The Dung Gate, one of Jerusalem’s Old City gates, received a NIS 40 million (~10.5 million USD) renovation, according to a Wednesday joint statement from the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem ...

JERUSALEM -- It's a far cry from the usual hustle and bustle, so typical of Jerusalem's Old City. The steps of the Damascus Gate have been cleared out. Gone are the fruit and sumac vendors.

Israeli paramilitary officers have closed off Damascus Gate as well as other entrances into Jerusalem's Old City since October 7, 2023. in what residents liken to a siege [Faiz Abu Rmeleh/Al Jazeera] ...

For example, Jaffa Gate is where the Tower of David (the city's primary defense point) can be found. At the heart of Jerusalem, the Old City is open to exploration 24/7.

Occupied Jerusalem – June 25, 2025: The gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, were partially reopened on ...

The Old City of Jerusalem, which is located in the eastern Israeli-occupied side of the city, contains about 2,000 Palestinian-owned shops, including 450 souvenir stores, 25 restaurants and 23 ...

Jerusalem — our holiest city, the eternal site of the Temple — was not conquered during Joshua’s conquest of the Land of Israel. Nor was it secured during the time of the Judges, a period ...

The Israeli occupation authorities reopened several gates of the Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem after a 12-day closure ...

Israelis sing and dance with flags by Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city as they mark Jerusalem Day. Ronen Zvulun/Reuters The march marks Jerusalem Day, when Israelis celebrate capturing east ...

Thousands of Israelis waving Star of David flags streamed into the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday, as part of a contentious march taking place at a time of high tensions in the region.