Jerusalem Municipality

Dramatic change in Jerusalem construction plan approvals: Impact of pre-planning agreements

At the beginning of 2026, one of the significant issues in regulating public obligations for construction developers vis-à-vis the Jerusalem Municipality is expected to take effect.

|ByOFER PETERSBURG
Urban Planning.
Former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski is greeted by supporters as he arrives to Yad Sarah foundation in Jerusalem. Lupolianski, founder of the Yad Sarah, the largest national volunteer organization in Israel. December 29, 2015.

Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, first haredi mayor of Jerusalem and Yad Sarah founder, dies at 74

He served as mayor of Jerusalem from 2003 to 2008, becoming the first haredi (ultra-Orthodox) politician elected to the role.

|ByAVI SOLOMON
Haim Bibas in Bat Yam examining destruction caused by Iranian missile

Haim Bibas: The local authorities leader steering Israel through crisis

How Israel’s municipalities mobilized to protect and support citizens during the war, and why their future role will be central to Israel’s recovery, innovation, and long-term security

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores

A pedestrian bridge can save countless businesses in Jerusalem's city center, owners beseech the municipality as construction blocks customers and foot traffic.

|ByERICA SCHACHNE

This week in Jerusalem: Too much ticketing

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
Egged inspectors: Under scrutiny.

Kurdistan can be Israel's ambassador to the Muslim world - municipal candidate

AT THE TABLE with Yehuda Ben-Yosef, an Israeli-Kurd community leader and municipal election candidate who wants Kurdistan to be Israel's next Azerbaijan.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN, ERICA SCHACHNE
In conversation with city councilman Yehuda Ben-Yosef: ‘Jerusalem Post’ Deputy CEO of Strategy and Innovation Maayan Hoffman (L) and ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne.

Jerusalem has UNRWA schools and the municipality has no idea

Just as in Gaza, they study from textbooks full of hatred and incitement against the State of Israel in general and against Jews in particular.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

Who are the three National Religious lists in Jerusalem's elections?

For religious Jerusalemites who generally define themselves as National Religious, there are three representative lists running for city council in the elections set for the end of this month

FEBRUARY 2, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Jerusalem elections: How are parties drumming up support?

A few meetings are being held among supporters, a visual campaign is starting to flood the streets of Jerusalem. A certain awakening is taking place.

JANUARY 27, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

This week in Jerusalem: Marathon is a go!

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JANUARY 27, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
LACE UP those running shoes because the Jerusalem Marathon is on for March 8.

Jerusalem for sale: Will Israel's capital go to the highest bidder?

A tenant organization charges that KKL-JNF and the municipality were dividing Jerusalem up to the highest bidders. Who will finally put limits on the changes to Jerusalem on such a grand scale?

JANUARY 19, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION site off Jaffa Road, not far from the city entrance (and opposite where ‘Jerusalem Post’ staff work amid the cacophany).

Jerusalem Marathon to be run as scheduled in March

Registration is free for IDF soldiers, security forces, and rescue teams, including reservists who served or are serving in the “Iron Swords” war.

JANUARY 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
RUNNERS PARTICIPATE in previous editions of the Jerusalem Marathon, which will take place for the 13th time on March 8 in the Israeli capital.

How Mayor Moshe Lion is transforming Jerusalem and preserving stability

Beyond fostering unity, Mayor Moshe Lion has transformed Jerusalem into a bustling construction zone – however, one that is meticulously organized.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN, ERICA SCHACHNE
Candid conversation with Mayor Moshe Lion: ‘Jerusalem Post’ Deputy CEO of Strategy and Innovation Maayan Hoffman (L) and ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne, this past week.

This week in Jerusalem: For your health

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem (Illustrative)