Police remove haredi protesters attempting to block Jerusalem light rail construction
Members of Jerusalem's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community have for weeks attempted to block construction of the light rail on Bar Ilan Street.
Jerusalem cafe will remain open on Shabbat despite ultra-Orthodox protest, owner says
The Jerusalem Post magazine had highlighted Cafe Basimta last week as a new specialty caffeine spot which could serve as a "home away from home" for those seeking a quiet area in Jerusalem.
Five Arabs murdered in one day, Israel Police to meet on wave of increased violent crimes
The meeting comes after five people were murdered in four separate incidents in Taiba, Kalansuwa, Jaffa, and Holon within less than 12 hours.
Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants
The Health Ministry confirmed that laboratory tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in jars of Prinok baby fruit puree sold at two branches of Zol Begadol, a discount supermarket chain in Jerusalem.
Four infants hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming puree containing sedatives
Blood tests conducted on the infants found traces of benzodiazepines, a substance used in psychiatric medications and sedatives.
Active senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing
The player's father was also summoned to provide testimony. At this stage, however, he is not considered a suspect.
Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say
No details on the names of the officials or their positions were given by the police.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested
Border Police officers from the Jerusalem periphery unit and Jerusalem District police officers are operating at the scene.
Families protest after four Border Police soldiers disciplined for having barbecue on Shabbat
“My daughter feels she was treated like she was nothing,” one of the soldiers' fathers said. “Even if there was a breach of orders, where is the proportionality?"
Body discovered in Jerusalem warehouse identified as radio producer missing for two decades
Abramov had been missing since 2008, and no leads on her whereabouts were found for nearly two decades, despite investigators' assessments that she may have been in the Old City area.
