Activists caught trying to smuggle goat onto Temple Mount Nine detained in Jerusalem’s Old City after one suspect was found concealing a live animal in a shopping bag. May 12, 2025
Israel begins renovation work at Little Western Wall Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began. JNS Staff May 5, 2025
First day of Passover sees 43% rise in Jewish visits to Temple Mount "The policy is to allow free worship for Jews everywhere," a spokesperson for the National Security Ministry said. Akiva Van Koningsveld April 14, 2025
Israeli forces foil shooting plot in Jerusalem’s Old City The suspect said he planned to target police officers and Jewish Israelis near Damascus Gate during Ramadan. March 16, 2025
Two Jerusalem residents arrested for promoting terrorism online One of the suspects allegedly praised Diaa Hamarsheh, who carried out a deadly attack in Bnei Brak in 2022. JNS Staff March 4, 2025
Eight arrested for spitting at church in Jerusalem’s Old City Two of the suspects were arrested in connection with a similar incident two months ago. JNS Staff Feb. 28, 2025
Israeli arrested for ax attack on woman in capital’s Armenian Quarter The suspect was arrested at a yeshivah in the Tiberias area. Feb. 21, 2025
Jerusalem ax attack: Manhunt underway after woman assaulted The motive for the assault has not yet been determined. Joshua Marks Feb. 20, 2025
Jerusalem police arrest Old City store owner for selling books by Sinwar, Nasrallah The bookstore was discovered after police officers searched the bag of a female suspect in the Old City and discovered the pro-terrorist content. Feb. 4, 2025
