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Featured / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

PM Netanyahu Tells UN's Guterres to Stop Illegal UN Construction in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu told Guterres that the UN should respect the building codes and the law in Israel.

US / Government / Media / Jerusalem / Local

Conan O’Brien Jokes His Way Through Journey in Holy Land

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Conan, an Irish Catholic, said he was looking forward to visiting the ancient sites in Israel, and said he would travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Featured / History / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Emperor Justinian Mosaic Inscription Unearthed near Damascus Gate

By JNi.Media

The Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian was exposed on a mosaic floor in a room that was probably used as a hostel for pilgrims.

Featured / Jewish / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

When It Cools Down a Little, You Can't Miss the Third Jerusalem Biennale for Contemporary Jewish Art

By JNi.Media

In honor of the Balfour Declaration centennial, Biennale2017 will showcase specially-commissioned works by three British artists exploring this watershed in recent Jewish history and host a special event in the Knesset.

Politics / Government / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / On Campus / Education

Israel Bans Palestinian Authority Curriculum for Girls' School in Al-Aqsa Mosque

By JNi.Media

The school was inspected and items were confiscated during the riots on and outside the Temple Mount in mid-July.

Featured / Government / Travel / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Science and Tech

Tel Aviv–Jerusalem High-Speed Train Passes First Test Ahead of April 2018 Opening

By JNi.Media

The new, high-speed railway has been criticized by the political left and the Palestinian Authority for passing through about 4 miles of Judea and Samaria, most of it through tunnels.

Headline / IDF & Security / The Courts / Bedouin / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

High Court Sides with Illegal Bedouin Settlers Cutting Off Ma'aleh Adumim from Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

The judges – Esther Hayut, Uzi Fogelman and Daphne Barak-Erez – favored the Bedouin cause and ordered the Civil Administration to show up in court by September 3 to respond to the claims of contempt.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / ISIS

Hebron Man Arrested, Charged With Supporting ISIS

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"The fact that the suspect lived until a short time ago on the outskirts of Jerusalem shows how great the danger is."

Headline / Haredim & Hassidim / Government / The Courts / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judaism

High Court Rules Woman Can Serve as Director-General of State Rabbinic Courts

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"It would have been great if this issue had been resolved amicably between the sides rather than by the court."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Hamas Terrorist Payment Network Exposed in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Recipients included the mother of the terrorist who murdered Nachshon Wachsman in 1994.

Featured / Travel / Turkey / Islamists / Jerusalem

Turkey's Erdoğan Promoting Tourism to Israel #ThyKudüseİndirimYap

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is calling on Muslims to visit the Al Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in solidarity.

Politics / Government / Jerusalem / Africa

Muslim-Majority Guinea, Senegal Send Ambassadors to Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Togolese president wrote in the guest book at the prime minister’s residence: “I am dreaming of Israel’s return to Africa and Africa’s return to Israel.”

Headline / US / Government / Jerusalem

Congressional Delegations Say Bipartisan Support for Israel is Strong

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“We’re here because the United States and Israel are partners for peace and partners for security."

Headline / IDF & Security / Politics / Government / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

NGO: Israel Revokes Citizenship of Eastern Jerusalem Arabs

By JNi.Media

The report includes interviews with eight Arab families, "victims" of Israel's aggressive policy, the most glaring of which is with Abed Dawiat, who committed the official first act of terror of the lone-wolf intifada.

Headline / History / Business and Economy / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Local

Jerusalem Wine Festival to Highlight 30 Years of Industry Growth

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The winemakers of Israel are unique because they're constantly "trading ideas back and forth. If one winery in Israel succeeds, we all succeed."

Headline / Politics / The Courts / Jerusalem

Court Confirms Sale of Greek Church Old City Hotels to Ateret Cohanim

By JNi.Media

The patriarchy claimed that their CFO, one Nicholas Papadimas, was corrupt and took a bribe for the deal with the Jewish group.

Featured / Police and Crime / Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem

The Walk of Tisha b’Av: A Tikkun to the Government's Capitulation to Terror

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

Threats of Muslim violence threatened to stop the traditional march around the walls of Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Five Arab Jerusalemites Indicted for Incitement

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Three of the accused called on Facebook for people to attack Israelis following the murder of two policemen at the Temple Mount.

Featured / Politics / Police and Crime / History / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion

Holiday Sensation, No Arabs, on Temple Mount on 9 B'Av Week

By JNi.Media

Other than that one Jordanian Waqf agent, the Temple Mount was almost empty of Muslims Sunday.

Sponsored Posts / Jewish / Jerusalem

Join the 'Walk Around the Walls' on Tisha B'Av

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

Every year, thousands of Jews join in the annual Tisha B'Av eve walk.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

BREAKING: Arabs Attack Israeli Police on Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Thousands of people were milling around the Temple Mount, with the sounds of gunshots and ambulance sirens clearly heard.

Featured / History / Jerusalem / Religion / Archaeology

They Were Here on Tisha B'Av: New Evidence of Babylonian Destruction Discovered in City of David

By JNi.Media

The wealth of the Judaean kingdom's capital is manifest in the ornamental artifacts.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Judea & Samaria

Hours Before Friday Night Massacre, Fatah Encouraged 'Escalation' and 'Rage'

By Palestinian Media Watch

Last week the Fatah Central Committee "called on its supporters and members... to turn this Friday into a day of escalation."

The Knesset / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Arab MKs Reject Cameras at Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

None of the Arab MKs addressed the slaughter of the Druze policemen or of the Salomon family by their fellow Muslim Arabs.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Police Say They Can Handle Friday's Expected Violence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu is debating tonight what to do with the Temple Mount metal detectors.

Featured / Terrorism / Police and Crime / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Israel Installs Security Cameras on the Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

How will the Muslims react when they discover there security cameras have been installed too?

Headline / Terrorism / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Mayor Barkat Visits Temple Mount, Pledges Al-Aqsa Will Not Be Haven for Terror

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Barkat suggested the Muslim protesters direct their anger at the terrorists who established this need for the metal detectors.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Palestinian Authority's Fatah Faction Calls for 'Rage' After Temple Mount Terror Attack

By Palestinian Media Watch

Fatah likewise called on Palestinian Authority Arabs not to "enter into confrontations" with Israel "that cost us much blood without a result worth the price being paid."

Headline / IDF & Security / Jewish / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion

Jews Return to Temple Mount - Status Quo No More

By Jewish Press News Desk

Waqf officials refuse to go onto the Temple Mount... already a change for the better.

Headline / Terrorism / Druze / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Calculated Risk Proves Israel Can Change the Temple Mount Status Quo

By Jewish Press News Desk

There were no Muslim riots or protests in Israel in response to the closure of the Temple Mount and Old City of Jerusalem.

Featured / Terrorism / Druze / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan / Israeli Arabs

Jordan Demands Temple Mount Be Reopened to Muslims

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Temple Mount was closed following the terror attack that killed two policemen and wounded 2 more.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Arabs Firebomb Family Near Mount of Olives

By Jewish Press News Desk

An infant girl was lightly injured and transported to Haddasah Ein Kerem medical center.

Featured / Jewish / US / Politics / Global / Travel / Jerusalem / Sports

20th Maccabiah Starts Thursday: 10,000 Athletes from 80 Countries, 150,000 Foreign Guests

By JNi.Media

The 20th Maccabiah will feature competitions in 40 different sports, including two new additions: lacrosse and bridge.

Featured / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Border Guard Officers Celebrate Police Dog's 10th Birthday

By JNi.Media

Ogi has assisted Israel Police's fight against terrorism and crime throughout the Jerusalem district.

Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Mayor Barkat and Ambassador Danon Give City of David Tour to UN Ambassadors

By Jewish Press Staff

Two distinguished tour guides showed nine ambassadors to the UN the history of Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Britney Breaks the Wall

By Jewish Press News Desk

Britney Spears was mobbed by people during her visit to the Kotel.

Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Religion / Politics

Jerusalem Youth Peace Summit Opens with Interfaith Prayer

By JNi.Media

75 Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth from around the world gathered at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Sunday for a unique summit, answering Pope Francis' call to create a culture of encounter for peace.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion / Assimilation

A Thousand Demonstrators in Front of Netanyahu's Residence over Kotel Dispute

By JNi.Media

Alas, this dispute is not over a connection to God but over political turf, both regarding the Kotel and the conversions.

Featured / Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Tweet of the Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

This tweet by Eugene Kontorovich sums up the Kotel conflict in 140 letters or less.

Headline / Haredim & Hassidim / US / Politics / Government / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations / Judaism / Assimilation

Showdown: Netanyahu Boycotts Reform, Conservative, Sharansky, in Monday Night Meeting on Kotel Prayer

By JNi.Media

Senior Jewish Agency officials are saying Sharansky is livid over the government's decision to cancel the Kotel plan.

Featured / Politics / Iran / Antisemitism / Jerusalem

Iran's Bizarro Jerusalem Day Celebrations Begin

By JNi.Media

The International Quds (Jerusalem) Day demonstrations started in Tehran and about 900 other Iranian cities on the last Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, IRNA reported. Quds Day was initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 to oppose Zionism and Israel, as well as Israel's unification of Jerusalem. It was conceived […]

Travel / Business and Economy / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Launches Millennials Discount Package: Jerusalem for Under $45 a Day

By JNi.Media

Discounts for young travelers ages 20 to 40 include museums, hotels, restaurants and shows.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / Government / Jerusalem

Two Arrested in Connection With Last Friday’s J’lem Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"We will get to every person who had any connection at all to the attack and to anyone who dares to openly express support, or to utter inciting statements or encourages people to support terror ."

Headline / Jewish / Politics / The Courts / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion

Rabbinate Report: Jerusalem Leads Israel in Divorces

By JNi.Media

Jerusalem led in 2016 in number of divorces: 725 couples. Meanwhile, Modi'in Illit saw a 45% rise in divorces. In all, in 2016, 10,841 couples were divorced in Israel, compared with 10,653 in 2015.

Headline / Politics / Government / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel

Bennett to Propose Supermajority to OK Jerusalem Moves

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"It is important to make clear, before the start of a diplomatic process, that Jerusalem will never be divided under any circumstance."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Murdered Border Police Officer Laid to Rest

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

'We will not surrender and we will not bow our heads before these cursed terrorists,' Minister Erdan said. 'We will pursue our enemies and those who wish us evil wherever they may be found.'

Headline / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Judaism

UN Secy-Gen Spokesperson: Hebron, Cave of Patriarch is UNESCO's Mandate

By D.S. Levi

If the Palestinian Authority is ignoring the Oslo Accords, why is Israel still moving forward with goodwill gestures to Ramallah?

Terrorism / Media / Jerusalem

Reuters & BBC Failed Reporting: 'Three Palestinians Killed'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Reuters' headline was misleading, to say the least. BBC's was even worse.

Featured / Politics / Jerusalem / Religion / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Mayor Fires Cannon Marking End of 16th Day of Ramadan

By JNi.Media

The Municipality removes garbage from the main roads and ensures that parks and public gardens are cleaned during Ramadan, to provide a dignified atmosphere for all celebrants.

Global / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Ranked 145th Worldwide, First in Israel

By JNi.Media

Of the 7 institutions evaluated within Israel, the Hebrew University was ranked first for Academic Reputation and first in Overall Score.

NY / Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / Jerusalem

Israel Parade Protesters: 'Israel Out of Palestine, Cops Out of NYC'

By D.S. Levi

NYPD made quick work of the agitators who were attempting to block both mayors from continuing their march.

Featured / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordanian Government Says Jews Defiling the Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan says that the sight of Jews on the Temple Mount inflame the feelings of Muslims around the world. Too bad.

Featured / Politics / Turkey / Business and Economy / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Report: Turkey Eclipsing Jordan in Old City, Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

One hundred years after the last Turkish soldier was chased out of Jerusalem by the invading British Empire, Turkey's channeling of millions into eastern Jerusalem is gaining sympathy and support.

Featured / IDF & Security / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Need Experts to Denigrate the Six Day War Miracle? Have We Got a List for You

By JNi.Media

Daniel Bar-Tal, Emeritus Professor at the School of Education at Tel Aviv University, Areas of expertise: Militarism in Israeli society; Culture and ethos of Conflict

Jewish / Politics / Government / Travel / Jerusalem

Special Cabinet Meeting in Kotel Tunnel to Approve Elevator, Cable Car

By JNi.Media

Today, the only access road to the Wailing Wall from the Jewish Quarter is the stairway, a drop of about 26 yards.

Featured / Government / History / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Evidence Revealed of the Last Battle of Jerusalem from 2,000 Years Ago

By JNi.Media

On the Occasion of Jerusalem Day, the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Nature and Parks Authority revealed evidence of the last battle of Jerusalem from 2,000 Years Ago.

Featured / US / Politics / Media / Jerusalem

Capitol Hill Celebrates Jerusalem's Liberation on 50th Anniversary

By JNi.Media

Members of Congress and many of the nation’s chief religious leaders call on President Trump to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.

Featured / IDF & Security / History / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Archaeology

Six-Day War Artifacts Unearthed by Temple Mount Sifting Project

By JNi.Media

The first Jordanian coin from the sifting was discovered on June 6, 2005, the 38th anniversary of Jerusalem’s unification.

Headline / IDF & Security / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion

Watch: Yishai Fleisher, 11 Minutes of Tension on Temple Mount

By JNi.Media

Our friend Yishai Fleisher was on the Temple Mount on Wednesday, Jerusalem Day, to experience and describe first hand the clashes.

Headline / Jewish / Politics / Government / History / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

Mayor Barkat: On 50th Anniversary, Stats Show Unified Jerusalem on Right Track

By JNi.Media

'100 new cleaning staff will be added for upgrading public spaces across the city; garbage collection routes will be added to improve neighborhood cleanliness; manual sweeping operations will be extended.'

US / Politics / Government / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations / Religion

Political, Religious Leaders Petition Trump: Stop Delaying, Keep Your Promise, Move Embassy

By JNi.Media

Since President Obama signed a waiver in December, President Trump has a June 1 deadline to decide between another waiver or an embassy move.

Featured / Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education

PA to Jerusalem School Kids: Stay Home, Throw Stones in Solidarity with Terrorists

By JNi.Media

'The schools are open and the teachers are there, but there are no students and if any arrive, they are sent home.'

Headline / Politics / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / On Campus / Education / Religion

Hebrew U Graduation Ceremony Scraps Hatikvah to Spare Arabs' Feelings

By JNi.Media

As is typical in such instances, the institute of high learning chose to be right rather than smart.

Headline / IDF & Security / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / History / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Cabinet Discussed Transferring Conquered Arab Population in 1967

By JNi.Media

The discussion, then as now, revolved around annexation versus a two-state solution, although at the time the most these Israeli ministers could imagine was a Palestinian autonomy under Israeli rule (a solution that's to the right of today's Likud).

Featured / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN)

Nikki Haley Believes Kotel 'Part of Israel'

By JNi.Media

Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Tuesday said the Kotel was 'clearly in Jerusalem,' but failed to state that Jerusalem was part of Israel.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / Jerusalem

Ambassador Friedman to President Rivlin: Trump's Commitment to Israel Rock-Solid

By JNi.Media

'I am so grateful to President Trump for giving me ... the unequivocal and unambiguous mandate to support the State of Israel in every way, and in all ways.'

Featured / Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Jordan

Watch: Jordanian Terrorist Attacks Israeli Cop in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The frenzied Jordanian attacked the police officer before being killed.

Featured / Jordan / Jerusalem / Travel / Politics / IDF & Security / Terrorism / Headline

Jordan Protesting Israel's Infringing on Its Citizen's Right to Stab Israelis

By JNi.Media

Minister Momani did not mention the stabbing in his statement, saying instead that his death was a crime, and that Israel is responsible, as the occupying power in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Netanyahu: All Embassies Should Relocate to Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu made the statement ahead of US President Trump's planned trip to Israel on May 22.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / NY / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Danon: Palestinian Authority Paid $1B to Terrorists

By D.S. Levi

A terrorist is sentenced and then jailed... "and then, he’s paid more than $3,000 every month.”

News Briefs / Jerusalem

FOUND: Have you seen Carlos Nicolas Rivamar?

By Jewish Press Staff

Have you seen Carlos Nicolas Rivamar, last seen on May 1 at around 8 a.m. in Jerusalem?

Featured / Politics / Government / Travel / Turkey / Business and Economy / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Erdogan Encourages Turkish Tourism to 'Racist,' 'Discriminatory' Israel

By JNi.Media

Israel is trying to avoid yet another clash with Erdogan, so they sent him a message of sharp rebuke and they're hope that'll be the end of it.

Politics / Government / Business and Economy / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / Germany

President Rivlin Takes German President Out to Mahane Yehuda Shuk

By JNi.Media

Steinmeier welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that condemned Israel's annexation of eastern Jerusalem, among other things.

Headline / Jewish / US / Politics / Jerusalem

Adelson Frustrated by Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Indecision

By JNi.Media

Adelson will be in Israel at the same time Trump plans to visit, on May 22.

Featured / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

IDF Only Wants a 'Unified' Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF wants its terminology to be politically neutral as we celebrate the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem from Jordan's illegal occupation.

Featured / Politics / Government / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Slashes $1 Million from UN Contribution over UNESCO Resolution

By JNi.Media

'I would also like to say that this systematic harassment has a price,' the PM announced.

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