East Jerusalem

'This is jihad': Dentist arrested for social media posts praising Hamas, supporting terror

Police began their investigation after the suspect made a post on social media featuring the slogan "This is jihad - victory or martyrdom."

AN IMAGE supporting terrorism, found to have been published on a dentist's social media page by Israel Police.
 A Palestinian man waits outside of the UNRWA headquarters building in Gaza City on April 6, 2013.

'Outrageous and illegal' : UNRWA slams Israel for cutting off its water, comms and electric in Gaza

(Illustrative) People hold Hamas flags as Palestinians gather after performing the last Friday of Ramadan to protest over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, May 7, 2021.

Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says

The West Bank security barrier near Abu Dis, pictured in February 2020; illustrative.

About 150 Palestinians cross West Bank security barrier near Jerusalem - KAN


Spain launches investigation into 158 companies tied to 'Israeli-occupied territories'

According to a new law approved by the Spanish Government last week, the advertising of goods and services from the 'occupied territories' is prohibited.

A drone view of Al-Arroub refugee camp alongside a new road, part of the expansion of Israeli bypass roads connecting Israeli settlers in the West Bank with Jerusalem, in the West Bank, September 29, 2025.

Two east Jerusalem residents arrested for supporting terror, possesing Hamas flag

According to Israel Police, dozens of suspects have been arrested in Jerusalem alone for incitement and support for terrorism since the Israel-Hamas war began.

Hamas flag found in East Jerusalem resident's home, September 21, 2025.

Israel considers shutting French consulate in Jerusalem, Paris threatens response - report

Israel's threat to shut France's Jerusalem consulate sparks warnings from Paris, raising tensions ahead of potential recognition of Palestinian statehood.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Jerusalem on October 24, 2023. Netanyahu reportedly has told Macron that he is not currently welcome in Israel.

A ‘Palestinian district’ in the heart of Israel’s capital - opinion

Not only will Israel never relinquish sovereignty over Jerusalem, but other nations also have a vested interest in supporting it

‘SO, WHY are east Jerusalem Palestinians determined to remain in the city?’

UN human rights office says Israeli plan for settlement near Jerusalem breaks international law

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich previously approved plans for a settlement that would split east Jerusalem from the West Bank.

 View of Ma'aleh Adumim and the area known as E1, in the West Bank. January 2, 2017.

Smotrich approves West Bank settlement plan to 'bury idea of Palestinian state'

"The plan is the 'final nail in the coffin' for the concept of a Palestinian state," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich remarked.

Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025

Father, son arrested for planning bombing attacks in Jerusalem

The Shin Bet said the father contacted an unspecified terrorist organization to finance the preparation of the explosives for the attacks.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Police arrest owner, impound bus that illegally transported 50 Israelis into Nablus

The bus was transferred to a police facility under a newly signed IDF Central Command order that permits administrative seizure of vehicles used to enter Area A illegally.

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Police arrest father suspected of murdering three-year-old in east Jerusalem

The suspect, the girl's father, is a man in his 30s and a resident of the area, who was located and arrested by Border Police soldiers. 

 Israel Police and forensic teams at the site of the murder of a three-year-old in east Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Palestinian woman killed, residents claim was Border Police, all agencies say investigation opened

She arrived at the checkpoint in serious condition with deep wounds, and her death was later pronounced by emergency medical personnel. An investigation was then opened.

 Israeli border police officers seen during an operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 23, 2025.