Jerusalem news

Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade

Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.

 A monkey found chained to an east Jerusalem dumpster.
Rabbi Avi Berman speaking at the new OU Center in Jerusalem

OU Israel inaugurates new Jerusalem headquarters as President Herzog praises its role during crisis

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

No trains, only tests: Jerusalem Light Rail suspended for expansion

 Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on March 31, 2022

Metro to serve Jerusalem population of 1.8m by 2050


CBS memo sparks outrage: Journalists instructed not to acknowledge Jerusalem as part of Israel

The news organization's initial reasoning was that the control of the city was "the heart of the issue."

A view of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

Grapevine: September 25, 2024: A symbol of light and loss

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

An apples-and-honey event for President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal.

13th Jerusalem Marathon a celebration of sport, strength and support

Many runners embraced that patriotic vibe, participating in full IDF uniform, or with Israel flags and "Bring Them Home" signs referencing the hostages.

 Runners pass the Temple Mount at the Jerusalem Marathon.

Jerusalem baby dies of whooping cough, mother not vaccinated - Health Ministry

Whooping cough is a dangerous disease, particularly for infants under six months.

 Infant holding their parent's hand (illustrative)

Faith, trade behind Papua New Guinea’s Jerusalem embassy

Marape is seeking to widen PNG's international links, and this year hosted visits by the leaders of India, France and by the US secretaries of state and defense.

 The flag of Papua New Guinea

Border policewoman convicted of assaulting 25-year-old Arab-Romani girl

A contract had grabbed and handled 25-year-old Hala Salim by her neck and hair in an altercation near Jerusalem's Old City Lion's Gate in 2021.

  Israeli security forces are seen following a shooting incident at a check point next to Shuafat in east Jerusalem, October 10, 2022.

Security cabinet: Terrorists' family to lose residency, citizenship

Following the deadly Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israel's security cabinet decided on stricter measures to prevent terrorism.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes the Security Cabinet following the two terror attacks in Jerusalem over the weekend, January 28, 2023.

American-Jewish investor buys Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in Jerusalem

About 1,000 housing units and the five-star Inbal Hotel, stand on the land in the neighborhoods of Talbiyeh, Rehavia and Nayot.

View of the Knesset (foreground), were the Israeli parliament residese,the tall buildings in the back are called The Wolfson Towers and behind them are the neighborhoods of Rehavia, Shaarei Chesed and the downtown.

Detroit Jewish center evacuated after pipe bomb threats

After a sweep of the premises around the Detroit Jewish Community Center, police "determined there are no explosive devices in the building or surrounding area."

 Detroit Police car

Mayor Moshe Lion: Jerusalem is in the midst of a revolution

Mayor Moshe Lion believes that three main factors – additional housing, more jobs and better transportation options – will attract greater numbers of people back to the city.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION: ‘It is my hope that the entire Jewish people will return to Jerusalem.’

Pope confirms Brother Francesco Patton as Custos of the Holy Land

Watch: A Jerusalem ceremony took place on Friday

 Brother Francesco Patton was confirmed as Custos of the Holy Land on April 29, 2022