The fires broke out on Wednesday (Apr 30) along the main Jerusalem–Tel Aviv highway, following which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a national emergency. World

In Pics | National emergency declared in Israel as wildfires threaten Jerusalem

Orthodox Christians gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to mark the centuries-old 'Holy Fire' ceremony on Holy Saturday. The flame, symbolizing resurrection and hope, was passed among worshippers ahead of Easter celebrations.

Orthodox Christians celebrate sacred ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre

Facebook has given a platform to over 100 property ads promoting houses in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Is the social media company Meta making big money with these ads? World

Meta hosts property ads from West Bank. Making big profits?

World | Defying international concern, Israeli lawmakers have passed legislation that bars the agency, UNRWA, from operating in Israel and east Jerusalem, the sector of the city annexed by Israel following the 1967 Six Day War. 

Israel mandates UNRWA's departure from jerusalem by january 30

World: The explosions and sirens came after Qatar, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, said that the ceasefire in the war in Gaza would take effect from 0630 GMT on Sunday.

Sirens sound, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen: Report

“We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. 



Israeli minister Katz threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if it violates ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon.

Amoyal had connected with Iranian intelligence elements since October via social media. The officials said he was in contact with a profile under the name "Arianna," which later changed the name to "John". 



Israel arrests Jerusalem man for spying on behalf of Iran

In a series of plots that involved Iran recruiting Israeli civilians, an Israeli man from Jerusalem was nabbed for carrying out missions for the Islamic nation. The 23-year-old suspect named Arlder Israel Amoyal was detained in November over the suspicions that he was “committing security offences related to contact with intelligence officials of the Iranian regime and carrying out security missions in Israel under their direction, for financial gain,” the Shin Bet security agency said.

US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth is in headlines and a topic of discussion on social media because of his chest tattoo, a Jerusalem cross.

Online uproar over Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna refused to enter a holy site in Jerusalem during her visit, in protest over Israeli policies regarding access and control of religious sites. Her decision reflects growing diplomatic tensions surrounding the status of Jerusalem and its significance to both Israelis and Palestinians. The protest highlights France's stance on maintaining the status quo and protecting the rights of all religious groups in the city.

French FM Refuses To Enter Holy Site In Jerusalem In Protest

At a time when Iran rained more than 200 ballistic missiles over Israel, love bloomed in the underground bunker of Jerusalem as two newlyweds shared their first dance together amid gleefully clapping guests.

Watch: Newlyweds have their first dance in Jerusalem's underground  bunker amid intense war, video goes viral

An ancient stone seal featuring a winged 'genie' or 'demon' has been discovered in Jerusalem, hinting that a warrior mentioned in the Bible once existed in reality.

'Genie' seal found in Jerusalem hints a person Bible mentions was real

Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that he would build a synagogue at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site in Islam also held sacred by Jews as the Temple Mount.

Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for establishing synagogue in Al-Aqsa compound

Al-Aqsa Mosque, the holy site located in Jerusalem's old city has become a flashpoint amid the already volatile region of West Asia. This week, Israel's national security minister visited the contested compound with dozens of Israelis.

Ben Gvir's visit to holy site draws anger

Jerusalem's Second Temple, considered the most holy site in Judaism, was built using large stones. Archaeologists have now found the quarry from where these stones were likely sourced.

Mystery of gigantic stones used in Herod's Temple in Jerusalem solved

Israel is ready for an “all-out war” in Lebanon and has plans approved for an offensive targeting Hezbollah, officials have said.

Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah leader threatens Cyprus as tensions with Israel ramp up

Israel-Hamas War: Israel ready for ‘all-out war’ in Lebanon | Hezbollah Chief threatens Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Israel ready for ‘all-out war’ in Lebanon

Tensions and chaos in the coalition amplified Wednesday, as the ruling Likud party accused Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir of leaking “state secrets.” Watch to know more.

Israel war: Bibi accuses Ben Gvir of 'leaking secrets'

The Israeli military announced Tuesday that it has approved "operational plans" for an offensive against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

Israel-Hamas war: Top Israeli generals approve Lebanon offensive battle plans: Army

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military approves plan for 'offensive' in Lebanon

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli says Lebanon offensive plan 'approved

Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Jerusalem on Monday, clashing with police near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new elections.

Israel-Hamas War: Thousands of Israelis turn out for anti-government protest

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