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Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police to Close Some Old City Entrances to Jews on Shavuot Eve

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police feel they will be unable to protect Jewish worshipers on their way to and from the Kotel via the Muslim Quarter.

US / Politics / Gaza / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Reports Show 1 Million Gap Between Estimates on Number of 'Palestinians'

By JNi.Media

Whether Area C becomes part of Israel or is handed over to the PA, "we should know how many potential Arab citizens we'll have in the state."

Politics / Global / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Judaism

MK Glick Gets 93,000 Signatures Supporting Jerusalem's Unity

By JNi.Media

Each year, the printed collection of signatures, bound together in a book, is presented to a different MK.

History / News Briefs / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem

What Life in Jerusalem Looked Like Nearly 100 Years Ago

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

“The Camera Man,” exhibition at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem is on display from May 26 — December 12, 2016.

IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Video of the Day / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Six Days of Miracles - Setting the Record Straight

By JNi.Media

For most Jews, every passing year reveals even more intensely the divine miracles that began with the 1967 war, and are still with us.

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Day Special: Ancient City's Latest Facts and Figures

By JNi.Media

The overall fertility rate (average number of children a Jerusalem woman is expected to bear in her lifetime) in Jerusalem is 3.91, far higher than the national average of 3.08.

Politics / Global / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem Truly Israel's Capital?

By JNi.Media

Since the international community relies on the 1947 UN partition plan regarding the legal status of Jerusalem, it refuses to recognize Israeli sovereignty over any part of the city.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Netanyahu Promises $220 Million Toward Jerusalem Development

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"We are developing Jerusalem and building it,” Netanyahu said in a cabinet session in advance of Jerusalem Day.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Unified Jerusalem Focus of Great Political Divisions

By JNi.Media

"Jerusalem will not remain Jewish, moral, whole and safe unless ... we urgently move towards an agreement between both nations, without delay and without excuses," Herzog stated.

News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem / Local

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem’s Pastry Chef Develops 'Ideal Luxury Cheese Cake'

By JNi.Media

The cake can be prepared parve, but the cream cheese filling is what makes it unique.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Liberman Appointed Defense Minister After Government Compromise

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Yisrael Beytenu party chairman Avigdor Liberman was unanimously voted in as defense minister by the cabinet after a government compromise.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Intifada

Attacks on Jews at Ancient Cemetery Cause Israel to Beef Up Security

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The new plan is intended to improve the personal safety of those ascending the mount and to prevent vandalism and desecration of the graves.

IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Dozens of Haredi Rabbis Call on Israel to Kill Every Terrorist 'As Soon As He Leaves the House'

By JNi.Media

The Haredi rabbis referred to "stupid" statements by senior officials in government and the military which, they said, dishonor the nation of Israel and the IDF soldiers.

IDF & Security / Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Watch full Version: Knesset 'Songs in their Memory' Event Honoring Israel's Fallen

By JNi.Media

The evening featured performances by Shiri Meimon, Ninet Tayeb, Harel Skaat, Idan Haviv, Chief IDF Cantor Lt. Col. Shai Abramson, Uziya Tzadok and military bands.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab Man Stabbed Near Old City

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Arab man was stabbed in the head outside the Old City of Jerusalem in a criminal attack.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jewish Response to Murder: Yet Another Building Acquired in Old City

By JNi.Media

The building, located near the site of the murders, will be home to 3 or 4 Jewish families and some Yeshiva students.

Politics / Government / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UN Mid-East Envoy Not Thrilled with Netanyahu's Free History Lesson Offer

By JNi.Media

Mladenov appeared deeply offended by the PM's suggestion that his staff were uneducated.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religious & Secular in Israel

Woman Arrested over 'No Entry for Jews and Dogs' Sign at Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

It is a very serious matter that police do not permit Jews to protest the police own racist actions."

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Arab Girl Arrested in Old City with Large Knife

By Jewish Press News Desk

Thanks to the alert policemen a potential terror attack was foiled.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion / Russia

Russian Orthodox 'Holy Fire' Flown to Russia from Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

Traditionally, hundreds of believers meet the fire carrying delegation at Vnukovo airport, to bring the fire to their parishes.

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Germany

Diplomatic Sources Say Israeli Ties With Germany Are Strong

By Jewish Press News Desk

Despite rumors being published by Der Spiegel, sources say relations are strong between Israel and Berlin.

IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Hebron Launching 6 Day War Jubilee Celebrations Early

By JNi.Media

While leftwing groups are laboring on a multi-million dollar anti-settlement campaign for 2017, the folks at Hebron are working on a long gratitude list.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Terror Cell Captured

By Jewish Press News Desk

The three were planning an imminent terror attack in Jerusalem.

Travel / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Science and Tech

Robots, Drones, Bionic Men Descend on Jerusalem During International Tech Fair

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Geek Picnic, the largest pop-science, tech, and arts festival in Eastern Europe, opened its gates to the Israeli public on Monday, molding science, fantasy, and entertainment together for the first time outside Europe.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion / Judaism

Technion Rabbi Arrested at Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Dr. Elad Dukov of Haifa's Technion Institute of Technology was arrested Monday at the Temple Mount.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Analysis: Bernie and 'Palestine' — a Tale of Inconsistency and Confusion

By JNi.Media

Sanders, like many on the left, simply does not care for a fact-based discussion of the needless suffering of Arabs in both Gaza and the PA.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion / Archaeology

Egyptian Amulet Bearing Name of Pharaoh Found in Soil from Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

The Temple Mount Sifting Project was initiated in response to the illegal removal of tons of earth from the Temple Mount by the Waqf in 1999.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel

Stabber of Gay Woman in Jerusalem Pride Parade Convicted of Murder

By The Tazpit News Agency

“He was very quiet while running between marchers and stabbing them, not hollering like you would imagine.”

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Israeli Jew Convicted of Murdering of Jerusalem Muslim Teen

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Jewish killer of a young Arab teen has been convicted in an Israeli court. The PA praises killers of Jews.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Bus Blows Up in Jerusalem, 21 Injured in Terror Attack

By Jewish Press Staff

21 people are injured. Security forces are trying to determine if it was from a terror attack.

Jewish / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religious & Secular in Israel

Temple Institute Blames Netanyahu Govt. for UNESCO Fiasco

By JNi.Media

"UNESCO’s heinous resolution was not born in a vacuum but is a direct result of Israel’s ambivalent, nebulous policy towards the Temple Mount."

Jewish / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN) / Religion

UNESCO: Jews Have No Connection to the Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

France, Spain, Sweden, Russia and Slovenia were among the non-Arab nations who supported the resolution.

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion

Khumra Update: New Kosher L'Pesach Mobile Phone

By JNi.Media

Special kosher for Passover cell phones may be purchase now at a "subsidized cost" of 99 shekels $26.22.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

2 Jews Arrested for Impersonating Muslims

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli police noticed two suspicious looking Arabs, turns out they were Jews...

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Record of Daily Arab Violence Challenging IDF Figures Showing Intifada Waning

By JNi.Media

The real figures present a picture of persistent lawlessness resembling some third world countries in the midst of a civil war.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

State Dept. Condemns UN Body's Blacklist of Pro-Israel Businesses

By JNi.Media

"We consistently raise our staunch opposition to the council’s bias against Israel."

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion / Judaism

Temple Institute Inaugurates Registry of Biblically Eligible Kohanim

By JNi.Media

"We proudly call upon all those who may fit the bill to contact the Temple Institute immediately.”

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Science and Tech

Knesset Committee Rides Future Jerusalem High-Speed Rail

By JNi.Media

The next high-speed railway project is expected to connect central Israel with the southern city of Eilat.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Muslim Cleric Convicted for Preaching: “Time to Slaughter the Jews” on Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Judge Herbst said that “when I look at the defendant, I see a human, and it is a great shame that when he looks at me, he sees an ape or a pig, destined to be mercilessly exterminated.”

Jewish / History / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Silver Trumpets Pierce the Heavens in Prayer Rally Opposite Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

The mass gathering was accompanied by trumpet blasts sounded by silver trumpets made by the Temple Institute for use in the Holy Temple.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judaism

Sephardi Rabbis in Dispute over Purim in Eastern Jerusalem Neighborhood

By JNi.Media

Have a joyous Purim, and if you live in Ramot, have two Purims!

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Archaeology

American Tourist Sneaks Into Ancient Jerusalem Cave for Private Treasure Hunt and Finds...

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

When workers opened the cave the next morning, they found the intruder covered in mud and dust, carrying archaeological finds in his bag.

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religious & Secular in Israel

Author of Books on Laws of Temple Sacrifices Refused Entry to Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

"This police harassment over Torah publications is reminiscent of the darkest regimes we have experienced in our history."

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Terrorist's Family Expelled from Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

They weren't expelled to Gaza or Syria, but it was a step in the right direction.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Liberman: 'Netanyahu and Yaalon Are Bad for the Security of Israel'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Once again, Liberman criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon in their handling of the wave of terror attacks.

IDF & Security / US / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Settlements / Intifada

Abbas Refuses to Apologize, Blames Israel for Death of American in Jaffa

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Abbas ignored Biden's call to condemn the terrorist attack in which American Taylor Force was murdered.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Meet Elihana Bat Gael, First Temple Era Woman of Valor

By JNi.Media

A Rare 2,500 Year Old Seal Bearing the Name “Elihana bat Gael” was Discovered in IAI Excavations at the City of David, in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Assimilation

Netanyahu Cancels Cabinet Orthodox Meeting on New Outline for Reform, Kotel

By JNi.Media

The chief rabbis concluded that a new outline altogether was needed for the Kotel, one which would not recognize the reform at all.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Large Ancient Winery, Roman Bathhouse Unearthed in Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

"Jerusalem demonstrates that wherever one turns over a stone ancient artifacts will be found related to the city’s glorious past."

Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Overcoming Assassination, False Charges, Rabbi Yehuda Glick Back on Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

The prosecution pulled the indictment against him when the court refused to believe the prosecution witness' outlandish lies.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: 2 IDF Soldiers Rescued in Kalandia After Gun Battle

By Jewish Press News Desk

2 IDF soldiers made a wrong turn, got attacked and the IDF had to go into Kalandia to find and rescue them.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Intifada

Israel Returns Terrorist Body to Jerusalem Arab Family

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police are still holding eight bodies of Arab terrorists in custody.

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Intifada

33-Hour Vigil for 33 Israelis Dead from Terror

By Jewish Press News Desk

The vigil is intended to raise awareness and protest the deaths of Israelis at the hands of terrorists.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Israel Museum Searches for New Director

By Jewish Press News Desk

The present director transformed the Israel Museum into a world-class institution and doubled visitor numbers.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Stone Thrower Caught Near Jerusalem's Gush Etzion Tunnel Road

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police caught an Arab minor in the act of throwing stones at buses driving along Rosemarine (Rosemary) street in Gilo.

Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Settlements

Analysis: UK Premier 'Shocked' by Eastern Jerusalem Jewish Construction

By JNi.Media

The British prime minister was speaking during a parliamentary question period in response to a query from opposition Labor MP Imran Hussain.

Global / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Aliyah / Geulah

Five women from Ancient Chinese Jewish Community to Make Aliyah

By JNi.Media

Believed to have been founded by Iraqi or Persian Jewish merchants, Kaifeng's Jewish community built a large and beautiful synagogue in 1163.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Jerusalem / Canada

'Writers' Freedom' NGO Mistakes Max Blumenthal For Credible War Correspondent

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Absent for most of the war and fluent in neither Arabic or Hebrew, Max Blumenthal hoodwinked PEN Canada into headlining him as war correspondent.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Terror Attack Foiled at Damascus Gate

By Jewish Press News Desk

The stabber was arrested with the assistance of a police dog.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Settlements / Intifada

A Terrorist Murder by Arabs but US Admin 'Condemns' 'Attack' 'That Resulted in Death'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. condemns random attack which happened to lead to murder of a random person in a random place. #Shameful

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Peace Now Leader Mourns Terror Victim 'Settler' Dafna Meir

By The Tazpit News Agency

“I first learned about Dafna from Facebook,” Oppenheimer said. “We were not friends."

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Excavation Reveals: Jerusalem Has Been Prime Real-Estate Location for 7000 Years

By JNi.Media

"The buildings uncovered are of a standard that would not fall short of Jerusalem's [current] architecture."

IDF & Security / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Shabak Report: 228 Attacks in 5 Months, Mostly by Young Arabs

By JNi.Media

Only 24 women or teenage girls were cited in the report, constituting 11% of the terrorist attacks.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Arab MK Writes Op-Ed in US Outlet: Israelis Not Entitled to Self-Defense

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab Israeli MK slams Israel, saying it is not entitled to claim self-defense because it is an occupier.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Shooting Attack at Sha'ar Shechem, Police Saved by Miracle

By Jewish Press News Desk

The attack happened just before 11 PM on Sunday. The terrorists attempted to shoot at a group of border policemen.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Media / Jerusalem

Analysis: Bottomless Chutzpa, Your Name Is CBS News

By JNi.Media

These headlines are filed under the epic "It all started when Israel retaliated."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jewish Owned Car Tires Punctured in Abu Tor

By Jewish Press News Desk

The tires of three cars belonging to Jews were punctured and their windshields were smashed in Abu Tor, a mixed Jewish and Arab neighborhood in south-eastern Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported Monday afternoon. The cars were parked in front of a local strip mall. Police is investigating.

Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Religion

Ultra-Orthodox MK: Women of the Wall Want to Expel God from the Kotel

By Jewish Press News Desk

"They want to expel the Divine Presence and the sanctity of the holiest place of the people of Israel."

NY / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Intifada

17-Year-Old Stabbed in Terrorist Attack Just Made Aliyah From Brooklyn

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Stabbing victim had just become Israeli citizen, said he still plans to join the IDF.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Second Light Rail Line Serving Eastern Jerusalem Approved

By JNi.Media

Connecting the entire city with a Light Rail physically unites the capital and establishes a de facto veto of any idea of dividing it wherever the trains are running.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Security Forces Foil Stabbing Attempt Near Jerusalem

By The Tazpit News Agency

“He tried to pull out a knife and stab the military policeman accompanying the guard during a check.”

Government / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Aliyah / Geulah / Holocaust / Assimilation

Large Majority of Israelis Support More Benefits to New Immigrants

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A large majority of Israelis are willing to support an increase in benefits to help new immigrants succeed.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Terrorist Prematurely Explodes in Abu Dis

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to the premature detonation only the terrorist died.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Local

Panic: Jerusalemites Frantically Searching for Lost Diamond Ring in Trash

By The Tazpit News Agency

Seconds later, the content of the bin was loaded onto the truck along with the expensive ring...

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Arab Attempt to Stab Police in Shuafat thwarted

By Jewish Press News Desk

. He tried to escape, but they stopped him and transferred him to an interrogation.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Supermarket Magnate Rami Levy Building $50 Million Mall Near Ramallah

By Jewish Press News Desk

The nearby neighborhoods of Beit Hanina and Shawafat have been a source of terrorism and rioting this year. But Levy believes this, too, shall pass.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Minor Arrested on Temple Mount for Saying Sh'ma Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he plans to stop the activity of the Morabitat on Temple Mount.

IDF & Security / Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Benny Gantz, Natan Sharansky Named to Jerusalem Unity Prize Committee

By Jewish Press Staff

Benny Gantz and Natan Sharansky join this year's Jerusalem Unity Award nominations committee.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Sports

New Basketball League for People with Special Needs Launched in Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s first ever basketball league for people with special needs was launched in Jerusalem on Monday evening, January 11, in the presence of Mayor Nir Barkat.

News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem

Firefighters: B'Tselem Office Fire Caused by Short

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli social media can now delete their messages connecting the fire to the campaign being launched against the left-wing NGOs.

Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: B'Tselem's Jerusalem Offices Burn Down

By Jewish Press News Desk

Michael Ben Ari and Baruch Marzel, called on police to examine the possibility that B'Tselem itself set the fire as a way to divert public attention from its newly exposed record.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Fire at B'tselem's Jerusalem Office Building

By Jewish Press News Desk

There is at least one person trapped on the fourth floor.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

New York Hasidic Hipster Band Brings Message Of Unity and Peace to Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A popular Hasidic hipster musical band based out of New York, known as “Zusha,” performed in Jerusalem’s Yellow Submarine music center this weekend.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

IDF Destroys Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Aharon Bennett, Rabbi Nehemia Lavi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Halabi had come to Hagai Street in the Old City with the intent of stabbing Jews to death.

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