East Jerusalem
Israeli-media coverage mentioning East Jerusalem, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Police Chase and Arrest Unlicensed Palestinian Scooter Rider in East Jerusalem
Israeli police in East Jerusalem arrested a 20-year-old Palestinian from Shuafat after a high-speed scooter chase ended in a crash and foot pursuit. The suspect, driving without a…
Investigation Launched Against Bezalel Lecturer Accusing Israel of Genocide
Israeli authorities have opened an investigation into Issa Graib, a Bezalel Academy lecturer, after he publicly accused Israel of genocide and labeled Israeli cities as "Palestine…
Ben Gvir Blocks Palestinian Attendance at East Jerusalem Hospital Event Despite Emirati Pressure
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blocked Palestinian Authority officials from attending a hospital event in East Jerusalem despite pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Education Minister Yoav Kish Outlines Four-Year Vision Amid Ongoing Challenges
Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kish reviews his term amid war challenges and sets a four-year plan focusing on AI education and systemic reform. He recounts efforts to support tr…
Video Reveals Suspect Watching Live as Beniyao Razi Is Fatally Stabbed in East Jerusalem
Investigation into Beniyao Razi's murder reveals suspects armed themselves before the stabbing, with live video showing a suspect watching the attack from a car.
Hezbollah Suicide Bomber Sent to Jerusalem in 1996 Dies in Lebanon
Hussein Makdad, a Hezbollah operative sent on a 1996 suicide bombing mission to Jerusalem, died in Lebanon after years of injury. He was captured following a premature bomb detona…
Likud MK Amit Halevi Criticizes Security Failures Behind Border Fatality and Calls for Deep Systemic Reforms
Likud MK Amit Halevi criticized Israel's security and political leadership for failing to treat borders as sovereign, leading to the killing of Border Police officer Barel Hadaria…
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Cuts Israeli Stocks but Increases Investment Value Amid Market Rally
The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund sharply reduced its holdings in Israeli companies last year over ethical concerns but increased the total value of its Israeli investments due…
Israel Moves to Shut Down East Jerusalem School Linked to Hamas
Israel's Ministry of Education is moving to close the Nur Al-Huda school in East Jerusalem due to its ties to Hamas-linked organizations and administrative violations, following a…
Two Illegal Residents Killed After Driver Flees Jerusalem Checkpoint and Crashes
A driver fleeing a checkpoint in Jerusalem caused a crash that killed two illegal residents and critically injured another. The suspect was arrested and is under investigation.
Jerusalem Advances Plan for 3,400 New Homes Beyond Green Line Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's elections, Jerusalem is advancing three housing projects beyond the Green Line totaling 3,400 units in East Jerusalem neighborhoods. The plans, including a munic…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Impersonating Rival and Threatening Israeli Minister and MK
A 30-year-old man from Shuafat, East Jerusalem, was charged with impersonating a rival and threatening Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Tzvi Sukkot via Fa…
Israeli Border Police Find Illegal Palestinian Hidden Behind Double Wall in Car Trunk Near Jerusalem
Israeli Border Police at a Jerusalem-area crossing found a Palestinian man hiding behind a double wall in a car trunk, lacking legal entry permits. Both the man and the East Jerus…
Pakistan Urges Muslim Unity Against Israel Following Saudi and Turkey Defense Pact
Pakistan's Defense Minister calls for Muslim unity against Israel following a new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, reaffirming Pakistan's non-recognition of Israel and s…
Security Guard Who Attacked Fan Released to House Arrest Amid Mental Health Concerns
A security guard involved in a violent clash at a Toto Cup soccer match was released to house arrest due to mental health concerns, while the investigation continues. The incident…
Otzma Yehudit Shelves Campaign Mocking Smotrich Amid Coalition Talks
Otzma Yehudit created and then shelved a campaign mocking Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich amid coalition talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Both parties currentl…
East Jerusalem Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill MK Tzvi Sukkot
Tarzan Hamad, 25, was arrested for threatening to kill MK Tzvi Sukkot, sending weapon images and threats on Facebook. Security was heightened to level 4 following the incident. Su…
Israeli Police Arrest East Jerusalem Man for Threatening MK Tzvi Sukkot's Life
Israeli police arrested a 25-year-old East Jerusalem resident for threatening to kill MK Tzvi Sukkot, prompting heightened security measures. The threats followed Sukkot's visits…
Israeli Police Investigate Possible Nationalist Motive in Stadium Brawl in Petah Tikva
Israeli police are investigating a violent brawl at HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva, considering a possible nationalist motive. The incident involved a security guard from East J…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Admits Squad Weakened Amid Budget Cuts and Security Incident
Hapoel Petah Tikva admitted their squad has weakened due to budget cuts after losing 2-0 to Maccabi Netanya in the Toto Cup. A fan was seriously injured in a security incident dur…
Jerusalem Boy Left Alone on Bus, Dropped Near East Jerusalem Neighborhood at Night
A nine-year-old boy in Jerusalem was left alone on a bus after falling asleep and was dropped near the At-Tur neighborhood late at night. He was found by a security officer and re…
Arab Summit in Jordan Seeks Unified Stance on Jerusalem and Escalates Pressure on Israel
In August 2026, Jordan hosted an Arab summit to unify regional positions on Jerusalem, condemning Israeli policies and seeking increased international pressure. Turkey plans to ad…
ZAKA Volunteers Commemorate 23rd Anniversary of Jerusalem Bus 2 Suicide Bombing
ZAKA volunteers commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the 2003 Jerusalem Bus 2 suicide bombing, which killed 23 and injured over 130. The Hamas attack targeted a crowded bus during…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Suspected Terrorist in East Jerusalem Before Attack
Israeli Border Police arrested a suspected terrorist from Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem before he could carry out an attack, following a raid on his home coordinated with the…
Jerusalem Court Sentences East Jerusalem Resident to 6 Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant
Tarek Kard was sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal 2022 car crash on Route 45 that killed Zipporah Rimel and her infant daughter, with the prosecution planning to appeal…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Violating Protection Order by Tracking Ex-Partner's Car
A 45-year-old man from East Jerusalem is facing charges for violating a protection order by placing a tracking device on his ex-partner's car and following her, with his detention…
Jerusalem Bus Driver Suffers Severe Assault Near Ramot Neighborhood
A Superbus driver in Jerusalem was severely beaten by youths near Ramot, losing teeth and consciousness. The attack is part of a rising trend of violence against public transport…
Jerusalem Man Charged with Car Theft Using Vehicle Computer and Break-In Tools
A 27-year-old East Jerusalem man was charged with stealing a car and attempting another theft in Jerusalem using a vehicle computer and break-in tools. He sold one stolen vehicle…
Jerusalem Construction Site Shut Down for Employing Illegal Workers from West Bank
Israeli police closed a construction site in East Jerusalem for 20 days after finding three West Bank residents working there illegally without permits.
Israeli Police Locate Lost 6-Year-Old Tourist Boy in Jerusalem Using Surveillance Cameras
A 6-year-old tourist boy in Jerusalem accidentally boarded the wrong bus in East Jerusalem. Police used the city's extensive surveillance camera network to track and safely recove…
Israel Faces Shortage of 3,000 Teachers and 200 Kindergarten Teachers Ahead of School Year
Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 teachers and 200 kindergarten teachers, mainly in Tel Aviv and central regions, with unqualified staff filling gaps. Schools may open with one tea…
Israeli Border Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle Illegal Palestinians Using Children as Cover
Israeli Border Police stopped a family car at the Ofar checkpoint near Jerusalem, uncovering two illegal Palestinian West Bank residents hidden inside. The driver, his wife, and t…
East Jerusalem Man Indicted for Assaulting Wife in Front of Their Minor Son
A 29-year-old man from East Jerusalem is charged with assaulting his wife in front of their minor son, causing her injuries that required hospitalization.
Security Heightened for MK Tzvi Sukkot After Serious Death Threats
Israeli MK Tzvi Sukkot has had his security level raised to 4 after receiving serious death threats linked to his work in Arab sector schools, including messages from a Hamas acti…
Palestinian Sanitation Worker Shot Dead at Shuafat Checkpoint, Police Refuse Investigation
Khalil Al-Rashaq, a Palestinian sanitation worker from East Jerusalem, was shot dead at the Shuafat checkpoint, with police refusing to investigate the incident. Witnesses said he…
Arab Bus Driver Posts Antisemitic Video Targeting Haredi Passengers in Israel
An Arab bus driver in Israel posted an antisemitic video targeting Haredi passengers, calling them a "virus" and a "disaster." The incident has raised security concerns and demand…
Jerusalem Mother Indicted for Severe Abuse and Injecting Harmful Substances into 5-Year-Old Son
A 23-year-old East Jerusalem mother is charged with severely abusing her 5-year-old son by injecting harmful substances during his hospitalization at Shaare Zedek Medical Center…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Firing Fireworks at Border Police, Injuring Commander
A 20-year-old Silwan resident was charged for firing fireworks at Border Police during an East Jerusalem patrol, injuring the unit commander. Police investigations led to his arre…
Hadash and Communist Party Condemn Jewish Visits to Temple Mount as Provocation
Hadash and the Communist Party condemned Jewish visits to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av, calling the site exclusively Muslim and a symbol of Palestinian sovereignty. They accused…
Israeli Police Arrest Two for Dangerous Fireworks in East Jerusalem Crackdown
Israeli police conducted a major operation in East Jerusalem to prevent dangerous fireworks use during Palestinian exam result celebrations, arresting two suspects and warning of…
IDF Chief Opposes Expanding West Bank Operations Amid Rising Terror Attacks
After a spike in terror attacks in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi has advised against expanding military operations, while Prime Minister Netanyahu holds…
Gunfire and Fireworks Shake Jerusalem Amid Palestinian High School Exam Results Celebrations
Violent celebrations of Palestinian Tawjihi exam results in Jerusalem and the West Bank involve gunfire and heavy fireworks, endangering residents. Israeli police warn against ill…
Palestinians Demand Expanded Hours at Allenby Crossing Amid Security Concerns
The Palestinian Sector Coordination Council petitions Israel's Supreme Court to extend Allenby Crossing hours, currently limited due to security concerns and past terrorist attack…
Netherlands Joins Boycott on Israeli Settlements Including Golan Heights from September
The Netherlands will ban trade with Israeli settlements, including the Golan Heights, starting September 22, joining other European countries in a boycott. Meanwhile, Jordan remai…
Nazereth Terrorist Planned Attack on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
Mohammed Awad from Nazareth was arrested for attempting to assassinate Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, motivated by revenge and blaming Ben-Gvir for crime esca…
Hundreds Gather in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square for Emotional Tisha B'Av Lamentation Reading
On Tisha B'Av eve, hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square to read the Book of Lamentations, marking the Temple's destruction. The day included spiritual lessons, a capti…
Israeli Forces Arrest Armed Suspect in East Jerusalem Village During Daytime Operation
Israeli undercover forces arrested a suspect selling weapons to terrorists in the East Jerusalem village of Azariya during a daytime operation, based on Shin Bet intelligence. The…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Tours East Jerusalem, Highlights Improved Security and Police Presence
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir toured East Jerusalem on the eve of Tisha B'Av, highlighting improved security with increased police presence and reduced terrorist acti…
