Jerusalem

Reports and court cases in Israel reveal that panhandling can yield thousands of shekels daily, involving police crackdowns on organized begging and substantial accumulated fortunes.

Director Roni Lemetz's short film Prelude won best narrative at the Jerusalem Women's Film Festival, starring actress Yevgenia Dodina and her daughter Anna Benjamin.

Israeli seniors inspired by cohousing models have successfully established a pioneering communal living community in Jerusalem, ensuring mutual aid and independence.

A 24-year-old man was shot dead and two others moderately injured in East Jerusalem's Abu Tor neighborhood. Police suspect a long-standing family feud.

A newborn baby in Jerusalem was rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in serious condition after emergency teams successfully performed advanced resuscitation at home.

Jerusalem's iconic Italian-dairy restaurant Piccolino is closing after 35 years. The family-owned culinary landmark announced it will shut its doors at the end of the month.

Makan News, the Arabic division of Israeli public broadcaster Kan, is rolling out a major rebranding campaign across all platforms ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, featuring a state-of-the-art studio in Jerusalem.

A suspected unexploded ordnance was found in the Eshtaol Forest near Jerusalem on Wednesday. Police and bomb disposal experts cordoned off the area for a controlled detonation.

Jerusalem police arrested 28 suspects in a nationwide drug trafficking sweep following a ten-month covert operation led by an undercover agent who infiltrated criminal circles.

Colombia will inaugurate its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th foreign mission in the city. The move follows improved diplomatic ties, with Israel funding the facility's rental.

The father of convicted murderer Yosef Haim Ben David has petitioned the court to investigate his death in prison, alleging severe medical neglect and unmonitored psychiatric medication changes.

Following the cancellation of the state-funded memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Shas will finance dozens of nationwide events and a major gathering in Jerusalem.

The social organization HaMerhav HaHevrati has officially taken over management of Jerusalem's First Station complex, aiming to revive the struggling cultural and commercial hub.

The Jerusalem District Court upheld a five-year medical license suspension for Dr. Guy Rofe, setting a precedent that medical records cannot be withheld under self-incrimination claims.

Jerusalem Municipality denied WhatsApp rumors about bomb shelter openings in Romema, confirming security alert levels remain unchanged.

Limor Dagan, a 40-year-old cancer survivor from Jerusalem, shares her remarkable near-death experience during emergency surgery, leading to a profound personal and spiritual transformation.

The NEXT 2026 music tour in Israel is experiencing massive commercial success, with sold-out shows and projected net profits exceeding 20 million shekels.

Activists and a man disguised as a woman disrupted Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan prayers at the Western Wall on Monday, prompting police intervention.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faced sharp protests at a Jerusalem student conference, sparking outrage after claiming he granted pardons to the Ethiopian community.

Pop stars Eyal Golan, Eden Ben Zaken, and Eden Hassan gathered for a lavish bonding dinner ahead of the massive Hanukkah 2026 concert "Hysteria," hitting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem residents report an unusual surge in mosquito activity, impacting outdoor life and prompting warnings from health experts about potential allergic reactions and infections.

The Jerusalem Development Authority has launched a tender to recruit and place new immigrants into the city's growing high-tech sector, requiring experienced agencies to source tech talent from abroad.

Nearly three years after the disappearance of young Haimnot Kassau, her family maintains their protest in Jerusalem. Public figures, including Hodaya Cohen, have joined the campaign to keep her memory and search alive.

Jerusalem police uncovered a major weapons cache hidden beneath concrete in East Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood, seizing M16 rifles and hundreds of rounds.

Rebbetzin Shoshana Cohen, matriarch of a prominent Jerusalem family and mother of several leading rabbis, has passed away at the age of 90. Her funeral is scheduled in Jerusalem.

Six individuals, including five minors, were arrested in Jerusalem for a violent robbery and assault near the Jaffa Gate promenade against a 29-year-old resident, with their detention extended until Sunday.

Young activists of the Democrats party were violently attacked at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, prompting harsh condemnations from party leadership who vowed to continue campaigning.

Five hours after a driver struck a Haredi protester in Jerusalem, police have not made an arrest, raising concerns over the handling of vehicle-ramming incidents during demonstrations.

Israel and the UK reached a compromise allowing the British consulate in Jerusalem to operate as a reduced mission, following diplomatic tensions.

Right-wing Israeli organizations have urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the French Consulate General in Jerusalem, following the recent closure of the British consulate.

Israel will host the International Jewish Educator Conference in October 2026, bringing together 250 global and 100 Israeli educators to discuss Jewish identity, education challenges, and solidarity.

The King and Queen of Warri in Nigeria visited Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance and the October 7 exhibition as part of a large international Christian delegation.

Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, reported that his reserve soldier son Neria is breathing independently after a severe car-ramming terror attack.

Beitar Jerusalem unveiled a memorial wall at Beit Vagan honoring 121 club fans killed since October 7, featuring personalized QR codes for the younger generation.

Jerusalem hosts a major international event marking the October 7 massacre with 2,000 delegates. Freed hostages and leaders attend a 24-hour global broadcast.

The Friends of Israel Ambassadors Conference opened on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, bringing together over 1,000 Christian leaders and influencers from 117 countries to mark three years since the October 7 attacks in solidarity with Israel.

The National Library in Jerusalem has spent three years preserving digital evidence from October 7, collecting unfiltered videos, chats, and testimonies to build a unified national archive.

President Isaac Herzog will award the Presidential Medal for Civilian Valor to six citizens from the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight for exceptional bravery.

The Land Enforcement Authority demolished an inhabited five-story illegal building in Jerusalem's A-Tur neighborhood as the state cracks down on planning violations.

The Israel Water Authority is launching a new conservation campaign featuring actor Yigal Adika following a massive desalination plant shutdown caused by an algae bloom.

Itzik Bar Mokha, a former Jerusalem crime boss, was critically injured in a car explosion in Jerusalem. His 13-year-old son was also hurt in the blast.

Channel 13 correspondent Michael Shemesh exposed the vandalism of the Prophet Samuel tomb near Jerusalem, where unknown perpetrators defaced state symbols.

A car explosion in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood seriously injured a 50-year-old man and moderately injured his 13-year-old son in a suspected criminal incident.

Undercover Israeli police officers in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood arrested three minors during riots sparked by the removal of Palestinian flags and graffiti.

Jerusalem unveiled the Unity mural near Teddy Stadium, honoring rival football fans Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose profound bond in Hamas captivity became a symbol of brotherhood.

Jerusalem-based construction firm Neta Lipshitz has filed for economic rehabilitation and a temporary trustee after accumulating over 60 million NIS in debts, citing severe impacts from the Iron Swords war.

Veteran Jerusalem construction firm Neta Lipshitz has filed for financial restructuring and a temporary trustee amid debts exceeding 60 million shekels, citing severe fallout from the Iron Swords war.

Rabbi David Basri, the elder of the kabbalists, passed away, leaving a legacy of profound scholarship, piety, and countless personal miracles shared by his followers.

A torn power cable temporarily halted Jerusalem's Red Line light rail service on Monday morning. Meanwhile, heavy rail traffic between Tel Aviv and Lod faced disruptions due to a suspicious object near the tracks.

The Greek Orthodox Church's recent Supreme Court filing confirms JNF lease extension rights over 520 dunams in Jerusalem, threatening Gary Barnett's 750 million shekel land investment.