Israel’s New Gun Lobby Hopes to Ensure Right to Bear Arms

Following in the footsteps of America’s influential National Rifle Association (NRA), a lobby which has considerable sway in Congress, a Likud MK is establishing a gun lobby here in Israel’s Knesset.
Jerusalem Mayor Slams Plan to Divide the Holy City

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat strongly criticized Isaac Herzog’s plan to concede sovereignty over eastern Jerusalem.
Jerusalem to Distribute Free Christmas Trees in Time for Holiday

On Wednesday, the Jerusalem Municipality announced that it would distribute free Christmas trees in the city on Monday, continuing an annual tradition of giving out the festive trees, gifted by the JNF, to those celebrating the Christmas holiday in the holy land.
More than 20,000 Students Start Academic Year at Hebrew University’s Mount Scopus Campus Despite Security Situation

Jerusalem recorded a significant increase in college students. About half of the approximate 40,700 students will be studying at Hebrew University.
Netanyahu: Israelis “Have Known Worse…Will Also Overcome This Wave of Terrorism”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli resilience in the face of terrorism on Wednesday, saying the country has suffered through worse.
3 Thursday Terror Stabbings in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Kiryat Arba Have Israelis on High Alert

A Jewish man, 25, was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack on the light rail in northern Jerusalem on Thursday.
New Jerusalem Street to Commemorate Savior of 40,000 Jews During Holocaust

Jerusalem Mayor inaugurated a new street in the Israeli capital named after Moshe (Miklós) Krausz, the little known Hungarian Jew who saved 40,000 Jews during the Holocaust.
“Unity Day” and Prize to Honor Memories of Abducted Israeli Students

On June 3rd, senior Israeli officials will hold two events in memory of a trio of teenagers who were abducted and murdered last summer by Hamas terrorists.
IDF Golani Marathon Kicks Off in Israel’s North as Runners Race Across Entire Country

April 26th marked the beginning of the 28th Golani Marathon, which continues until the end of the month.
Jerusalem Mayor Hailed as Hero After Foiling Terror Attack [VIDEO]

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is being hailed a hero after taking down a Palestinian terrorists in the midst of a stabbing attack.