Jerusalem

Jerusalem court sentences man who posed as single in relationships with twelve women

The court determined that Fraiser’s actions constituted a single continuous criminal episode, with the defendant facing 20 to 36 months in prison.

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Israel Police officers patrol in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

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

Muslim worshippers pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City, marking the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, February 17, 2026.

What is Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam? - explainer

Airplanes at the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

Suspect arrested at airport ahead of departure after allegedly raping teen on Jewish Agency trip


The alchemist of the strings: Michael Greilsammer returns to Jerusalem

From classical foundations to Caribbean reggae and cinematic themes, Michael Greilsammer brings his musical odyssey home to Jerusalem.

The Michael Greilsammer Trio.

After October 7, this haredi woman refuses to stand apart from Israeli society

Born into the heart of haredi Jerusalem, Sari Kroizer has built a religious and Israeli identity that refuses to stand apart.

Sari Kroizer.

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

Discover simple lemon recipes that turn chilly days into bright, flavorful moments.

Lemon Beef and stir-fry.

Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows

Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.

 ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.

Jerusalem man indicted for premeditated murder, abduction of cousin’s husband

According to the indictment, Mizrahi planned the killing in advance, tracked the victim for days across Jerusalem and beyond, and prepared in advance to conceal his actions and destroy evidence.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

'People will live in the streets': Israel steps up evictions of Palestinians from east Jerusalem

Palestinians seek east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in the 1967 Six-Day War, for a future state and say that leaving their homes there could put an end to their hopes forever.

A Palestinian woman walks past a mural in the Silwan neighborhood of east Jerusalem on January 21, 2026.

Border Police neutralize suspect in possible terror stabbing near Jerusalem

Border Police identified the suspect approaching the checkpoint on foot from the West Bank, and pulled a knife on the officers, causing police to open fire and neutralize the suspect.

The site of a reported car ramming in Kfar Yona, Magen David Adom and police forces arriving at the scene, July 24, 2025.

Patriarchs’ statement on Christian Zionism lacked pastoral care - opinon

Church leaders’ January 17 message prioritizes jurisdiction and control over empathy, dialogue, and guidance for local believers.

Armenian Orthodox worshippers arrive at the Church of the Nativity, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany, January 18, 2026

Late Blossoms: Imagined encounters in Anna Ticho’s literary salon - book review

Each story imagines a visit from one historic female artist or poet who 'shaped the emerging State of Israel’s literary, artistic, cultural, and intellectual scenes.'

Ticho House in Jerusalem.

Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion

Ben-Gvir’s law treats non-Jewish lives as unequal, risking Israel’s moral and global standing.

Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir walks inside the Knesset, on the day US President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.