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News and updates about Al-Aqsa Mosque

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Al-Aqsa preacher mocks:

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, a preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, claims there is no basis to the claim of National Security MInister Itamar Ben Gvir that Jews have a right to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Universal support for resistance among Palestinians

A conference of various Palestinian organizations in Moscow ended with a declaration of universal support for resistance against Israel.

Universal support for resistance among Palestinians

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Palestinian Authority religious authorities claim that the limitations on the number of Muslim worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan could cause increased tensions.

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Hamas:

'Attack meant to thwart establishment of Temple'

Hamas spokesman claims the shooting attack in Ma'ale Adumim was a response to "attacks on the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

'Attack meant to thwart establishment of Temple'

Jordan:

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit breaches international law'

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says National Security Minister's visit to Temple Mount is "a grave violation that leads to escalation".

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit breaches international law'

Watch:

What really happened in Al-Aqsa?

Public Diplomacy Ministry's newly released video reveals the truth about what really happened at Al-Aqsa Mosque last week.

What really happened in Al-Aqsa?

Jordan:

'The entire area of the Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims'

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says Department of Endowments is the only entity authorized to manage the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'The entire area of the Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims'

Erdogan:

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

Turkey's President criticizes Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque after worshippers barricaded themselves inside and refused to leave.

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

For the second night in a row:

Violent clashes erupt at Al-Aqsa Mosque

At least 11 arrested as masked youth barricade themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque and police forces work to evacuate them.

Violent clashes erupt at Al-Aqsa Mosque

White House:

'We are extremely concerned over Al-Aqsa clashes'

White House stresses need to "avoid further escalation" after clashes between police and worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'We are extremely concerned over Al-Aqsa clashes'

Al-Aqsa riots:

UAE criticizes Israeli police but also worshipers

UAE criticizes Israeli police officers for storming Al-Aqsa Mosque and also the worshipers who barricaded themselves inside.

UAE criticizes Israeli police but also worshipers

Violent clashes:

Dozens injured and arrested at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Violent clashes break out at Al-Aqsa Mosque as police officers attempt to evacuate Muslim worshipers who were holed up in the mosque.

Dozens injured and arrested at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab official:

'Al-Aqsa is our mosque and not your temple'

Deputy leader of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement calls on Muslims to come to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'Al-Aqsa is our mosque and not your temple'

Israeli Arabs urged to show their presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab leadership in Israel, Hamas leadership encourage Muslims in Israel to go up to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.

Israeli Arabs urged to show their presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

In order to prevent riots:

Police remove worshipers who planned to sleep on Temple Mount

Israel Police evacuate hundreds of worshipers who barricaded themselves on the Temple Mount. No unusual incidents recorded.

Police remove worshipers who planned to sleep on Temple Mount

Biden to Jordanian King:

'We support the legal status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque'

Biden meets King Abdullah II at the White House, reaffirms "the critical need to preserve the historic status quo" in Jerusalem.

'We support the legal status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque'

Ra'am:

'Setting conditions for visiting Al-Aqsa is illegal'

Mansour Abbas calls on Israeli government to respect Jordanian guardianship of the Temple Mount and the exclusive Islamic right to the site.

'Setting conditions for visiting Al-Aqsa is illegal'

Ra'am warns against chaos and instability at Al-Aqsa

Ra'am Party and MK Ahmed Tibi of Ta’al deny any religious or historical connection of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount.

Ra'am warns against chaos and instability at Al-Aqsa

Following Ben Gvir visit:

UN Security Council to discuss Al-Aqsa Mosque

UAE and China ask for UN Security Council meeting to discuss recent developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

UN Security Council to discuss Al-Aqsa Mosque

Abbas spokesman:

'Biden needs to intervene on Temple Mount'

PA chairman's spokesman warns against Israel's intentions to change the historical situation on the Temple Mount.

'Biden needs to intervene on Temple Mount'

Top Hamas official warns against Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Official in charge of Jerusalem in Hamas says all Israeli attempts to impose a new reality on the Temple Mount will be thwarted.

Top Hamas official warns against Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh:

'We will bury the Zionist government'

In a speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of Hamas, its leader threatens an all-out confrontation.

'We will bury the Zionist government'

Radical cleric:

'Al-Aqsa is stronger than any Judaization plans'

Ahead of Hanukkah, Muslim clerics warning against damage to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jewish visits to the Temple Mount.

'Al-Aqsa is stronger than any Judaization plans'

Radical cleric:

'We won't allow Ben Gvir to harm the sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Leading Palestinian Arab cleric calls on Muslims to be alert to attempts by Jews to "attack" the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'We won't allow Ben Gvir to harm the sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Hamas:

'Jewish visits to Temple Mount are a crime'

Hamas welcomes wave of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria.

'Jewish visits to Temple Mount are a crime'

Hamas warns Israel: Don't desecrate Al-Aqsa

"Our rockets are already fitted to the launchers," terrorist organization threatens.

Hamas warns Israel: Don't desecrate Al-Aqsa

Hamas calls for mass rally in Al-Aqsa

Hamas calls on Palestinian public to come en masse to the Al-Aqsa Mosque to protect it against the entry of Jews.

Hamas calls for mass rally in Al-Aqsa

Biden to meet Jordanian King, discuss Middle East

The meeting follows recent clashes on the Temple Mount and Jordan's criticism of Israel over those clashes.

Biden to meet Jordanian King, discuss Middle East

Temple Mount clashes:

2 arrested as Arab rioters throw rocks, fireworks at police

Defense establishment preparing for further clashes on the last Friday of the month of Ramadan.

2 arrested as Arab rioters throw rocks, fireworks at police

Ra'am MK:

'The road to elections is short if our demands aren't met'

MK Waleed Taha says his party has an influential role in matters related to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'The road to elections is short if our demands aren't met'

Ramadan Clashes in Jerusalem:

Hundreds of Arab rioters hurl rocks at police on Temple Mount

Police officers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque after worshipers barricade themselves inside.

Hundreds of Arab rioters hurl rocks at police on Temple Mount

PA Mufti:

'Protect Al-Aqsa during Purim'

"Mufti of Palestine" calls on Muslims to come to Al-Aqsa Mosque in order to protect it from Jewish plans to "break into it".

'Protect Al-Aqsa during Purim'

Radical cleric:

'Israel's Judaization of Al-Aqsa is doomed to fail'

Sheikh Raed Salah says that the Israeli "occupation" will end soon because Allah promised Al-Aqsa to the Muslims.

'Israel's Judaization of Al-Aqsa is doomed to fail'

Radical cleric: Selling land to Jews is a betrayal of Islam

Al-Aqsa preacher calls on Muslims to refrain from any involvement in the sale of real estate to Jews.

Radical cleric: Selling land to Jews is a betrayal of Islam

Hamas allows children to simulate 'liberation' of Al-Aqsa

Military exhibition held in Gaza allows teens and students to view Hamas weapons and simulate “liberation” of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Hamas allows children to simulate 'liberation' of Al-Aqsa

PA Mufti warns against harming Al-Aqsa

Mufti of "Palestine" says the "occupation" is using violence against Al-Aqsa Mosque.

PA Mufti warns against harming Al-Aqsa

Study: Saudi textbooks contain much less anti-Semitism

IMPACT-se reports a "sea change" in the Saudi education system, although many anti-Semitic & anti-Zionist themes remain.

Study: Saudi textbooks contain much less anti-Semitism

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA blames the Israeli government for "provocations" and "escalation" on the Temple Mount.

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA cleric: Israel planning to 'destroy' Al-Aqsa

PA Mufti claims that extremist Jewish organizations are planning to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

PA cleric: Israel planning to 'destroy' Al-Aqsa

Jordan summons Israeli representatives over Jerusalem riots

Jordan summons Israeli charge d'affaires at Israeli embassy in Amman to protest "ongoing Israeli violations" in Jerusalem.

Jordan summons Israeli representatives over Jerusalem riots

25,000 worshipers gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Despite COVID-19 and the increase in cases in eastern Jerusalem, tens of thousands attended Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

25,000 worshipers gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque

PA cleric claims: Israel 'Judaizes' Al-Aqsa

Head of Supreme Muslim Council says 2020 was the worst year for "Islamic Jerusalem" since 1967.

PA cleric claims: Israel 'Judaizes' Al-Aqsa

Hamas MP: Jewish visits to Temple Mount are 'terrorism'

PA lawmaker on behalf of Hamas says Jewish visits to the Temple Mount are a "dangerous Zionist aggression and escalation".

Hamas MP: Jewish visits to Temple Mount are 'terrorism'

Sheikh who praised beheading in France banned from Temple Mount

Sheikh Issam Amira banned from Temple Mount after calling beheading of French teacher a 'great honor' in sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Sheikh who praised beheading in France banned from Temple Mount

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs rally in Old City against French President's defense of the right to publish Mohammed cartoons.

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

PA Mufti prohibits visits to Al-Aqsa

Mufti of Palestinian Authority forbids Muslims from visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque if they rely on agreement between Israel and the UAE.

PA Mufti prohibits visits to Al-Aqsa

'Al-Aqsa will return to Muslims'

Sheikh Raed Salah says that the renewal of prayer in Turkey's Hagia Sophia is a sign that Al-Aqsa will return to the Muslims.

'Al-Aqsa will return to Muslims'

Islamic presence on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Senior PA official calls for increased Muslim presence in the Al-Aqsa Mosque to prevent Jews from entering the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

Islamic presence on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Al-Aqsa director: The site will remain Islamic

Director of Al-Aqsa Mosque says that the Muslim residents of Jerusalem will fight to maintain the city's integrity.

Al-Aqsa director: The site will remain Islamic

'Al-Aqsa is not subject to Israeli law'

Senior Waqf official: We're responsible for the Al-Aqsa Mosque and are subordinate to the Jordanian Ministry of Endowments.

'Al-Aqsa is not subject to Israeli law'

Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount to reopen

Temple Mount mosque to reopen, after being closed for the first time in over 50 years, as a result of coronavirus pandemic.

Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount to reopen

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Jordan’s Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors, calls on international community to pressure Israel to stop “violations” against Al-Aqsa.

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Jordan: Israel violating 'sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Jordanian Foreign Minister condemns Israel following violent clashes on Temple Mount.

Jordan: Israel violating 'sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

PA: Israel to blame for violence on Temple Mount

Abbas' spokesman accuses Israel of "a major provocation" following clashes between Muslims and police on Temple Mount.

PA: Israel to blame for violence on Temple Mount

Incitement to violence against Jews on Temple Mount

Arab public in Jerusalem called to prevent Jews from entering the Temple Mount.

Incitement to violence against Jews on Temple Mount

PA: Israel trying to build the Temple

PA official claims that Israeli activity around the Al-Aqsa Mosque is part of a plan to "rebuild the Temple."

PA: Israel trying to build the Temple

PLO: Israel's policy in Jerusalem will lead to 'explosion'

PLO official accuses Israel of desecrating holy places and implementing a policy meant to "Judaize" eastern Jerusalem.

PLO: Israel's policy in Jerusalem will lead to 'explosion'

PA: Pilgrims' Road is ours

PA's "religious endowments ministry" claims Israeli officials desecrated holy sites of Islam in 90 incidents this past month.

PA: Pilgrims' Road is ours