The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/independence-park/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Independence Park | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/independence-park/ 32 32 Palestinian man suspected of impersonating cop to sexually harass teenage boys https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-man-suspected-of-impersonating-cop-to-sexually-harass-teenage-boys/ Sun, 08 May 2022 11:01:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2758005 30-year-old Bethlehem resident arrested after claiming to be an undercover officer when he approached teens near Jerusalem park

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]]> As pandemic leaves a vacuum, Jerusalem hotels offer a getaway without the crowds https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-pandemic-leaves-a-vacuum-jerusalem-hotels-offer-a-getaway-without-the-crowds/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:05:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2693076 With Omicron still raging, it could be just the time to check out local accommodations

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]]> Protesters claim Jerusalem municipality using heavy hand to clear campsites https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-claim-jerusalem-municipality-using-heavy-hand-to-clear-campsites/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:00:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2364715 Independence Park site emptied multiple times, with activists saying municipal workers use force and confiscate personal belongings illegally; city says they are a public nuisance

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]]> Clashes as police clear protest encampment near Netanyahu residence for 5th time https://www.timesofisrael.com/clashes-as-police-clear-protest-encampment-near-netanyahu-residence-for-5th-time/ Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:18:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2363972 Organizers say 2 protesters lightly injured; police say one arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of knife; municipality charges encampment was outside designated area

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]]> ‘The Unorthodox’ proves inspired choice at opening of Jerusalem Film Fest https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-unorthodox-proves-inspired-choice-at-opening-of-jerusalem-film-fest/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:29:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1897283&preview=true&preview_id=1897283 World premiere of fictionalized account of the rise and corruption of Shas garners warm applause from chilly Jerusalemites; Miri Regev stays away, gets booed anyway

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]]> Jerusalem of gold welcomes the silver screen as film festival comes to town https://www.timesofisrael.com/take-in-a-flick-at-the-35th-annual-jerusalem-film-festival-starts-thursday/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:17:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1894859 Screenings of 180 films will dot the capital, many of them outdoors

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]]> Summer time, and watching movies in Jerusalem is easy https://www.timesofisrael.com/summer-time-and-watching-movies-in-jerusalem-is-easy/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:37:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1425202 From the Old City to Independence Park, the Jerusalem Film Festival offers screenings inside and out around the capital

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]]> At Tel Aviv Port, once the gateway into the Land of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-tel-aviv-port-once-the-gateway-into-the-land-of-israel/ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 07:08:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1295151 As the only port wholly under Jewish control before and during the War of Independence, Tel Aviv was crucial for supplies and arms to the budding state. Its modern renovation is a resounding achievement

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]]> Hundreds march in capital’s 13th Gay Pride parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-march-in-capitals-13th-gay-pride-parade/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:27:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1066189 Jerusalem event was postponed twice because of IDF's 50-day offensive in the Gaza Strip

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]]> Soup, sledding and looking up ‘graupel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/soup-sledding-and-looking-up-graupel/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:53:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=339324 Turn a winter of discontent into snowy satisfaction with these cool ways to spend the next few days

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]]> The white album https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-white-album/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:42:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=339448 As the snow piles up in the capital, Jerusalemites head out to enjoy their frosted flakes before the city turns into a slushy mess

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]]> Extreme sports to scavenger hunts: Unusual ways to enjoy the land with kids https://www.timesofisrael.com/extreme-sports-to-scavenger-hunts-unusual-ways-to-enjoy-the-land-with-kids/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:21:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=158868 Top five alternative teen and kid-friendly activities -- some cheap, some pricey

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]]> Balkan Beat Box’s capital politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/balkan-beat-box-punts-politics-in-capital-city/ Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:12:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=154958 The hip-hop trio starts its European summer tour with Jerusalem concert

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