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.

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

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

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


Palestinians to ask UN General Assembly to force Israeli withdrawal from West Bank

The resolution will set a time frame for the “end of this illegal occupation and all the other issues contained in that historic advisory opinion,” PA envoy Riyad Mansour said.

 Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024.

Israel Police arrest woman from east Jerusalem for inciting terrorism

During her interrogation in the Jerusalem District, additional findings were discovered linking the suspect to incitement and support for terrorism.

 The social media post of the suspect inciting terror, August 18, 2024. (illustration)

Father from east Jerusalem indicted for kidnapping his children and hiding them in refugee camp

A father from East Jerusalem has been indicted for kidnapping his children and hiding them in the Shuafat refugee camp with the help of two accomplices. The children were later rescued by police.

 Police rescue toddlers from the Shuafat camp in east Jerusalem, August 7, 2024.

New welfare complex opens in east Jerusalem, expected to be city's largest

The opening of the complex is another step toward the establishment of the city's "Silicon Valley"—Kiryat Hi-tech plan, which is hoped will add thousands of jobs in the east of the city.

 The new "Mamuniya" welfare complex in east Jerusalem, opened August 4, 2024.

Israel Border Police rescue two toddlers in Shuafat, east Jerusalem, over divorce dispute

A complaint was received by the police over the weekend over a suspected violation of visitation arrangements between an east Jerusalem couple going through divorce proceedings.

 Police rescue toddlers from the Shuafat camp in east Jerusalem, August 7, 2024.

Running water 12 hours a week: Jerusalem residents protest shortage in Kafr 'Aqab

Water currently runs in the neighborhood's pipes around 12 hours a week, according to an ACRI report from the end of June, which cites residents.

 View of Kafr 'Aqab and the abandoned Atarot Airport, north of Jerusalem, July 31, 2022.

Israeli leaders slam ICJ's call for end to 'illegal' activities in Palestinian territories

The ICJ's decision led to new accusations that the UN court is 'antisemitic', 'one-sided' and would consider Israel an 'occupier' regardless of its actions and the reality of the situation.

Delegates attend a ruling on South Africa's request to order a halt to Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought before the Hague-based court by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

Israel looks to ban new de-facto Palestinian embassies in Jerusalem

The bill, which was authorized by MKs from the Likud and National Unity parties, is designed to prevent a new campaign to open consulates in east Jerusalem that service Palestinians.

 Demonstrators rally during a "Stand with Palestine" march in solidarity with Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, October 14, 2023.

Denmark university to halt investment in companies in West Bank amid student protests

Hundreds of students began campus protests in early May to express their opposition to Israel's operation in Gaza.

 Students gather at an encampment at the University of Copenhagen's City Campus. May 6, 2024.

Israel's High Court rejects petition of east Jerusalem family facing eviction

The Shhadeh family, from Batan al-Hawa in Silwan, is challenging the ruling made by Judge Noam Solberg, who rejected the family's request to appeal.

 A general view picture shows the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan June 19, 2017.