Mount of olives
Temple Mount sifting project co-founder Gabriel Barkay dies after decades of biblical research
Israeli archaeologist Prof. Gabriel Barkay, who co-founded the Temple Mount Sifting Project and made key discoveries in Jerusalem, has passed away at 81, remembered for his contributions.
Israel to build $7.7 million visitor center at Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives
Ancient seal discovered in Temple Mount soil may link to King Josiah's era
This week in Jewish history: Anne Frank’s first diary entry, Israel bombs Iraqi nuke reactor
Mystery as old as Israel: Who is the little girl buried with Hahagana fighter?
An eight-year-old girl was buried with a fallen Hahagan fighter in 1948, but nothing is known about her.
Britain's King Charles III is a problem for the Palestinians - opinion
The royals’ desire to be buried in Jerusalem demonstrates a longstanding affection for the capital of the Holy Land - known as "Christian Zionism."
On the Mount of Olives: ‘End of days is going to happen right here’
Jerusalem tour guide Kobi Cooper takes us on a tour of one of the city’s holiest sites
Israel freezes plan to expand Jerusalem national park on church land
While the Mount of Olives rising east of the Old City includes sites that are holy to three monotheistic faiths, its slope is especially important for various Christian denominations.
This week in Jerusalem: Farewell to two giants
Your weekly roundup of city affairs.
Jerusalem police to step up security on Mount of Olives
Majority of attacks around the cemetery have taken place on its overcrowded, narrow roads. Over the years, attacks have been so striking that many visitors have had to retain security escorts.
Nearing an end to my year of kaddish - opinion
My father did not die from complications related to COVID-19, but he may as well have.
Sheldon Adelson buried in Jerusalem on Friday
Praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "huge Jewish patriot," Adelson died on Monday from cancer.
Shalom Lerner appointed director of committee protecting Mount of Olives
"The time has come that Har HaZeitim from where Techiyat Hameitim will begin, should receive the attention and resources it deserves," said Lerner.
Jewish man arrested for setting fire to Roman Catholic church in Jerusalem
The suspect poured flammable liquid inside the Roman Catholic church, and then set it alight before a church guard detained him and police took him for questioning.
Graves of Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira, others desecrated
"In the afternoon, someone was seen walking around the tombs and apparently spray-painted four crosses on some of them."