Jerusalem City Council

Jerusalem to demolish illegal construction in Shimon Hatzadik

Jerusalem City Council member Yonatan Yosef welcomes the move: It's time for governance.

Jerusalem mayor signs permit for largest synagogue in the world

Ger synagogue covers 377,000 square feet and was built to the highest standards of safety and beauty.

Jerusalem Elections

Mayor Nir Barkat's Ambitious Vision for Jerusalem's Future

Nir Barkat tells of his vivid memories packing sandbags just before the Six Day War; says that experience built his vision for the future.

Candidate Arieh King Wants More Jews to Move to E. Jersualem

"Yes, Arabs will benefit," says candidate Arieh King, "but it doesn't matter as long as we invest and keep our city united."

Jerusalem Mayoral Candidates to Address English Speakers

Big tourist events or city services? Are they mutually exclusive? Barkat & Leon to address English-speaking audiences about J'slem's future.

Politician Changes Party Affiliation, Steps Down

Jerusalem politician sets an example by stepping down after switching to Likud. ‘I’m not a thief.’

Candidates for Jerusalem Mayor Duke it Out in Debate

Issues addressed at the Jerusalem mayoral debate included affordable housing, jobs, Arab terrorism and driving on Shabbat.