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New book by leading biblical archaeologist Israel Finkelstein concludes that ancient Jerusalem and Judah thrived best when serving a foreign empire

Neighborhood Corner: Due to its central location, Kiryat Moshe has become a sought-after neighborhood in Jerusalem for urban renewal and development projects.

Neighborhood Corner: Due to its central location, Kiryat Moshe has become a sought-after neighborhood in Jerusalem for urban renewal and development projects.

The decision is expected to address the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip as a single entity. 

  A youth choir comprising Israelis and Palestinians has advanced to the second round of "America's Got Talent" after an impressive audition on Tuesday night's episode of the NBC show, the Jewish Chronicle reported Wednesday. The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, made up of singers from east and west Jerusalem, delivered a stirring rendition of Philip Phillips' […]

The largest urban area in Jerusalem lacks running water, and no one seems to care: Residents of Kafr Aqab only get a few hours of water a week, can't do laundry or wash floors and are forced to forego showers

The permanent gate next to Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem could be used to block off an entire section of the street which has been the site of anti-government protests in recent months calling for the release of the hostages held in Gaza

Founded in 1971 as one of the ring neighborhoods after the Six Day War, Gilo is the highest neighborhood in Jerusalem, sitting at 857 meters above sea level.

Founded in 1971 as one of the ring neighborhoods after the Six Day War, Gilo is the highest neighborhood in Jerusalem, sitting at 857 meters above sea level.

A gloomy future is often forecast for Jerusalem, due to its demographic situation. But the real story is far more optimistic

As senior American officials warn of all-out war on Israel's northern border, Jerusalem says failure to reach a deal with Hamas could exacerbate the situation

  Wednesday marks the annual Jerusalem Day holiday when Israelis celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem under Israeli control after the 1967 Six-Day War. However, this year's celebrations are taking place amid heightened tensions and an escalating conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Thousands of Israeli police officers took up positions across Jerusalem in preparation for the […]

The ceremony of the 'Holy Fire' has been held for more than a millennium. This is how it was celebrated last week in Jerusalem

First large-scale radiocarbon study of Jerusalem casts doubt on the paradigm that David's capital was a small village. It already extended over a vast area more than 3,000 years ago

Oren Lotan is the projects manager for the Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan Team (JTMPT), working to improve transportation in Jerusalem.

Oren Lotan is the projects manager for the Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan Team (JTMPT), working to improve transportation in Jerusalem.

Two protesters were arrested as hundreds marched in Jerusalem for hostage release, shortly after Hamas released a video showing Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza captivity

  Jerusalem was put on high alert Monday after what police are investigating as a suspected ramming attack that left two young men lightly injured just moments before the start of the Passover holiday. According to initial reports, the incident occurred in Jerusalem's Romema neighborhood near a synagogue. A vehicle struck two pedestrians at separate […]

The Blue Line project in Jerusalem includes the construction of tracks for three light rail lines 31 kilometers long from the Gilo and Talpiot neighborhoods in the city’s south to Ramot in the north.

Neighborhood Corner: Beit Safafa, originally a Palestinian village along the Green Line, holds a significant place in the history of Jerusalem, with its origins dating back to the Crusader era.