Jerusalem

Woman, missing for years, found under mysterious circumstances

Ruth Abramov, 74-year-old woman found dead near Sacher Park, went missing 18 years ago.

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

Jerusalem remembers:

Yellow star, 'We will never forget' projected on Old City walls

The Jerusalem Municipality lit up the walls of the Old City and the Chords Bridge to remember those murdered in the Holocaust.

Jerusalem mayor insists:

Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.

Indictment

Jerusalem youth acted on behalf of Iran

According to the indictment, the young man contacted an Iranian agent via Telegram, operated a “burner phone," and carried out documentation missions in Israel in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Western Wall reopens after 40 days of restrictions

After 40 days of restrictions under Home Front Command guidelines, the Western Wall plaza returned to full activity today. Thousands of worshippers are already visiting the site for prayer and thanksgiving.

Body of elderly woman found near Jerusalem park

Police launch investigation after body of 75-year-old woman is found in storage unit near Sacher Park in Jerusalem.

Iranian spy in the capital:

Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence

A 21-year-old Jerusalem resident allegedly recruited by Iranian intelligence carried out surveillance tasks for payment, prompting a joint Shin Bet and police investigation.

Violent clashes break out at Jerusalem Draft Office

Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest

Judge Shmuel Herbst in his decision reviewed the importance of the commandment of the Passover offering and declared that there were no grounds for an extended order removing those attempting it from the city.

Bomblets from Iranian cluster bomb land near key military base

Bomblets from Iranian cluster bomb land near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv; additional impact site reported in Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.

Nine men in a roof

Watch: Forces foil sophisticated infiltration attempt

Jerusalem Envelope Border Police officers stopped a delivery van outside the capital and found nine undocumented individuals hiding in a double panel in its ceiling.

Herzog welcomes agreement on Easter prayers in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog praises understandings between police and the Latin Patriarchate ensuring Easter prayers in Jerusalem, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to freedom of worship.

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.

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Jerusalem burglars win big: A bottle of milk

Three burglars fled a Jerusalem office after an alarm sounded, but not before one grabbed milk from the fridge, sparking viral reactions and humor online.

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Passover 2026:

Last stop, Jerusalem

Although we were born and set apart in Egypt, our soul and our light and our purpose and our uniqueness are revealed in their full strength in the Land of Israel and Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor:

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong'

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, gives Arutz Sheva a behind-the-scenes look at leading Israel's capital during wartime, 'The enemy is also firing at holy sites and eastern sections of the city.'

Indictment:

Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier

According to the indictment, two brothers fabricated information, using AI to produce documents, which they delivered to an Iranian agent named "David," receiving payment of over NIS 100,000.

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19 illegal Arab laborers caught crossing security fence

Border Police officers in the Jerusalem region arrested 19 illegal Arab laborers after they crossed a security barrier near the Atarot industrial zone.

Arabs Against Iran:

'Khamenei is doing what Ben-Gvir and Smotrich couldn't'

The Arab world has become increasingly critical of the debris strikes from Iranian missiles near Islamic holy sites.

Five sirens in one hour:

Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Five sirens activated within an hour following missile launches from Iran. Damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata, but no injuries.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Arsonist sets fire to Jerusalem park

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of setting fire to equipment in Jerusalem's Gan Sacher.

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A post-Purim-pre-Pesach musar shmooze

At my Kiryat Moshe home, on Purim, students wondered why they will say 'next year in Jerusalem' in the Haggadah when they are already there...

Unique system offers alerts to 'kosher' phones

Jerusalem Municipality announces unique early alert system for 'kosher' phone users, initiated by Mayor Moshe Lion.

Heavy missile barrage

One seriously injured from rocket impact in Jerusalem

Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel, with several casualties in Jerusalem and central Israel.

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.

Extremist haredim to protest in Jerusalem

Toldot Avraham Yitzhak hasidic rebbe orders anti-draft protest in Jerusalem following recent arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students.

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration

Dozens of leftist activists arrive at Paris Square in Jerusalem, holding illegal demonstration and blocking roads.

Helmet-cam footage:

Assault rifles seized, suspect arrested near downtown Jerusalem

Helmet cameras captured Border Police raiding a home in Jerusalem’s Abu Tor, seizing three M-16 rifles and arresting a weapons suspect.

As conflict with Iran looms

Jerusalem municipality prepares for emergency situation

In the coming days, a comprehensive emergency information booklet will be distributed to residents' mailboxes and various digital platforms.

Youths attacked in Jerusalem, police detain the victims

Jewish youths attacked in the Muslim Quarter by an Arab assailant. Police subsequently detain the victims for questioning. Attorney Nati Rom: "A blatant violation of the Youth Law."

Illegal construction demolitions - even during Ramadan

Over the past two years more than 700 demolition orders have been issued for buildings in neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Under Minister Ben‑Gvir's policy, demolitions are being carried out even during Ramadan.

For the 'likes'

Arab teens arrested after desecrating Israeli flag

Officers locate and arrest two minors who tore down and desecrated a flag near Jaffa Gate and filmed the act for social media.

Bereaved parents:

'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'

Bereaved parents' plea to the Mayor of Jerusalem: 'Do not allow the businessman who supported Hamas to build a hotel in the Old City.' Municipality removes plan pending completion of a 'thorough review.'

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

A United Hatzalah ambulance struck a pedestrian on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem. The young woman, about 25 years old, was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center unconscious and in serious condition.

Qatari money in Jerusalem, while Israel remains silent

The head of the Research Department at the Jerusalem Institute for Applied Policy tells of enormous, unregulated sums that Qatar transfers to institutions in Israel. What is Israel hiding behind the civilian façade?

Enter to win a $1.2M luxury Jerusalem apartment

Tickets are still available to win the raffle for a $1.2M fully furnished Jerusalem apartment.

At Jerusalem's entrance:

Knives and uniforms found in illegal Arab's car

Police examine suspicious vehicle near entrance to Jerusalem, find weapons and military uniforms.

Jerusalem

Lelov Rebbe collapses and passes away in Mikveh

The Lelov Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Biderman, passed away today after collapsing in the Hasidic mikveh on Tzefania Street in Jerusalem.

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Belz hasidic community receives final approval to significantly expand Great Synagogue.

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Shoe rack installed on Temple Mount with police approval

Jerusalem District Commissioner Avshalom Peled approved the placement of an organized shoe rack at the entrance to the Temple Mount, ending the practice of leaving shoes in piles.

Jerusalem:

Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

Woman, 70, declared dead at hospital after crane truck falls overturns in Jerusalem.

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

Among other things, they wrote that imposing the death penalty contradicts Jewish tradition, which effectively abolished capital-punishment laws some two thousand years ago.

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Operation Capital Defender

Hundreds of officers raid northern Jerusalem village

Hundreds of Border Police, IDF troops, and municipal teams launched Operation Capital Defender in Kafr Aqab to enforce governance, demolish illegal structures, and boost security near the seamline.

If elected

Flávio Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian President, vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected, reaffirms strong support for Israel.

Jerusalem:

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.

Chef attacked for tying ponytail near haredi man

Chef Karen Kadosh says she was assaulted by a woman in Jerusalem, allegedly for tying her hair back in an elevator.

'He needed to die'

Mother leaves house of mourning to testify in favor of caregivers

Court releases caregivers at daycare where two infants died to house arrest.

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Protester struck by vehicle near Jerusalem Chords Bridge

A protester was hit by a car this evening during a protest near the String Bridge in Jerusalem.

Daycare tragedy

Deceased infant's parents: 'We trust the caregiver'

Chani Katz rejects criticism of the caregivers, while her husband adds, 'What crushed me were the hateful comments.'

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What remains of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters

One day after the Land Authority demolished structures in the UNRWA complex in Jerusalem, drone footage shows the extent of the destruction.

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UNRWA worker murdered his son, now he affixed a mezuzah on its HQ

After buildings in the UNRWA complex were demolished, Kobi Samerano, whose son, Yonatan, was abducted and murdered by a member of the organization, carried out a symbolic act of closure.

Where are the forces?

The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

The legal advisor to the Jerusalem Municipality has turned to the Ministry of Defense demanding immediate intervention to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, after no forces were allocated for the task.