IN PICTURES: Jerusalem in the 19th century

To mark the annual commemoration of the reunification of the city after the 1967 Six-Day War, Ynet presents images from the Jerusalem of old, some dating back 150 years, offering a rare insight into lives of Jerusalemites before the creation of the State of Israel Just how did Jerusalem look 150 years ago? Thanks to […]

Pompeo, Swiss FM in talks likely dominated by Iran tensions

By MATTHEW LEEJune 2, 2019 BELLINZONA, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Sunday with his Swiss counterpart for talks expected to focus on Iran amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran that have sparked fears of open conflict. Pompeo met Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in the southern Swiss town of Bellinzona […]

Improvement in condition of Jerusalem Old City stabbing victim

Nachumberg was transferred from the intensive care unit to the hospital ward when he was in a mild condition. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF June 2, 2019 12:58   1 minute read. MDA paramedics evacuate a wounded man after he was stabbed in the Old City.. (photo credit: MDA) There was an improvement on Sunday in […]

Israel to Host American, Russian Security Chiefs in Bid to Align Regional Approaches

CHARLES BYBELEZER 06/02/2019 Iran’s adventurism and the Syria conflict expected to dominate talks Israel will convene a tripartite meeting bringing together security chiefs from the U.S. and Russia in a bid to align their Middle East policies, specifically as regards Iran’s expansionism and potential nuclearization, as well as the conflict in Syria. “In June, United […]

Temple Mount liberation: ‘2,000 Jordanian soldiers against 3 IDF soldiers’

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel tells Temple Mount visitors of his experiences in the IDF during liberation of Jerusalem in 1967. Yehonatan Gottleib, 02/06/19  Temple Mount iStock Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, the Founder of the Temple Institute arrived Sunday morning at the Temple Mount and told the pilgrims about his experiences during the liberation of Jerusalem and the […]

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for Jerusalem Day

Western Wall plaza full for morning prayers as thousands celebrate 52 years since Jerusalem’s liberation.   Arutz Sheva Staff, 02/06/19 09:39   Morning prayers at Western Wall Arutz Sheva Staff, 02/06/19 09:39 Share Video Player 00:00 | 00:30 אלפים בתפילה בכותל המערבי ביום ירושלים צילום: יונתן זינדל פלאש 90 Photos:אריה מינקוב Tags:   More Arutz Sheva videos:

Top General: Iran Playing Vital Role in Settlement of Mideast Issues

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has extended its influence in the region so immensely that no problem in the Middle East could be settled without the Islamic Republic, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said. June, 02, 2019 – 12:02 In a statement on the occasion of the anniversary […]

EU denounces new plans for Jerusalem construction

The units were announced by the Housing and Construction Ministry on May 29 and are planned to be built in the neighborhoods of Ramot and Pisgat Ze’ev. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF June 2, 2019 11:32   1 minute read. In a statement released on June 1, the European Union criticized a recent announcement regarding the […]

Low turnout as Quds Day protesters drive over US and Israel flags in Iraq

It came out again amid the 2019 Quds Day Iranian-backed protests which seek to highlight the importance of Jerusalem and are generally a festival of anti-US and anti-Israel hatred. Seth J. Frantzman June 2, 2019 11:11 Protesters on al-Quds Day over the weekend rode US-made Harley Davidson motorcycles over US and Israeli flags in Iraq, […]

Police allows Jews to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, sparking riots

Palestinian worshippers hurl stones and chairs as non-Muslims are allowed to enter the compound on the last days of Ramadan for the first time in 30 years; Hamas warns of ‘consequences’ after Israeli security forces enter the holy site to restrain the rioters Yishai Porat, Ilana Ushomirsky|Published:  06.02.19 , 10:50 Clashes broke out at the […]

Merkel allows al-Quds Day march amid rising Jew-hatred

Hezbollah participates in event calling for Israel’s destruction. Benjamin Weinthal June 2, 2019 05:28 Demonstrators attend an ‘al-Quds Day’ protest rally in Berlin, Germany, July 11, 2015. (photo credit: FABRIZIO BENSCH / REUTERS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration declined to stop the annual pro-Iranian regime al-Quds Day march in downtown Berlin on Saturday amid growing […]

US ‘deal of the century’ delayed until 2020: report

i24NEWS Latest Revision june 02, 2019, 2:38 AM GPO Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump Towers in New York City, September 25, 2016 The Peace Plan was set to be published in June after the Israeli election. The publication of US President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated “deal of the […]

Arabs riot as Jews are allowed to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

As the police attempted to enter the place, Arab worshipers began throwing stones, chairs and other objects at the forces. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF June 2, 2019 10:59   Chairs and objects thrown on the ground after Arabs rioted the decision to allow Jews to enter the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day. (photo credit: POLICE […]

Israel strikes in Syria in response to Golan rocket fire, killing 3 soldiers

Seven other troops belonging to Assad regime were wounded in the IAF strike on Syrian military positions, according to state-run media reports; IDF confirms it struck air defense units, artillery batteries, observation and intelligence posts Associated Press, Ynet|Published:  06.02.19 , 08:27 Israel Defense Force attacked Syrian military positions in the country’s south early Sunday, killing […]