Jerusalem

Court Blocks Jerusalem's Silwan Upgrade

The Jerusalem District Court has blocked the city from moving ahead on renovations of the Silwan neighborhood.

Jerusalem's Indivisible Population

Jerusalem is a city that simply cannot be divided, due to the diverse nature of its population, says Mayor Nir Barkat.

US Supreme Court to Hear Case If Jerusalem Birth Can be Recorded

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by an American couple that their son’s birthplace be recorded as Jerusalem, Israel.

Fayyad: PA Already Moving to Make J'lem its Capital

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the PA will make unilateral moves to establish Jerusalem as the capital for a PA state.

Video: Will the Customers Return to Jaffa Street?

Jerusalem's once-thriving Jaffa Street is undergoing a renewal because of the Light Rail and the customers are turned away, say merchants.

Green Light on 942 Housing Units for Gilo

The southern Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo will gain 942 new housing units and expand to the east and south.

Jerusalem Taste Festival Stirs Controversy

Jerusalem taste festival greeted by some, booed by others as controversy erupts over non-kosher foods at some booths.

Diverse Crowd Gathers for First Jerusalem Marathon

On Friday morning, Jerusalem's first-ever marathon has kicked off despite Wednesday's bus bombing near the starting point of the race's route.

Jerusalem Terror Attack Shows How Crucial Each Hospital Is

With 1 dead and 2 critically hurt, Jerusalem terror attack highlights capital's hospitals, including the nearly shut-down Bikur Cholim.

Israel Land Fund: Netanyahu is Already Dividing Jerusalem

Israel Land Fund shows video proof that Israel's government is giving neighborhoods in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority.

Mayor of Jerusalem Takes Journalists for a High Ride

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds press conference ...in the air.

MK Plesner: Netanyahu is Harming Jerusalem

MK Plesner voices his objection to the government's rejection of a bill that would provide a free academic year to IDF veterans in Jerusalem.

Victim of Arab Mob: Police Refused to Believe I Was Hurt

On Shabbat, a group of Jewish worshipers were savagely attacked by an Arab mob, but police were most unhelpful, says one victim of the attack.

Knesset Conference Calls to Expand Greater Jerusalem

A conference was held in the Knesset to promote the "Greater Jerusalem bill" which would see more construction in communities around the capital.

Australian Businessman Helps Jerusalem with 30-Year Plan

Australian businessman Kevin Bermeister is in Israel this week to introduce his new program to attract tourists to Jerusalem.

TNL - So, Which Disney Character Would be Good as Israeli PM?

TNL in Jerusalem Across America brings the soul of Jerusalem to Florida. This week join us as we "meet the streets" of Jerusalem and Florida.

Abbas Turnabout: We Won't Declare Unilateral State

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas tells Al Jazeera that he has no plans to declare a state unilaterally, reveals Barak's plan for Jerusalem.

Zionist Entrepreneur Saves Jerusalem Neighborhood

A supermarket magnate, real estate developer, clothing chain owner, and successful businessman: Rami Levy does business with a 'Jewish twist.'

Jerusalem: Cab Driver Attacked by Arabs

Cab driver who was attacked by Arabs in his car relates his experience in a conversation with INN TV.

Needed: Funding to Prevent PA Buy-up of Jerusalem Project

As a PA man plans to buy the failed company behind a major Jewish housing project in Jerusalem, a Jewish company wants to put in an offer as well.

Jerusalem Conducting War Drill, Siren to Sound at 10:00

Jerusalem municipality departments to practice war-like scenarios, such as missile attacks and absorption of mass numbers of citizens.

Abbas Plans PLO Office in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Abbas builds a new office in Ramallah, but says location is temporary, as he plans move to Jerusalem.

Outgoing IDF Intelligence Head: Jerusalem 'Core of the World'

Maj.-Gen. Amos Yadlin tells Knesset he told colleagues in the US: 'Washington may be the center of the world, but Jerusalem is its core.'

Jerusalem Goes Pink for Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen for the Cure marks Breast Cancer Week in Jerusalem.

Message to World: Jerusalem Gets Top-Priority Development Status

Ministerial legislation committee approves special benefits to the capital, including incentives for construction throughout liberated Jerusalem.

Interview: The Truth About Those 22 Illegal Arab Houses

Plans to develop the King's Garden area will continue despite Arab riots , says Jerusalem City Council member Edna Freidman, and all will benefit.

Arutz Sheva Report Leads Court to Check Out False Arab Graves

Jerusalem Magistrates Court discusses new Arab tombstones in central Jerusalem cemetery following Arutz7 report that it is a ploy to gain land.

CBS News Reporter Aims at Jerusalem's City of David

On '60 Minutes,' Lesley Stahl strives to delegitimize the presence of Jews in the City of David and cast doubt on an archaeological dig ther

International Uproar Over Jerusalem Building Approvals

The international community calls on Israel to freeze construction in areas of Jerusalem claimed by the PA for its hoped-for state.

Building Resumes in Jerusalem

The Housing Ministry quietly approves the construction of 240 homes in northern Jerusalem.

Barkat: 'Just Say No' to Splitting Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says Israel should "just say 'no'" when it comes to the Arab demand for half of Jerusalem.

Jewish Repairman Escapes Near-Lynch in Jerusalem

A Jewish repairman was viciously attacked in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem. He accuses police of failing to help.

Fatah Pushes Boycott of OECD Meeting in Western Jerusalem

Fatah pushes for a foreign boycott of all of Jerusalem -- even those areas that have always been in Israeli hands.

Muslim Journalist: Jerusalem Arabs Prefer Israeli Sovereignty

Jerusalem's Arab residents vastly prefer to live under Israeli sovereignty than the PA, according to Muslim Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh.

75,000 Expected for Multi-Faceted Jerusalem Holiday March

The traditional “Jerusalem Sukkot March” will be returning on Tuesday, and in a big way.

Protest in Jerusalem Against Synagogue Demolition

Jews from the village of El Matan and activists from L’Herut Tzion demonstrated on Wednesday against US pressure to destroy their Synagogue.

Photo Essay: "Balabusta" Shuk Street Fair in Jerusalem Market

Summer street fair brings music and art to Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda shuk. A Golda Meir made of beans, reggae, klezmer and more graced the market.

Transforming Sheikh Jarrah into Jerusalem's Shimon HaTzaddik

International media are focusing on the Shimon HaTzaddik (Sheikh Jarrah) neighborhood as the diplomatic battle for Jerusalem once again begins.

PA Minister Threatens War over Jerusalem

The PA religious affairs minster, a week before peace talks in Washington, warned of war if Jerusalem is not “returned.” Abbas was in the audience.

Video: Riding Jerusalem's New Light Rail

Arutz Sheva's Hezki Ezra takes special test ride on Jerusalem Light Rail with Mayor Barkat and Minister Katz, who say it will strengthen Jerusalem.

Arabs Attack Jew in Jerusalem

Dozens of Arabs attacked a Jew at Kever Shmuel HaNavi on Motzei Shabbat.

Muslims Set Aside $30 Million for 'Keeping Jerusalem Muslim'

Money to be invested through Al-Quds Fund belonging to the Organization of Islamic Countries.

Exclusive: Arabs Faking Graves to Grab Jerusalem Land

Muslim land-grabbing creativity knows no bounds: in central Jerusalem, Arabs are building a fictitious cemetery where no one is buried.

Turkey Building 10 Meter High Wall inside Jerusalem

Turkey is building a 10 meter high wall along Jerusalem's Old City wall – and no one is stopping them.

US Affairs Expert: Don't Worry - US Residents Stand With Us

Yoram Ettinger, former consulate official to US: 29 cities in the US are named for Jerusalem, which Americans back as Israel's unified capital

Jerusalem Named Best City in ME by Travel and Leisure Magazine

Jerusalem has been named the best city in the region of Africa and the Middle East by New York-based 'Travel and Leisure' magazine.

Fire in Valley Closes Route 1 to Jerusalem

The main highway to Jerusalem, Route #1, is closed on-and-off to traffic, because of smoke from fires in the Lifta valley alongside it.

Festival of Light Contrasts Ancient City, Modern Innovation

Israel's capital 'City of Gold' was bathed in dazzling light this week during the 2nd annual Jerusalem Festival of Light.

New: No Visitor Cars in Jerusalem Old City During the Day

To reduce traffic and pollution in the historic Old City, the Jerusalem Municipality will prohibit most private cars from entering during the day.

What Do They Mean by "East Jerusalem"?

Thriving Jerusalem neighborhoods were built after the city was reunited in 1967, most contiguous with older ones, some from the outside in.

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of incitement for quoting the Bible to note the Jewish people's ties to Jerusalem. "Distasteful," he says.

Demographic Revolution: Jewish, Arab Growth Equal in Jerusalem

Jewish and Arab population growth is equal in the capital, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Data released in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Min. Attias Admits: No Housing Marketed in J'lem Since December

Minister of Construction and Housing says he hopes marketing in capital will begin again in full force in 2010.

Global Bio-Med Conference Comes to Israel

Leading international bio-medical experts will be presenting their findings at a conference in Jerusalem, with an eye toward personalized cures.

Police May Ban Part of Old City from Jerusalem Day Parade

The police are considering closing off two of the Old City gates to Jews during the annual Jerusalem Day parade in two weeks.

Near-Lynch Sheds Light on Why Police Don't Get Involved

A near-lynch in Jerusalem city limits leads police to tell a victim why they don't get involved when Arabs attack Jewish motorists.

Report: Obama-PA ‘Understanding’ on Freeze Continuation

Obama administration has reportedly reached an "understanding" with the PA that Jewish construction will continue to be frozen - even in Jerusalem.

PA Destroys 7 Tons of Yesha Watermelons

The PA smashes 7.5 tons of watermelons and will put merchants on trial for doing business with Jews in Judea and Samaria. Fayyad's goal: Jerusalem.

Elie Wiesel: Jerusalem is Above Politics

"When a Jew visits Jerusalem for the first time, ...it is a homecoming," says renowned author and activist Elie Wiesel in ads in USA papers.

Ministers, MKs Encourage Netanyahu on Jerusalem

Speaking Thursday at Ariel University, Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised PM Netanyahu for his"standing firm" against American pressure.