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Israeli police detained seven individuals over the weekend on suspicion of spitting at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James and desecrating Muslim graves in Jerusalem's Old City.
Six individuals, including five minors, have been arrested for allegedly spitting and throwing rocks at an Armenian church in Jerusalem's Old City.
A collector in Jerusalem's Old City has stumbled upon a rare Jewish treasure, an object believed to have traveled from Marrakesh to Jerusalem centuries ago.
Thousands of Israelis participated in a parade through Jerusalem's Old City, marking the capture of East Jerusalem, where they were heard chanting 'Death to Arabs.' The event also saw figures like Ben-Gvir raising a flag near Al-Aqsa.
Israeli teenagers stormed the Muslim Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City, during which a Haaretz reporter was attacked.
A man has been indicted for an attack on a nun in Jerusalem's Old City, an incident that previously drew widespread condemnation. Police arrested the suspect shortly after the event.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem's Old City, seeking greater access for Jewish visitors, which drew condemnation from Jordan and warnings from the Palestinian leadership.
After 41 days of conflict, Christians, Jews, and Muslims are returning to sacred sites in Jerusalem's Old City following a ceasefire, bringing emotional relief.
In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful…
On Catholic Good Friday, concerns are being raised about an alleged plan to remove Christians from the Old City of Jerusalem, drawing attention to the Holy Land.
An Iranian missile has reportedly impacted Jerusalem's Old City for the first time, with the offensive coinciding with the celebrations of the end of Ramadan and the Persian New Year.
Jerusalem’s Old City has reportedly sustained some damage, having been largely spared in previous years of conflict, indicating the impact of recent fighting on the historic site.
Fragments from ballistic missiles fired by Iran and debris from Israeli interceptors fell around Jerusalem's Old City, including near the Al-Aqsa Mosque, with Israel sharing an image of the shrapnel.
An Israeli court acquitted a man who was caught on CCTV assaulting a nun in Jerusalem's Old City, ruling that he is not criminally responsible due to mental illness. The court ordered him to undergo psychiatric treatment.
Police and Border Guard forces are deploying in Jerusalem's Old City with overt, covert, and special units to ensure public safety and respond to incidents ahead of Tisha B'Av.
A man has been indicted after being arrested with a loaded gun in Jerusalem's Old City, with his detention extended until June 11.
Israel announced its intention to sue The New York Times for defamation over allegations of Palestinian prisoner rape, while also facing criticism and defense regarding public figures like Lamine Yamal displaying Palestinian flags. These events unfold as Israel marked its 59th Jerusalem Day with a flag march.
Israelis participated in an annual parade through Jerusalem's Old City to mark the capture of East Jerusalem, with some participants reportedly engaging in racist chants.
Security camera footage shows a nun being assaulted, spat on, and kicked by a man in Jerusalem's Old City before a passerby intervened.
A recent ban by Israel on access to holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City during wartime has drawn criticism for infringing upon religious rights and disrupting the area's traditional vibrancy.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City have reopened for early morning prayers following the implementation of a ceasefire in the region.
Jerusalem's Old City, usually bustling with tourists and pilgrims, is described as deserted during Easter due to the ongoing conflict.
Jerusalem's Old City has been closed to tourists, pilgrims, and worshippers for weeks, transforming it into a ghost town as the decades-long conflicts continue to simmer beneath the surface.
A projectile, probably a rocket or interceptor fragment, fell in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City near its walls and holy sites, shortly after an alert.
Jerusalem's Old City has sustained some damage, despite largely being spared in previous years of fighting in the region.
Missile shrapnel falls in Jerusalem's Old City holy sites, police say Reuters
Six Jewish Israelis were filmed spitting at the entrance to Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem's Old City.
The Israeli government's plan to confiscate dozens of buildings in Jerusalem's Old City is jeopardizing the Khalidi Library, a custodian of centuries of Palestinian history.
A report indicates that the Israeli government is investigating plans to seize Arab homes and public buildings on Chain Gate Street in Jerusalem's Old City, a major commercial and tourist area near the Temple Mount.
A march has taken place through the Old City of Jerusalem, with BBC reporters on the ground covering the event.
A diplomatic event held near Jerusalem's Old City walls attracted approximately 30 senior diplomats from 15 countries, highlighting the city's strategic importance.
Israeli police arrested a man suspected of a brutal attack on a nun in Jerusalem's Old City near David's Tomb, an incident that is part of a series of increasing attacks on Christians.
Crowds of faithful gathered in churches for the Resurrection – The Holy Light arrived from Jerusalem despite difficulties due to the war in the Middle East The post “Christ is Risen” celebrated with splendor across the country: Ieronymos’ message of hope and peace appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Jerusalem's Old City is experiencing an unusually quiet and eerily empty Holy Week, with a noticeable absence of Christian pilgrims.
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In Jerusalem's Old City, an organization is dedicated to preserving the region's cultural heritage, highlighting its importance amidst ongoing conflict.
An explosion struck Jerusalem’s Old City after sirens warned of an incoming Iranian missile, with police dispersing a crowd due to safety concerns. A fragment from an intercepted Iranian missile reportedly fell in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City during Eid al-Fitr prayers.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City have been closed to visitors for weeks due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, causing concern among Christians.
With war tensions remaining high, Jerusalem is experiencing a new, fragile normal where security dictates daily life. The Old City is not paralyzed but operates under stricter conditions with constant vigilance.