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תיעוד פלסטיני: הגדר פרוצה בדרום רצועת עזה

October 7 and the lesson of the 10th of Tevet: why believing ‘we still have time’ is fatal

The fast of the 10th of Tevet recalls the moment Jerusalem was besieged while life seemed normal; October 7 carries the same warning: clinging to a dangerous status quo, mistaking stability for safety, erodes vigilance until catastrophe becomes inevitable

Rabbi Leo Dee | 12.29.25

Second Temple-era Jewish ritual bath uncovered beneath Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem

Carved into the rock and covered in ash from the Temple’s destruction, the mikveh likely served locals and pilgrims visiting Jerusalem, according to Israel Antiquities Authority researchers

Shilo Freid | 12.29.25

Jewish, Arab activists unite against Jerusalem's trash mountain: 'residents haven't opened a window in 5 years'

A massive illegal dump in Jabal Mukaber has poisoned daily life for years; now Jewish and Arab residents are joining forces to shut it down and transform the hazard into a green public park

Gilad Cohen | 12.29.25

'Sweet like a mitzvah': inside the Ultra-orthodox world of candy and kosher snacks

In Me’a She’arim and beyond, a thriving parallel snack industry caters to the Haredi community with quirky alternatives to popular snacks made under strict kosher supervision and sold in bulk; we explored this unique, low-cost candy culture

Sapir Gordo | 12.27.25

Palestinians breach West Bank security barrier near Jerusalem in broad daylight, caught on camera

As the state comptroller warns of severe flaws in the Jerusalem-area barrier, a ynet team documents Palestinians crossing into Israel in full view, despite police presence and mounting security concerns

Liran Tamari | 12.23.25

24 hours in Jerusalem: from morning strolls to late-night bar

Breakfast in the heart of the pedestrian mall, a city tour on an open-top bus, a laser show from the Armon Hanatziv promenade and a new bar-restaurant to end the night — a packed itinerary for a full day of fun in Jerusalem

Hanit Rikan | 12.20.25

Russia opens new center in Jerusalem, raising fears of influence ahead of election

The embassy says the 'Russia House' at Sergei Courtyard will expand cultural and spiritual ties, while critics point to past warnings on foreign interference and Russia’s efforts to reach Israel’s Russian-speaking community

Itamar Eichner | 12.19.25

Police, Haredi draft dodgers clash in Jerusalem, 13 hurt; bus carrying soldiers attacked

Unrest began with a parking ticket near Bar-Ilan Street, spiraled after false alerts spread fears of draft arrests, saw police withdraw and return, involved overturned patrol cars and stun grenades, and left five officers hospitalized

Liran Tamari, Shilo Freid | 12.18.25

כבר תיקפתם? מרים ומשה קסלר ביום חגם עם האוטובוס

A chance meeting on Jerusalem's bus No. 67 ends with a wedding ride home

Miriam and Moshe Wexler met on a bus in Jerusalem; On their wedding day, the bride surprised the groom with an emotional closing of the circle: a ride home on the same line where they first met, this time as a married couple.

Sivan Hilaie | 12.16.25

Live from Jerusalem: First Hanukkah candle lit at Western Wall as Sydney terror attack casts shadow

Israel and Jewish communities worldwide light the first Hanukkah candle as former hostage Segev Kalfon joins ceremony at the Western Wall, with celebrations overshadowed by the deadly shooting at a Chabad event in Bondi Beach

Shilo Freid | 12.14.25

Massive crisis and strike threats: who will save Hadassah?

The worker's union is expected to declare a labor dispute at Hadassah Ein Karem and Hadassah Mount Scopus, potentially leading to a strike. Hadassah claims the state owes them 700 million shekels. The Ministry of Finance responds: "Mismanagement, workers are being held hostage"

Or Hadar | 12.14.25

Unveiling of the Mayanot World Center sign

New $20 million Jewish education world center opens in Jerusalem

The Mayanot World Center, a state-of-the-art campus overlooking Jerusalem’s Sacher Park, will host international students for immersive Jewish study, leadership training and Israel engagement programs; a new center for lone soldiers also opens onsite

ynet Global | 12.09.25

Archaeologists uncover one of Jerusalem’s longest Hasmonean-era walls at Tower of David

40-meter Hasmonean city wall—one of the most intact ever found in Jerusalem—uncovered at the Tower of David, shedding light on Jerusalem’s ancient fortifications and why they were later deliberately destroyed

Yaron Drukman | 12.08.25

As housing prices slide, here’s what a 4-room Tel Aviv apartment costs now

And also: how much a five-room penthouse in Ramla sold for, what buyers paid for a three-room apartment in Be’er Sheva and the price of a two-room apartment in Jerusalem; a snapshot of this week’s second-hand deals

Hila Tsion | 12.07.25

Winter Dreams II light festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens to host dazzling Winter Dreams II light festival

The European winter experience that swept the world will be presented in Jerusalem from December 14 through the end of January 2026, featuring 28 light displays and 17 giant light sculptures created especially for the festival

ynet Global | 12.07.25

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