Jerusalem Notebook

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What Is Jerusalem? Iconic Mount of Olives Intercontinental Hotel, Adored by Jerusalemites and Tourists Alike, Under Threat

The famed Intercontinental Hotel atop the Mount of Olives, now the Seven Arches Hotel, faces an uncertain future.

“The Will to Run, Little Space to Move:” Jerusalemite Palestinians Make Headway at the Palestinian Marathon

Talent in motion, opportunity on hold: Palestinian marathoners from Jerusalem run in Bethlehem

Jerusalem Day 2026: Israelis Chant “May Your Village Burn” and “Death to Arabs” on State-Sponsored “Flag March”

This year’s “Jerusalem Day” sees intensified Israeli violence against Palestinians and activists.

Culture, Art, and Heritage The Jerusalemite Youth Cultural Forum: An Oasis of Hope for Jerusalemites

A rare space for creative expression for Palestinian youth in the city

Economic Hardship Weighs on Jerusalem Families as Unemployment Rates Soar and Poverty Rises

Palestinian families in Jerusalem are struggling amid a worsening economic and political climate.

Prince Hassan of Jordan launches the Hashemite Endowment for Jerusalem

 A new initiative offers hope to beleaguered Jerusalemites