Jerusalem Municipality
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem Municipality, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Sparks Controversy with Remarks on Arabs at Temple Mount
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu sparked controversy with remarks about Arabs at the Temple Mount during a Jerusalem conference funded by the city. The Jerusalem Municipality disavowed the co…
Jerusalem Raises Municipal Parking Fees by 22% to Manage Demand and Costs
Jerusalem raised municipal parking fees by 22% starting Tuesday to manage demand and rising costs, following similar hikes in Tel Aviv and changes from a new Parking Law. Resident…
Yael Bar Zohar's Billboard Image Vandalized Again in Rishon Lezion Neighborhood
A billboard featuring Israeli actress Yael Bar Zohar in Rishon Lezion was vandalized by painting over her image, continuing a pattern of defacing women’s photos in public spaces a…
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 Allocates Land for New Central Minyan Community After Years of Effort
Jerusalem's municipality has allocated land in Mekor Baruch for Rabbi Mordechai Dayan's new Central Minyan community after years of effort, enabling the establishment of their syn…
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem's Beit Vagan Neighborhood, Bus Driver Attacked
Jerusalem's Beit Vagan neighborhood faces rising violence and vandalism, culminating in a bus driver attack last week. Residents fear for their safety as police consider halting p…
Jerusalem Approves 30-Story Agron Tower Near Paris Square
Jerusalem's planning committee approved Inbal Company's 30-story Agron Tower near Paris Square, replacing the 1960s Amir House with a mixed-use development including residences, h…
Jerusalem Launches Summer Campaign Offering Hotel Discounts and Digital Wallet for Attractions
Jerusalem launches a summer campaign offering families 20% hotel discounts and a 100-shekel digital wallet for over 75 attractions during July and August. The initiative includes…
Israel Considers Cutting Solar Roof Tariffs, Threatening Renewable Energy Growth
Israel is considering significant cuts to tariffs for solar rooftop electricity producers, risking the viability of thousands of renewable energy projects. This comes as the count…
Thousands Attend Annual Terig Group Summer Shows in Jerusalem with Subsidized Tickets
The Terig Group's annual summer shows in Jerusalem drew tens of thousands, featuring Torah-based content and subsidized tickets for local children. The event runs over three days…
Jerusalem Launches Support Community for Young Caregivers Balancing Family and Elder Care
Jerusalem Municipality has created a community for young adults caring for aging parents while managing careers and children. The program, part of a national initiative, offers su…
Israeli Police and Military Prepare to Evacuate UNRWA Compound in Kafr Aqab for Jerusalem Municipality Works
Israeli police and military are advancing plans to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, Jerusalem, to allow municipal construction. This follows a Knesset law banning UNRWA o…
Jerusalem Municipality Urges Immediate Balcony Safety Checks After Fatal Collapse in Rehavia
After a fatal balcony collapse in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood killed one and injured three, the municipality ordered immediate structural inspections of cantilevered balconie…
Jerusalem Municipality Warns of Fraudulent Payment Demands Using Fake Documents
Jerusalem Municipality and Hagihon warn residents of fraudulent payment demands using fake official documents, urging verification before any transfers. The Israel Police are inve…
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King Condemns Israel Festival for Promoting Progressive Agenda
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King criticized the Israel Festival for promoting progressive content he says harms the city's Jewish identity, calling for a public boycott. He accus…
Jerusalem's Ariel Youth Movement Opens New Multipurpose Center in Pisgat Ze'ev
Jerusalem's Ariel Youth Movement opened a new multipurpose center in Pisgat Ze'ev, featuring a sports hall and community space, to enhance educational and community activities. Th…
Jerusalem Offers Free Social Entrepreneurship Tours for Haredi Youth This Summer
Jerusalem's Young Haredi Department offers free summer tours for Haredi youth to explore the city and meet social entrepreneurs, with separate sessions for men and women and limit…
Israeli Police Investigation Clears Border Police in East Jerusalem Shooting of Mentally Ill Man
Israeli police cleared Border Police officers of wrongdoing after they fatally shot Khalil Al-Rashq, a mentally ill man, at the Shuafat checkpoint in East Jerusalem. The investiga…
Israeli Parents Urged to Strengthen Bonds with Teenagers During School Breaks
An Israeli initiative encourages parents to use school breaks to strengthen emotional bonds with their teenage children through genuine, attentive conversations and shared experie…
Jerusalem Closes Begin Road Southbound for Public Transport Project Work
Jerusalem authorities will close a key southbound section of Begin Road from July 23 evening to July 24 noon for infrastructure work on a public transport lane project, causing ma…
Jerusalem Officials Demand Police Action After Harassment and Prostitution Reports in Nahalat Ahim
Jerusalem's Nahalat Ahim neighborhood faces rising reports of voyeurism, sexual harassment, and a suspected brothel, prompting Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio to demand increased polic…
Jerusalem Hosts Israel's 90th National Athletics Championship Featuring Top Athletes
Jerusalem will host Israel's 90th National Athletics Championship on July 20-21, featuring top Israeli athletes competing in various track and field events at the National Stadium…
Jerusalem Launches Popular 'Camping in the Garden' Family Events for Summer 2026
Jerusalem's Youth Authority is hosting its annual "Camping in the Garden" family camping events in neighborhood parks over two weekends in August 2026, featuring activities and co…
Jerusalem Mayor Moses Leon Celebrates Youth Leadership at 'Israeli Journey' Summer Camp
Jerusalem Mayor Moses Leon attended the closing of the 'Israeli Journey' summer camp, celebrating 600 youth participants who engaged in educational and leadership activities. The…
Israeli Police Conduct Major Raid on Suspected Counterfeit Goods in East Jerusalem Businesses
Israeli police raided East Jerusalem businesses in Beit Hanina, seizing thousands of suspected counterfeit items including branded clothing and accessories. Two vehicles were impo…
Jerusalem Court Blocks Municipality from Enforcing Noise Rules on Mahane Yehuda Market Bars
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that the municipality cannot enforce noise regulations on bars in Mahane Yehuda Market by confiscating sound equipment, as the market is not leg…
Jerusalem Balcony Collapse Kills Elderly Man, Raises Questions on Building Safety and Liability
A balcony collapse in Jerusalem killed an 80-year-old man and injured others, highlighting structural decay in an old building and weak enforcement of safety inspections. The muni…
Jerusalem Balcony Collapse Linked to Unreported Structural Issues, City Orders Usage Ban
Jerusalem authorities found that residents noticed falling stones from a balcony and hired a professional without alerting the city before the balcony collapsed. The municipality…
Jerusalem Opens New Judo Complex in Malha Sports Campus
Jerusalem opened a new judo complex at the Malha Sports Campus on July 21, 2026, enhancing training facilities and expanding sports activities. The project is part of a broader up…
Jerusalem's 'Lemdam' Learning Programs Expand Nationwide for Summer Enrichment
Jerusalem's municipality and the 'Lemdam' system launched a summer learning program for children, combining education and enrichment tailored to the Haredi community. After strong…
80-Year-Old Barry Levitt Dies in Jerusalem Balcony Collapse Near Angel Bakery
Barry Levitt, 80, died after a balcony collapsed onto Angel Bakery in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood. Police are investigating possible criminal negligence after an engineer had…
Israeli Workers' Unions Block Government Complex Over Parking Crisis, Finance Ministry Condemns Action
Workers' unions blocked access to Jerusalem's government complex today to protest worsening parking shortages, prompting condemnation from the Finance Ministry and police interven…
Hundreds of Yeshiva Students Attend Preparation Events in Jerusalem Ahead of New Academic Year
Hundreds of yeshiva students in Jerusalem participated in two preparatory events organized by Levaker Beheichalo and the Jerusalem Municipality. Leading rabbis provided guidance f…
Hundreds of Daf Yomi Instructors Gather at Western Wall Tunnels for Founding Conference
Hundreds of Daf Yomi instructors gathered near the Western Wall tunnels for the first conference of their new association, focusing on Tractate Chullin study and Torah teaching ch…
Jerusalem Light Rail Construction Faces Violent Ultra-Orthodox Protests Delaying Project by Two Years
Jerusalem's light rail expansion faces violent protests from extremist ultra-Orthodox groups opposing construction through their neighborhoods, delaying the project by two years a…
Israeli Cities Enforce Noise Regulations Differently During Summer Nights
Israeli cities see increased youth activity in public parks during summer nights, prompting varied enforcement of noise laws to balance social gatherings with residents' peace. Je…
Jerusalem Court Orders Freeze on Enforcement Against Bars in Mahane Yehuda Market
The Jerusalem District Court temporarily halted the municipality's enforcement of new regulations against bars in Mahane Yehuda market, including restrictions on outdoor music and…
10 Affordable Family Activities Under 200 Shekels for Summer Vacation
Families in Israel can enjoy various summer activities for under 200 shekels, including karaoke, bowling, creative workshops, library shows, natural springs, free movies, ice skat…
Jerusalem Student Awarded 150,000 Shekels After School Staircase Injury
A Jerusalem student injured his teeth after slipping on gravel on school stairs in 2018 and will receive about 150,000 shekels in compensation. The court found both the Ministry o…
Jerusalem Light Rail Vandalism by Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Causes Over Half a Billion Shekels in Damages
Ultra-Orthodox protests against Jerusalem's Green Line light rail have caused over 500 million shekels in damages and delayed completion to 2027. Security costs and vandalism have…
Jerusalem Municipality Ordered to Compensate Couple After Bank Account Seizure Over Unreceived Traffic Fines
Jerusalem Municipality will pay 4,000 shekels to a couple after wrongly seizing their bank account over unpaid traffic fines that were never properly delivered due to missile dama…
Jerusalem Kindergartens Face Safety and Licensing Scrutiny Amid Allegations
An undercover report has questioned the safety and licensing of several Jerusalem kindergartens, prompting the Ministry of Education and Jerusalem Municipality to confirm licensin…
Jerusalem Cafe Faces Clashes Over Sabbath Opening Amid Community Tensions
A Jerusalem cafe open on the Sabbath faces protests from ultra-Orthodox groups, while secular and religious supporters rally in favor of inclusive public spaces. Police intervened…
Israeli Environmental Conference Highlights Science-Driven Urban Renewal and Climate Health Initiatives
The 54th Annual Israeli Science and Environment Conference in Jerusalem focused on applying scientific research to urban renewal, climate health, and carbon sequestration. Key dis…
Jerusalem Municipality Cancels Plan to Convert Historic Bikur Holim Building into Haredi School
Jerusalem Municipality reversed its plan to convert the historic eastern Bikur Holim building into a Haredi girls' school, citing its heritage status. The building will be preserv…
Exclusive Insights and Highlights From Israel’s Haredi and Political Circles This Week
This week’s Kikar HaShabbat 'Zofnik' column reveals exclusive moments from Israel’s Haredi and political scenes, including MK Uri Maklev’s activities, tensions between Haredi lead…
Jerusalem Launches New Ice Skating Complex at Teddy Stadium for Summer
Jerusalem has inaugurated the Ice Box, a new 1,300-square-meter ice skating complex at Teddy Stadium, operating through August as part of the city's summer sports and leisure even…
Israeli Teacher Visits Lithuanian Jewish Students After Year of Remote Learning
Children from the Sheinfeld family in Kaunas, Lithuania, who studied Torah remotely with an Israeli Talmud Torah for a year, met their teacher in person for the first time during…
