Jerusalem day

Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.

The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment
 (L-R) Jordanna McMillan, MK Moshe Tur-Paz, Josh Reinstein, Minister Gila Gamliel, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Brad Schneider, Bill Holmes, Pastor Larry Huch.

Bipartisan event celebrates Jerusalem Day, honors 'the beating heart of the Jewish people'

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee meets with Israeli officials at the Knesset, May 28, 2025.

'I prefer to live in Jerusalem than Washington,' Huckabee says at Knesset event honoring the city


Grapevine June 5, 2024: Happy Jerusalem Day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with Michael Douglas.

Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA

The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Jerusalem Day flag parade to march through Muslim Quarter in shadow of war

This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.

 Participants in the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade gather outside the Old City's Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Jerusalem is the Jewish spiritual, national hotspot - opinion

In that spirit, when we sing “Jerusalem of Gold,” some thank God, some praise the IDF, others get Zionist goosebumps, but all rally around Jerusalem.

  WAVING THE Israeli flag at the Western Wall to mark Jerusalem Day, 2020: Let’s revive Jerusalem Day’s original spirit, the writer urges.

Grapevine, May 24, 2024: Cultural influx

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ISRAELI INDUSTRIALIST Eli Hurvitz’s name lives on via his foundation.

Shin Bet investigating after rocket discovered in east Jerusalem last month

The rocket was found during the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade and authorities are now examining whether there was an intention to fire it or not.

Israeli security forces stand at the site where an Israeli was killed in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

14 Days: Jerusalem Day

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen presiding over a cabinet meeting in the Western Wall tunnels in honor of Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem, on May 21, 2023.

First celebration of Jerusalem day took place in Canadian Parliament

"Israel is a symbol of freedom, resilience and hope to millions who wish to see the peaceful coexistence of all peoples in Israel," said MP Dr. Leslyn Lewis

 Chair of the Canadian Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus, MP Leslyn Lewis with Diaspora Minsiter Amichai Chikli

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: 'We are the masters of Jerusalem'

While about 1,146 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday amid Jerusalem Day festivities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir did not join them.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, May 21, 2023

Lapid: Choose Israeli judge selection committee members next month

The Yesh Atid leader said that the selections for Israel's Judicial Selection Committee should include the seat that had traditionally been reserved for the opposition.

 Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Yad Mordechai, April 17, 2023.