Holy sites in 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.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

 King Abdullah II receives representatives of Jerusalem Waqf and Church Councils, Jerusalemite figures in presence of Palestinian President

Patriarchs, Abbas praise Jordan's role in preventing 'Judaization' of Jerusalem's holy sites

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

In memory of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, of blessed memory


Rare 150-year-old Jerusalem maps sell for NIS 13,000 at auction

First modern maps of Jerusalem from Ottoman era composed by British Army contractor sold.

AN IMAGE of one of the maps, which dates from 1864

WATCH: Christians attend Easter mass in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Pilgrims and local Christians have been flocking to Jerusalem's Old City to celebrate Easter and Jesus' resurrection.

Christians attend Easter mass in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Joseph’s Tomb restored after October arson attack by Palestinian rioters

A team of 50 workers went to the holy site during the night to repair the damages caused by Palestinian rioters.

Tomb of Josef, Nablus

Western Wall rabbi condemns UNESCO for declaring forefathers' tombs to be Islamic sites

The UN cultural body asserts that the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron and the Tomb of Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem are an integral part of Palestine.

Cave of the Patriarchs

The haunted compound

It may not be demons and ghosts of the spiritual variety, but a plot of land in the center of Jerusalem carries with it a history of conflict and diplomacy between nations.

The old hospital in the Russian Compound.

Teddy: The man who transformed the city

Jerusalem may not have a beach, but cooling off in water is one of the favorite local pastimes. So where do tourists and locals find a place to cool off?

Cooling off in Teddy Park’s fountain water show

J’lem Municipality denies demolition order for mosque

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has repeatedly stated that no distinction is made by the municipality between illegally built structures anywhere in the capital.

East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood, October 21

ISIS on the Temple Mount

The Jerusalem Post

Activists to IDF: Don’t build military academy in Jerusalem Forest

An attorney representing the activists suggested, as an alternative site, an abandoned army base in the Beit Zayit area, just west of the city, or Givat Ram, near the Hebrew University.

A view of the Jerusalem Forest from Yad Vashem.

Jerusalem fire may have been result of arson, fire officials fear

The fire, which was contained shortly before 8 p.m., was originally believed to have been started due to negligence by a local farmer, according to a Fire and Rescue Services official.

Fire in Even Sapir