western officials criticized Israel's decision to build 1,100 new housing units in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Interior Ministry Approves 1,100 Gilo Homes

Interior Minister Eli Yishai has approved a development project for Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, including 1,100 housing units.

New Chabad Center Opens in Central Jerusalem

Chabad of Rechavia has just opened a new center in one of the hottest locations in Jerusalem, making sure it will always be easy to find.

Jerusalem Upgrades Arab Part of Shiloach Neighborhood

Jerusalem raises the quality of life in Arab neighborhoods, changing attitudes; on Sunday, a new infant care center opened in Shiloach.