Sheikh Jarrah

High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population

The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.
 A look at Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Sheikh Jarrah: Land, legacy, and conflict in Jerusalem’s history

An Israeli border policeman scuffles with a Palestinian protester during clashes amid ongoing tension ahead of an upcoming court hearing in an Israeli-Palestinian land-ownership dispute in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem May 3, 2021.

Israeli officer charged for shooting sponge grenade at Sheikh Jarrah teen

 Israel Police operate in Sheikh Jarrah in east Jerusalem amid violent clashes, February 13, 2022

Jewish man arrested for 'nationalist attack' in east Jerusalem - report


Clashes in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah amid continuing tensions

Palestinian media reported that residents in the neighborhood fired fireworks at Israeli security forces during the clashes in the neighborhood.

An Israeli border policeman scuffles with a Palestinian protester during clashes amid ongoing tension ahead of an upcoming court hearing in an Israeli-Palestinian land-ownership dispute in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem May 3, 2021.

Clashes between Jews, Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem

Clashes were also reported between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in a number of additional incidents in Jerusalem on Saturday.

Israeli security forces clash with protesters outside a home of a Jewish family during a protest against Israel's plan to demolish some houses of Palestinians in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on May 6, 2021.

Jerusalem court: Police pressured woman to say she tried to runover cop

After reviewing the evidence, including body cam footage, the judge determined that "there was a powerful attempt to put words in the appellants mouth."

Israel Border Police are seen standing at the entrance to Sheikh Jarrah at a joint Jewish and Arab demonstration, May 21, 2021

Roadblocks upend Palestinian family in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

"Our life is not a regular life anymore, I cannot go outside to see my friends nor can they come in to see me."

Israel Border Police are seen standing at the entrance to Sheikh Jarrah at a joint Jewish and Arab demonstration, May 21, 2021

Court hearing for Sheikh Jarrah evictions set for August 2

The families had turned to the High Court after two lower courts upheld ownership claims by the Nahalat Shimon company to the property on which their home are built.

BOYS LOOK on during a protest over the eviction of several Palestinian families from homes in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, last Friday.

Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage' to confront Jerusalem flag march

Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups have warned against holding the flag march, threatening to reignite the conflict against Israel.

Israelis celebrate Jerusalem day at the Western Wall as blaze is seen in the background at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem Old City, May 10, 2021.

Letters to the Editor June 13, 2021: Bennett benedictions

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Police to decide whether to allow nationalist flag march in Jerusalem

Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for trying to “burn down the country on his way out of Balfour.”

Israelis take cover as a siren sounds warning of incoming rockets from the Gaza Strip, during Jerusalem day, in Jerusalem, May 10, 2021.

Attorney-General Mandelblit throws Sheikh Jarrah issue back to the court

Mandelblit's decision frees the High Court to decide whether or not to hear the appeal of the Palestinian families.

A JEW AND and Arab face off in Sheikh Jarrah on Sunday.

Police arrest 'iconic' twin Palestinian activists from Sheikh Jarrah

The detentions comes a day after police in Sheikh Jarrah arrested a reporter with Qatar-based media network Al Jazeera who had been covering a protest there.

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)