Special Jerusalem Day Broadcast and Festive Prayer Service at the Kotel 12:30 PM ET...

The Jerusalem Municipality, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, the Office for Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage, and the Jerusalem Development Authority for the Development of Jerusalem will hold a special festive broadcast on Thursday.

1 in 10 Israelis Now Call Jerusalem ‘Home’

According to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics ahead of Jerusalem Day, the capital’s population is nearing one million.

Past and Present Jerusalem Merge in Stunning Virtual Exhibition by City of David

“We spent days going through the Library of Congress collection to find high quality photographs whose specific location we could re-capture.”

Compromise Reached with Police on Jerusalem Flags Parade Thursday

In their petition to the High Court, the flag dance parade organizers demanded to be permitted to form a human chain from the city center to the Western Wall, with 3,000 participants.

Temple Mount to Reopen Next Week After Eid al-Fitr

The Temple Mount, one of the holiest sites in the Jewish faith, will reopen just in time for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

Jerusalem Day Organizers Petition High Court for Right to March

"There is no reason not to allow the Left to hold its rallies, and there is no reason not to allow us to hold our rally either.”

Police Intercept Massive Shipment of Fireworks en route to Eastern Jerusalem

A search of the truck revealed 27,000 fireworks with a total weight of about 800 kg, apparently on their way to distribution in the eastern Jerusalem area.

Jerusalem Deploys Sheep to Fight Fires, Terror-Arson Suspected in Central Israel

The heat wave and terror-arsonists have been responsible for some large fires in Israel.

2nd Temple Subterranean System Discovered Near the Kotel

The complex was used by Jerusalem residents during the Early Roman period, before the destruction of the Second Temple in the year 70.

Jews Protesting Closure at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Supreme Court Battle Continues

The petitioners are arguing that Muslims are being allowed back while Jews are still banned.

Hebrew U Student Group Threatens IDF Soldiers, Attacks University

Hebrew University said it enables “freedom of expression for a variety of opinions and views, provided that this is not an activity that is a violation of the law. In this video distributed on social networks, false statements were made about the university.”

Jerusalem Israel’s Largest Jewish City: 569,900 and Largest Arab City: 349,600

There is a wage differential of 20% between men and women in Jerusalem, as opposed to 33% nationally, 32% in Tel Aviv-Yafo and 35% in Haifa.

Israeli Musicians Partner with United Hatzalah in Free Jerusalem Liberation Day Concert

Everyone is invited to register for the free live-streamed Yom Yerushalayim Concert.

IDF Soldiers Foil Terror Attack in Eastern Jerusalem

Israeli soldiers open fire on Jerusalem Arabs preparing to hurl firebombs at their post in the village of Abu Dis, wounding three, military says.
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Jerusalem Arab Parking Inspectors Go Free After Brutalizing Haredi Man

"Much to our astonishment, despite the brutal attack that caused real harm, Israel police chose to release the attackers after a brief interrogation."

Trump Campaign to Mark Two-Year Jerusalem Embassy Opening with Fundraiser

The event, which will be on Zoom, will be hosted by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.).

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor: Banish Mea Shearim Extremists Like Lepers

In a Facebook post, King said these violators should be treated like lepers, which the Torah banishes for seven days – or in the case of the coronavirus 14 days.

Poll: Most Eastern Jerusalem Residents Now Prefer ‘Palestinian’ Citizenship

According to a new study by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, only about 15 percent now say they prefer Israeli citizenship, down from 52 percent between 2010 and 2015.

Lag B’Omer Special: Rare Bar-Kochva Revolt Coin Discovered at the Foot of the Temple...

The revolt lasted about five years, causing heavy casualties among the Roman legions – so much so that they had to deploy large military units from around the Roman Empire to complete their ranks.

Arab Terrorists Firebomb Border Guard Vehicle in Eastern Jerusalem

At this point, large Border Police forces are operating in the Abu Dis area to locate suspects and gather evidence.

Israel’s Open Markets Are Coming Back and They’re Spectacular

Olivier Fitoussi went to Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market to check out the preparations for working in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.

Special Ed Student Infected with COVID-19, Discovery Made After Classmates Exposed

Sources at “Netivot Shlomo” said they fear the school may be shut down as a result of the incident.

Jerusalem: Police Arrests 7 Arabs for Acting on Palestinian Authority’s Behalf in Israel’s Capital

The suspects who took advantage of the Coronavirus restrictions to operate on behalf of the PA in Jerusalem, as part of the PA's attempt to assert its sovereignty in Jerusalem.

MDA Mobile Unit Takes 3,166 Swab Samples in Geula, Jerusalem

The MDA sampling teams sitting inside the container are protected by a high pressure air system that pushes out the air and maintains a fully sterile environment inside.

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Postpone Gay Pride Parades 2020

Feel free to add this to you list of #coronavirusbenefits…

Report: Vast Majority of Jerusalem Coronavirus Cases Are Haredim

Around the world there have been 3,506,360 cases as of Sunday; 245,193 deaths; and 1,129,780 recorded recoveries.
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Convoy Headed to Jerusalem to Protest High Court’s Judicial Dictatorship

The demonstrators insisted that this was merely the latest action in a long history of undemocratic and biased political activism by the court.

Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Open Air Market Reopens

The reopening followed a major discussion held between business owners, stall vendors and the Finance and Prime Ministers.

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