Yitzhak Aharonovitch

Israeli synagogues instructed to hire security guards

In the wake of a deadly attack at a Jerusalem synagogue, Israel’s public security minister also announced that his office would ease requirements for gun licenses.

November 18, 2014 11:17 am

Metal detectors to scan Muslim visitors to Temple Mount ‘when necessary’

The detectors, which last were used in 2000, will scan for guns and other weapons, and come with a price tag of over $1 million.

November 13, 2014 11:52 am

Eight Palestinians reported injured in Jerusalem-area clashes

At least eight Palestinians were reportedly wounded in clashes with Israeli police the occurred shortly after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s urged all parties to practice restraint in Jerusalem.

October 31, 2014 11:57 am