Tag: Jerusalem
Archaeology, Passover and Zionism
Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem recently found a 2,000-year-old clay token that was used in connection with offerings at the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The four-inch token may seem small, but it’s actually a very...
Israel and “Palestine”: What international law expects
International law reveals a curious debility: No matter how complex the pertinent issues, virtually any interested adult seemingly feels competent to offer an authoritative legal opinion. Though no sane medical layperson would ever presume...
Jerusalem Arabs, sworn to ISIS, planned Teddy Stadium attack
Four Arabs from eastern Jerusalem who had sworn allegiance to ISIS, two of whom planned to attack a police station near the city’s Teddy Stadium, were indicted on Thursday.
Jerusalem’s Central Police Unit and the Israel...
Temple Mount closed to Jews for remainder of Ramadan
The Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City will remain shuttered for non-Muslim visitors until after Ramadan, the Israel Police has informed Jewish rights activists.
Jews and other non-Muslims have been banned from ascending the Temple...
Israel Police urges armed guard in every synagogue on Purim
At least one armed guard should be present in every synagogue in Israel during Sunday and Monday’s Purim holiday, as the terror threat across the country remains high amid the ongoing war with Hamas, Deputy...
Twelve major attacks foiled in Jerusalem since start of 2024, police say
Since the beginning of 2024, Israeli security forces have already foiled 12 major Palestinian terrorist attacks in Jerusalem, the Israel Police announced on Tuesday.
The total number of large-scale attacks foiled in the capital city...
Israeli security chiefs hold situational assessment ahead of Ramadan
Israel’s military, police and domestic intelligence chiefs gathered on Sunday night for a situational assessment ahead of the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the meeting was held “to strengthen...
Rare limestone box from Second Temple era uncovered in Jerusalem
A rare multi-compartment stone container dating back around 2,000 years has been revealed to the public for the first time at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
The box, carved from soft limestone, measures 30 x...
UN court opens hearings on Israel’s ‘ongoing occupation’
Public hearings opened at the International Court of Justice in the Hague (ICJ) on Monday regarding the legal repercussions of Israel’s “ongoing occupation” of Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.
The court is hearing arguments due...
50,000 Jews visit Temple Mount in 2023
During 2023, 50,098 Jews visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, down from 51,483 in 2022, according to data compiled by Beyadenu, an Israeli NGO dedicated to strengthening the Jewish connection to the holy site.
Some...