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Why do Jewish extremists spit on Christian clergy in Jerusalem's Old City?

The clothing of Armenian priests, the heavy crosses hanging on the chest of monks and Christian buildings have become favorite targets for some Jewish extremists to spit on.

23/06/2023

Israel agreed to hand over parts of Jerusalem's Old City to the Palestinians in 2000 - docs

Declassified document reveals Israel's past offer to cede sovereignty in Jerusalem's Old City

Tower of David Museum: Reopening an apeirogon of Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Tower of David opens its doors to the public after years of renovation. What truths do its walls hold?

By LIAM FORBERG
16/06/2023

Jerusalem: Israel's holy city beset by an identity crisis - opinion

As the city stretches itself between progress and ties to its past, Jerusalemites still make the holy city tick

By NICOLE JANSEZIAN
16/06/2023

Jerusalem's historic Tiferet Israel Synagogue to reopen after 75 years

More than 150 years after his great-great-great-grandfather, Brian Sherr aims to re-inaugurate Tiferet Israel Synagogue.

‘East Side’: Netflix spotlights Jerusalem's dark real estate underbelly

East Side has settlers, vengeful Palestinians, collaborators at the mercy of the Shin Bet, and Greek Orthodox Church leaders – some greedy, some trying to maintain independence.

16/06/2023

Jerusalem's Tower of David: Using innovation to cover 4,000-year history

The Tower of David Museum has created an interactive experience that is a dream come true for history enthusiasts, teaching the history of Jerusalem to a new generation.

02/06/2023

Jerusalem for everyone? Tensions simmer in Israel's divided capital

While Lion tries his best to convey that the city belongs to everyone, including non-Jews who live here, the main struggles in recent days have centered around this issue.

02/06/2023

Israeli gov't to invest NIS 500 m. in Jerusalem projects

The government approved a five-year investment program, which includes various projects to be carried out to strengthen the city in academia, employment and tourism.

21/05/2023

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: 'We are the masters of Jerusalem'

While about 1,146 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday amid Jerusalem Day festivities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir did not join them.

21/05/2023
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