Armenian Quarter

Feature Story Israeli Police Return to Cows’ Garden, Inflict Damage on Behalf of Xana Gardens

The Armenian community’s concerns escalate over repeated police interference on the ground without legal authorization.

Feature Story Armenian Community Steps Up Resistance to Land Deal as Xana Gardens Intensifies Violent Takeover Efforts

Armenians in Jerusalem organize a peaceful, round-the-clock sit-in to guard their community’s property.

Feature Story Clash Over Armenian Quarter Land Lease Deal Turns Physical

The team from Xana Capital Ltd. tried to stake its claim to a large area of the Armenian Quarter by force in the wake of the Patriarchate’s filing of intention to cancel a controversial land lease deal. 

Feature Story Armenians Launch Legal Battle to Cancel Controversial Cows’ Garden Land Deal

The land lease deal between the Armenian Patriarchate and the Jerusalem municipality, concluded in secrecy, is now in the courts.

Photo Album The Armenians of Jerusalem

Armenians have centuries of history in Jerusalem and have made important contributions to the city’s societal and cultural fabric.