Posts Tagged: Jerusalem violence
Israeli Military Deploys Hundreds of Troops in Cities to Counter Attacks
The Israeli military began deploying hundreds of troops in Israeli cities Wednesday to assist police forces in countering a wave of deadly Palestinian shooting and...
Netanyahu Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting to Discuss New Anti-Terror Measures
The security cabinet will convene at 3 p.m. at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem to discuss new security measures after a series of terror...
Palestinian Terror Wave Has Israel’s Rabbis Searching for Spiritual Solutions
JNS.org - Their pictures and their names are burned on our hearts—victims of terrorism whose final moments we can’t even imagine. It’s in precisely these times...
Palestinian Terror Wave Hits Jerusalem Businesses Hard
JNS.org - The recent surge in Palestinian terrorism has hit business owners hard in Jerusalem. Deterred by the ongoing attacks, the number of tourists visiting the...
A Muslim Call to Prayer — or Violence: A Terror Timeline
JNS.org - Every day now, I am waking up to news of more murders around Jerusalem. Outside my window, I hear screaming, and as my stomach twists...
Jerusalem Mayor Urges Citizens to Carry Guns on Daily Basis
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat on Thursday called on residents who are licensed to carry weapons to do so on a daily basis. Against the background of...
Jerusalem Violence Spreads to Jaffa as Arab Rock-Throwers Target Bus
JNS.org - The ongoing violence in Jerusalem spread to Jaffa on Tuesday evening, when some residents of the mixed Jewish-Arab city taking part in a protest...
Jerusalem Police Take Measures to Prevent Escalation of Violence During Sukkot Holiday
JERUSALEM - In light of the recent escalation of violence in Israel’s capital, the Jerusalem police are taking measures to preserve stability and order. “Police units are in...
Israeli Baby Survives Rock-Throwing Attack South of Jerusalem
JNS.org - An Israeli couple and their four-month-old daughter were fortunate to emerge uninjured from a stone-throwing attack as they were driving outside Jerusalem on Sunday. Avi...
Israel Struggling to Combat Wave of Palestinian Rock-Throwing Attacks in Jerusalem
After finding high-tech solutions to halt suicide bombings and rockets, tech-savvy Israel is struggling with the resurgence of a weapon dating back to David and...
Jerusalem Sees Sharp Rise in Violent Security Incidents During Summer
JNS.org - The Old City of Jerusalem and its surrounding area have seen a sharp rise in violent security incidents during this summer, newly publicized data...
Arab-Jewish School in Jerusalem, Symbol of Co-existence, Set on Fire
Reuters - Suspected Jewish extremists set fire to a classroom in an Arab-Jewish school in Jerusalem, police said on Sunday, targeting a symbol of co-existence...
Pope Francis Says He Fears Escalation of Violence in Israel
Ynet - These are difficult days for Pope Francis. He is concerned about the situation in Jerusalem, fears for the fate of Christians in Iraq...
Israeli High Court Temporarily Blocks Destruction of Home Belonging to Synagogue Attack Terrorist
Arutz Sheva - The High Court for Justice has issued temporary orders preventing Israel from demolishing the homes of terrorists involved in the recent murderous attacks in...
