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Man indicted after being caught with a loaded gun in Jerusalem's Old City

The suspect was held in detention following his arrest, and the detention was extended to June 11. 

The gun confiscated from the man in Jerusalem illegally on May 29, 2026.
 Baruch Marzel and Right-wing activists protest near Damascus Gate, in Jerusalem Old City on January 26, 2023.

Israeli arrested for burning flag in response to Arab League lawmaker

The Jerusalem Day flag march at the Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Some 50,000 Israelis join Jerusalem Day flag march, scuffles erupt in Old City

 HEN-OPPOSITION MK Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates at a Flag March at Damascus Gate, in Jerusalem’s Old City, June 2021.

No to the Flag March in the Muslim Quarter - opinion


Dozens hurt and arrested as Jewish and Arab extremists clash in Jerusalem

Dozens of people were injured and arrested as far-right Jewish extremists marched into east Jerusalem, chanting "Death to Arabs."

Israeli police officers clash with arabs outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on April 22, 2021.

Hundreds of Palestinians protest barriers in Jerusalem during Ramadan

This year, police placed barriers on the steps of the gate, effectively preventing people from gathering there, in order to ease the flow of crowds in the area.

Police Officers stand guard during clashes between Palestians and Israeli police outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on April 18, 2021. Clashes erupted after Israeli police put barriers that prevented people from sitting on the steps in the plaza outside the gate.

Religious Zionist Party arrives at Damascus Gate following altercations

Recent violent altercations at the Damascus Gate concerned Religious Zionist Party MKs.

The Religious Zionist Party toured the area surrounding the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem after violent altercations threatened public and police on April 18th 2021.

PLO flag hoisted over Jerusalem's Old City walls on Fatah's anniversary

According to the Lach Jerusalem organization, the flag was put up by Fatah activists next to the Damascus Gate which heads into the Old City.

The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as a man waves a Palestinian flag upon entering the Temple Mount, after Israel removed all security measures it had installed at the compound, in Jerusalem's Old City July 27, 2017.

Stabbing victim's brother: He was full of blood

A man in his fifties is in critical condition, while a teenager, aged 16, is in moderate-to-serious condition. The terrorist has been neutralized.

Police collect evidence at the scene of a terrorist attack in Jerusalem's Old City.

Palestinian minor armed with knife arrested at Damascus Gate

Police noticed the 17-year-old east Jerusalem resident acting suspiciously before discovering a knife concealed in his clothing

A knife found hidden in the clothes of 17-year-old East Jerusalem resident at Damascus Gate.

Police arrest three for hurling rocks, shooting fireworks at forces

Police said they arrested two men, aged 21 and 20, who are suspected of hurling rocks at the police outpost next to Damascus Gate in the Muslim Quarter in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Damascus Gate plaza on January 22, 2018

Police to shut Damascus Gate to Jews this Shabbat and Shavuot

The Israel Police said in a statement Tuesday that as part of preparations for the upcoming holiday it decided to stop Jews from going through Damascus gate.

Muslim women and Israeli security forces outside the Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Police, protesters clash in Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate

Demonstrators gathered at the plaza outside the gate to as part of Nakba Day protests.

DATE IMPORTED: May 14, 2018 An Israeli police officer argues with a Palestinian woman outside Jerusalem's Old City's Damascus Gate, May 13, 2018.

Man wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack

A woman stabbed a man in his shoulder before being subdued by Israeli security forces.

The scene of the stabbing event in Jerusalem Aug 12 17