Jewish Agency Bids Farewell to Chairman Natan Sharansky

Sharansky will continue his service training and supporting the Jewish Agency shlichim (emissaries).

Minister Elkin Urges UK to Correct ‘Twisted’ Wording on Prince William’s Visit to Jerusalem

Prince William is scheduled to tour the Western Wall and other sites holy to the region's three monotheistic religions.

Monday Yuval and Racheli Got Married on Temple Mount

Reportedly, as many as four Jewish couples got married on the Temple Mount over the past 18 months, despite the Israel Police and the Jordanian Waqf rules.
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Liberman: Argentina Couldn’t Beat Iceland Because They Didn’t Practice in Jerusalem

Argentina, which plays in Group D, will be playing against Croatia and Nigeria next.

Australian Ruling Party’s Vote on Relocating Embassy to Jerusalem Overruled by FM

Bishop said has been in communication with the PA Foreign Minister to make sure the money her country sends Ramallah—an estimated $43 million—will only be spent on good things.

Using Ramadan as Cover, 1,000 Waqf Workers ‘Cleared’ Soil Rich with Evidence of Jewish...

At this point, those tall piles of soil are gone from the Temple Mount, replaced by terraced stones. The crime paid. All evidence of a Jewish Temple have been permanently eliminated.

1,000 Year Old Clay Amulet with Arabic Blessing Discovered in City of David

“The size of the object, its shape, and the text on it indicate that it was apparently used as an amulet for blessing and protection.”

Netanyahu to Latin American Diplomats: ‘Move Your Embassies to Jerusalem’

Netanyahu plans on conducting a regional summit in Guatemala in November, to which all Latin American leaders would be invited.

Jerusalem-Based Institute Pushing US Bill for PA School Curriculum Transparency

“Congressman Young’s vision in initiating and introducing this bill is timely, remarkable, and potentially extremely significant in offering young Palestinians a peaceful vision for the future.”

Labor Chairman: The Kotel Belongs to All Kinds of Jews, and Christians, Too

Last Sunday's political surveys, which gave Netanyahu's Likud party a boost to 34 Knesset from it current 30, also showed yet another drop for the Zionist Camp—a coalition of Labor and the Tzipi Livni Movement—from its current 24 to 10 seats.

On Iran’s ‘Quds Day’ (Jerusalem Day), Iranian People Support Israel

"The hatred of the Mullah regime will not stop the love, respect and friendship between our two peoples."

Report: Qatar Behind Argentine Game Cancellation

The same sources suggest Argentina, which hopes to host the 2030 World Cup, was reluctant to upset the Arab voting bloc inside FIFA.

Russia to Celebrate Independence Day in Jerusalem, But US Won’t

A U.S. Embassy official said the decision to host the celebration at “Airport City” was a practical one meant to account for weather, budget, and security considerations.

Arab MKs Hope to Yank Eurovision Contest from Jerusalem

The Joint Arab List has announced it plans to petition the European Broadcasting Union to cancel the Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled to take place in Jerusalem.

PA, BDS, Score Media Win by Death Threat, with Argentine Cancellation of Jerusalem Game

On Sunday, PA Soccer Federation Chairman Jibril Rajoub called on Arab and Muslim sports fans to burn pictures and shirts of Messi if he attended the friendly match with Israel.

Trump Signs Jerusalem Embassy Waiver Despite Move from Tel Aviv

A major requirement is the official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel must be located in Jerusalem.

With Machane Yehuda in the Spotlight, Are Political Winds Changing Direction in Jerusalem?

Four leading candidates for Jerusalem mayor rejected a demand Monday by Health Minister Yaakov Litzman to close the city’s Shuk Mahane Yehuda open air market at night.

Watch: Fatah Official Jibril Rajoub Expelled from Temple Mount by Radical Islamists

Arab media reported that Israeli police officers intervened to prevent a confrontation between Rajoub and the Murabiton.

New Exhibit Displays for First Time Two-Thousand-Year-Old Tekhelet and Argaman Dyed Fragments of Textiles

A new exhibition follows the thread of the mysterious blue color, tekhelet, from the Mediterranean shores over 3,500 years ago to the national colors of the State of Israel.

Report: Trump Wants PA Arabs to Come to Ambassador Friedman for Visas

The move, potentially forcing PA and Gaza Arabs to seek consular services in the US embassy in the western part of the city, the "Jewish part," could "further dampen Palestinian hopes for an independent state."

BDS Again: European Nations Boycott Eurovision in Jerusalem

It's not yet clear how many other nations may use the supposedly non-political, musical bridge between cultural groups that Eurovision was supposed to represent since its creation in 1956.

Likud Minister to Run for Jerusalem Mayor Without Bibi’s Nod

Rumor has it Netanyahu cherishes Elkin's help as Russian translator during his visits with President Vladimir Putin, and just doesn't want to start looking for a replacement.

Hebrew U. Ranked in Times Higher Education Survey’s Top 100

The Reputation Rankings 2018 surveyed more than ten thousand leading academics from 137 countries.

Czech Republic Reopens Its Honorary Consulate in Jerusalem

Dan Propper, a 78-year-old Israeli Czech businessman, was named honorary consul.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi: Religious Zionist Youth Should ‘take over the Knesset’ to Push Sovereignty...

“We have to take responsibility for our future!” challenged Sara Haetzni-Cohen, a scion of a prominent Gush Emunim family. “If the Land of Israel belongs to us, let’s act like it!”

Chief Rabbis of Jerusalem Appeal for End to Sabbath Desecration

The rabbis also suggested a public system be installed to broadcast the candle-lighting time for the Sabbath.

Suspected Female Terrorist Shot by Jerusalem Police

The woman was taken to Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Her condition is unknown.

Netanyahu Heading to Europe to Meet with Merkel, Macron

The agenda is to include the recent U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal with Iran.

Netanyahu: Campaign Against Iranian Aggression Not Over

"We are also operating against the transfer of deadly weapons from Syria to Lebanon or their manufacture in Lebanon."

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