Tag: Jerusalem
Jordanians give substantial control of the Temple Mount to Palestinians
Jordan has expanded a council that administers Muslim institutions on the Temple Mount, giving Palestinians 40 percent of the seats for the first time in a body previously reserved for trusted individuals close to...
Spanish railway company refuses tender to build train in ‘occupied’ Jerusalem
A Spanish railway construction company announced on Friday that it had rejected an Israeli tender to build part of the Jerusalem railway because of “the occupation of land through which will pass a section...
Group raises alarm over UNRWA’s anti-Israel incitement within its Jerusalem schools
Perhaps unbeknown to many Israelis is the shocking fact that only 12 minutes from downtown Jerusalem by light rail, a neighborhood exists within the city’s jurisdiction in which Arab children are being taught that...
Israel set to revoke UNRWA permits for Jerusalem schools
Israel will revoke permits issued to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to accusations that the organization incites terror against Israel.
According to a Hadashot television news report on Saturday, Israel’s National Security Council...
Rivlin hosts Christian leaders at traditional New Year’s reception in Jerusalem
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted Christian leaders on Thursday at a traditional New Year’s reception.
“Our sovereignty over Jerusalem will never compromise the freedom of worship and religion of all peoples of faith in Jerusalem...
On display in Jerusalem: Near East artifacts rescued from antiquity robbers
A collection of artifacts that were stolen but later rescued will be on display at the end of the month at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem.
The museum will open a new exhibit on Dec....
City of Jerusalem to distribute free Christmas trees
The city of Jerusalem will distribute complimentary Christmas trees to certain area residents on Thursday.
It’s part of the holy city’s “Christmas preparations, which include hanging festive lighting and flags in areas of the city where...
New exhibit on Maimonides celebrates renowned Jewish scholar with internationally accrued collection
An exhibit showcasing original manuscripts and writings of one of Judaism’s most revered rabbis is opening at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Maimonides, otherwise known as the Rambam or Moshe Ben Maimon, is one of...
Netanyahu, Friedman light Hannukah menorah at Western Wall
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, along with Israeli soldiers, lit the menorah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Thursday to commemorate the fifth night of Hanukkah.
“There...
Israeli ambassador: ‘I hope the Polish embassy soon relocates to Jerusalem’
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer expressed a wish on Monday that Poland move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem soon.
Despite the tensions between the two countries, exemplified by...