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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Jerusalem Day Reflections: A Personal Journey Through the Eternal City. By. Yair Dan - 29 Iyyar 5785 – May 26, 2025. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

Stop for tahini. At the bottom of the stairs leading from the gate to the Old City, and about a two-minute walk to the left, is Al Jebrini Tahini, one of the oldest tahini mills in Jerusalem ...

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.