East Jerusalem

East Jerusalem man detained over alleged social media incitement, support for terrorism

Officers arrested the suspect, a resident of the Sur Bahir neighborhood, on Sunday after an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online.

A prison officer handcuffs a colleague as part of a drill at the third organised crime unit (drug-trafficking district) during a press tour at Reau prison, near Paris on July 30, 2026.
PROTESTERS CALL on the Irish government to impose sanctions on Israel, in Dublin, last month. Over the years, Ireland has taken a more anti-Israel position than most European or Western nations, states the writer.

UKLFI, Ireland Israel Alliance challenge proposed Irish bill on importing goods from West Bank

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population

Knesset Education Committee chair MK Zvi Sukkot visits Umm el-Fahm, June 28, 2026.

Hamas terrorist from east Jerusalem threatens MK Zvi Sukkot: 'I have a weapon, I will kill you'


Israel's High Court rejects petition of east Jerusalem family facing eviction

The Shhadeh family, from Batan al-Hawa in Silwan, is challenging the ruling made by Judge Noam Solberg, who rejected the family's request to appeal.

 A general view picture shows the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan June 19, 2017.

Dutch prosecutors studying complaint against Booking.com's Israeli settlement listings

Dutch non-profit organization SOMO said it had filed the complaint with the Dutch public prosecutor in November, together with three other human rights groups, but had not gone public with it before.

 Illustration showing Booking.com app

Police arrest nine terror suspects in east Jerusalem

The nine suspects, aged 17 to 23, were arrested after police investigations into riots that occurred following October 7 in Isawiya.

 Police forces arrested nine residents of Isawiya in East Jerusalem, police announced April 21, 2024. (Illustrative).

Integration and identity: The dual path of Arab Israelis - Opinion

Arab citizens of Israel balance loyalty to the Palestinian cause with integration into Israeli society

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is seen meeting with Arab women at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2023.

Security forces destroy house of terrorist who shot two policemen

As a result of the attack, Warrant Officer Ofir Hajebi was fatally wounded, and an additional police officer was lightly wounded.

 Forces operate to destroy  Khaled Abdel-Fattah Muhammad al-Makhtasab's house in Beit Hanina. April 16, 2024.

'We won't address their complaints': Ben-Gvir rejects UNRWA's calls for answers

The UNRWA seeks answers on IDF actions in East Jerusalem; Ben-Gvir refuses to acknowledge the demand.

 UNRWA

Police foil ISIS supporters’ terrorist plot in east Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Central Police Unit and Israel’s Security Agency (Shin Bet) foiled a terrorist attack planned by Islamic State supporters.

 Israel Police officers arrested the two ISIS-affiliated terrorists in East Jerusalem

WATCH: Two Palestinians arrested for throwing nail-filled molotov cocktails in Beit Hanina

Last month, there was a report of several fires that had caused damage near houses in Beit Hanina.

 Israeli security forces stand guard in the Shuafat refugee camp in east Jerusalem, February 13, 2023

Israeli Police arrest 17 illegal Palestinian residents in a single vehicle

Separately from this incident, the police have conducted multiple operations against illegal residents and those who assist them in violation of the law. 

 Israeli police guard while Palestinians perform Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem  Neighborhood of Ras Al Amud, October 13, 2023.

Man wounded in Jerusalem terror attack, 14-year-old terrorist arrested

MDA medics and paramedics treated the victim and evacuated him to the Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center. The man was in moderate condition.

 MDA ambulance seen at the scene of a stabbing terror attack (illustrative.)