Jerusalem

PA "Venture Capital': Gets $500 Million to Arabize Jerusalem

Arab League promises $500 million to help the PA fight Jewish growth in Jerusalem.

Knesset Members Back Netanyahu on Jerusalem

Coalition head Ze'ev Elkin gathers signatures to show that across the political spectrum, Jerusalem is not up for discussion.

Biden Condemns Construction Project in Israel's Capital

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden publicly condemned a housing project in Jerusalem, saying it “undermines the trust” needed for PA talks.

'Government Not Cooperating with Unified Jerusalem Plan'

A senior Jerusalem city official says the government has shown apathy when it comes to projects aimed at keeping the city unified.

Jerusalem’s Master Plan May Endanger United Capital

Despite stated policies for a Jewish majority in a united capital, Jerusalem’s “master plan” may lead to dividing the city, says a new study.

Proposal to Close Jerusalem Refugee Camps, Learn from Cape Town

'Israeli Initiative' campaign calls to close refugee camps in Jerusalem, based on precedent set by court verdict this week in South Africa.

Israel’s ‘Second Day’ of Purim -- in Pictures

Jerusalem residents celebrated “Shushan Purim” on Monday, one day after Jews around the world ended their Purim festivities.

Arab Sniper Wounds Jewish Guard in Eastern Jerusalem

Arab war drums: Sniper wounds Jewish guard in eastern Jerusalem, PA to meet in Hevron, Jordan calls on Arabs “to protect” holy places.

Arab Protesters Leave Temple Mount, Muslims Call for War

Nearly two dozen Arabs, who barricaded themselves in a Temple Mount mosque Saturday, left Sunday as Arabs escalated a war of words over the site.

Eldad: Stop Arab Provocations in Jerusalem

MK Aryeh Eldad warns police to stop Arab provocations in Jerusalem before local Jews are forced to take action.

Video: Jerusalem - Where Art and Technological Innovation Meet

Jewish Agency delegation hears about the uniqueness of Jerusalem, not only as an historical city but also as a city with hi-tech potential

Dig Supports Biblical Account of King Solomon's Construction

Video: Arutz Sheva TV visited the archaeological dig that uncovered a wall likely built by King Solomon and described in the Book of Kings.

Sharansky: Jerusalem Bridges Time and Space

Ex-refusenik Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, moved the Jerusalem Conference audience when he spoke of how Jerusalem changed his life.

Benny Begin: Jerusalem-Dividing Proposals Did Damage

Cabinet Minister Benny Begin says that damage has been caused by even agreeing to consider proposals to divide Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Preparing for Snow

Jerusalem municipality is preparing for the falling of snow at the end of the week. Snow teams will sprinkle salt on roads throughout Jerusalem.

IsraAID/FIRST Medic in Haiti: Only Jessica's Eyes Were Moving

Only the little girl’s eyes were moving, said IsraAID medic Alan Schneider. Jessica, 6, was rescued after being trapped for six days under rubble.

Jerusalem Tu B’Shvat Celebration to Feature Planting Flowers

Tu B’Shvat is known as the Festival of Trees, thousands of which are planted yearly. Flowers will join the celebration in Jerusalem next week.

High Housing Prices in Jerusalem: Who's to Blame?

A Jerusalem City Councilwoman is fighting to whittle local housing prices back down to a reasonable level by attacking the source of the problem.

Egypt: Netanyahu Coming Around on Jerusalem; PM Denies

The Prime Minister's office denies Egyptian reports that Netanyahu agrees to discuss placing a PA capital in Jerusalem. Too little, too late?

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

Three men and a woman from the extremist Neturei Karta sect traveled to Gaza last Friday to spend the Sabbath with Hamas terrorists.

Eastern Jerusalem Yeshiva to Become Neighborhood

The Jerusalem Planning and Construction Council approves the construction of four apartment buildings in Beit Orot Mt. of Olives yeshiva complex.

Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem’s Old City

A bloody terrorist attack in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City was prevented Monday night. Three Hevron Arabs were arrested with knives.

Yehoram Gaon Marks 50 Years in Show Biz with New Kids' TV Show

International superstar Yehoram Gaon is celebrating his 50th year in entertainment with a new children's television show.

Protest Outside Intel: Keep the Sabbath!

1,000 hareidi-religious Jews protested outside the Jerusalem branch of Intel Corp. on Sunday night against weekly Sabbath desecration.

Protest for Pollard near US Consulate

Rabbi Shneur Katz held Torah study and prayer sessions of on behalf of Jonatahn Pollard outside the US consulate in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Police Bar Jews from Temple Mount on Chanukah

Jews returned to the Temple nearly 2,000 years ago, but police banned them from the site on Chanukah because of Arab fears of a Jewish takeover.

Is Global Culture Hellenism? Conference on Chanukah Then and Now

In keeping with the theme of Chanukah, a symposium on the cultural future of Jerusalem will take place in the nation’s capital on Saturday night.

Bride, Father Arrested for Crime of Moving Lips on Temple Mount

A Jewish bride and her father were arrested on the Temple Mount, after an Arab cop claimed he saw the father muttering prayers.

Jerusalem Mayor: Foreign Resident, Please Rent Your Apartment

Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat asked foreign residents with apartments in the city to rent them out to young families and students.

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

The Swedish proposal to divide Jerusalem and declare part of the capital of the PA threatens the peace process, Mayor Barkat wrote the EU.

Livni to Sweden: Hands Off Jerusalem

Opposition Leader Livni echoes the Foreign Ministry's call to int'l community not to pre-empt PA talks by calling for the division of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Upgrades to Quarterly Assessments

Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat requested that the City Comptroller begin using quarterly reports to address various issues pertaining to the city.

EU Joins PA’s Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

A proposal by the EU to declare eastern Jerusalem the PA capital will backfire and hurt peace, Israel warns. A Likud MK blames the government.

Jerusalem Ascends International Art Map with Historic Auction

A historic art auction will take place in the nation's capital. On the block: a century-old painting worth over 1 million dollars.

Hamas Using Shalit as Pawn for Fatah Unity

Hamas, which has used kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit as a pawn for Israel to free terrorists, now is playing with him to reach a deal with Abbas.

Jerusalem Light Rail on Fast Track to Keep Capital United

Jerusalem’s deputy mayor vowed to derail a PA attempt for a Arab boycott of the contractor of the light rail system that reaches eastern Jerusalem.

Son of Rabbi Goren: Dad Would Have Died for United Jerusalem

The Chief IDF Rabbi, who blew the shofar when Israel liberated the Old City in 1967, would be prepared to die for a united capital, his son says.

Video: Emanuel, Amid Jokes, Repeats Call for More Talk

Rahm Emanuel told American Jews his son and nephew’s bar mitzvahs will be in Israel, jokingly asked for money and called for PA-Israeli ”dialogue.”

Israel-Jordan Joint Earthquake Drill Held Despite Friction

A joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem.

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

The Bedouin land grab has moved to the Jerusalem area. The High Court is to hear on Monday an appeal against the “outposts” near Maaleh Adumim.

US Senators Act to Force Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital

US presidents have avoided a law for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital due to a “security” waiver which seven senators now want to abolish.

Racing to Jerusalem: International Marathon in 2011

“We will bring an international marathon to Jerusalem in 2011," vowed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat after participating in the New York race Sunday.

J'lem: 4 Wounded in Clash between Jews, Arabs

Jews and Arabs clashed over ownership of a house in Beit Tzafafa, in Jerusalem, on Friday. Four people were wounded.

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

MK Moses challenges police over Arab attacks on Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem.

Labor Blocks Bill Defining Jerusalem ‘Capital of Jewish People’

A Jewish Home MK proposed a bill declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel and the Jewish People. Labor forced him to withdraw the proposal.

New Bus Line Connects Eastern Jerusalem’s Jews

A new Egged bus line in eastern Jerusalem aims to connect the area's Jewish communities.

Israeli Forces Reveal Abu Dis Weapons Lab

Released for publication: Israeli forces found a terrorist weapons lab near Jerusalem in mid-September.

Islamic Leader MK Sarsur: 'Arab Jebusites' Founded Jerusalem

MK Sarsur says Arab Jebusites founded 'Al-Quds' long before the Jews arrived there, and that Jews should 'forget' about praying on Temple Mount.

Sukkot Spirit in Historic Jerusalem

INN TV visits Jerusalem's Old City over Sukkot to see how Jews are celebrating the week-long holiday.

Video of Sukkot March: Praise the L-rd and Pass the Israeli Flag

“Love” was the keyword in Jerusalem Tuesday, where thousands of Christians marched in the annual Sukkot parade under the threat of Arab riots.

Jewish Purchases in Jerusalem Fuel PA Fears

Successful Jewish efforts in spurring on the historic process of the national return to Jerusalem have the Palestinian Authority concerned.

Could Israel Face 'Third Intifada'?

MK Moshe Matalon warns that Israel may be facing a “third Intifada,” calls for heavy-handed action to remove threat.

As Israel Seeks to Quell Riots, PA Tells Muslims to Fight

As Israel seeks to quell Muslim riots in Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority tells Jerusalem Arabs to keep fighting.

Arab Riots Continue in Jerusalem, Policeman Hurt

Arabs rioted in northern Jerusalem on Sunday as MK Ben-Ari warned: police policy encourages violent attacks.

Barkat: Put Jerusalem Rabbinate in Religious-Zionist Hands

Jerusalem Mayor Barkat tells Supreme Court that hareidi-religious power in the city rabbinate should be weakened in favor of religious Zionists.

Barkat Admits: Police Don't Dare Enter Eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat admits that Israeli police do not enforce the law in Arab neighborhoods of the city.

PA Woos Jerusalem Arabs

The PA is reaching out to Jerusalem Arabs with a string of gifts as it plans a conference on Jerusalem in Morocco.

Committee Approves Street Naming for Adir Zik

The Jerusalem Street Names Committee has decided to name a street after former Arutz 7 radio host Adir Zik z"l

IDF Conquers Downtown Jerusalem

Downtown Jerusalem filled with military vehicles, weaponry and soldiers this week as the IDF reached out to civilians.

Award to Man who Stopped Bulldozer Terrorist

Updated with video: Israel grants an award to a young Jerusalem soldier, Moshe Plesser, who stopped a terrorist attack in July 2008.