Jerusalem Municipality
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem Municipality, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Massive Enforcement Gap in Electric Scooter Regulations Across Israeli Cities
Israeli cities face a major enforcement gap in electric scooter regulations, with some like Tel Aviv actively fining riders while others, including Jerusalem, report no enforcemen…
Jerusalem Launches L3 Light Rail Line, Expanding City's Tram Network
Jerusalem has launched the L3 light rail line, the first segment of its green line, connecting key neighborhoods and landmarks over seven kilometers with 13 stations. This expansi…
Jerusalem Municipality Ordered to Pay 350,000 Shekels to Visually Impaired Elderly Man Injured by Construction Debris
The Jerusalem Municipality must pay 350,000 shekels to a visually impaired elderly man injured by construction debris in Har Homa in January 2022. The court ruled the municipality…
Turkey's Consulate Conducts Illegal Construction in Jerusalem Amid Israeli Inaction
The Turkish consulate in Jerusalem is conducting illegal construction in cooperation with the Palestinian Authority, blocking Israeli inspectors and raising sovereignty concerns…
Shalom Leon, Father of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, Dies at 92
Shalom Leon, father of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, died at 92. His funeral will be held in Givatayim, and the family will observe shiva in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem Court Cancels 100,000 Shekel Property Tax Debt Against Uninvolved Heir
A Jerusalem court canceled a 100,000 shekel property tax debt imposed on an uninvolved heir, ruling the municipality acted in bad faith by retroactively assigning tenancy and purs…
Thousands Gather in Jerusalem for Major Religious Zionist Heritage Event Honoring Rabbi Kook
More than 12,000 people gathered at Jerusalem's Binyanei HaUma for a two-day Religious Zionist event honoring Rabbi Kook's legacy, featuring Torah study, tributes to soldiers, and…
MK Moshe Gafni Tours Jerusalem Torah Institutions Amid Student Growth Challenges
MK Moshe Gafni toured major Torah institutions in Jerusalem at the start of the school year, witnessing significant student growth and space shortages. He pledged to help advance…
Likud Candidate Challenges Illegal Construction at Turkish Consulate in Jerusalem
Likud candidate Yair Gabay is actively opposing illegal construction at the Turkish consulate in Jerusalem, demanding Israeli law enforcement on the site. He stresses that diploma…
Melisron Advances Plans for Major New Shopping Mall in Jerusalem Challenging Azrieli
Melisron is advancing plans to build a 35,000-square-meter shopping mall in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, marking its first entry into the capital's market. The project aims to…
Controversy Over Anti-Israel Lecturer at Bezalel Academy Intensifies Amid Police Probe
The controversy over Bezalel Academy lecturer Issa Graib deepens amid a police investigation and calls from disabled IDF veterans and Jerusalem officials for his suspension or dis…
Judge Solberg Bars Finance Minister Smotrich From Speaking at Public Event Over Election Propaganda Concerns
Judge Noam Solberg ruled that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cannot speak alone at a Jerusalem Municipality-funded event during election season due to concerns over illegal ele…
New Israeli Party Aims for Six to Seven Knesset Seats, Rejects Coalition with Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Elisaf Peretz's new Israeli party aims to win six to seven Knesset seats, appealing to disillusioned young voters and families. The party rejects coalition deals with Netanyahu an…
Israeli Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Pickup Truck in Western Thailand
A young Israeli motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck near Kanchanaburi, Thailand, last Wednesday. Police are investigating the crash. This follows a similar fatal…
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…
Israel Launches Nationwide Fairs to Support Reserve Soldiers’ Businesses
Israel is hosting a series of fairs in September across four cities to support businesses owned by reserve soldiers who served during recent conflicts. The events aim to thank res…
Over 10,000 Attend Jerusalem's Annual 'Healthy Living' Summer Event at Heftz Hayim Water Park
Jerusalem's Heftz Hayim Water Park hosted a five-day summer event attracting over 10,000 participants, featuring family-friendly activities with gender-segregated zones to respect…
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…
