Jerusalem
![Police arrest suspect in Mea Sharim](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/09/04/76ea9420-6ae3-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h331_w650.webp)
A month after an ultra-Orthodox extremist attacked police officers who were arresting a flag-waver during an anti-Zionist procession in the heart of the Haredi neighborhood, the suspect was located today and arrested at his home by police detectives in Jerusalem.
![Snake illegally brought into Israel](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/09/04/e8a51f40-6a9d-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h823_w900.webp)
Snakes, Illegal Import, Ben Gurion
Dozens of snakes of various species were found in the suitcase of a Jerusalem resident as he returned from Italy. "Efforts will be made to return them to their country of origin," stated the Director of Captive Wildlife at the Nature and Parks Authority.
![Yeshiva students study at the Kamenitz Yeshiva, in Jerusalem on August 22, 2023](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/09/03/8c929000-6a09-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h268_w400.jpg)
Rabbi Dr Eliyahu Rips
Rabbi Rips' Torah code studies were the subject of great public interest and controversy.
![Ben Gvir.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/26/38ca6be0-639d-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h6144_w4096.jpg)
Orthodox newspaper, Anti Ben Gvir, Temple Mount
The ultra-Orthodox newspaper Yated Ne'eman has taken an unusual step against Itamar Ben-Gvir by publishing a front page with an advertisement in Arabic. This follows Ben-Gvir's recent comments about policy on the Temple Mount, which have once again stirred controversy.
![Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/12/f3953980-5891-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h268_w400.jpg)
Nationwide strike, Councils not participating
Dozens of local and regional councils have announced that they will not participate in the strike declared by Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David. Among these councils are Jerusalem, Samaria, Benjamin, Ariel, Kedumim, and others.
![Domestic violence, for illustration](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/29/66c64f60-663f-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h3080_w4620.jpg)
Domestic abuse, Violence, East Jerusalem
The Israeli Police arrested an East Jerusalem resident on suspicion of assaulting his sister and grabbing her by the neck during an argument over renovations in their home. An indictment has been filed against the suspect.
Israel Antiquities Authority
Rare 2,700-year-old seal bears both Hebrew script and Assyrian-style art, and offers new insights into First Temple period literacy and international influences.
![Hebrew University.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/10/29/9402cf00-7674-11ee-ae52-c31d6bbd7019__h331_w650.jpg)
Hebrew University, Anti-Semitic professor resigns
The incendiary professor who denied the October 7 massacre and called for the cancellation of Zionism and the intimidation of Jews has ultimately resigned from her position at the Hebrew University after nearly a year.
![Hospital bed](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/26/7c65fab0-63a0-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h2860_w4318.jpg)
Toddler in Critical condition, Toxic substance
In Jerusalem, a toddler around two years old ingested a toxic substance and is in critical condition. The child suffered from shortness of breath, and his condition was described as severe. Paramedics and medics from Magen David Adom (MDA) transported the child to the hospital.
![Prison guard escort arrested inmate through jail corridor](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/07/b914f570-3c30-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h3376_w6000.jpg)
Murder of Prison Guard, Hamas Crime
Ibrahim Mansour, a Palestinian detainee charged with the murder of Israel Prison Service officer Yochai Avni, has failed a recent polygraph test.
![Haredi school](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/27/959c9ed0-6477-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h3840_w5760.jpg)
Jerusalem, Bomb Shelters
Over 130 institutions, predominantly Haredi, face critical deficiencies in emergency preparedness.
![The streets of Jerusalem on Yom Kippur, archive](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/09/24/825237e0-5ab9-11ee-b177-59b3ed0fceec__h512_w768.jpg)
Israel's economy, Wartime
Israel’s economy is under severe strain as the ongoing conflict with Hamas extends into its 11th month. The protracted fighting has led to a halt in tourism, closure of small businesses, disruptions in shipping, and an increased national deficit. Key areas such as Jerusalem’s Old City and Haifa’s flea market are experiencing significant downturns, with many businesses failing and luxury hotels running at half capacity.
![Checkpoint](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/26/aaa66440-63b0-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h331_w650.webp)
IDF search, illegal materials, Checkpoint
Border Police (MAGAV) officers stopped a vehicle for a routine inspection at a checkpoint near Jerusalem and discovered a massive quantity of 210 kilograms of meat valued at tens of thousands of shekels. The 35-year-old driver from Jerusalem, who attempted to smuggle the meat from Judea and Samaria, was arrested.
![Gorgeous Jerusalem scene by Leah Lasry](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/26/a51e59b0-6383-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h1132_w1600.jpeg)
Art, Leah Lasry
Blending fragments of Israel's landscape with stained glass and acrylics, Lasry crafts vibrant pieces that bridge tradition and innovation, inviting viewers into a world where spirituality and art intertwine.
![Scene of car accident](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/22/63a1b3e0-60ba-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h331_w650.jpg)
Car Accident in Jerusalem
Eleven people were injured in a traffic accident involving a bus and three vehicles near the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. All of the injured were reported to be in light condition. Eight of the injured were transferred to the hospital.
![Teenager with gun](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/22/0c70cb50-607a-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h4320_w8192.jpg)
ISIS, Terrorism
Israel Police uncovered an alarming case of radicalization among students.
![Haredim near the draft office.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/08/7f152d00-3d10-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.webp)
Haredi drafting, Conscription law
Despite the issuance of hundreds of recruitment orders, only 70 Haredi recruits have reported for initial enlistment procedures so far. The IDF has begun sending second summonses to those who have not yet reported.
![Crocodile at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/18/6ebb8a20-5d3c-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h821_w1460.jpeg)
Jerusalem Zoo, Crocodile attack on Zookeeper, Critical condition
The condition of the zookeeper who was injured by a crocodile bite remains severe. The victim underwent a lengthy surgery that lasted over nine hours, involving oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.
![Crocodile at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/18/6ebb8a20-5d3c-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h821_w1460.jpeg)
Jerusalem Zoo, Attack on Zookeeper
Hadassah Hospital has provided an update on the condition of the zookeeper who was bitten by a crocodile, stating that his condition remains severe as he is still undergoing surgery, which is expected to be completed in the coming hours.
![Crocodile at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/18/6ebb8a20-5d3c-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h821_w1460.jpeg)
Zoo, Crocodile Attack
Unprecedented: Crocodile attacks a zoo worker in Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo.