Jerusalem is a city in the Judean Hills, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a place of central religious significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Israel designates Jerusalem as its capital and the seat of its government, parliament (the Knesset), and supreme court. The city's status is among the most contested issues in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: Palestinians seek the eastern part of the city as the capital of a future state, and most of the international community does not recognise the full city as Israel's capital, though some governments have moved their embassies there. The Old City contains sites sacred to all three Abrahamic faiths, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. As Israel's seat of government and a focal point of religion and identity, Jerusalem appears frequently in political and security coverage, from parliamentary affairs and diplomacy to questions of access and sovereignty over its holy sites.
N12 reports that Inbar Touizer is the activist who re-hung a sign on Highway 1 this morning calling for the release of Yigal Amir, the assassin of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
2 sources· 2 developments· 13:14–13:23
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated32 minutes ago
Hapoel Jerusalem has signed American forward Kenny Lofton Jr. to a one-year deal, according to Israeli media. The 23-year-old former NBA player, who scored 42 points in an NBA game, also played in the Chinese league.
1 source· 2 developments· 10:31–11:16
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated3 hours ago
A Hebrew-language post circulating online claims a list of Israeli achievements in the ongoing conflict, including 70% of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control, full Israeli sovereignty over the Hermon ridge, a new security zone in southern Lebanon, and the blocking of an F-35 deal for Turkey. The post also lists items it says are still missing, such as the removal of the Palestinian Authority and full sovereignty in the Jordan Valley. The claims have not been independently verified and are attributed to an unidentified source.
A new analysis of housing data reports that Jerusalem has lost nearly 8,000 residents, while Ashkelon has become the leading relocation destination for Israelis. The report, published by Jewish Breaking News, cites figures showing Israelis are increasingly moving from expensive central cities to areas with new construction.
A report says hundreds of vehicles are stuck in heavy traffic at the Jaba' checkpoint, north of Jerusalem, due to ongoing Israeli restrictions that have been in place for several hours. The specific reason for the restrictions was not immediately clear.
Dozens of protesters gathered Saturday evening outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Jerusalem, accusing him of responsibility for the October 7, 2023 massacre, according to N12.