The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jaffa-gate/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:41:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jaffa Gate | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jaffa-gate/ 32 32 Two wounded, 1 seriously, in terror stabbing near Jerusalem’s Old City https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-wounded-1-seriously-in-terror-stabbing-near-jerusalems-old-city/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:45:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3089670 17-year-old Palestinian carries out attack with cleaver near Jaffa Gate, is arrested after brief chase; victims taken to hospital

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]]> Israeli experts removed, rebuilt top of iconic Tower of David amid fears of collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-experts-removed-rebuilt-top-of-iconic-tower-of-david-amid-fears-of-collapse/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:07:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960140 Channel 12 TV report details complex, highly sensitive renovation at ancient site alongside Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem's Old City

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]]> Christmas tree lighting brings holiday cheer to Jerusalem’s Old City https://www.timesofisrael.com/annual-christmas-tree-lighting-brings-holiday-cheer-to-jerusalems-old-city/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:39:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2896672 The annual tradition in the Christian quarter sees locals and visitors of all faiths embrace the winter festivities with music, lights and food

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]]> Daily Briefing June 14: Country’s under construction, but who can afford the prices? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-14-countrys-under-construction-but-who-can-afford-the-prices/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:05:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2780606 Environmental correspondent Sue Surkes discusses Greek Orthodox Church real estate and marinas, as real estate reporter Danielle Nagler looks at housing prices and tourist options

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]]> Police claim officers intervened in funeral after rioters seized reporter’s coffin https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-claim-officers-intervened-in-funeral-after-rioters-seized-reporters-coffin/ Fri, 13 May 2022 23:14:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2762289 Statement says 'mob' took Shireen Abu Akleh's casket against her family's wishes, but brother says mourners were attacked as soon as they left hospital

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]]> Scenes from one part of a funeral, as Shireen Abu Akleh is laid to rest in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/scenes-from-one-part-of-a-funeral-as-shireen-abu-akleh-is-laid-to-rest-in-jerusalem/ Fri, 13 May 2022 18:15:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2762115 A lurching casket, rough arrests, a bouncy castle at a Queen's Jubilee party across the street, and T-shirts showing a type of rifle from which the fatal bullet may have been fired

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]]> Police beat participants at funeral for Al Jazeera journalist, say mob seized casket https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-rush-procession-beat-mourners-at-funeral-for-slain-al-jazeera-journalist/ Fri, 13 May 2022 16:30:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2762098 Some mourners sought to carry Shireen Abu Akleh's casket on foot, cops intervened violently; Abu Akleh, 51, killed during Jenin clashes, was widely beloved by Palestinians

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]]> Festival sees city of gold become a mesmerizing city of light https://www.timesofisrael.com/festival-sees-city-of-gold-become-a-mesmerizing-city-of-light/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:02:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2101568 Jerusalem's 11th annual event has thousands of visitors following three dazzling routes of art through and around the Old City

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]]> Supreme Court rules for Jewish group in battle over Old City church leases https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-rules-for-jewish-group-in-battle-over-old-city-church-leases/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:33:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2092394 Ruling ends 14-year legal battle by Greek Orthodox Church to overturn lease of 3 properties near Jaffa Gate to settler group; archbishop calls decision 'illegal and illegitimate'

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]]> 2 pedestrians wounded in hit-and-run outside Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-pedestrians-wounded-in-hit-and-run-outside-jerusalems-jaffa-gate/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:43:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2045077 Police rule out terror motive, continue to investigate incident; both victims -- yeshiva students -- are lightly wounded

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]]> A glowing spectacle at 10th Jerusalem Light Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-glowing-spectacle-at-10th-jerusalem-light-festival/ Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:08:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1881114 A forest of illumination and do-it-yourself light graffiti are just two of the 35 exhibits at the Old City event, open through July 5

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]]> Jaffa Gate to host Jewish-Arab penalty shootout during World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/jaffa-gate-to-host-jewish-arab-penalty-shootout-during-world-cup/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:58:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1819130 Organizers plan to screen soccer matches on Jerusalem Old City walls, aim to get a world-class goalkeeper to participate in coexistence event

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]]> In Jerusalem’s Old City, futuristic hi-tech illuminates ancient biblical past https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalems-old-city-futuristic-hi-tech-illuminates-ancient-biblical-past/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:52:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1807806 Tower of David Museum aims to conquer interfaith audiences with artistic 'King David' Night Experience, opening April 1

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]]> Orthodox patriarch: ‘Jewish settlers’ threat to Christian presence in Holy Land https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-patriarch-jewish-settlers-threat-to-christian-presence-in-holy-land/ Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:45:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1766158 In opinion piece published in UK Guardian newspaper, Theophilos III says Jewish takeover of two Old City buildings main threat to entire Christian population

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]]> Trading sleigh for camel, Jerusalem Santa puts the ‘ho, ho, ho’ in holy city https://www.timesofisrael.com/trading-sleigh-for-camel-jerusalem-santa-puts-the-ho-ho-ho-in-holy-city/ Sat, 23 Dec 2017 07:19:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1755648 Red-suited ex-basketball player Issa Kassissieh, a Christmas fixture in the Old City, is cheerier than ever this year after training at Denver's Professional Santa Claus School

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