June 4, 2017
10:48 pm

Thousands of marchers take part in the 'Celebrate Israel' parade in New York on June 4, 2017. (Courtesy)

40,000 people show support for Israel at Manhattan parade

New York governor declares first Sunday in June as Shimon Peres Day in honor of ‘one of Israel’s founding fathers’

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

June 4, 2017
8:45 pm

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat attends a forum of heads of local authorities meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 21, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Jerusalem mayor sends condolences to London counterpart

In letter to Sadiq Khan, Nir Barkat calls Saturday night’s terror attack an assault on ‘the values of freedom and democracy’

By Times of Israel staff and AP

June 1, 2017
6:50 pm

US President Donald Trump visits the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in Jerusalem's Old City on May 22, 2017. (AFP /POOL /RONEN ZVULUN)

Israel ‘disappointed’ with Trump for not moving embassy to Jerusalem

Government ministers upset by US decision to sign waiver; opposition parties and liberal US-Jewish groups welcome prioritizing the peace process

By Raphael Ahren and Raoul Wootliff

May 28, 2017
9:16 pm

A mock-up of the project shows cable cars running over the Hinnom Valley to the Old City (Channel 10)

Cabinet approves building cable car to Western Wall

NIS 200 million plan to transport 3,000 visitors an hour from First Station to Dung Gate in 3.5 minutes

By Times of Israel staff

May 28, 2017
3:48 pm

The Chord's Bridge lit up in welcome for US President Donald Trump, May 22, 2017. (Jerusalem Municipality)

With free wifi and easier parking, Jerusalem of gold to become smart city

City’s new independent municipal wireless network will also enable more security, better lighting and less traffic

By Shoshanna Solomon

May 24, 2017
3:29 pm

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat seen on top of the Tower of David Museum, on April 14, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Fulfilling a 2,000-year-old dream

On Jerusalem at 50: ‘I have seen the city grow and prosper’

By Nir Barkat

May 9, 2017
5:30 pm

Reuven Rivlin at the Western Wall after winning the presidency, June 2014. (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

In jab at Turkey, Rivlin says Jerusalem has Jewish majority since Ottoman rule

Responding to Erdogan comments on ‘Judaization’ of Israel’s capital, president says Israel will continue to ensure freedom of religion for all faiths

By Marissa Newman and Raphael Ahren

May 9, 2017
1:18 pm

President Rivlin (right) and Turkey's new ambassador to Israel Mekin Okem, December 12, 2016 (Roi Avraham)

Foreign Ministry rebukes Turkey envoy over Erdogan comments

In first major spat since countries re-established ties, ambassador called in for dressing down after Turkish leader accuses Israel of racism; Jerusalem mayor says city has changed only for better since Turks left

By Raphael Ahren

May 8, 2017
4:46 pm

The proposed design of the Jerusalem Arts Campus, slated to open in 2020 (Courtesy UJA Federation of New York)

Cornerstone laid for $50 million Jerusalem arts campus

Bezalel Street site designed to house four academic institutions and host performances

By Jessica Steinberg

April 28, 2017
11:28 am

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Jerusalem mayor: Arabs live better in this city than anywhere else in Mideast

Nir Barkat says all of the capital’s diverse residents are ‘his children’; rejects allegations of inequality in municipal services

By Aron Heller

April 26, 2017
1:12 pm

Illustrative photo of the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Website asks Jerusalemites to mind the businesses that are missing

Coming Soon is a crowdsourced citywide mapping initiative to bring supply to demand, pinpointing neighborhoods ripe for entrepreneurs

By Shoshanna Solomon

April 19, 2017
8:23 pm

Illustrative picture of a Tel Aviv convenience store, July 30, 2008. (Moshe Shai/Flash90.

In landmark ruling, High Court says Tel Aviv mini-markets can open on Shabbat

Ultra-Orthodox politicians vow to fight move and bypass the court, saying decision desecrates Jewish values

By Times of Israel staff

April 6, 2017
6:31 pm

Skipping speech, Jerusalem mayor says SF State University helping ‘demonize’ Israel

Nir Barkat accuses college of double standard, says planned lecture was limited, didn’t make amends for previous heckled event

By Stuart Winer

March 26, 2017
1:38 am

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt during a meeting at the White House, March 25, 2017 (Courtesy of the Jerusalem Municipality)

Jerusalem mayor, Trump’s peace envoy meet in White House

Nir Barkat releases laconic statement after meeting Jason Greenblatt amid larger US-Israel talks over settlement construction

By Times of Israel staff

March 17, 2017
4:00 pm

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat with marathon winner Kenyan Shadrack Kipkogey on March 17, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Record 30,000 take part in Jerusalem Marathon

Kenya’s Shadrack Kipkogey wins, while Fenta Gezachew finishes first among Israeli men; Yaara Zangi-Radoshitzky is first Israeli woman

By Times of Israel staff

Topic: Nir Barkat

40,000 people show support for Israel at Manhattan parade

New York governor declares first Sunday in June as Shimon Peres Day in honor of ‘one of Israel’s founding fathers’

Jerusalem mayor sends condolences to London counterpart

In letter to Sadiq Khan, Nir Barkat calls Saturday night’s terror attack an assault on ‘the values of freedom and democracy’

Israel ‘disappointed’ with Trump for not moving embassy to Jerusalem

Government ministers upset by US decision to sign waiver; opposition parties and liberal US-Jewish groups welcome prioritizing the peace process

Cabinet approves building cable car to Western Wall

NIS 200 million plan to transport 3,000 visitors an hour from First Station to Dung Gate in 3.5 minutes

With free wifi and easier parking, Jerusalem of gold to become smart city

City’s new independent municipal wireless network will also enable more security, better lighting and less traffic

Fulfilling a 2,000-year-old dream

On Jerusalem at 50: ‘I have seen the city grow and prosper’

In jab at Turkey, Rivlin says Jerusalem has Jewish majority since Ottoman rule

Responding to Erdogan comments on ‘Judaization’ of Israel’s capital, president says Israel will continue to ensure freedom of religion for all faiths

Foreign Ministry rebukes Turkey envoy over Erdogan comments

In first major spat since countries re-established ties, ambassador called in for dressing down after Turkish leader accuses Israel of racism; Jerusalem mayor says city has changed only for better since Turks left

Cornerstone laid for $50 million Jerusalem arts campus

Bezalel Street site designed to house four academic institutions and host performances

Jerusalem mayor: Arabs live better in this city than anywhere else in Mideast

Nir Barkat says all of the capital’s diverse residents are ‘his children’; rejects allegations of inequality in municipal services

Website asks Jerusalemites to mind the businesses that are missing

Coming Soon is a crowdsourced citywide mapping initiative to bring supply to demand, pinpointing neighborhoods ripe for entrepreneurs

In landmark ruling, High Court says Tel Aviv mini-markets can open on Shabbat

Ultra-Orthodox politicians vow to fight move and bypass the court, saying decision desecrates Jewish values

Skipping speech, Jerusalem mayor says SF State University helping ‘demonize’ Israel

Nir Barkat accuses college of double standard, says planned lecture was limited, didn’t make amends for previous heckled event

Jerusalem mayor, Trump’s peace envoy meet in White House

Nir Barkat releases laconic statement after meeting Jason Greenblatt amid larger US-Israel talks over settlement construction

Record 30,000 take part in Jerusalem Marathon

Kenya’s Shadrack Kipkogey wins, while Fenta Gezachew finishes first among Israeli men; Yaara Zangi-Radoshitzky is first Israeli woman

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