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jpost.comUltra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem Tunnel Checkpoint after draft-related arrest
Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked traffic routes at the Tunnel Checkpoint on Sunday. Police units responded to the disruption of routine checkpoint operations.
thehindu.com10,000 Attend Jerusalem Pride Parade as Organizers Turn Focus to Knesset Elections
The 24th annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance drew an estimated 10,000 participants on June 4, 2026, under the slogan 'Demanding Change – The LGBTQ+ Community Marches to the Knesset.'
nybooks.comPalestinian man shot and killed at West Bank barrier near Jerusalem
A 26-year-old Palestinian man was shot by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man and said he died at a hospital in Ramallah.
thehindu.comActivists Protest Jerusalem Real Estate Event in Manhattan
Demonstrators gathered outside a Jerusalem municipality investment event in Manhattan on Thursday. The protest targeted Israeli administration of the city and asserted Palestinian claims to the area.
jpost.comJerusalem residential tower project begins construction in Kiryat HaYovel
A 30-story mixed-use tower called the Forest project is under development in western Jerusalem. The building will contain 150 luxury apartments above retail, dining, and workspace facilities.
jpost.comIsraeli Police and Shin Bet Arrest Five East Jerusalem Residents
Security forces detained five east Jerusalem residents in November and December 2025. The individuals are suspected of acting under direction from a PFLP member based in France.
middleeasteye.netJerusalem Municipality to Host Real Estate Expo in New York on May 28
The Jerusalem Municipality, Israeli Building Center, and Jerusalem Development Authority will hold a real estate and investment expo in Midtown Manhattan. The event targets American Jewish participants and showcases housing projects and neighborhoods in Jerusalem.
dailyalert.orgJerusalem Day Events Draw Media Focus on Past Divisions
Coverage of Jerusalem Day highlighted historical periods when the city was divided between 1948 and 1967. Reports noted both recent incidents and earlier violence during that time.
jns.orgShavuot Observed as Harvest Festival with History of Attacks and Victories
Shavuot is marked as a harvest festival that also commemorates events tied to both attacks on Jewish communities and military successes. The holiday falls in late spring and includes public processions in Jerusalem neighborhoods.
Los Angeles TimesUnited Nations Considers Response to Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is reviewing Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex at the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly stated the matter is under consideration by the organization's legal council.
The IndependentUnited Nations Reviews Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is considering its response to Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex on the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly said the matter is under review by the UN legal council.
mondoweiss.netIsraeli Government Approves Budget for Foreign Embassy Relocations to Jerusalem
The Israeli government unanimously approved a proposal to allocate funding and incentives aimed at encouraging countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem. The plan includes financial support for embassy construction and relocation along with logistical assistance.
news.sky.comPalestinian Building Permits in East Jerusalem Drop to 7 Percent Approval Rate
Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem comprise 40 percent of the city's population. Building permit approvals for this group fell to 7 percent in recent data. The drop coincides with ongoing demolition risks for thousands of families.
bbc.co.ukTrauma Surgeon Revives Soldier Shot During Jerusalem Clashes
A Border Police officer was shot three times during clashes in Jerusalem in 2000. Trauma surgeon Avi Rivkind directed staff to attempt revival despite the soldier being declared dead on arrival.
France 24Israeli Nationalists Chant Anti-Palestinian Slogans During Jerusalem Day March
Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday chanting "Death to Arabs" as part of the annual Jerusalem Day event. Many Palestinian residents stayed indoors behind barricades during the march. The event marks what Israeli authorities describe as the reunif…
EuronewsIsraeli Peace Activists Gather in Jerusalem Ahead of Annual Flag March
Israeli peace activists positioned themselves near Palestinian shops and neighborhoods in Jerusalem on Thursday to support residents as thousands of nationalist marchers prepared for the annual Jerusalem Day flag march. Israeli police deployed large security forces with barriers,…
ecns.cn15 Foreign Parliamentarians Attend Knesset Event Advocating Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Lawmakers from the US, Japan, Australia, Europe and Africa attended a Knesset event on May 13, 2026, ahead of Jerusalem Day and the 60th anniversary of the city's unification. They delivered speeches and presented operational commitments to advance recognition of Jerusalem as Isr…
jta.orgKoum Family Foundation Donates $200 Million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center
The Koum Family Foundation has donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. The gift, the largest single donation ever made to an Israeli hospital, will fund a new 24-story medical tower and result in the facility being renamed Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Cente…
jpost.comShulamit Newman, Jerusalem Community Figure, Remembered After Death
Shulamit Newman, who lived in Jerusalem into her 90s, died recently. She immigrated to Israel in the 1970s and participated in community, religious and family activities for decades. A family member described her regular attendance at public events and her interest in Torah study…
thehindu.comFormer Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern Dies at 81
Aryeh Stern, who served as Jerusalem chief rabbi from 2014 to 2019, died at age 81, the Religious Services Ministry and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion announced on Thursday. Israeli leaders including Religious Service Minister Yariv Levin and Mayor Moshe Lion praised his legacy of un…
Los Angeles TimesIsrael Indicts Jewish Settler for Assaulting Catholic Nun in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities on Thursday indicted a 36-year-old Jewish man from a West Bank settlement for attacking a Catholic nun outside Jerusalem’s Old City last week. The man faces charges of assault causing bodily harm motivated by religious hostility after video footage showed him…
jpost.com21 Detained on Temple Mount for Attempted Animal Sacrifice, Later Released Without Charges
Israeli police arrested 21 people on the Temple Mount for attempting to sacrifice a baby goat, an act prohibited at the site. The individuals were subsequently released. The incident occurred amid ongoing religious sensitivities at the location, which is under Israeli control and…
jns.orgMan Convicted of Attempted Knife Attack on London Israeli Embassy; Nun Assaulted in Jerusalem
A U.K. court convicted Abdullah Albadri of preparing terrorist acts after he attempted to breach the Israeli embassy in London with knives. Separately, Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man for assaulting a French nun near Jerusalem's Old City. Both incidents highlight tensio…
Gitlits Tatyana / Wikimedia (CC0)Israel Set to Mark Memorial Day on Tuesday with Central Ceremony in Jerusalem
Israel will observe Memorial Day for soldiers killed and victims of terror attacks on Tuesday. The central ceremony is scheduled at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem at 11 a.m., following a two-minute siren. Haaretz reported these details in an article published at 10:18…