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Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

In her book ‘Forever My Jerusalem,’ Shteiner recalls life in the Old City before its fall in 1948 and the emotional return decades later.

Hurva remains, 1972.
 A FLAG march takes place through the Old City on Jerusalem Day, in May. Israel will become a bi-national state and its Jewish expressions, including the national flag, will lose their status and their meaning, the writer warns.

Jerusalem Day: Why are Jews ashamed of reclaiming Jerusalem? - opinion

Israelis take part in the annual Jerusalem Day flag march in the capital, May 14, 2026

Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves the Israeli flag as he tours the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, May 14, 2026

Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march


Israel Police arrest two in Jerusalem for incitement, terror support

"The Israel Police will not allow any individual or group to disrupt public order—especially during the month of Ramadan."

 Images of the suspects' online posts, identified by the Jerusalem District's Strategic Digital Operations Unit

Finding joy in hard times: What is making Jerusalemites happy right now?

The news often isn’t uplifting. Let’s look at the bright side of things for a moment...

 An illustrative image of a happy smile on a manhole cover.

'My boyfriend is an ISIS fighter': Police arrest bookstore owner for selling pro-terror materials

Authorities were alerted over the weekend after police officers from the David precinct questioned a woman who was seen carrying books that contained inciteful content.

One of the books found at the bookstore, "The path of the thorns - Hamas, the intifada, the authority" by Imad Al-Falouji

Jerusalem’s Old City: Focusing on people and moments

Street photography in the Old City is a unique experience. Its winding alleys and ancient walls are not just backdrops but part of the narrative.

 An alley in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Ohel Yitzchak: Jerusalem synagogue combines the old and the new

Ohel Yitzchak is an old synagogue in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It has since been refurbished by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.

 The renovated interior of the Ohel Yitzchak Synagogue.

Abu Tor: Bridging divides in the heart of Jerusalem

Abu Tor is more than a neighborhood; it’s a microcosm of Jerusalem itself – a place where history, religion, and modern life intersect in complex and fascinating ways. 

 Looking east from Abu Tor to the breath-taking panoramas

Global conference strives to make Old City accessible for people with disabilities

Tower of David Jerusalem Museum will host representatives from across the globe to discuss the challenges and solutions of making historic sites and cities accessible.

 The renewed Tower of David, now accessible to all.

Discover the secret around Jerusalem's Old City walls

In the desert, valley, and mountain: Six biblical mounds that will stir your imagination and take you back to the days of the bible.

Surrounding the Walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

Significant and hypocritical: The UN General Assembly resolution on Jerusalem - opinion

While the UN General Assembly resolution reflects a significant moment in international politics, it also uncovers the hypocrisy that often accompanies such discussions.

 Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon shows a photo of a Hamas tunnel in Gaza, on September 17, 2024.

Sergei Palace Hotel brings an old-school touch to the Old City – review

A stay at the historic Sergei Palace Hotel in central Jerusalem felt like a hassle-free vacation abroad.

 The Sergei Palace Hotel in Jerusalem – a quiet and serene spot in the middle of a bustling city.