United Jerusalem

The modern day siege of Jerusalem and how we can overcome it

Creeping Arab expansion is strangling urban development, much like the Babylonian siege forcefully imposed upon Jerusalem long ago.Op-ed.

Jerusalem – Light of the world

55 years ago the two parts of divided Yerushalayim were reunited – east and west. Now we must reunite celestial and physical Jerusalem.

No foreign country should have the power to divide Jerusalem

Israel should make any country's opening of a Palestinian Arab Consulate in Jerusalem illegal. Opinion.

Why the US really wants a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem

Biden knows there is no domestic support to "unrecognize" Jerusalem, so he caters to far-left demands by undoing recognition results.Op-ed.

Will Bennett let US rollback recognition of Israel's capital?

A push to reopen a shuttered consulate to the PA in Jerusalem is a first major foreign-policy test for Israel’s fragile coalition. Op-ed.

Jerusalem and the new US Administration

Supporters of a united Jerusalem must adopt strategies to ensure that rusty, failed and dangerous narratives are not reintroduced. Opinion.

Tenth of Tevet 5789: Jerusalem is under siege again!

King David's Jerusalem was part of Prince William's wedding ceremony

Can Trump contain Obama's Middle East fallout?

Palestinians angered by Trump 'undivided Jerusalem' comments

PA officials harshly condemn Trump's avowal to reverse longstanding US and UN policy and recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

For Jerusalem Day: Standing with Zion

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar participates in the annual Flag Dance, vows there will be no unilateral withdrawals from Jerusalem.

Councilman Rescues Jerusalem Building After Arabs Break in

Councilman Aryeh King seals city-owned abandoned building in Ein Karem after defacement, 'no right of return in Jerusalem.'

Jerusalem Mayor in Washington to Preserve Unity of Holy City

Nir Barkat speaks to top Congressman, AIPAC, other dignitaries about the need to prevent the partition of Jerusalem.

New Bus Line Strengthens Jewish Presence in Eastern Jerusalem

Councilman King's initiative passes extended bus line to Abu Dis, in move strengthening the unity of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Councilmen Call For Two Zionist Chief Rabbis

King and Shkedi opposed Mayor Barkat's 'deal' to balance Zionist rabbi with Shas hareidi candidate, call to seize 'one-time opportunity.'

Shamir: Palestinian State? Forget It

Agriculture Minister says there is no room for a Palestinian state in the region, says he's willing to fight to keep Jerusalem united.

Ban on Negotiating Jerusalem Rejected in Preliminary Reading

Bill, which was passed by committee 2 months ago, would have required 80 MKs' approval before making Jerusalem a factor in talks.

Councilman King Implementing Plans to 'Judaize Jerusalem'

Nationalist Jerusalem councilman talks plans to outlaw muezzin call at night, bring Jews to 'seam' communities and boost security.

Jerusalem Councilman Shkedi On Road to Recovery

Shmuel Shkedi shows signs of recovery after stroke, sings with children at Shabbat meal.

Report: PA Police Arresting Israeli Residents in Jerusalem

PA creates ‘facts on the ground’ in Jerusalem – with Israel’s approval.

Nationalist Councilman Speaks Out Against Smear Campaign

Jerusalem councilman Aryeh King talks about leftist smear campaign against him, commitment to demolishing illegal Arab buildings.

Nationalist Jerusalem Councilman Shkedi Suffers Stroke

Jerusalem council member Shkedi of United Jerusalem suffers stroke Thursday, is rushed to hospital for treatment.

Lapid: Jerusalem Not on the Table

Finance Minister denies reports that Israeli team has offered to split Jerusalem.

'United Jerusalem' Party Joins Coalition

Religious Zionist "United Jerusalem" party joins Barkat coalition, gains two seats; hopes abound for Jewish prayer rights on Temple Mount.

Landau: Peretz’s Policy will mean Split Jerusalem

Tourism Minister warns of harsh consequences as Minister Peretz freezes plans for national park that angered Arabs in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Official on Housing Push: ‘I Forgot Kerry was Here’

Jerusalem deputy mayor says he ‘forgot Kerry was here’ when he submitted a ‘routine’ measure on a local housing project.

Shas: ‘Emotionally’ Right-Wing, ‘Realistically’ Left

Shas MK explains why his party has joined a far-left event. ‘Reality is stronger than ideology.’

Anger as Pro-PA Singer Chosen for Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem hires Achinoam Nini, who has called to split Jerusalem with the PA, to sing at official celebration in the city on Jerusalem Day.

Yair Lapid: The PA Will Give Up Jerusalem

Yair Lapid argues that if Israel does not compromise on “right of return,” Jerusalem, the PA will give in.

Chorus of Boos at Reinclusion of Jerusalem in Dem. Platform

Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.

Democratic Platform Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.

A 'shameful' omission

Obama has No Understanding of Mideast, Says Knesset Speaker:

Speaker Rivlin says Democrat platform's omission of Jerusalem as capital of Israel has "far reaching significance."

Netanyahu: Ceding Temple Mount will Lead to War

"Israel without Jerusalem is like a body with a weak heart. Ceding religious sites will lead to religious war."

Jerusalem Mayor Promotes New Boundary Plan

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promoting new municipal boundaries that would swap land, leaving some Arab neighborhoods outside the city.

Clinton Tries ‘End-Run” to Save Failed US ’Peace Talks’

Clinton admits the US fumbled the “peace talks” ball, dumps the “freeze” and tries to pass the ball to Barak. Netanyahu tries to intercept it.

Fayyad: Jerusalem Neighborhoods Part of PA ’Eternal Capital’

PA leader Salam Fayyad honored an Israel ban on dedicating a Jerusalem school but said at a ceremony near the city, “Jerusalem’s suburbs are ours.”

Abbas Meeting Netanyahu at Home Breaks PLO Boycott of Jerusalem

Abbas will meet Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem—one week after the PLO said the united capital should be boycotted.

PA Objects to Conferences in Jerusalem

The PA said holding global meetings anywhere in Jerusalem is a “provocation” because most of the world does not recognize it as Israel’s capital.

Clinton Sidesteps Her ‘United Jerusalem' Pledge

Hillary Clinton said in 2007 she believes that Israel’s right to… an undivided Jerusalem as its capital must never be questioned—until now.

Obama’s Policy Challenges Congressional Law on Jerusalem

A law passed by Congress in 1995 in effect recognizes post 1967 united Jerusalem."Obama ignores law for political reasons."