![]() Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: Ineffective nightly patrols, coronavirus not letting upMayor of Jlem opposes implementation of nightly closures in the city's western neighborhoods, supports curfew in eastern Jerusalem.![]() Moshe Lion: 'Parents are rightfully concerned' over school yearJerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion says 98% of students arrived at school, parents are 'rightfully concerned.'![]() PA blasts building plan for eastern JerusalemPA "foreign ministry" blasts Jerusalem municipality's plan to establish an employment complex in Issawiya.![]() Jerusalem mayor opposes closing off haredi neighborhoodsJerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion opposes plan to close off neighborhoods. 'Families with many children can't isolate those with coronavirus.'![]() Jerusalem mayor sends condolences to European and US leadersMayor Lion: 'Improving cooperation in the field of medical technology especially, is of great importance to our ability to fight Corona.'![]() Jerusalem to open 'coronavirus hotels' for families with many childrenThe hotels will provide help to families who find it difficult to comply with the isolation provisions in their homes.![]() Jerusalem Mayor to Arutz Sheva: One of the happiest days of my lifeMoshe Lion discusses Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's announcement on the construction in Givat Hamatos and Homat Shmuel.![]() Moshe Lion: 'Jerusalem must always be a place that unites the Jewish people'Mayor of Jerusalem tells US Jewish Leaders: 'Do not let Jerusalem divide us.'![]() Jerusalem Mayor asks leaders to relocate their embassiesJerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion tells Arutz Sheva that he spoke to leaders who attended the World Holocaust Forum about moving their embassies.![]() AG Mandelblit: Jerusalem municipality overstepped bounds by removing pro-family adsAG Avichai Mandelblit says Jerusalem municipality overstepped bounds when removing 'anti-LGBT' signs ahead of 2019 'Pride Parade.'![]() Watch: Jerusalem mayor's duet with Yosef Chaim ShwekeyJerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and singer Yosef Chaim Shwekey sing duet for Siyum HaShas celebration in the capital.![]() Education Ministry to open schools in Jerusalem's Arab areas, replacing those of UNRWAJerusalem Mayor approves plan to construct educational campus serving city's Arab neighborhoods and offering alternative to UNRWA.![]() Jerusalem residents to be eligible for an hour of free parkingJerusalem residents to receive free hour of parking plus additional discount, mayor says.![]() Permanent US embassy in Jerusalem green-litJerusalem mayor meets with US State Department officials to streamline approval of permanent US embassy complex in the capital.![]() 2,000 Har Nof residents sign petition against name changeNeighborhood residents are furious at Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion's decision to unilaterally change Har Nof to Na'ot Yosef.![]() 'A leader, a doer, a lover of Israel and Jerusalem'J'lem Mayor Moshe Lion mourns passing of “the great man, the lover of Jerusalem” Morton Mandel.![]() 'Everyone feels the revolution we're bringing to Jerusalem'Jerusalem mayor touts increase in construction in the capital, vows to end massive net migration from Jerusalem.![]() Jerusalem mayor: 'Sorry you feel hurt, we'll remove LGBT flags'Jerusalem mayor will remove LGBT flags - after the pride parade. Pro-family Jerusalemite: 'Are my family and I second-class citizens?'![]() 'We'll build a great deal in Jerusalem - without restrictions''We're going to be building a lot over next few years, and without restrictions,' says Mayor Moshe Lion. 'Trump plan won't affect J'lem.'![]() 'Our goal is to bring youth to Jerusalem,' says MayorJerusalem Mayor speaks about goals for city in 2019, including road improvements and bringing youth back to nation's capital.![]() 'It felt like murder - or something even worse'Mayor visits Jerusalem synagogue which was desecrated during overnight break-in. 'I'm horrified by what I saw.'![]() Jerusalem Mayor's solemn promisesA new wind is blowing through Jerusalem.![]() Jerusalem: The city that should be above all politicsJay Shapiro thinks that Jerusalem is more than an idea, it is a real city with real problem to solve.![]() Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of SamuelJerusalem mayor and Rabbi Shalom Arush were the main guests in at candle lighting at the Tomb of Samuel.![]() Jerusalem's new mayor sworn into officeMoshe Lion sworn in as Jerusalem's 10th mayor - and first mayor of Sephardic descent - since Israel's establishment.![]() Loser of Jerusalem mayoral election analyzes the lossJerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch expresses disappointment over fact that many residents of Jerusalem did not vote in runoff.![]() Jerusalem mayor-elect: No grudge against opponentMoshe Lion, newly elected mayor of Jerusalem, says he will work for all residents, not just haredim who supported him.![]() Barkat endorses Moshe Lion for mayor of JerusalemOutgoing Jerusalem Mayor endorses Moshe Lion in runoff to be held on Tuesday.![]() Berkovitch plans alliance with haredi factionHitorerut Jerusalem candidate who vowed to end 'haredi extortion' of city hall plans alliance with haredi candidate to win run-off election.![]() Defying Bennett, J-lem's Jewish Home branch endorses Moshe LionDisobeying party leader Naftali Bennett, Jerusalem's Jewish Home branch supports Lion and not Zeev Elkin. 'Bennett is making a mistake.'![]() Elkin: J'lem needs 100K new apartments over next 20 yearsJerusalem mayoral candidate presents his plan to rehabilitate Jerusalem. 'Jerusalem is on the verge of going bankrupt.'![]() Jerusalem mayoral candidates battle for Religious Zionist votesFrontrunners for Jerusalem's top job Moshe Lion and Zeev Elkin in an arms race for endorsements from top Religious Zionist rabbis.![]() Jerusalem to get a haredi mayor?Haredi decision making body clears Yossi Deitch to run for mayor of Jerusalem. Observers say crowded race makes him the clear favorite.![]() Jerusalem: Religious, secular, support candidate Moshe LionNew poll shows non-haredi residents of Jerusalem believe Moshe Lion to be best candidate for mayor.![]() Moshe Lion to run for mayor of Jerusalem'I've contributed greatly to city's development and today I'm more willing than ever to advance the Israeli capital even further.'![]() 'Jerusalem is being divided de facto'Jerusalem city councilmen call on police not to block Jerusalem Day 'rikudgalim' event from parts of Old City.![]() Call to Uphold Demolitions of Terrorist HomesFormer Jerusalem mayoral candidate asks Netanyahu and Barkat why orders have been ignored for half a year, demands actions.![]() Moshe Lion Questioned in Corruption ScandalJerusalem councilman Moshe Lion questioned in connection with the corruption scandal involving members of the Yisrael Beytenu party.![]() Jerusalem Councilman: Terrorists Are Roaming FreeJerusalem Councilman and former mayoral candidate Moshe Lion calls for the restoration of law and order following terrorist attack.![]() J'lem Arabs Throw Rocks at Former Mayor CandidateCouncilman Moshe Lion tours near Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem, experiences firsthand the challenges of Jewish residents.![]() Forecaster Nixes Rumors of Second SnowstormForecaster says no new snowstorm on the horizon. Jerusalem leaders clash over storm ‘mismanagement.’![]() Moshe Lion Detained by Airport Customs OfficialsMoshe Lion, Jerusalem mayor candidate, questioned at airport for allegedly trying to smuggle clothes into Israel.![]() The Deal that Saved BarkatBarkat reportedly convinced hareidi candidate to stay in the race, drawing votes from Leon.![]() Lion: My Intentions Were Sincere and TrueMoshe Lion, who ran for mayor Jerusalem and lost, thanked MK Lieberman for his support.![]() Barkat Re-elected in JerusalemDespite a relatively low voter turnout, preliminary results show that the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa have been re-elected.![]() Photo Essay: Municipal Elections in JerusalemUnity amid pressure as Jerusalem votes.![]() Barkat Camp: Low Turnout Could Gift Lion VictoryNir Barkat's camp says it is worried that a low election turnout could gift Moshe Lion victory.![]() Elkin: House Prices Turning Capital Into Arab CityAt a meeting to promote Moshe Lion's candidacy for city elections, Elkin says house prices are forcing Jews to leave the capital.![]() Degel Hatorah Tells Voters: 'Support Moshe Lion'"Lithuanian" Ashkenazic hareidi party joins Shas in endorsing Lion, saying he is "closer to religion" than rival Nir Barkat.![]() Moshe Lion: 'Put Jerusalem's Residents First'Born to a working-class Sephardic-Yemenite family, mayoral candidate wants more money for education, less pricey photo ops.![]() Likud Man says 'Party Has Not Endorsed Moshe Lion'Member of Likud's Jerusalem branch says he thinks all of the party's supporters will vote for current Mayor Nir Barkat.![]() Exclusive Interview with Jerusalem's MayorNir Barkat tells of his vivid memories packing sandbags just before the Six Day War; says that experience built his vision for the future.![]() Hassidic Community Not Gifting Votes to Moshe LionWith the absence of a hassidic candidate, communities told to vote in line with the advice of local rabbis.![]() Lieberman: Barkat 'Racist and Arrogant'Yisrael Beytenu chief unleashes atypically emotional Facebook tirade against Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.![]() Barkat: 'I'll Add More Religous Zionist Schools'Opening new elementary school, Jerusalem Mayor says if reelected he will build more religious Zionist schools in the capital.![]() MK Feiglin Backs Moshe Lion in JerusalemDeputy Knesset Speaker joins long list of Likud politicians who endorsed challenger to Barkat.![]() Candidate: Investing in E. Jerusalem Good for Jews"Yes, Arabs will benefit," says candidate Arieh King, "but it doesn't matter as long as we invest and keep our city united." |