Jerusalem day

Intl. Al Quds marches see thousands chant Hamas, Hezbollah support, blood libels

Al Quds Day rallies spark controversy as protesters support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Despite bans in several countries, rallies continue with strong police presence.

A demonstrator holds a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Times Square during an Al-Quds Day rally in Manhattan, New York City, US, March 13, 2026.
The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment

Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

 (L-R) Jordanna McMillan, MK Moshe Tur-Paz, Josh Reinstein, Minister Gila Gamliel, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Brad Schneider, Bill Holmes, Pastor Larry Huch.

Bipartisan event celebrates Jerusalem Day, honors 'the beating heart of the Jewish people'

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'


Jerusalem highlights May 19-25

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 KINDERLAND TOURS of Jerusalem’s ancient walls.

Palestinians, Jews clash in Jerusalem's Old City day after flag march

Two Israelis were lightly wounded by rocks thrown by Palestinians during the clashes at the Lions' Gate of Jerusalem's Old City.

 Israelis and Palestinians stand opposite to each other near Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as Israel mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

United Jerusalem: The dream and the reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The slogan “Don’t divide Jerusalem” still resonates loudly among the Israeli public.

 Israelis gather by Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as they mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

As Jews, we are obligated to seek Jerusalem - opinion

Seeking Jerusalem means the search for God, the quest to uncover existential-metaphysical layers of holiness.

 Israelis gather by the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city as they mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023.

Flag march sees river of blue and white celebrations through Jerusalem

After Israeli flags, the most popular were the yellow and white Third Temple Institute flags.

 The Jerusalem Day flag march in front of the Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Editor's Notes: Jerusalem isn’t united. But it can be

Jerusalem Day is an opportunity to reflect on our capital’s past, take stock of its present and plan for its future.

 A LIGHT rail train stops at Damascus Gate. The service connects the eastern and western parts of Jerusalem.

My Word: Jerusalem’s contradictions and blessings

Jerusalem is the country’s heart and soul. Without it, there would be no Israel

 AN AERIAL view of the ever-growing Jerusalem, above the Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

Palestinians, Jordan slam ‘provocative’ Jerusalem flag march

Palestinian leaders accused Israel of working to alter the demographic composition, historic, and legal status of Jerusalem.

 Israelis and Palestinains argue near Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as Israel mark Jerusalem Day in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Far-right activists attack journalists during Jerusalem Day festivities

Scuffles were also reported between Arabs and Jews throughout the Muslim Quarter of the Old City before and during the march.

 Israeli security personnel stand by as Israelis shout slogans and gather at Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city marking Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Bipartisan event fetes united Jerusalem in US Congress

The Congressional Israeli Allies Caucus Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider, a member of Biden’s party, said that he is “proud to celebrate Jerusalem Day."

 Israeli Allies Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider