Jerusalem Municipality

Local government, national impact: Haim Bibas on shaping Israel’s future

The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel’s chairman discusses why municipalities have become Israel’s problem-solvers, and how they play a central role in addressing the country’s challenges

Haim Bibas, head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi’in Maccabaim Re’ut.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents NBA star Deni Avdija with the "Jerusalem Ambassador in the Diaspora" award in New York City on May 28, 2026.

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC

Children play in a Jerusalem shelter

Grapevine: Sheltering routine

The Jerusalem Municipality took the personal approach to delivering games kits around town.

From shelters to fun: How Jerusalem is helping residents cope during Iran war


How Jerusalem Municipality reacts to terrorism, crisis

The Situation Room controls everything that happens in Israel's capital for its approximately one million residents, in the west and east of Jerusalem.

  Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion at Bonei Zion Award Ceremony

As Israel fights Hamas, how is Jerusalem helping out?

From free parking to municipal shelters to business license fees being waved and volunteer efforts, here is how Israel's capital is contributing to the fight against Hamas.

Post-election, who’s who at Safra Square?

Jerusalem Elections are getting closer: Here is a roundup of Municipal elections

Jerusalem municipal elections are coming up. Here is a list of those who are running.

  Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion at Bonei Zion Award Ceremony

Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line

According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Jerusalem elections: A look at five women running for city council

Thirty-eight days before the elections, here are the women making headlines in local Jerusalem politics.

FROM L:  YA'ELA DE LANGA, LAURA WHARTON, TALI FRIEDMAN, HAGIT MOSHE, YAEL ANTEBI.

Grapevine: Synagogue scene

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

This week in Jerusalem: Election fever

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 VANDALISM: TENSIONS ramping up (Illustrative).

Jerusalem elections: The drama behind the scenes in municipal politics

There is only one way to ensure that the rights of the capital’s haredi residents are preserved without trampling on the needs and desires of its pluralist residents: a diverse city council.

  Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion at Bonei Zion Award Ceremony

Jerusalem elections: A look at the candidates and what they want

As the deadline to submit candidacy approaches, we take a close look at who’s who in the Jerusalem municipal elections.

 SEAT OF municipal power in Jerusalem: Safra Square.

This week in Jerusalem: Choo choo is coming

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 PREPARING FOOD baskets: Jerusalem families are struggling more than ever.