Jerusalem Municipality

Jerusalem approves protest tent for family of missing girl Haymanot Kasau

Haymanot’s father, Tesfaye Kasau, thanked those who helped the family obtain approval after what he said was a five-month effort.

Blue and White MK Pnina Tameno-Shete speaks into a megaphone at a protest calling for an expansion in the investigation, a few weeks ago.
Protestors march in Jerusalem for missing girl Haymanot Kasau, with signs reading ‘Bring her home now’ 21st of December 2025

Parents of missing fight Jerusalem court's refusal of protest camp near PMO

SUSIE OZSINAY ARANYA, International Communications and Foreign Media Spokesperson for the Jerusalem Municipality

Jerusalem: One city, many voices

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Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments


Light rail, heavy headache: What Jerusalemites think of the light rail construction

The Red Line was suspended for five days this past week. Beyond the inconvenience, where do the municipality and Jerusalemites stand on construction of the new lines to come?

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

Grapevine: Of bar mitzvahs, buildings, and businesses

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Cars come to a standstill as the light rail passes outside the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City

'We are not an ATM': Jerusalem homeowners see property tax hikes of up to 70%

Following a significant amount of urban renewal in the city, the Jerusalem Municipality decided to update Arnona rates.

A cat is seen walking across the Jaffa Street light rail tracks in Jerusalem amid the tightened coronavirus lockdown.

Grapevine: Rachel reclamation

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

Israeli municipalities have untapped potential and must step up efforts - opinion

This is a significant moment for Israel, and the message is clear: Israeli municipalities can be more than just administrative hubs; they can be powerful voices for the nation.

 THE FOREIGN Ministry in Jerusalem: The ministry’s traditional diplomacy is struggling to keep pace; more than ever, Israeli municipalities should step up and join the para-diplomatic effort, the writer maintains.

Over 1,000 chess players shatter Israeli record in simultaneous chess game in Jerusalem

1,004 chess players flood Safra Square to play their beloved game while calling for unity

 Over 1,000 players of all different levels sat in a symbolic formation, a yellow ribbon to “bring them home,” as they played games of chess.

Worm-filled food, ex-cons: What is the state of Jerusalem's after-school programs?

The first three weeks of the school year were shadowed by a crisis involving after-school programs, and many problems still continue. We now take a look at how bad the situation was.

 An illustrative image of a parent coming to pick children up from school in Israel.

After-school nightmare: How Jerusalem's chaperone shortage became a crisis

Jerusalem's tzaharonim (after-school programs for young children) were thrown into disarray by sudden massive staffing shortages. Two weeks later, parents and teachers still worry.

 Parents drop off their children at a kindergarten in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Infinity Museum: A fusion of light and interactive art

Discover Jerusalem’s Infinity Museum, where light, sound, and interactive art create a mesmerizing experience. Explore eight unique rooms in this must-see exhibition, open through October.

 THE ‘INFINITY MUSEUM’ installation in Jerusalem.

Grapevine: Aid evacuees

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Construction is underway in Jerusalem's Talpiot neighborhood.