Jerusalem

Israel's Remembrance, Independent days did not change - we did - comment

From childhood awe to adult loss and connection, Israel’s holidays change as people grow older and more rooted.

Medical staff at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center wave at an Israel Air Force flyover on Independence Day
A MOMENT of stillness as Israel marks 78 years of independence facing a complex reality.

Independence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call

An Israeli flag with a swastika emblazoned on it, waved at police officers during a Jerusalem protest, April 23, 2026.

Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika

OU Israel Independence Day event for English-speakers at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants


Grapevine: Bevy of buses

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Indictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent

According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’

The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.

THOUSANDS OF runners will pack the starting line of the Jerusalem Marathon next week, signaling a powerful return to routine in the capital.

Netanyahu's criminal trial to resume Sunday after wartime court freeze

Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume Sunday after weeks of war-related court disruptions, returning to cross-examination in the high-profile Case 4000 proceedings.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tours the Temple Mount with Home Front Command officials, Monday April 6, 2026.

A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus

An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.

THE YAHUDA HAGGADAH, Southern Western Germany, ca. 1470-80, handwritten on parchment; brown ink, and gold and silver leaf

Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon

Two distinct espionage investigations in Ashkelon and Jerusalem reveal suspects linked to Iranian intelligence, involving explosive material production and digital recruitment efforts.

An illustrative silhouette of an intelligence agent handler with a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Police intervene as 100 people try to enter private compound near Tomb of the Kings in Jerusalem

One person was arrested, and three officers were lightly injured. Authorities used crowd-control measures to disperse the group and restore public order. 

 Israel Police officer in a police car

High Court raises Western Wall visitor cap to 100, keeps broader wartime prayer policy under review

The petition comes a day after the High Court intervened in the dispute over anti-war protests, criticizing the Home Front Command’s framework and later ordering the state to allow demonstrations.

A view of the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem's Old City, where the traditional Priestly Blessing (Birkat Cohanim) is held during the Passover holiday under attendance restrictions due to the ongoing war, April 5, 2026.

Israel Police decry online defamation campaign against female officer in Jerusalem

Online posts about the officer included comparisons to the Nazis and derogatory language, behavior that police asserted “crosses a dangerous red line" and may constitute a criminal offence.

ISRAEL POLICE at the scene of a fallen piece of an Iranian missile, March 5, 2026.