Shiloach (Silwan)

Eastern Jerusalem:

Jewish security vehicle attacked, officers fire back

Border Police officers shoot at several Arabs who attacked a Jewish security vehicle in Kfar Hashiloach. One suspect arrested.

Old City shooting attack:

Terrorist indicted after turning himself in

8 people were wounded when Al-Sidawi opened fire at a bus stop at close range.

Synagogue looted by Arabs in 1938 gets new Torah scroll

Near the Old City of Jerusalem, a small Jewish settlement gets a new Torah scroll.

Fireworks and rocks towards Jewish homes in Jerusalem

Arabs throw rocks, shoot fireworks at homes in the Shiloah village into which Jews entered the previous night.

Another house in Shiloah village to be returned to Jews

Court orders eviction of 8 Arab families from Shiloah village who lived on land that belonged to Jewish charity. Peace Now furious.

Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem expands

Arab squatters evicted from building owned by Jewish organization, following 25-year legal battle over the property.

Israel’s Tourism Triumph: The lure below

J'lem Arabs demand court award them ownership of Jewish land

Arabs from eastern Jerusalem appeal ruling to Supreme Court, say land taken from Jews forced out in 1948 should be given to Arab residents.

Lawsuit against Arab who attacked 2 Jews

Brothers sue Arab who beat, humiliated them, forced them to praise Hamas, and made them recite text of converts to Islam.

Arab indicted for assaulting haredi Jews in Silwan

Arab youth and his friend forced Jews to praise Hamas, insult the State and its officials, kiss their hands and declare faith in Islam.

Temple Mount activists simulate biblical water-drawing ritual

Temple Mount activists simulated a traditional water-drawing ritual - in preparation for the real thing.

'Ghosts of Silwan' arrested

Terror cell planned shooting attack on Israeli vehicle or on Jewish residences in the neighborhood.

Watch: Celebrating new Torah scrolls in Kfar Hashiloach

Jewish community in eastern J'lem celebrates dedication of two Torah scrolls to synagogue, as revival of Jewish life in the area continues.

Details of pre-planned terror attack in Jerusalem emerge

Investigation shows ambush on security vehicles to be premeditated, Arab terrorist gets indicted.

Private security vehicle firebombed in Jerusalem

Authorities arrest three Arabs for firebombing private security vehicle.

Violent riots spread across eastern Jerusalem

Woman injured after Arab terrorists hurl fire bombs and stones in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods ahead of 'Day of Rage' protests.

'We have returned to the synagogue of the Yemenites'

The new community in the Shiloach village opposite the City of David are renovating the synagogue of Yemenite immigrants from 130 years ago.

Returning to Jerusalem: The Yemenite synagogue of Shiloah

Expelled from their homes during Arab riots in 1938, the Jews of Shiloah were promised they would return home. Now, it's finally happening.

'Jewish land ownership in Jerusalem needs to be respected'

Ateret Cohanim has petitioned for the evacuation of 9 more Arab families illegally residing on Jewish land in eastern Jerusalem.

No more candy: IDF shuts down terrorist murderer's store

Candy store owned by family of terrorist which became symbol of terror support shut down and sealed off by Israeli security forces.

Terrorists attack soldiers preparing to demolish murderer's home

IDF engineers map out home of terrorist responsible for deadly attack, prepare for demolition. Bomb injures one during operation.

Fatah throws victory celebration for Jerusalem terrorist

Fatah organizes celebration in honor of terrorist who spent 15 months in prison for throwing firebombs.

Bennett pledges to 'strengthen Jewish identity in Diaspora'

Education, Diaspora Ministries aid Jewish study programs abroad.

Palestinian campaign targets Arabs selling property to Jews

Arab activists in Jerusalem - backed by the Palestinian Authority - announce new push to stop Jewish population growth. Will it backfire?

Paying tribute to 'the doctor who saved the life of Jerusalem'

Activists credit American-Jewish philanthropist Dr. Irving Moskowitz with the miraculous Jewish revival in Jerusalem; 'He's not gone.'

Victory for Jews of Shiloach: New homes approved

Jerusalem planning and building committee OKs construction of new home for Jews in Kfar Shiloah, 11 years after site was purchased.

'Our family bought this land, it belongs to Jews'

Descendants of Israel Dov Frumkin, who purchased land near Old City of Jerusalem, celebrates campaign to redeem property.

US 'welcomes' Netanyahu and Liberman's comments on PA state

But State Dept. blasts Jewish housing in Jerusalem, demands Israeli leaders must take concrete steps towards two-state solution.

Who's trying to stymie the Jewish community in Shiloach?

Municipal committee postpones construction approval in Jerusalem after high-level pressure, prompting angry clashes.

Jewish community in Silwan expands

Leftist NGO blasts Jewish construction in historic Jerusalem neighborhood.

Undividing Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem really the undivided eternal capital? Take a rare look at the ongoing struggle largely being waged out of sight of the public.

Watch: The Yemenite connection to Jerusalem

Join tour in the Shiloach neighborhood that was a thriving Yemenite community before Arab riots and British soldiers expelled them.

Jewish Families Attacked by Arab Mob in Shiloach

Explosive thrown at vehicle of families living in Jerusalem neighborhood breaks apart steel grid covering bulletproof windows.

Families Reclaim Jewish Houses in Jerusalem's Shiloach Village

Several families moved on Thursday into homes in the Shiloach Village (Silwan) that belonged to the old Yemenite Jewish community.

ISA Thwarts Attack Against Security Forces Near City of David

Stabbing attack planned against security forces in Jerusalem's Kfar Hashiloach has been thwarted by arrests of slew of terrorists.

Gas Explosion Injures 4 in Jerusalem

Gas canister near Old City exploded, starting fire; four evacuated to area hospitals with burns, shrapnel wounds.

Jerusalem Arab Indicted for Plotting with Hamas

Arab resident of capital got friendly with Hamas terrorist in Jordan, likely joined up ahead of military training and terror cell missions.

The City of David vs. the Propaganda Machine

In the struggle for Jerusalem, archaeology is key.

Housing Minister Uri Ariel May Move to City of David

Jewish Home minister considering move to flashpoint neighborhood, challenging PM to uphold vow that Jews can live anywhere in the capital.

MK Yogev: Deploy Paratroopers to Quell Jerusalem Riots

Jewish Home MK says if police lack enough manpower, the IDF paratroopers' red berets may be needed.

Who are the Jews of Silwan, and Why are They There?

Facing daily violence and harassment, and the target of international criticism, why are Jews moving to Silwan?

Abbas Toughens PA Law Against Selling Property to Israelis

After recent Jewish real estate purchases in Jerusalem, Mahmoud Abbas adds hard labor to sentence for Arabs caught selling to Jews.

Arab Rioters Fail to Force Jews from Jerusalem Neighborhood

Arab extremists attack new Jewish residents of Kfar Shiloach with firebombs, rocks just hours after they moved in.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Braving Arab Riots and US Criticism, Jews Return to Silwan

After similar move last month evoked criticism, nine Jewish Yemenite families return to Jerusalem neighborhood ancestors expelled from.

Victory for Jewish Jerusalem

Dozens of Jewish Families Move into Silwan Despite Arab Riots

Eleven apartments legally bought by Jerusalem-based organization; anti-Jewish riots injure one policeman.

Jewish Worshippers Ambushed by Arabs in Vicious Jerusalem Attack

Victim of Arab attack over Rosh Hashanah says police nowhere to be found, claims victims of terror no longer able to defend themselves.

Rioters in Jerusalem as Young as Nine Years Old

Arab children joining in violent riots, rock and firebomb attacks, as police crackdown on 'silent intifada' in the capital.

Firebomb Attack on Historic Jerusalem Home Wounds One

Man hospitalized with burns in attack in City of David area just after Shabbat; latest in recent spate of encouraged by Fatah.

Firebomb Attacks in Jerusalem Set Home, Bus on Fire

Egged bus and Jewish home to immediate east and south-east of Old City hit by molotov cocktail terror attacks.

Security Jeep Attacked in Eastern Jerusalem

Security jeep driving through the neighborhood of Silwan attacked by masked men who hurled rocks and paint bottles at it.

J'lem Arabs Throw Rocks at Former Mayoral Candidate

Councilman Moshe Lion tours near Silwan neighborhood in Jerusalem, experiences firsthand the challenges of Jewish residents.

Jerusalem: Police Investigate Suspected 'Price Tag'

Cars vandalized, words 'Arab workers, enough assimilation' sprayed at the scene. Comes after Jewish man stabbed by Arab attacker.

2 Jerusalem Arabs Charged in Foiled Terror Plot

Two Jerusalem Arab men were indicted Monday morning on charges of plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on Jews in the holy city.

Police Officer Hurt in Jerusalem Arab Rioting, 2 Bombs Found

Police were busy in Jerusalem and along the city's outskirts on Monday. One officer hurt in Silwan riots, two bombs found at city's edge.

Video: Firebomb-Fireworks Attack on Landmark House

Arabs videotape an unusual assault on the Meyuhas House in Shiloah, near the Temple Mount. No one has been reported hurt.

First Temple Era Reservoir Discovered in Old City

A large reservoir discovered under the Old City was used by Temple pilgrims, dating back to the First Temple era, archaeologists said

Arab Neighborhood Planned for Central Jerusalem

A new Arab neighborhood is to be built on rare open space in the heart of Jerusalem, hundreds of illegal houses authorized.

Despite Attacks, Jews Wish Muslim Neighbors 'Happy Ramadan'

Jews wish Muslim neighbors “Happy Ramadan.” Coexistence possible, they say – as long as outsiders don't interfere.

Court Blocks Jerusalem's Silwan Upgrade

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

MKs Meet in Building Slated for Demolition in East Jerusalem

National Union MKs meet in Beit Yehonatan, say that it should only be sealed off after illegal Arab homes in the area are destroyed.