Tag: Nir Barkat
Another Ambush in Jerusalem as Media Ignores ‘Silent Intifada’
Ambush victim’s solution to Arab rioting: “Put them in Gaza.”
When Powerful Cars Race Through Jerusalem
3000 years ago, King David probably never imagined cars racing at 240 kilometers per hour through the ancient capital of the Jewish people.
Barkat Says Housing Project in Jerusalem ‘Essential’
Why doesn't Obama also label Jerusalem Arabs as “illegitimate settlers?”
State Dept. Complains New Homes in Jerusalem ‘Poison’ US Peace Plan
One man’s poison is another’s antidote.
2 Rock Attacks on Jerusalem Light Rail
There were two separate 'travel terror' attacks on the Jerusalem Light Rail Sunday night, traumatizing passengers and damaging cars.
Obama Silent on Plans for New Homes for Jerusalem (Arabs)
Why are new homes for Jews an “obstacle to peace” and homes for Arabs “a step forward in the peace process”?
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Frenkel and Abu-Khdeir Families Hold Conference Call
Jerusalem's Mayor Nir Barkat put together a conference phone call between the uncle of Naftali Frenkel and the father of Mohammed Abu Khdeir.
Jerusalem’s Birthday Brings Out City’s Best
Jerusalem: extraordinary financial and building growth and satisfaction by both Jewish and Arab residents.
Yes Planet Multiplex to Overlook Old City of Jerusalem
The city of Jerusalem has big plans for the Sherover Promenade overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, with a new Yes Planet multiplex.
U.S. Drama Series by ‘Homeland’ Writer to Be Filmed In Jerusalem
A new drama series to be aired on the NBC subsidiary USA Network will be the first American television series to be filmed in...
Barkat Wins Tough Race in Capital
Nir Barkat was re-elected to another 5-year term in one of the mostly hotly contested races in the country against newcomer Moshe Leon.
Moshe Lion Claims Dirty Politics by Barkat’s Team in Jerusalem Race
Moshe Lion's team has gone on the offensive, and claim mayoral incumbent Nir Barkat is making backroom deals.
Polls Put Barkat in the Lead in Jerusalem Mayoral Race
Mayor Nir Barkat would win re-election for mayor with 47 percent of the vote, compared with 41 percent for challenger Moshe Leon, according to...
Jerusalem’s Arabs Support Arieh King
The pro-Israel activist is courting the Arab vote for a Jerusalem city council seat - and he may get it.
Mayor’s Election Promo Omits United Jerusalem
While Lyon is backed by the haredi parties, Barkat has been endorsed by leading religious-Zionist rabbis.
Eli Yishai to Not Run for Jerusalem Mayor
MK Eli Yishai, the former head of the Shas party has decided he will not be running for mayor of Jerusalem, according to a...
Special Report on Formula One Racing Coming to Jerusalem
Yishai interviews individuals including Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat about the upcoming formula one races coming to the city.
NYT: Fans Mirror Israel’s Racism—Ignores Europe’s Hate Stadiums
Like Europeans, Israelis are mad for their soccer. For some, soccer is the true religion of the Middle East, one shared by Muslims and...
Jewish Press Radio with Yishai Fleisher: Status of Jerusalem
Managing Editor of Jewish Press Online, Yishai Fleisher, recently attended a conference on the status of Jerusalem and had the opportunity to interview Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat among others.
Vandals Attack Historic Ammunition Hill
Jerusalem’s Ammunition Hill museum and memorial were vandalized Sunday night with anti-Zionist slogans, two days before Israel’s Memorial Day.
Secrets of Israeli Success Revealed in New Documentary
A new feature-length documentary starring one of Harvard University’s all-time most popular professors reveals the secret components of Israel’s success as an international leader in innovation and humanitarianism.
Round-The-Clock Prayers For Rav Elyashiv
JERUSALEM – Thousands gathered at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, the Kotel and yeshivot across Israel Tuesday praying for Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv – Yosef Shalom ben Chaya Mousha – the 101-year-old leading contemporary authority on Jewish law who was in a medically induced coma after suffering kidney and lung failure.
