Jerusalem Municipality
Dramatic change in Jerusalem construction plan approvals: Impact of pre-planning agreements
At the beginning of 2026, one of the significant issues in regulating public obligations for construction developers vis-à-vis the Jerusalem Municipality is expected to take effect.
Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, first haredi mayor of Jerusalem and Yad Sarah founder, dies at 74
Haim Bibas: The local authorities leader steering Israel through crisis
Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores
Postponing Israeli municipal elections is a victory for IDF soldiers
Two deputy mayors pushed to postpone Jerusalem municipal elections. One did so because he was fighting against Hamas in Gaza. The other to stop a wartime haredi advantage.
This week in Jerusalem: Money for the city
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Israeli minister faces pressure from politicians to delay municipal elections
The elections were supposed to have taken place on October 31 but were pushed off following the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War on October 7.
Is Jerusalem done letting the high-rise construction fever run rampant?
There are growing signs that Jerusalemites are no longer ready to accept the construction of 30-story and even 46-story towers throughout the city.
This week in Jerusalem: From ashes to Holy City
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
How Jerusalem Municipality reacts to terrorism, crisis
The Situation Room controls everything that happens in Israel's capital for its approximately one million residents, in the west and east of Jerusalem.
As Israel fights Hamas, how is Jerusalem helping out?
From free parking to municipal shelters to business license fees being waved and volunteer efforts, here is how Israel's capital is contributing to the fight against Hamas.
Jerusalem Elections are getting closer: Here is a roundup of Municipal elections
Jerusalem municipal elections are coming up. Here is a list of those who are running.
Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line
According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.
Jerusalem elections: A look at five women running for city council
Thirty-eight days before the elections, here are the women making headlines in local Jerusalem politics.
