Jerusalem capital

Jerusalem highlights: October 2 – October 8

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Smadar Initiative is featuring ‘Inglorious Bastards.’ (see Saturday).
Old city of Jerusalem: ‘If you want to preserve the city, you have to work within the existing urban footprint.’

Jerusalem’s next chapter

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Trump ally says Saudi Crown Prince MBS told him he could recognize Israel ‘today’

Jerusalem Grand Slam to bring international athletics back to capital.

Jerusalem Grand Slam to bring international athletics back to capital


J’lem Development Authority backs innovation to changing city’s image

Today, tourism is skyrocketing and businesses are flocking to the city.

Tourism Director Jerusalem Development Authority Ilanit Melchior

How the Central Organization of Iranian Immigrants is helping community

“I regret to say that while many Iranian Jews did very well in Israel, we as a community gave up on our identity as Iranians."

Zion Hasid, head of the Central Organization of Iranian Immigrants in Israel, with a poster of the Tiferet Zion V’Sara synagogue he built in Jerusalem.

Australian PM to announce he is 'open' to moving embassy to Jerusalem

PM says Dave Sharma, ex-Aussie envoy and candidate in key by-election, swayed him on issue.

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Palestinians say U.S. attacks international law with UN funding cuts

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki.

Paraguay President Benitez 'regrets' Israel's decision to close embassy

"I beseech Israel to reconsider," said Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez.

Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez

Jerusalem mayoral candidates exchange fire

The deadline for candidates to enter the races in the municipal elections is September 27.

Ze'ev Elkin

Canada Conservative Party recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

"We have always maintained that Canada, and all political parties, should formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel."

Andrew Scheer celebrates after winning the leadership during the Conservative Party of Canada leadership convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 27, 2017

Analysis: What price will Israel have to pay for the U.S. embassy move?

Trump has given no real clues as to his plans.

A general view of Jerusalem shows the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount December 6, 2017.

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials attend historic meeting in City of David

The archaeological site is defined as a national park, but it is considered politically sensitive because it is run by the right-wing association Elad, which deals with Jewish settlement.

Historic working dinner for senior United States and Israeli officials was hosted in the City of David, archeological site of ancient Jerusalem, August 2018

Trump and US Jewry

Trump’s pronouncements on immigrants provide red meat for that part of his base to whom racial and ethnic diversity are anathema due to a deep fear that white people are losing ground in America.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017