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Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
Gilad Kariv warns of potential violence during Jerusalem Day flag march
State indicts man for attacking nun in Jerusalem’s Old City
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Dating back nearly two millennia, the Armenian Church’s presence in Jerusalem is widely considered the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City.
Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states
In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.
Body discovered in Jerusalem warehouse identified as radio producer missing for two decades
Abramov had been missing since 2008, and no leads on her whereabouts were found for nearly two decades, despite investigators' assessments that she may have been in the Old City area.
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he feels like the “owner” of the Temple Mount and vows expanded Jewish access, as Jordan condemns the visit.
'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City
Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.
Jerusalem’s Palm Sunday and the asymmetry of moral judgment - opinion
Why are Israeli actions so readily framed as moral failures, even when taken under conditions of ongoing threat, while the context that shapes those actions recedes so quickly?
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.
Crowd near Old City dispersed over safety concerns, Police say
The group had been conducting prayers for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the same day a fragment from an intercepted Iranian missile fell in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Western Wall Rabbi denounces missile fire near holy Jerusalem sites, prays for safety
The incident raised concern because the area contains some of the holiest sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making any strike nearby especially sensitive for an international audience.
Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran
The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.
