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

The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.

Pedestrians run for cover in central Jerusalem following incoming missile sirens amid the war between Israel and Iran, Feb. 28, 2026.
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

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

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Israeli moderately wounded in Old City terror attack

The terrorist was apprehended by police at the scene. A second person suffered from minor stab wounds in the attack.

 Police officers at the scene of suspected stabbing attack on Jaffa Gate outside Jerusalem's Old City. September 6, 2023.

Israel appeals acquittal of policewoman who assaulted Arab-Romani

Orian Ben Khalifa had reported that she had been arrested because 25-year-old Hala Salim had assaulted her by pushing her, scratching her face, and pulling her hair.

 Orian Ben Khalifa, a former Israeli police border officer accused of assaulting a Palestinian woman in Jerusalem Old City, seen as she arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, on June 20, 2023

Attempted stabbing thwarted near Jerusalem's Old City

Police officers and a number of worshipers on the Temple Mount scuffled after the incident, according to Palestinian reports.

 Police near the scene of an attempted stabbing attack at the Lion's gate in Jerusalem's Old City. September 4, 2023

Tourism Ministry convenes to address harassment of Jerusalem Christians

The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.

 CHRISTIAN WORSHIPERS take part in a Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City. With the confluence of Passover, Easter and Ramadan earlier in 2023

Antisemitic incident in Jerusalem Old City may net complainant NIS 30,000 in damages

Four years ago, a Jewish boy was attacked by an Arab who hit him on the head and threw off his Kippah in the Old City of Jerusalem.

A Palestinian man and an Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Jew are seen walking in Jerusalem's Old City on April 17, 2022

Israel committed to Christians' safety in Jerusalem amid attacks, police say

The meeting was held in order to establish an open dialogue with the Christian community regarding recent attacks on Catholic churches in Jerusalem.

 Jerusalem Police District chief Doron Turgeman speaks to local Christian community leaders on August 8, 2023

Jerusalem Christians say they're under attack – will Israel help?

Christians in Jerusalem are reporting more acts of vandalism and spitting. What are Israeli officials doing about it?

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Old City of Jerusalem gets its first-ever swimming pool

The sports and cultural center in the Franciscans’ St. Savior headquarters inside the New Gate is the first of its kind in the historic walled city.

 THE POOL: Open to all denominations.

Catholic abbot told to cover cross at Western Wall

The abbot was told that the cross worn at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City was "really big and inappropriate for this place."

 The Western Wall is seen in a photo taken February 9, 2023

Tour Israel: Cool summer nights in Jerusalem

As one of the most ancient cities in the world, Jerusalem has an extremely rich history and is home to a number of diverse communities, making it a must-visit destination.

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