Jerusalem day

Jerusalem's population reaches one million residents in 2024

The data showed that the city had surpassed a population of one million residents information and broke down the different sectors of the population. 

Israel looks to ban new de-facto Palestinian embassies in Jerusalem

The bill, which was authorized by MKs from the Likud and National Unity parties, is designed to prevent a new campaign to open consulates in east Jerusalem that service Palestinians.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir seen during Jerusalem Day celebrations outside the Jerusalem Great Synagogue

'Jerusalem is ours, Temple Mount is ours,' Ben-Gvir declares at Jerusalem Day flag march

In total, 18 suspects were arrested during the flag march for violent offenses, assaults, threats, and disorderly conducts.

One of the census files unveiled by the State Archive on June 5, 2024.

Mapping shelters and prepping for war: State Archives publishes 1948 Jerusalem census files

As part of the census, Jerusalem was divided into 16 districts, each was subsequently divided into sectors, units, and house overseers.

Thousands of Israeli police deploy in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

The march this year takes place as the Gaza war approaches the start of its ninth month, adding to concerns of wider violence.

By REUTERS
05/06/2024

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosts Jerusalem Day celebration

This year’s event reiterated US backing for Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Grapevine June 5, 2024: Happy Jerusalem Day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA

The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).

04/06/2024
 Participants in the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade gather outside the Old City's Damascus Gate

Jerusalem Day flag parade to march through Muslim Quarter in shadow of war

This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.

Jerusalem is the Jewish spiritual, national hotspot

In that spirit, when we sing “Jerusalem of Gold,” some thank God, some praise the IDF, others get Zionist goosebumps, but all rally around Jerusalem.

04/06/2024
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