The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jerusalem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem/ 32 32 Somaliland’s first-ever embassy anywhere will open in Jerusalem, envoy says https://www.timesofisrael.com/somalilands-first-ever-embassy-anywhere-will-open-in-jerusalem-envoy-says/ Tue, 19 May 2026 17:41:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826842 Diplomat from East African breakaway state says Israel will also open embassy in capital city of Hargeisa

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]]> Mysterious ancient tunnel, possibly thousands of years old, discovered in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/mysterious-ancient-tunnel-possibly-thousands-of-years-old-discovered-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:26:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823394 Dating and purpose of structure near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel still not clear; archaeologists say its construction required significant resources and manpower

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]]> Be a part of Jerusalem’s future community for olim - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/building-more-than-apartments-the-vision-behind-jerusalems-duet-community/ Tue, 12 May 2026 06:21:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3816453 More than a residential project, Duet aims to create a values-driven community shaped by connection, spirituality, and shared purpose under the guidance of Rabbi Daniel Cohen.

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]]> As Iran tries to wipe Israel off the map, a museum charts those who first put it on https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-iran-tries-to-wipe-israel-off-the-map-a-museum-charts-those-who-first-put-it-on/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:11:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753359 Now reopened with war on hold, Israel Museum exhibition explores maps produced from the 15th to 19th century that blended geography with biblical beliefs and contemporary politics

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]]> Blue skies, white smoke: Israelis celebrate 78 years of independence https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-skies-white-smoke-israelis-celebrate-78th-year-of-independence/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807763 At beaches, city parks, nature areas and urban streets, the smell of grilled meat and the sound of party music fill the air as country marks another birthday

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]]> Body found in Jerusalem identified as woman who went missing 17 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-found-in-jerusalem-identified-as-woman-who-went-missing-17-years-ago/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:44:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803485 Ruth Abramov, not seen since 2008, discovered in storage unit a week ago; suspect, 70, released after a week; circumstances of her death still unclear

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]]> Christians mark subdued Good Friday in Jerusalem, wider region amid Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/christians-mark-subdued-good-friday-in-jerusalem-wider-region-amid-iran-war/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:11:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794208 From Jerusalem to Dubai, wartime fears halt pilgrimages and force churches to cancel or livestream services during one of Christianity’s holiest days

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]]> Under shadow of war with Iran, Jerusalem heads into subdued Passover and Easter https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-shadow-of-war-with-iran-jerusalem-heads-into-subdued-passover-and-easter/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790223 Celebrations canceled and shops shuttered after missile fragments fell in Old City; Home Front Command limits religious gatherings to 50 people

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]]> Several hurt as Iranian missile hits Jerusalem-area town; Hezbollah continues to strike north https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-hurt-as-iranian-missile-hits-jerusalem-area-town-hezbollah-continues-to-strike-north/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:12:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3789763 Medics treat some 19 people for light wounds in Eshtaol; two impacts detected near Eilat, no injuries; IDF says Hezbollah fired some 250 rockets at Israeli targets in past day

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]]> Ben Gvir significantly widens gun license eligibility for Jewish Jerusalemites https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-significantly-widens-gun-license-eligibility-for-jewish-jerusalemites/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:12:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772873 Over 300,000 residents now able to obtain gun permit based solely on home address, as far-right minister touts expanded eligibility during Iran war, Ramadan

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]]> Flouting wartime restrictions, revelers party in Jerusalem streets for Purim’s final hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/flouting-wartime-restrictions-revelers-party-in-jerusalem-streets-for-purims-final-hours/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:36:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769187 Giant street party lasts into night as cops repeatedly fail to disperse drunken crowd for defying IDF ban on public gatherings; 'Whoever is destined to die will die,' says partygoer

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]]> 19 injured, one moderately, as Iranian missile hits Beersheba amid multiple barrages https://www.timesofisrael.com/19-injured-one-moderately-as-iranian-missile-hits-beersheba-amid-multiple-barrages/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:52:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766580 PM's office denies Revolutionary Guard's 'fake' claim it came under attack; salvos send millions to shelters, including MKs at Knesset and mourners at funeral

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]]> Three wounded in Iranian missile strike on highway outside Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-wounded-in-iranian-missile-strike-on-highway-outside-jerusalem/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:52:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3766132 Man, 46, in moderate condition after stopping vehicle on edge of crater caused by blast, as Iran continues to launch missiles across the region in response to US-Israeli bombing

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]]> Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on day 1 of war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/sirens-shelters-and-an-empty-old-city-jerusalem-rattled-on-day-1-of-war-with-iran/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:57:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764976 Eerie silence settles over capital on Shabbat leading up to Purim holiday, as residents hunker down under ballistic missile fire and speculate about a conflict of biblical proportions

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]]> Redefining the International Senior Living Community in Israel - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/redefining-the-international-senior-living-community-in-israel/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3756014 A luxury senior living community in the Jerusalem Hills — now offering a one-year trial with no deposit for new residents.

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