Jerusalem day

Trump’s Evangelical alliance alarms defenders of religious freedom - opinion

In America, the assault on basic democratic principles continues, with Christian nationalism increasingly in the forefront.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Basler Flight Service in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
This aerial view shows residents waving Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Grapevine, May 21, 2026: New face on the diplomatic circuit

Hurva remains, 1972.

Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem


Grapevine: Civil discussion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem for Christmas 2016.

Jerusalem Day: The self-deception of ignoring all of the Israeli capital's problems - opinion

On the heels of Jerusalem Day and throughout the year, let us celebrate those whose love for their city knows no bounds and unites its people in harmony.

 Yesh Atid MK Meirav Cohen.

Our eternal city: An essay in honor of Jerusalem Day

No matter what ordinary events shape my day, the fact that they are happening here, in our eternal city, somehow endows them with an extra dimension.

 The city of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's population reaches one million residents in 2024

The data showed that the city had surpassed a population of one million residents information and broke down the different sectors of the population. 

 Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, June 5, 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.

'Jerusalem is ours, Temple Mount is ours,' Ben-Gvir declares amid flag day march violence

In total, 18 suspects were arrested during the flag march for violent offenses, assaults, threats, and disorderly conducts.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir seen during Jerusalem Day celebrations outside the Jerusalem Great Synagogue, June 5, 2024

Mapping shelters and prepping for war: State Archives publishes 1948 Jerusalem census files

As part of the census, Jerusalem was divided into 16 districts, each was subsequently divided into sectors, units, and house overseers.

 David Ben-Gurion mentioned in one of the census files unveiled by the State Archive on June 5, 2024.

Thousands of Israeli police deploy in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

The march this year takes place as the Gaza war approaches the start of its ninth month, adding to concerns of wider violence.

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosts Jerusalem Day celebration

This year’s event reiterated US backing for Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war.

 From L-R, Senator Ted Cruz, Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, Head of the Israel Allies Caucus Josh Reinstein.

Grapevine June 5, 2024: Happy Jerusalem Day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with Michael Douglas.