Shimon HaTzaddik

Reclaiming Jewish property in Jerusalem and media disinformation

How efforts to evict Arab squatters and reclaim Jewish-owned property in Jerusalem have been spun into claims of stealing Arab land.

Arab rips Israeli flag from MK Ben-Gvir's office

The Arab pulled out the flag from the Shimon HaTzadik office in the morning, when Ben Gvir was away, and was subsequently arrested.

Calls for Hamas to attack Israel heard in Jerusalem

Demonstrators against the Jewish presence in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem have begun calling for Hamas to attack Israel.

MK Ben-Gvir: Police had orders to beat me

Right-wing MK vows to return to east Jerusalem hotspot, after being violently evicted from his office there and beaten by police.

Police violently evict MK in east Jerusalem

Officers violently evict activists from contentious east Jerusalem neighborhood. MK Ben Gvir faints during clashes with officers.

Violent clashes erupt in east Jerusalem neighborhood

Arab MKs clash with Jewish residents, confronting right-wing lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood.

Left-wing activist pours boiling coffee on Jewish resident in Shimon Hatzaddik

Jewish family in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood has been attacked 16 times since May.

EU: Evictions in Jerusalem 'illegal under international law'

European Union condemns evacuation of Jerusalem building, urges Israel to 'halt all settlement activities.'

Police evict residents of illegal structures in Sheikh Jarrah

Police complete evacuation of illegal structures built in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Jerusalem woman stabbed while walking her kids to school

Woman seriously wounded in stabbing near Shimon Hatzaddik's Tomb in Jerusalem in terrorist attack.

Watch: Shimon Hatzaddik squatters take case to court, say new documents help their case

While Israel's Supreme Court dallies in passing a ruling, tensions boils over on both sides of the political divide.

Will Arab squatters be allowed to remain on Jewish property in Jerusalem?

Supreme Court judge proposes compromise allowing Arab squatters who have refused to pay rent for property seized from Jews to stay.

New deal to allow Arab squatters to remain on Jewish property?

NPO declares Shimon Hatzadik deal 'no compromise at all'

The Keep Jerusalem nonprofit for Jewish presence in Jerusalem says that the Supreme Court has failed to deliver justice for the landowners.

Israel's critics are right: ‘Sheikh Jarrah’ exemplifies the Arab-Israeli conflict

Shimon HaTzadik is a place where Jew and Arab could have lived peacefully had Arabs not tried to ethnically cleanse it from Jews..Op-ed..

Arab Riots in Jerusalem: 'We were in mortal danger'

Jewish man whose car was torched by Arab rioters recalls harrowing moments during attack. 'I called the police commander, he didn't answer.'

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Thousands participate last night in festive celebration at burial site of Torah sage Shimon Hatzaddik in eastern J'lem.

'The Jews have returned - stones and knives won't stop us'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grandson tells Arutz Sheva 'Jews are here to stay' in eastern Jerusalem. 'We won't be intimidated.'

Lag Ba'Omer at the Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Lag Ba'omer celebrations took place in Jerusalem at the tomb of Shimon the Righteous.

Ariel Asks Australia to Fight Israel Boycotts

Minister Ariel meets Australian Amb. in eastern Jerusalem, asks for support of Israel, criticism of PA breaches in international arena.

Arab Attacker to Pay Israeli Victim NIS 2.5m

Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to pay a hareidi Israeli NIS 2.5 million compensation 'as an example' for brutal assault.

Arab Rock Attacker to Pay Israeli Victim NIS 2.5 Million

Far-Left Groups Angry Over New Jerusalem Yeshiva

Plans for new hareidi yeshiva in Shimon Hatzaddik (Sheikh Jarrah) neighborhood meets angry reaction from Peace Now.

Far-Left Groups Up in Arms Over New Jerusalem Yeshiva

Building Freeze in Jerusalem Neighborhood

A letter by a senior official says political considerations prevent Jewish construction in the Shimon HaTzaddik neighborhood.

Video: Hiloula for Shimon HaTzaddik Begins

Rav Yaakov Yosef, MK Michael Ben Ari among those attending Yarzeit celebration in eastern Jerusalem.

Arab Attacks Hareidi Man in Jerusalem

A young hareidi man was attacked by a local Arab man at a tomb in Jerusalem.

Indictments Coming in Shimon HaTzaddik Stabbing

Security officials say two Arabs arrested for stabbing a Jew near the tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik confessed to the crime, targeting Jews

Arabs Who Stabbed Yeshiva Student Admit Racial Motivation

‘PA Terrorists Continue Nazis’ Work’

There is no difference between Arab terrorists in Israel and the Nazis, man says after Jerusalem attack.

Arabs Stab Young Jew in Jerusalem

Haredi-religious man, around 20, stabbed near Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik. He is conscious. Two suspects arrested.

Jewish Man Injured in Shimon Hatzaddik Rock Attack

A man was injured by leftists throwing stones at Jews in the Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood Friday night.

Thousands Celebrate at Shimon Hatzaddik

Thousands gather in Jerusalem to celebrate the life of Shimon Hatzaddik (Shimon the Righteous).

Thousands Celebrate at Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Arabs Damage Jew’s Car

Young Arab terrorists badly damaged a Jew's car in the Shimon HaTzaddik neighborhood in Jerusalem. Police saw the security footage but did nothing.

Photos: Lag BaOmer in Jerusalem

INN brings you a photo essay of the Lag BaOmer celebrations which took place at the tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik in Jerusalem.

Photo Essay: Lag BaOmer at Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Victim: Police Didn't Believe Me

On Shabbat, a group of Jewish worshipers were savagely attacked by an Arab mob, but police were most unhelpful, says one victim of the attack.

Victim of Arab Mob: Police Refused to Believe I Was Hurt

13 New Jewish Homes in Jerusalem

Important Jerusalem neighborhood receives another boost towards regaining its Jewish status, with the near-final approval of 13 new homes.

13 New Jewish Homes Near Shimon HaTzaddik

Mufti Home Down, Jewish Homes Up

New Jewish housing project in eastern Jerusalem finally gets off the ground – though not without loud Arab protests that required police presence.

Former Home of Pro-Nazi Mufti Makes Way for Jewish Building

20,000 at Shimon HaTzaddik

20,000 people at the Simon the Just commemorations in the Shimon HaTzaddik neighborhood Wednesday eve; prayers, festivities continuing today.

Leftists Deface Holy Site

Immodestly dressed anarchists invaded and desecrated the Shimon HaTzadik site in Jerusalem Tuesday night.

J'lem: Arabs Wound Boy

Residents of eastern Jerusalem neighborhood describe nonstop attacks by Arabs while police are hamstrung by leftists.

From Nuclear Iran to Online Hate

Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center visits Toronto.

Arab Libel in Battle for J'lem

Arab residents of Jerusalem neighborhood falsely accuse Jewish men of beating Arab women; Jews say libel is an attempt to force them to leave.

Arabs, Trying to Banish Jews, Falsely Accuse Them

Rally Against J'lem Jews

Professors at Hebrew U were among the leaders of a rally Wednesday against Jewish life in historic Jerusalem. Protesters vandalized IDF memorial.