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For centuries, Jerusalem has been holy to the three monotheistic religions. What are the realities facing those who wish to worship in this treasured holy space today?
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In 2024, violent attacks by religious Jews against Christians increased, especially in Jerusalem.
The man who changed the Status Quo by becoming the first to carry the flame
The zaffeh and the hajmeh are integral to Jerusalem’s Orthodox Easter celebrations, reflecting Christianity’s ancient traditions.
How prayer at al-Aqsa is gradually becoming less and less accessible to Palestinians from outside the city
Four years of data show a clear downward trend due to Israel’s increasing restrictions on access.
Bit by bit, Israel is attempting to alter the facts on the ground at Bab al-Rahma.
Sharing legends and paranormal activities may be crucial for preserving the collective memory of Jerusalem.
The sacred traditions of Jerusalem’s Palestinians through time and faiths
How a local religious tradition became a cornerstone of Palestinian cultural and political life
The ties that bind Jordan and Jerusalem
The deeply rooted heritage and symbolism of maqluba for Palestinian Jerusalemites
Scenes from Palm Sunday in Jerusalem and its Old City by Jerusalem Story photographers
Despite everything, Jerusalemites observe Ramadan traditions and rituals.