Jerusalem day

Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment
(L-R) Jordanna McMillan, MK Moshe Tur-Paz, Josh Reinstein, Minister Gila Gamliel, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Brad Schneider, Bill Holmes, Pastor Larry Huch.

Bipartisan event celebrates Jerusalem Day, honors 'the beating heart of the Jewish people'

The bipartisan celebration emphasized the importance of faith-based diplomacy in promoting both peace and security for the Jewish state.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee meets with Israeli officials at the Knesset, May 28, 2025.

'I prefer to live in Jerusalem than Washington,' Huckabee says at Knesset event honoring the city

Huckabee spoke of his love for the city, saying, "I tell people all the time, I prefer to live in Jerusalem rather than Washington every day of the year."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Palestinians, Jews clash in Jerusalem's Old City day after flag march

Two Israelis were lightly wounded by rocks thrown by Palestinians during the clashes at the Lions' Gate of Jerusalem's Old City.

MAY 19, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israelis and Palestinians stand opposite to each other near Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as Israel mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

United Jerusalem: The dream and the reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The slogan “Don’t divide Jerusalem” still resonates loudly among the Israeli public.

MAY 19, 2023ByHERB KEINON
Israelis gather by Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as they mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

As Jews, we are obligated to seek Jerusalem - opinion

Seeking Jerusalem means the search for God, the quest to uncover existential-metaphysical layers of holiness.

MAY 19, 2023ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Israelis gather by the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city as they mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

Flag march sees river of blue and white celebrations through Jerusalem

After Israeli flags, the most popular were the yellow and white Third Temple Institute flags.

MAY 18, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
The Jerusalem Day flag march in front of the Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Editor's Notes: Jerusalem isn’t united. But it can be

Jerusalem Day is an opportunity to reflect on our capital’s past, take stock of its present and plan for its future.

MAY 18, 2023ByAVI MAYER
A LIGHT rail train stops at Damascus Gate. The service connects the eastern and western parts of Jerusalem.

My Word: Jerusalem’s contradictions and blessings

Jerusalem is the country’s heart and soul. Without it, there would be no Israel

MAY 18, 2023ByLIAT COLLINS
AN AERIAL view of the ever-growing Jerusalem, above the Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

Palestinians, Jordan slam ‘provocative’ Jerusalem flag march

Palestinian leaders accused Israel of working to alter the demographic composition, historic, and legal status of Jerusalem.

MAY 18, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Israelis and Palestinains argue near Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as Israel mark Jerusalem Day in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Far-right activists attack journalists during Jerusalem Day festivities

Scuffles were also reported between Arabs and Jews throughout the Muslim Quarter of the Old City before and during the march.

MAY 18, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israeli security personnel stand by as Israelis shout slogans and gather at Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city marking Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Bipartisan event fetes united Jerusalem in US Congress

The Congressional Israeli Allies Caucus Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider, a member of Biden’s party, said that he is “proud to celebrate Jerusalem Day."

MAY 18, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israeli Allies Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider

Some 50,000 Israelis join Jerusalem Day flag march, scuffles erupt in Old City

Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount raised Israeli flags and sang "Hatikva" at the site. | Palestinian protest on Gaza border.

MAY 18, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
The Jerusalem Day flag march at the Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023