Jerusalem
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Sisters Mally and Liel Yehalomi Found Safe in South America After Weeklong Search
Israeli sisters Mally and Liel Yehalomi, missing for a week, were found safe in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after an extensive international police search. They left Austria voluntar…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Found in South America After Global Search
Israeli mother Mali Yehalomi and her daughter Liel, missing since last week in Vienna, were found in South America after a global police operation involving Israeli and internatio…
Palestinian Rappers Gain Global Attention as New York Times Highlights Their Rise
The New York Times spotlighted Palestinian rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant, highlighting their growing international influence and the recent controversy between them over Pale…
Netanyahu’s Leadership Struggles Turn Likud Into Obstacle Ahead of 2026 Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to control Likud’s candidate list face resistance from preferred candidates wary of his tactics ahead of the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, Mansour Abbas…
Austrian Police Confirm Mally and Liel Yehalomi Left Country Voluntarily Amid Search
Austrian police confirmed that Mally and Liel Yehalomi left Austria voluntarily, likely fleeing to South America, after a week-long search. Israeli authorities remain optimistic a…
Israeli Prison Officer Investigated for Alleged Aid to Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case
An Israeli prison officer is investigated for allegedly aiding the brother of the main suspect in the Benyahu Razi murder case. She admitted to an improper relationship with the i…
Moses Establishes Cities of Refuge and Reveals Hidden Spiritual Connection to Egyptian Killer
Moses commanded the establishment of cities of refuge in Israel to protect unintentional killers, linking this act to his personal spiritual journey. The three eastern cities of r…
Motorcyclist Sustains Minor Injuries in Jerusalem Vehicle Collision
A motorcyclist in his 30s was lightly injured in a collision with a car on Haim Bar Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem and received medical care from United Hatzalah.
4-Month-Old Baby Found Unresponsive in Jerusalem, Hospitalized in Serious Condition
A four-month-old baby in Jerusalem was found unresponsive and resuscitated by paramedics before being hospitalized in serious condition.
Supercomputer Predicts Tough European Challenges for Israeli Football Clubs
A supercomputer simulation predicts Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Tel Aviv face tough odds advancing in upcoming European playoffs agains…
Middle Class Exits Israeli Housing Market as Renters Accept Lower Quality Apartments
In Israel's housing market, renters are settling for lower-quality apartments as rental prices rise, while wealthy buyers dominate home purchases, pushing the middle class out. Go…
Suspect in Yimno Zalaka Murder to Return to School Amid Rising Crime Concerns in Israel
The suspect in the murder of 21-year-old Yimno Zalaka in Petah Tikva will return to school despite the violent crime sparking public outrage. This case is part of a broader patter…
Jared Kushner to Visit Israel to Resolve Dispute with Netanyahu Over Hamas Disarmament Plan
Jared Kushner will visit Israel with Tony Blair and Nikolay Mladenov to resolve disputes with Netanyahu over Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal sequencing. They will later m…
Israel Prepares to Seize Ali Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon Awaiting US Approval
The IDF is preparing to capture the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, awaiting US approval amid sensitive negotiations. The area holds strategic value due to Hezbollah's underg…
Religious Soldiers Complain of Disrespect and Exclusion in IDF Family Events
Religious IDF soldiers and their families report ongoing exclusion and disrespect at military family events, citing immodest performances and lack of kosher accommodations. Advoca…
Eight-Year-Old Boy Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Home in Jerusalem's Pisgat Ze'ev, Hospitalized in Serious Condition
An eight-year-old boy in Jerusalem's Pisgat Ze'ev collapsed suddenly at home and was resuscitated by emergency teams before being hospitalized in serious condition.
Beitar Jerusalem Star Yarden Shua Vows League Title After Europa Conference League Exit
After Beitar Jerusalem's elimination from the Europa Conference League by Austria Vienna in a penalty shootout, star Yarden Shua expressed disappointment but vowed to win the Isra…
Beitar Jerusalem's Yarden Shoa Vows Championship After Europa Conference League Exit
After Beitar Jerusalem's elimination from the Europa Conference League by Austria Vienna in a penalty shootout, star Yarden Shoa expressed disappointment but vowed to win the Isra…
Leading Torah Scholar Visits Prominent Supporters in Jerusalem Ahead of Wedding
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch visited Torah supporters Benjamin and Rabbi Eliyahu Shlosberg in Jerusalem to honor the upcoming wedding of Rabbi Eliyahu's son, discussing Torah growth…
Bezalel Academy Shifts From Jewish Cultural Hub to Post-Zionist Hotbed Amid Controversy
Bezalel Academy, founded as a Jewish cultural institution in Jerusalem, faces police investigation over a lecturer's extremist posts amid broader concerns about its shift toward p…
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Inflation Remains Low, Housing Costs Increase Moderately
Israel's consumer prices increased by 0.3% in July 2026, with annual inflation steady at 1.5%. Housing and transportation costs rose moderately, while new apartment prices increas…
Rabbi Shalom Arush Honors ZAKA Commander After Grandson’s Funeral
Rabbi Shalom Arush thanked ZAKA commander Yossi Landau for his support after the drowning death of Arush’s grandson in Mexico. ZAKA helped repatriate the boy’s body to Israel for…
Maccabi Haifa Adjusts Youth Integration Strategy Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Haifa's plan to heavily integrate youth players into the first team has been tempered ahead of the new season. While several young talents remain in the squad or on loan…
Esti Shoshan Pushes for Women's Political Representation in Ultra-Orthodox Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections
Esti Shoshan, head of "Not Elected, Not Voting," campaigns for ultra-Orthodox women's political inclusion within parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism ahead of the 2026 elect…
Hapoel Jerusalem Signs Sharani Zubero to Boost Attack with Speed and Depth
Hapoel Jerusalem signed Sharani Zubero from Slovan Bratislava to strengthen their attack with a fast, versatile winger. After a complicated stint and coaching changes at Bratislav…
IDF General Proposes New Security Division Between Army and Police in West Bank
Major General Yoram Halevi proposed to Defense Minister Israel Katz a new security arrangement in the West Bank, assigning a specialized police force full law enforcement duties t…
Zvehil Yeshiva Inauguration and Major Hasidic Events Mark Spiritual Expansion in Israel
The Zvehil Yeshiva in Beitar Illit held a major inauguration ceremony led by top Hasidic leaders, coinciding with multiple significant Hasidic commemorations and gatherings in Isr…
Four Young Israelis Killed in Six Months Amid Rising Youth Violence
Four young Israeli men were brutally murdered over six months, highlighting a rise in youth violence and raising concerns about law enforcement and prevention efforts. Indictments…
Third Red Heifer Born in Jordan Valley as Israel Advances Toward Ritual Purity
Israel's National Institute for the Study of the Red Heifer announced the birth of a third red heifer calf in the Jordan Valley, advancing efforts to restore ritual purity after 2…
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Police to Take Over Civilian Law Enforcement in West Bank
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israeli police to take over civilian law enforcement duties in the West Bank, following a proposal by Major General Yoram Hal…
Jerusalem Municipality Sues Husseini Family for 4.9 Million Shekels in Property Taxes on Orient House
Jerusalem Municipality is suing the Husseini family for 4.9 million shekels in unpaid property taxes on the Orient House, a key Palestinian site closed since 2001. The lawsuit cov…
Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Ambar Urges Fear of God to Overcome All Fears Ahead of High Holy Days
Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar called for deep spiritual reflection and fear of God during Elul to prepare for the High Holy Days, recalling historic examples of fear and…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Missing in Austria as Investigation Expands
Israeli mother Mally Yahalomi and daughter Liel have been missing in Austria for a week, prompting an extensive investigation by Israeli and Austrian authorities. Despite no evide…
Multiple Hasidic Celebrations and Memorials Mark Shabbat Across Israel and Diaspora
Israel Seizes Diplomatic Opening in Latin America Amid Regional Political Shifts
Following devastating earthquakes, Israel sent aid to Venezuela, initiating limited diplomatic ties after 17 years. This reflects a broader regional shift as several Latin America…
Kretshnif-Sighet Rebbes Unite to Mark First Yahrzeit of Their Father
The sons of the late Kretshnif-Sighet Rebbe united with thousands of Hasidim to mark his first yahrzeit with a memorial meal and prayers at his gravesite in Jerusalem.
Former Israeli Minister Warns Trump-Syria Rapprochement Could Threaten Golan Heights Control
Former Israeli minister Menachem Horowitz warns that Donald Trump's improving relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could pressure Israel to cede parts of the Golan Heig…
Two Young Men Charged with Arson of Japnika Branch in Givatayim Amid Crime Family Feud
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot have been charged with arson at a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim amid a feud between crime families, with one employee inside during the attack. The…
Toldot Avraham Yitzchak Rebbe Visits Son's Community in Ramat Beit Shemesh D for Special Celebration
The Toldot Avraham Yitzchak Rebbe visited his son Rabbi Yoel Kahan's community in Ramat Beit Shemesh D for a special outdoor celebration, praising the community's fundraising for…
Eli Ohana Criticizes Beitar Jerusalem's Risky Play After European Exit
Eli Ohana criticized Beitar Jerusalem's coach Almog Cohen for insisting on risky buildup play after a 2-0 lead, which led to their elimination from European competition. Ohana str…
Friends of Eldar Dayan Cooperate with Police in Murder Investigation
Friends of Eldar Dayan, Maksim Barberman and Omri Peretz, have handed over their phones to police and deny involvement in his murder. They fled the scene fearing they hit someone…
Ben Gurion Airport to Undergo Major Expansion with New Tunnels, Terminal, and Five-Star Hotel by 2030
Ben Gurion Airport is undergoing a major expansion including new tunnels, a terminal extension, and a five-star hotel to handle 40 million passengers annually by 2030. The project…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Quota Issues Affecting Andrea Novakovic's Playtime
Maccabi Haifa faces foreign player quota issues preventing striker Andrea Novakovic from playing in the Toto Cup, as Peter Agba refuses loan moves. Novakovic is regaining fitness…
Grandson Charged with Murdering Grandfather’s Caregiver in Jerusalem Home
Aviaor Zaken has been charged with murdering his grandfather’s caregiver in Jerusalem, stabbing him multiple times and then lying to his grandparents about the incident. The careg…
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host Maccabi Haifa on August 31 in Israeli Premier League Round Two
The Israeli Premier League announced the full schedule for its second round, with Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting Maccabi Haifa on August 31 at 20:30.
Israeli Football Teams Boost UEFA Ranking With Strong European Qualifiers Performance
Israeli football clubs earned 0.750 UEFA points this week, boosting Israel to 24th in the rankings with three teams left in European qualifiers. The country aims to reach 23rd pla…
Nathan Zehavi Draws Parallels Between Biblical Conquest and Modern West Bank Violence
Nathan Zehavi compares the biblical conquest of Canaan with the current rise in violent settler attacks in the West Bank, highlighting a disturbing historical repetition. He cites…
Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Shoftim Across Israeli Cities
Parashat Shoftim, detailing Moses' final commandments, is read this week. Shabbat start and end times vary across Israeli cities, with Jerusalem's Shabbat beginning at 18:48 and e…