East Jerusalem

A cautious Ramadan: Balancing security, rights, and common sense for a peaceful month - editorial

As Ramadan begins, Israel takes a cautious approach, managing security without escalating tensions, hoping for a month of prayer and peace.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israel Police officers patrol in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.
A GUN being smuggled from the West Bank to east Jerusalem, found by Israel Police, February 15, 2026.

Man caught smuggling weapon from West Bank to east Jerusalem days before Ramadan

IDF observation troops and the Aerial Control Center also intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle three M-16 rifles into Israel on Friday, the military announced on Saturday.

|ByTZVI JASPER
English Barb pigeon is seen receiving treatment after being smuggled from Jordan into Israel on Februray 10, 2026.

East Jerusalem man tries to smuggle rare species of pigeon to Israel via Jordan

The birds were restrained inside a suitcase, with their wings and beaks taped to prevent movement, the Agriculture Ministry wrote, adding that this was very harmful to the pigeons. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ancient and counterfeit coins seized by Israel Antiquities Authority in East Jeruusalem raid, February 2, 2026.

Police seize hundreds of ancient, counterfeit coins in east Jerusalem antiquities raid

The collection, hidden in a flowerpot on the suspect's balcony, included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian, and Roman periods, the IAA said.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Police arrest east Jerusalem man for supporting Hamas, drug possession

Police recovered live ammunition, a substance suspected to be marijuana, a Palestinian flag, and three scarves linked to Hamas.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A resident of East Jerusalem was arrested over the weekend by Jerusalem District Police after officers seized ammunition, drugs, and paraphernalia associated with Hamas.

Is the UNRWA ban in east Jerusalem another Israeli bluff? - analysis

The law passed with a large majority and was supported by an array of MKs from both the coalition and opposition.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
AN UNRWA healthcare clinic in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip: Although UNRWA is technically an offshoot of the United Nations, it functions largely as a Palestinian organization, one that has been infiltrated and compromised by Hamas, the writer argues.

UNRWA laws remain unenforced in Jerusalem, despite Netanyahu's order

Israeli officials have not been able to implement a law intended to ban all activity of UNRWA in east Jerusalem, which came into effect on January 31.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
A Palestinian woman takes part in a protest against possible reductions of the services and aid offered by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), in front of UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City August 16, 2015.

'We believe in peace, look what has happened to us!': A look at the Educational Bookshop raid

The police raid on the Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem reveals dark depths and sparks new light.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025ByLIAM FORBERG
A solidarity visit outside the Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem.

Educational Bookshop raid: Israel has finally started to crack down on incitement - opinion

Since the Oct. 7, 2023, mega-atrocity by Hamas, Israel’s tolerance for incitement has decreased, despite all its humanitarian and free speech values.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025ByPENINA HOROWITZ
Raided bookshop in East Jerusalem

Yozmot Atid: Bridging Jewish-Arab divides through business

Though living in a socially and politically divided country, Israel’s Jewish and Arab Israeli populations can find commonality in the economic needs for survival.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Women entrepreneurs working with Yozmot Atid

Rights orgs. condemn Israel Police over raid on east Jerusalem bookstore

Israel Police accused the owners of incitement and support for terror. However, witnesses say charges were unclear at the time.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Raided bookshop in East Jerusalem

UNRWA carries on aid work despite Israeli ban

Juliette Touma, director of communications of UNRWA, claimed any disruptions to its work in Gaza would put a ceasefire deal at risk.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByREUTERS
UNRWA sack containing explosives, August 22, 2024.

Jerusalem set to replace UNRWA services as critics warn of gaps

Civil society organizations warned that the ministry’s preparation were insufficient and would leave civilians in limbo.

JANUARY 29, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini attends a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian Territory at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25, 2024.

Israel police arrests east Jerusalem resident for contacting Hezbollah

Further details in the indictment state that during a visit to Jenin, the suspect was in illegal possession of an M-16 assault rifle and a handgun.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel police arrests a terror suspect in east Jerusalem