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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.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Minister Arbel to Revoke Jerusalem Residency of Six Terrorists Released in Hamas Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Anyone who chooses to act against the State of Israel and take part in terrorist activity has no place within it,” Arbel said.

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."

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.

The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

On Day One of Israeli Ban, UNRWA Jerusalem Operations Largely Intact

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

A U.N. spokesman told JNS that accusations that the global body pressured agencies not to absorb UNRWA’s mandate are untrue.

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.

Featured / Interviews and Profiles

'Better For Israel To Be Respected Than Loved': An Exclusive Interview with Mike Huckabee

By Sara Lehmann

Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a 2008 Republican presidential candidate, completed a three-day tour of some of Israel's holiest and most contentious sites last week with leaders of Ateret Cohanim.

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.

Photo of the Day

Memorial

By Jewish Press Staff

The inauguration ceremony for the new monument in memory of Jerusalem residents who were murdered in October 7 massacre and in the war, 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.

Photo of the Day

Star and Soldiers

By Photo of the Day

Israeli soldiers paint a mural with Israeli soldiers and the Star of David in 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.

Photo of the Day

Ring Around Jerusalem

By Photo of the Day

A human chain was formed around Jerusalem.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria

Elderly Israeli Wounded by Arab Mob Near Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The victim, in his 70s, had reportedly entered Qalandiya to refuel his car.

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.

Op-Eds

Steve Bannon Wanted to Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem on Trump's Inauguration Day

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

The dramatic story was corroborated by former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, who was a guest on Bannon's show.

Jerusalem

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, Population Tops 1 Million

By Yori Yalon

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

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.

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.

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.

Photo of the Day

Expel UNRWA

By Photo of the Day

MK Boaz Bismuth and activists protest against UNRWA outside their offices in Jerusalem.

Photo of the Day

Purim Birds

By Photo of the Day

Seen on top of the Jerusalem municipality.

Jerusalem / Archaeology

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."

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.

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.

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’.

Video of the Day

The Pool of Siloam

By Video of the Day

Zeev Orenstein talks about the Pool of Siloam.

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.

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.

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.

Featured / Ari Fuld's Sword of Israel

Grab Onto the Rope! - Ari Fuld on Tisha b'Av

By Ari Fuld HY"D

I want to tell you about a dream I had this past Shabbat on Tisha B'Av.

Analysis

Russia to Open Embassy Annex in Jerusalem, but Why Now?

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Russia unexpectedly recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in April 2017, but maintains its embassy in Tel Aviv.

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".

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.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Father of Boys Killed in February Jerusalem Terror Attack Leaves Hospital

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Avraham Paley lost sons Yaakov Israel and Asher Menachem in the Feb. 10 attack.

Media / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Washington Post ‘Confuses Facts’ Equating Reality of Jewish Temples, Muhammad Ascension

By Menachem Wecker

“There is zero debate that two temples stood in that place in scholarly literature,” said New York University professor Lawrence Schiffman. “Mohammed’s ascent ‘happens’ from there only because it is the Temple site.”

Terrorism / Jerusalem

Two Jews Shot in Shimon Hatzadik Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two were returning from the gravesite of Shimon Hatzadik, in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood, after early morning prayers.

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

Israeli Police Thwart Jerusalem Terrorist Attack During Passover

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a cook, planned a stabbing using a knife from his place of work, investigators say.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / The Courts / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Gee Thanks, Israeli High Court Permits Demolition of Jerusalem Bomber’s Home

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Both bombs were placed at busy bus stops and detonated during the morning rush hour of November 22.

US / Antisemitism / Israeli Arabs

Rashida Tlaib Faces Backlash for Tweet Falsely Accusing Israeli Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Groups on both sides of the aisle condemned the social-media post, which Twitter flagged with additional context from readers.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Thwarts Arab Terror Cell Planning Jerusalem Shooting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Terror operatives in the Gaza Strip were working to recruit and train young Arabs in Judea and Samaria to carry out terror attacks.

Photo of the Day

Watch: Wounded City of David Hero Returns to the Kotel

By Video of the Day

Despite his serious wounds, Nadav continued to fight and neutralize the terrorist.

Headline / Jerusalem / Eastern Europe

Viktor Orban Moving Hungary's Embassy to Jerusalem Next Month

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hungary has been talking for a while about the idea of moving their embassy to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two countries have had diplomatic relations since 1978 but never established embassies.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

IDF to Demolish Home of Terrorist from Deadly Twin Bombings in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist’s family has been notified, and now has the option of petitioning the High Court of Justice against the move, according to the Israeli military.

Jerusalem / Archaeology

Jerusalem Hospitality Tent to Debut in Historic Kidron Valley

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The valley houses the earliest tombs in the most ancient Jewish cemetery in the world, including Zechariah’s Tomb, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir and Absalom’s Tomb.

Where Am I

Where Am I: From a Rooftop

By Jewish Press Staff

We know what we're looking at... but where are we looking at it from?

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Eliminating the Terrorist [Warning: Graphic]

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police said the terrorist was shot and killed by a police officer.

Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

UN Data Points to Rise in Illegal Arab Building Demolitions Under Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 7, 144 illegal structures were destroyed in eastern Jerusalem and Area C of Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Jerusalem

Biden Condemns ‘Horrific’ Jerusalem Terrorist Attack in Call with Netanyahu

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The president made clear that this was an attack against the civilized world,” said a White House readout of the conversation.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Gets New Free Park and Ride Minibus Service

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Free parking will be available at Latrun and the bus will go to the government center by the Knesset near the city’s central bus station and train station.

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