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Western Wall Rabbi denounces missile fire near holy Jerusalem sites, prays for safety

The incident raised concern because the area contains some of the holiest sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making any strike nearby especially sensitive for an international audience.

Police removes missile and interceptor fragments fell in and around the Old City, including near the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Jewish Quarter, and the Western Wall. March 16, 2026.
Pedestrians run for cover in central Jerusalem following incoming missile sirens amid the war between Israel and Iran, Feb. 28, 2026.

Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran

Muslim worshippers pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City, marking the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, February 17, 2026.

What is Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam? - explainer

Temple Mount

Temple Mount’s delicate balance tested as Jewish prayer, Ramadan crowds meet


Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

Four arrested for vandalism, destruction of cemetery near Old City

The suspects, foreign residents aged 18 to 20, were taken for questioning and will be brought to court on Monday for a remand hearing, police said.

Four young suspects were arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of vandalizing headstones and causing damage to a cemetery in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Mamilla Hotel hosts wine weekend, attracting Israelis from all over the country

The hotel partnered with The Full Glass, a new organization of three female friends who organize events, to offer a weekend of wine in the heart of Jerusalem.

RAZIEL WINES.

Searching for Christmas in Jerusalem’s Old City - Reporter's Notebook

I went to the Old City of Jerusalem on December 25, 2025, to find holiday cheer and Christmas events.

Christmas in the Old City on December 25, 2025

From distance to dialogue: Rethinking Israel-Armenia ties - opinion

As the South Caucasus undergoes a profound transformation and the Middle East enters a new diplomatic era, Israel has a rare chance to convert dormant affinities into durable strategic capital.

 Demonstrators, including members of the Armenian community, protest against Israeli policy after Armenia recalled its ambassador to Israel for consultations over Israeli arms sales to Azerbaijan, outside Israel's foreign ministry in Jerusalem October 22, 2020.

Winter in Jerusalem: Valleys, rails, and the city’s stories

The First Station and the old railway line are part of the slow improvement of Jerusalem that has taken place over the years.

The First Station, in snow.

Tension points threatening Israel-Armenia rapprochement as deputy FM visits Jerusalem

Behind the visit: As Armenia’s deputy FM arrives in Israel, longstanding disputes over Jerusalem, Iran, and US lobbying complicate attempts to reset ties.

 Demonstrators, including members of the Armenian community, protest against Israeli policy after Armenia recalled its ambassador to Israel for consultations over Israeli arms sales to Azerbaijan, outside Israel's foreign ministry in Jerusalem October 22, 2020.

Removal of memorial stickers for fallen soldiers sparks confrontation at Jaffa Gate

The men told photographer Marc Israel Sellem to "leave and not take pictures" after being confronted.

Men removing stickers in remembrance of October 7 massacre victims in the Old City of Jerusalem, October 29, 2025

'Is Trump planning on building Jerusalem's Third Temple?' Haredi correspondent asks press sec.

Mishpacha's Jake Turx asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the possibility of Trump rebuilding the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during a discussion on the new White House ballroom.

  A MODEL OF the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

Police chase, shoot east Jerusalem suspect in possession of gun, likely criminal in nature

Israel Police shot and wounded a 28-year-old eastern Jerusalem resident after he fled officers during a chase in Silwan. The case appears criminal.

A pistol belonging to an east Jerusalem resident shot by Israel Police in Silwan, east Jerusalem, October 7, 2025.