Jerusalem Archives

Jerusalem rattled by Iran’s historic drone and missile attack intercepted by Israel and allies

The city of Jerusalem in Israel was disrupted by the unsettling noise of explosions and blaring sirens in the early hours of April 14. This disturbance was caused by a sudden attack launched by Iran, using a combination of drones and missiles. This aggressive act marked the first direct assault by Iran on Israeli territory, prompting swift reactions from Israel and its allies who managed to intercept the majority of the incoming threats. The tense …

Explosions Rock Jerusalem as Iran Launches Missiles and Drones at Israel – Details Unfold

Jerusalem, Israel – Explosions rocked Jerusalem as tensions escalated after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones towards Israel. The dramatic events unfolded in the early hours of the morning, catching many by surprise and sparking fears of a broader conflict in the region. The missiles fired by Iran struck various locations in Israel, including military installations and civilian areas. In response, Israeli forces mobilized quickly to intercept the incoming projectiles and neutralize the …

Highway Shooting Near Jerusalem Leaves One Dead and Several Injured

Jerusalem – One person was killed and several others injured in a shooting on a highway in the occupied West Bank near Jerusalem on Thursday, according to Israeli authorities. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency rescue service reported that a man in his 20s was killed and five others were shot, with one woman in her 20s in serious condition. Another person was also injured, but the nature of their injury was not specified by …

Lemkin Institute Condemns Violent Attack on Armenian Quarter in East Jerusalem and Calls for Protection of Cultural Heritage

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – The recent brutal attack on the Armenian Quarter in East Jerusalem has drawn strong condemnation from the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention. The attack, carried out by armed mobs associated with an Israeli-Australian businessman, has raised concerns about the protection of the cultural heritage of the Armenian Quarter and the safety of its residents. The violence on December 28, 2023, resulted in injuries to several Armenians, including a priest and students of …

Armenian Patriarchate Warns of Existential Threat to Ancient Community Amid East Jerusalem Attack

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem has raised concerns over the safety of the city’s historic Armenian community, describing the recent attack by masked men as an “existential threat.” The incident, which is believed to have been carried out by Israeli settlers, targeted the Armenian Quarter in occupied East Jerusalem, resulting in the assault of residents and Orthodox clergy members. Authorities at the Armenian Patriarchate have expressed disappointment in the lack of action …