Shiloach (Silwan)

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.

Jerusalem 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.

Achievement for Ateret Cohanim in Shiloah village: Another house 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.

Watch: 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.

Terrorist's house prepped for demolition

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

Fatah throws celebration for Jerusalem terrorist

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

'I'll strengthen Jewish identity in Diaspora'

Education, Diaspora Ministries aid Jewish study programs abroad.

'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.'

Palestinian campaign targets Arabs selling to Jews

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

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' PM, 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 stymieing 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 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

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.

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.

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?

MK Yogev: Put Paratroopers in Jerusalem Hotspots

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