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Jerusalem

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Social Media / Israeli Arabs

Remand of Suspected Arab TikTok Assailant Extended

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This new violent anti-Semitic trend is developing in tandem with the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Gulf States / UAE

PA Intelligence Blaming UAE for Jewish Jerusalem Land Purchases

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Abbas is looking for a way to cancel the PA elections, and escalating tensions in Jerusalem is as good an excuse as any other.

Featured / Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Amazon, Hebrew U, in Joint Development of Quantum Technologies

By Jewish Press News Desk

First agreement between Amazon Web Services and an Israeli academic institution on quantum computing research.

Featured / Jerusalem

15 Families Enter New Jewish Homes in Kfar HaShiloach on Yom HaShoah

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Ateret Cohanim Association is the one that purchased the four new housing complexes in the village.

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / On Campus / Education / Holocaust

Hebrew U Researchers Find Holocaust Survivors Suffer Higher Death Rates from Heart Disease, Cancer

By Jewish Press News Desk

Decades-long study provides basis for close monitoring of people who have experienced trauma early in life and the impact it can have on long-term health.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

World-Renowned Israeli Chef Shalom Kadosh in Critical Condition After Assault

By Israel Hayom

Kadosh, 74, sustained a head injury during the mugging, which occurred while he stopped to put air in his tires at a Jerusalem gas station—mere hours before his daughter’s wedding.

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Major Repairs Safeguard King Herod’s Tower for Future Generations of Passover Pilgrims

By Jewish Press News Desk

Major cracks in King Herod’s Phasael Tower being repaired to lessen risk of collapse.

US / Islamists / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem

Michigan Imam Calls to ‘Join Hands’ with Jews that Wish Jerusalem be Retaken by Muslims

By Memri The Middle East Media Research Institute

Imam Mustapha Elturk: “Not all Jews are bad; some Jews and Christians are doing our work for us, as a matter of fact.”

News Briefs / Europe / Jerusalem

Kosovo to Open Embassy in Jerusalem as Czech Republic Institutes New Office

By Israel Hayom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised both countries for acting to open official entities in Jerusalem, saying Israel appreciates “them helping us on the international stage, as true friends do.”

Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Researchers Say Understanding Constipation Would Help Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hebrew University researchers unveil a chain of physiological events that may help provide new methods for disease diagnosis.

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Bionic Chips Replace Animal Testing in Developing Cancer-Fighting Drugs

By Jewish Press News Desk

This application represented the first time that the bionic chip was used to develop a drug protocol while avoiding the traditional dependence on animal testing. 

Jerusalem / Science and Tech / Coronavirus

Shaare Zedek Hospital Study Shows Encouraging Long-Term Recovery Data for Corona Patients

By Jewish Press News Desk

“We can cautiously report that based on our study, the majority of symptoms passed within a period of three to six months.”

Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Researchers Observe First Evidence of Delayed Radio Flares from Tidal Disruption Event by a Black Hole

By Jewish Press News Desk

Flares are believed to be caused by a huge velocity jet launched when the star is destroyed and sucked into the black hole or as a result of the outward explosion of debris from the explosion.

Jerusalem / Africa

Equatorial Guinea Moving Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Mbasogo announced they are moving their embassy to Jerusalem.

US / News Briefs / Jerusalem

3 Senators Vote Against Keeping US Embassy in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Senators Jim Inhofe and Bill Hagerty introduced the amendment to ensure the U.S. Embassy to Israel remains in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U. Researchers Find Minuscule Worm May Hold Secret to Reversing Brain Damage

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hebrew University research successfully produces genetically engineered synapses circumventing neural damage.

Elections / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Rajoub: PA Elections in Jerusalem, Against Netanyahu’s Wishes

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Rajoub added that “there is a national agreement between all the factions regarding the holding of elections in Jerusalem.”

Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

Two Israeli Infants Undergo CPR, Both in Critical Condition

By Jewish Press News Desk

United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs on Thursday morning responded to medical emergencies involving infants that required CPR in two separate incidents.

History / Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

Hebrew U. Study Analyzes How Corona Changed the Way We Remember

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This global crisis created a far more accepting culture for the role digital media must play in remembrance.”

Elections / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / European Union

Palestinian Authority Appeals to EU to Send Election Observers to Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

As part of the assault on Israeli sovereignty, the PA and Europe are trying to include Arab residents of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority elections..

Jerusalem / Archaeology

WWI-Era Hand Grenade Found in Central Jerusalem's Gan Sacher Park

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Assaf Peretz, an expert on modern-day weapons at the IAA, identified the grenade as a Mills 23 that was used by the British army in the First World War.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab Journalist Arrested by Undercover Palestinian Authority Police

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority has been arresting supporters of political rival Muhammad Dahlan.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

PA Wants to Sue David Friedman After US Recognizes City of David as ‘Testament to America’s Founding Principles’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Friedman was the first sitting US Ambassador to tour the City of David and since then has visited with numerous senior US officials.

US / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

So Long, Ambassador David Friedman, and Thanks for All the Fish*

By Jewish Press News Desk

"...over the years I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the US, our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman..."

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Research Offering Hope for Future Anti-Autism Drugs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics.

Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Community Volunteers Cooperate to Transport Elderly and Disabled to their Vaccinations During Lockdown

By Jewish Press News Desk

The project has already received a high volume of requests, and hundreds of individuals are expected to use the service in the next two weeks, while the lockdown is on.

Holidays & Observances / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Gulf States / UAE

Bahraini, UAE Delegation Attends Hanukkah Candle-Lighting Ceremony at Kotel

By Israel Hayom

“Who would have believed that peace would come to our home in such a glorious way? It is a Hanukkah miracle,” says Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch.

Headline / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Activists Attempt to Light Menorah on Temple Mount, Like Maccabees of Old

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"We will continue to struggle until the menorah is lit in its original place on the Temple Mount."

Video of the Day / Jerusalem / Archaeology

2000-Year-Old Oil Lamp Discovered in the City of David

By Video of the Day

An intact oil lamp was discovered in the City of David's Pilgrimage Road.

US / Jerusalem

GOP Congress Members Move to Ensure US Embassy in Jerusalem Stays Put

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A group of 43 Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives has called for related language in a must-pass appropriations bill.

Travel / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Gulf States / UAE

Western Wall Prepares for Tourists from UAE, Bahrain

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new Kotel brochures in Arabic were produced in honor of the Abraham Accords signed with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and countries which will hopefully follow in their footsteps.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

Suspected Terrorist Neutralized at Qalandiya Crossing

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspect kept approaching the guards despite being told to stop.

Europe / Jerusalem

Czech Republic to Open Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Tthe opening of the diplomatic is the fulfillment of a promise made by Czech President Milos Zaman about two years ago.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Preparations Begin for Reopening of American Consulate in Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Heading back to that again. The PA says the Biden Administration will make the change at the beginning of his tenure.

Featured / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Archaeology

Sifting Project Yields Rare Gold Bead from First Temple Period

By Tzachi Dvira

Various types of jewelry are mentioned in the Bible, and different suggestions have been made in the research of their identification, but the identity of most of the terms has yet to be settled.

Jerusalem

Israel Launches Plans for Construction of 1,257 Units in Jerusalem's Givat HaMatos

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Givat Hamatos is situated right off of Jerusalem's Derech Hebron road, in the area between Har Homa, Talpiot, and Gilo.

Headline / US / Jerusalem

U.S. Embassy of Jerusalem Issues First Passport with 'Israel' Listed for Jerusalem-Born American

By Jewish Press News Desk

Menachem Zivotofsky who fought for the change was issued the first passport with "Israel" listed as his country of birth.

History / Jerusalem / Archaeology

$40 Million Conservation Project Launched Wednesday with Groundbreaking at Tower of David Museum

By Jewish Press News Desk

In a time when it’s hard to focus on the future as the present seems so uncertain, the Tower of David Museum is proud to announce the start of a $40 million renewal plan.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Names Entry Leading to Old City After 2 Fallen Female Soldiers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Border Policewomen Hadas Malka and Hadar Cohen were killed in terror attacks defending the Damascus Gate area.

Video of the Day / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Community in Shock over Images from Police Raid on Illegal Wedding in Givat Ze'ev

By Jewish Press News Desk

The groom's attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a statement saying "the police is not behaving even as they did at Hamas weddings in eastern Jerusalem."

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Central America

Honduras Will Open its Embassy in Jerusalem by End of 2020

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Honduras will relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of 2020, President Juan Orlando Hernandez announced, joining the US and Guatemala in Israel’s capital.

Featured / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Germany / Holocaust

German Fund Gives $13 Million of Nazi War Profits to Hebrew U to Research Protection of Minorities

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Alfred Landecker Foundation was established by the Reimann family in June 2019 to atone for their father and grandfather's war crimes.

Jerusalem

Honduran Official: Embassy Relocation to Jerusalem Moving Forward

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The planned move was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, but will get underway with the expected arrival of an Israeli ambassador in the coming days, says Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro Rosales Banegas.

Holidays & Observances / Video of the Day / Jerusalem / Judaism

Capsule Selichot at the Kotel in the Age of Corona

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the Sephardic tradition, recital of Selichot in preparation for the High Holidays begins on the second day of the Hebrew month of Elul.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Watch: CCTV Video of Old City Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

As can be seen in the CCTV video, the wounded policeman manages to collect himself and shoot and kill the terrorist.

Featured / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Jerusalem: 3 Corona Patients Treated with Passive Vaccine Fully Recover

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The first three patients who recovered as part of the clinical study demonstrated a rapid clinical benefit and have been discharged home from the hospital.

Travel / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

With No Incoming Tourism, Jerusalem Shifts Focus to Israelis

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The city is offering free entrances to tourist attractions, culinary tours, tour guides, and other attractions.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

2 Arabs Arrested for Desecration of IDF Memorial in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An Israeli flag that was placed on a monument for paratroopers’ who fell during the 1967 Six-Day War in the city was vandalized.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Teen Shot with Bullet Near Kotel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The young man stepped out onto the roof-porch after hearing fireworks (and gunfire).

Europe / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / PFLP

EXPOSED: Network of Jerusalem Cultural Orgs Run by PFLP Operatives is Funded by Europeans

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PFLP is not the largest of the terror organizations, but it has been more active in Jerusalem than Hamas and Fatah.

Headline / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Likud Coalition Chair: ‘Absurd’ to Allow Mass Protests, But Shut Down Businesses

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Likud faction leader MK Miki Zohar rails against the health hazard posed by the demonstrations, in view of renewed coronavirus restrictions.

Business and Economy / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Highway Construction Aims to Modernize Traffic Flow Around Historic City

By Josh Hasten

Dubbed “The American Road,” the new highway is being hailed as one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Jerusalem in the last several years.

The Courts / Jerusalem / Sovereignty / Israeli Arabs

Legal Battle Over Jerusalem City of David Property Highlights Attempts by EU to Undermine Israeli Sovereignty

By Josh Hasten

After a 30-year legal battle, a Jerusalem court has ruled that the Sumarin family must vacate a property located in eastern Jerusalem and return it to its rightful owners. The family has been supported by some 30 left-wing organizations with many funded by the European Union.

Jerusalem / Canada

Canadian Lawmaker Running for Prime Minister Would Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Canadian lawmaker Erin O’Toole, a member of Canada’s Conservative Party, also said he would expand relations with Israel.

Jerusalem / Aliyah / Geulah

Nefesh B’Nefesh Lands Permanent Center in Jerusalem for New Olim to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The permanent space will provide support to new immigrants in the areas of employment, education and housing, and offer Hebrew classes, exhibits and performances.

The Courts / Business and Economy / Jerusalem

Court Again Rules that Israeli Purchase of Greek Orthodox Church Property in Jerusalem is Legal

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After a 16-year-long battle, the court on Wednesday ruled again that the Greek Orthodox Church must honor a 99-year lease of three church properties it signed with the Ateret Cohanim organization in 2004.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Terrorist Killed was Nephew of PA’s Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In December 2015, another relative of Erekat also committed a terror attack, and was killed.

Featured / Headline / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Hadassah Hospital First with Tested COVID-19 Vaccine

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Two months ago, Hadassah Medical Center started collecting plasma rich with antibodies from recovered Coronavirus patients, with the aim of producing a treatment for severely ill patients.

Turkey / Islamists / Jerusalem

Turkey Opens New Islamic Center Near Western Wall

By Israel Hayom

The center, reportedly known as the “Khan Abu Khadija,” was renovated by the Turkish government aid organization TIKA, which has been investing heavily in eastern Jerusalem in recent years.

Jewish / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem’s Chief Rabbi Visits Parents of Special Needs Arab Man Mistakenly Killed by Police

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The rabbi said he was coming with a message of peace and reconciliation and expressed his pain over the loss of Iyad’s life.

Headline / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

Over 100 Students and Teachers Infected in Jerusalem's Gymnasia Rehavia School

By Jewish Press News Desk

New rules are being put into effect to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus in the schools.

Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

Jerusalem School Jumps to 12 Confirmed Infected

By Jewish Press News Desk

Over 200 students and staff have gone into quarantine, and 500 students have already been tested, and the rest will be tested next week.

Travel / Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Old City Cable Car and Fast Train Plans May Get Derailed

By Israel Kasnett

Critics believe that the project is controversial and would solidify Israeli control of the city, as well as ruin the view, and are fighting to prevent both from being constructed.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Muslims Riot in Jerusalem’s Old City

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The riots coincided with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Eastern Jerusalem Arab Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault on Minor

By HaKol HaYehudi / Yehuda Pearl

According to police reports, the suspect was arrested and remanded in the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court until Monday.

Featured / Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Day at the Kotel [Photo Essay]

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem Day began at sundown on Thursday, celebrating the liberation and reunification of Israel's eternal capital.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Intercept Massive Shipment of Fireworks en route to Eastern Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

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.

Left vs. Right / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Student Group Threatens IDF Soldiers, Attacks University

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

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.”

IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

IDF Soldiers Foil Terror Attack in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli soldiers open fire on Jerusalem Arabs preparing to hurl firebombs at their post in the village of Abu Dis, wounding three, military says.

US / Politics / Elections / Jerusalem

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

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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

Eye on "Palestine" / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Poll: Most Eastern Jerusalem Residents Now Prefer 'Palestinian' Citizenship

By Israel Hayom

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.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

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

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

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.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arieh King's Home Firebombed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab terror attacks rise around Ramadan, which begins on Friday.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Arab Arrested for Setting Fire to Jerusalem’s City Hall

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The suspected arsonist had been previously fined by the city for hawking protective masks without a permit.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Jerusalem

Shabak Captures Hamas Cell that Planned Bomb Attack on Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The cell member attended a game at Teddy Stadium to scout out its security. The cell met at at Bir Zeit University in Ramallah.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Al-Aqsa Mosque Prayer Banned During Ramadan Due to Coronavirus Fears

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Muslims should “perform prayers in their homes during the month of Ramadan, to preserve their safety,” the Waqf council said.

Featured / Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Jerusalem Divided

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem is being divided into 7 districts, and during the lockdown it will be forbidden to travel between districts.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Coronavirus

PA Deploys Troops in Eastern Jerusalem to Quell Spread of Coronavirus

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority is worried that Arab residents from Jerusalem will infect Arab residents of the PA.

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