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.

Urban Planning.
 Former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski is greeted by supporters as he arrives to Yad Sarah foundation in Jerusalem. Lupolianski, founder of the Yad Sarah, the largest national volunteer organization in Israel. December 29, 2015.

Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, first haredi mayor of Jerusalem and Yad Sarah founder, dies at 74

Haim Bibas in Bat Yam examining destruction caused by Iranian missile

Haim Bibas: The local authorities leader steering Israel through crisis

A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores


Who is running for a seat on the Jerusalem City Council?

Candidates for the Jerusalem municipal elections have submitted their applications and are finalizing their lists.

 CITY COUNCIL: Stay tuned.

This week in Jerusalem: Is this the last of The First Station?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 A SCREENING ROOM at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School in Jerusalem.

How do Israel's municipal election candidates hope to save Jerusalem?

Candidate lists begin to be revealed, alliances are made, and the involvement of national parties emerges as Jerusalem municipal elections inch closer.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION: ‘It is my hope that the entire Jewish people will return to Jerusalem.’

This week in Jerusalem: Whose kashrut is it?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 CAFE KADOSH returns to Chief Rabbinate kashrut.

Is a beloved Jerusalem movie theater facing closure?

While some local residents were reported to be happy about the Lev Smadar shutdown, this does not appear to be the prevailing sentiment in the area.

 LEV SMADAR cinema in the capital’s German Colony neighborhood, seen in 2011, when embroiled in a previous struggle to stay open.

Should Jerusalem Municipality-backed institutions hold election events?

These days, when the title of legal adviser raises the threshold of excitement from all sides of the political map, things are a little more sensitive. 

 ELI MALKA: Surprising legal opinion.

Jerusalem municipal elections are approaching: Who's running?

Lion would like a secular, left-leaning woman for the slot to attract a secular audience to vote for his list. But so far, no one has been selected.

 LAURA WHARTON at Safra Square.

Where are Jerusalem's Jews, Arabs living together?

Two case studies involving areas in Jerusalem where Jews and Palestinians work and play alongside each other are the Mamilla Mall and Liberty Bell Park.

 MAMILLA MALL: Empty during lockdown (pictured Dec. 2020), bustling on chagim.

This week in Jerusalem: The lady is a winner

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 CHOOSING THE Hills: Hiking the Sataf in the Jerusalem Hills.

Grapevine: Much that is positive

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road.