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US / Iran / News Briefs / Jerusalem

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed Due to Iran War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The temporary closure, prompted by security concerns, is in accordance with guidance from the IDF’s Home Front Command.

The Knesset / Jerusalem

Knesset Event Honors Nations That Recognize Jerusalem: 'A Moral Stand for Historical Truth'

By Jewish Press News Desk

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee shared, "I pray that every nation will move its mission to Jerusalem — not for symbolic reasons, but because for 3,000 years this city has been the undisputed and eternal capital of the Jewish state."

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Israel Shuts Six UNRWA Schools in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Knesset passed a law in October making it illegal for the terror-linked agency to operate in the Jewish state.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Israel Begins Renovation Work at Little Western Wall

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began.

Hamas / The Knesset / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Still Operating in Israel Despite Laws Barring Agency

By David Isaac

“We know and have experience that very often laws that are enacted in the Knesset are not necessarily applied,” MK Dan Illouz said.

Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Judea and Samaria Arabs to Ascend Temple Mount for Friday Ramadan Prayer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israel Police is deploying around 3,000 personnel, including Border Police officers, in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / India

Israel Rescues 10 Indian Workers Held Captive in Arab Village near Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The captors used the foreign workers' passports to bypass the security checkpoints, for over a month.

Terrorism / Hamas / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Hamas Stoking Flames in Jerusalem as Ramadan Gets Underway

By Shachar Kleiman

A senior official from the terrorist group urged an escalation of "resistance in all its forms in Jerusalem."

Headline / Terrorism / Hamas / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Released Cafe Hillel Terrorist Dies in Mysterious Fall

By Jewish Press News Desk

Na'el Abid was released a week ago as part of the hostage deal with Hamas.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Foils Plot to Blow Up Bus Remotely in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Security forces arrested five alleged terrorists from Ramallah, who are facing trial for conspiring to commit murder and gun offenses.

Terrorism / Hamas / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA has Five Days to Leave Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Outlawing the U.N. agency is “a direct response to the widespread infiltration of UNRWA’s ranks by Hamas,” Ambassador Danny Danon said.

Jerusalem / South America

Paraguayan President Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Paraguay became the sixth country to open an embassy in Israel's capital.

Government / The Knesset / Jerusalem / South America

Paraguayan President: No ‘Heart and Soul’ to Relations Without Embassy in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

"With this transition in our friendship, there will be a beating heart, and I hope we can inspire other countries to do the same."

Headline / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Knesset Law Blocks US (and Others) from Establishing Consulates in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Israeli government encourages countries to establish embassies in the Israeli capital.

US / News Briefs / Jerusalem

US Gives $45.5 Million to 'East Jerusalem Hospitals Network'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In 2022, Biden refused to allow Israeli officials to join him on his visit to one of the hospitals in Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Thousands Rally in Jerusalem Demanding Victory over Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Protesters urge swift action to free the captives, back the government proposal to free them in a single-phase release.

Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

UN Plenum to Vote on Kicking Jews Out of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If passed, the ethnic cleansing resolution would signify an escalation from the anti-Israel language previously endorsed by the UNGA.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Policeman Stabbed at Damascus Gate, Terrorist Killed

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist tried to escape within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Police Arrest Arab Teen Trying to Recruit Classmates to ISIS

By Pesach Benson / TPS

His friends told investigators he tried to recruit them into ISIS, threatened those who didn’t, and expressed his desire to carry out an attack with a car bomb.

Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

Man Bitten by Crocodile at Jerusalem Zoo Remains in Serious Condition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The hospital said the man underwent a nine-hour procedure and remains hooked up to a ventilator.

Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UN Official, Leaving Post in Jerusalem, Says Israel Won’t Extend Visa

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Israel is refusing to extend visas for a significant portion of U.N. staff and other non-governmental organizations.

Terrorism / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Former Jerusalem Mufti Indicted For Inciting Terror

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri was appointed by Yasser Arafat, and served as Mufti of Jerusalem from 1994-2006.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / South America

Support for Israel Grows: Argentine Senator Pledges to Back Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Argentine Senator pledges support for moving embassy to Jerusalem, echoing new President's commitment.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

1,500 Jews Visit Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The holiday marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and eastern side of the city, as well as Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, Population Tops 1 Million

By Yori Yalon

Housing construction in Israel's capital hit a new high in 2023.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Ordered to Vacate Jerusalem Offices Over Lease Violations

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King noted,"They’re building illegal buildings, they have petrol stations in places they’re not allowed to have."

Europe / Jerusalem

Netherlands to Examine ‘Appropriate Time’ to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The plan was approved by lawmakers of the four political parties seeking for form a Dutch governing coalition.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

WATCH: Ambulance Driver Caught with Eight Illegal PA Arab Workers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incident occurred on Route 44 at the Ofer checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah.

Europe / Jerusalem

Czech Republic to Move its Embassy to Jerusalem

By Nosson Shulman

This move is contrary to EU policy, which refuses to recognize the Holy City as Israel’s capital.

Terrorism / Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish National’s Attack in Jerusalem Draws Attention to ‘Jihad Tourism’ Trend

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There is a surge in reports of Turks participating in disturbances on the Temple Mount. It is widely believed that these individuals are backed by the Turkish government and institutions.

Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount During Birkat Cohanim Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers participated in the semi-annual Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Israeli Protesters Demand IDF Victory at Jerusalem Rally

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The rally was called in the wake of the IDF's decision to withdraw most of its ground forces from Gaza.

Jerusalem

New Electricity Infrastructure Project Planned for Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An infrastructure plan to place new power lines connecting to the capital Jerusalem which it said will “strengthen the reliability of the electricity supply” has been approved.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

Outrage After Jerusalem Hospital Admits Hamas Nukhba Terrorist for Treatment

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dozens swarmed the halls of Hadassah Medical Center after news got out that the hospital was treating a member of the terror group's Nukhba force.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Mossad: Hamas ‘Striving to Ignite the Region During Ramadan’

By Joshua Marks

The head of Israel's intelligence agency met with his American counterpart on Friday as part of a "relentless" effort to advance a ceasefire-for-hostage deal.

Archaeology / Jerusalem

Rare First Temple Clay Seal Unearthed in Jerusalem

By Israel Hayom

"The seal supports the biblical record of there being a governor of Jerusalem during the period."

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Iran / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah Plotting Ramadan Violence, Israeli Defense Minister Warns

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas and Iranian proxy groups plan to turn the Islamic holy month of Ramadan into the “second phase of October 7."

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

PA Arab Hiding in Jerusalem Church Defrauded Israelis of Thousands of Shekels

By Pesach Benson / TPS

He was arrested for fraud, extortion, impersonating others, and illegally being in Israel,

US / Eye on "Palestine" / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Senator Asks Biden to Clarify if US Sees Jerusalem as Part of ‘West Bank’

By Menachem Wecker

"It’s a simple question that I hope the administration can answer clearly and promptly," Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Released Hamas-Affiliated Arab Terrorist with Misappropriated Israeli ID Arrested in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The woman had been released from prison as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas in exchange for Israeli hostages.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor at Rally: Kick UNRWA Out of Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

When UNRWA leaves Jerusalem, the municipality could take over the services currently provided by the UN agency.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

ISIS-Inspired Terrorists Arrested in Jerusalem for Second Time in Month

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two suspects, ages 19 and 20, purchased chemicals to produce explosive devices to use against civilians and security forces in the Jerusalem area.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Fourth Victim Dies from Jerusalem Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The man, a civilian, was one of the people who neutralized the terrorists in the attack.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Multiple Dead, Wounded in Jerusalem Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two terrorists opened fire near a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

Ben-Gvir to Police: Prevent Terrorist Release Celebrations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Victory celebrations give backing to those human scum, for those Nazis," the national security minister said.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Arabs Preparing Celebrations for Freed Terrorists

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Many of the terrorist were convicted of attempted murder, others said they will try again.

News Briefs / Turkey / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Arabs Arrested in Turkey on Terror Charges Wanted to ‘Liberate’ Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

During their stay in Turkey, Janid and Bichon underwent physical and military training, including instruction in the use of firearms, as they prepared to “liberate” the Al-Aqsa Mosque Jerusalem.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Police Chief: Terrorists ‘Planned to Carry Out a Massacre’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In the vehicle were two M-16 weapons, two guns, hundreds of bullets in bulk, as well as two axes and clothing resembling an Israeli army uniform.

Global / Jerusalem

Fiji to Open Embassy in Jerusalem in Early 2024

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The announcement comes as hundreds of pilgrims from Fiji are in Israel to take part in the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebrations organized by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Man Seeking to Sacrifice Goat on Temple Mount Arrested

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The man, Yair Hanoch, an activist from the Return to the Mount organization was detained at a light rail station near Jerusalem’s Old City.

Elections / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

In First, Arab List Qualifies to Run for Jerusalem Municipal Elections

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Municipal candidate Sundus El-Khot has been threatened by the Palestinian Authority and influential clerics in eastern Jerusalem.

Travel / Jerusalem

Autonomous Helicopter Taxi Makes First Test Flight over Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The trial was made possible by a 60 million shekel ($15.7 million) project known as the Israel National Drone Initiative.

US / Government / Jerusalem

US, EU Condemn Israeli Plans for Jewish Neighborhood in Abu Dis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The district planning committee met to advance the project into the final stages.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab School Set on Fire in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The school, which was recently targeted by Arab gunmen, is one of four new institutions that will prepare Arab students for Israeli high school matriculation.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opens Jerusalem Embassy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I was very moved when I heard your (the Papua New Guinea) anthem,” Netanyahu said addressing the delegation from that nation. “I heard the words ‘prayer’ and ‘hope’.

Terrorism / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor's Family Attacked by Terrorists in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Aryeh King's family was driving home when they came under a rock barrage.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

PA Terrorists Open Fire on Arab School Using Israeli Curriculum

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an armed “militia” of P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah faction, claimed responsibility for the shooting.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opening Jerusalem Embassy Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

The decision was made back in February of this year, after a phone call between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Justin Tkatchenko.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Africa

Sierra Leone to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The legation is set to be the seventh in the Israeli capital.

NY / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls for an Action Plan Against Hate at Jerusalem Interfaith Reception

By Jewish Press News Desk

Adams met a group of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religious leaders representing a diverse range of communities that comprise Israel's vibrant social fabric.

Government / Jerusalem

Israel’s Cabinet Approves NIS 3.2 Billion Budget for Eastern Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"United Jerusalem is not a slogan, it is a responsibility," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Jerusalem / South America

Uruguay to Open Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The new office will work to promote cooperation in the field of innovation, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Jerusalem / South America

Paraguay to Return Embassy to Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is to attend the official reopening ceremony in Jerusalem, scheduled to take place by the end of the year.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Saudi Arabia

Saudis Seek to Reboot Temple Mount’s Status Quo With Peace Deal

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The timing was not accidental when Saudi Arabia announced its ambassador to Jordan will also take on the roles of ambassador to the Palestinian Authority and consul general in eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem / South America

Paraguay Poised to Return Embassy to Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

An official announcement is expected after the president-elect is sworn in next week.

Jerusalem / Archaeology

2000-Year-Old 'For the Freedom of Zion' Coin Unearthed in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Tangible evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple and the devastating events that unfolded in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago has come to light with the discovery of a rare coin in Jerusalem’s City of David National Park. The find was announced by the City of David on Thursday as Jews marked Tisha B’Av, a […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem

250 Million Shekels Budgeted for Improvements to Old City's Jewish Quarter

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Among the projects to be worked on: Kotel Elevator, Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, Davidson Center, Hurva complex, Cardo...

Featured / Politics / Business and Economy / Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Armenians Protest ‘Existential Crisis’ over Patriarchate’s Leasing of 25% of Its Land

By Rachel Avraham

CNN last Saturday published an article (In Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders) claiming that the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem is facing an “existential crisis” – the Armenian community is shrinking since its members are “pitted between Jewish extremists and the ongoing and worsening Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” The […]

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Israel Seizes Cash and Property in Move Against Palestinian Authority 'Pay to Slay' Terror Stipends

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Police said the seizures included 270,000 shekels (over $74,000) in cash, six vehicles, one motorcycle, jewelry and gold.

Headline / Jerusalem / Russia

Russia to Open Embassy Branch in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The deal would safeguard Russia's claims of ownership of prime real estate in Jerusalem.

Elections / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Look to Create Earthquake in Jerusalem City Hall

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Candidate Walid Abu Tiya wants to force Israel out of Judea and Samaria and establish a "Palestinian State".

Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Anarchists Desecrate Monument to PM Netanyahu's Father

By Jewish Press News Desk

"It's time for them to stop trampling every norm of common sense and decency."

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Hareidi Man Stabbed in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The police captured his attacker a short time later and it wasn't terror-related.

Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish Aid Agency Returns to Jerusalem to Undermine Israeli Sovereignty

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

TIKA says it seeks to “strengthen the Palestinian steadfastness in Jerusalem.”

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Cabinet Boosts Funds for Kotel Infrastructure at the Western Wall Tunnels

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal will add approximately 60 million shekels ($16.5 million) to the five-year project.

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