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Netanyahu decides:

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Ben Gvir livid over the decision: When terrorism strikes us – we must strike back with tremendous force, not surrender to it and its whims.

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Record number of Jews visit Temple Mount during Passover

“Jews continue to visit Temple Mount in record numbers despite threats made to their safety,' says Beyadenu CEO.

Record number of Jews visit Temple Mount during Passover

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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?

Netanyahu to decide on Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Defense Minister Gallant supports allowing Jews to visit Temple Mount tomorrow, police oppose the visits.

Netanyahu to decide on Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Temple Mount:

Hundreds of Har Bracha residents visit holy site

Over two thousand Jews have visited the Temple Mount so far this Passover.

Hundreds of Har Bracha residents visit holy site

Violence on the Temple Mount: Warning signals not to ignore

Israel must take a strong stand and not permit the Palestinian Arabs to use the Temple Mount to weaken Jewish sovereignty. Op-ed.

Violence on the Temple Mount: Warning signals not to ignore

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'

Final 10 days of Ramadan:

Government to ban Jewish entry to Temple Mount

The government is set to instruct the Police to prevent Jews from entering the Judaism's holiest site, during the final 10 days of Ramadan.

Government to ban Jewish entry to Temple Mount

Ron Dermer to CNN:

Extremists planned to attack Jews on Temple Mount

Strategic Affairs Minister says Israel does not want to send police to the Al Aqsa Mosque, but cannot allow plots to harm its citizens.

Extremists planned to attack Jews on Temple Mount

Over 1,000 Jews visit Temple Mount over Passover

Number of Jews visiting Judaism's holiest site over holiday rises 43% before the mount is closed to Jews for the end of Ramadan.

Over 1,000 Jews visit Temple Mount over Passover

Likud MK to CNN:

No country can give up right to self-defense

MK Dan Illouz tells CNN that small group of extremists who brought weapons onto Temple Mount to blame for clashes.

No country can give up right to self-defense

'Surrender to terrorism':

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Defense officials recommending that the Temple Mount be closed to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan, as was customary in the past.

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

When the Left becomes Right

“Right” and “left” symbolize, respectively, God’s traits of kindness and strict justice.

When the Left becomes Right

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Arab rioters on Temple Mount throw rocks at Western Wall gate

Footage shows Muslim rioters gathering stones after morning prayers, throwing them towards gate linking to the Western Wall Plaza.

Arab rioters on Temple Mount throw rocks at Western Wall gate

Episcopalian Bishop bans Christian Passover seders

Missouri clergyman instructs his diocese not to hold Christian seders, saying they advance belief Christians have replaced Jews.

Episcopalian Bishop bans Christian Passover seders

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

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

Released: Detainees on way to Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount

"Returning to the Temple Mount" movement: Another important step on the way to renewing the sacrifices in the Israel's holiest place.

Released: Detainees on way to Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount

Netanyahu:

'Islamic extremists harming Muslim worshipers at Al Aqsa'

PM supports police efforts to restore order after extremists barricade themselves in Mosque overnight.

'Islamic extremists harming Muslim worshipers at Al Aqsa'

Temple Mount terror attack:

Terrorist's DNA found on gun he grabbed from officer

Muhammad al-Saibi's DNA was found on officer's weapon, proving he grabbed it, leading other officers to shoot him.

Terrorist's DNA found on gun he grabbed from officer

Hamas terrorist shooting attack on Temple Mount foiled

Jerusalem resident arrested for plotting to shoot at bus carrying police officers in the Temple Mount area after receiving orders.

Hamas terrorist shooting attack on Temple Mount foiled

Ramadan and closure of the Temple Mount - There’s another way

Every time we close the Temple Mount to Jewish foot traffic it immediately sparks escalation.

Ramadan and closure of the Temple Mount - There’s another way

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

Will there be animal sacrifices in the Third Temple?

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Compassion for animals should recognize the issue's fundamental morality.

Will there be animal sacrifices in the Third Temple?

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Afternoon visits by Jews to the holiest site in Judaism to be eliminated for the next month due to Muslim holiday.

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Met Council launches appeal to feed 325K Jews this Passover

Appeal launched as prices rise up to 68% in New York.

Met Council launches appeal to feed 325K Jews this Passover

Report:

UAE halting purchase of Israeli weapons systems

The background is Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount, riots in the Arab town of Huwara, and remarks by Smotrich. PM's office: fake news.

UAE halting purchase of Israeli weapons systems

Purim on the Temple Mount:

Record number of Jewish visitors this year

Calm prevailed despite Arab threats of violence.

Record number of Jewish visitors this year

Government to limit Jewish entry to Temple Mount during Ramadan

During a meeting with government officials the defense establishment voiced its wish to block entry to Jews for the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Government to limit Jewish entry to Temple Mount during Ramadan

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'

Israel must say no to Jordan's building on the Temple Mount

Jordanian construction on the Temple Mount will encourage Palestinian terrorism and weaken Israel globally. Op-ed.

Israel must say no to Jordan's building on the Temple Mount

Number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount under new govt. grows

Temple Mount org. says number of Jewish visitors to Judaism's holiest site declined in last weeks of previous gov. but is growing again.

Number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount under new govt. grows

Ben-Gvir:

'I follow my own Temple Mount policy, not Jordan's'

National Security Minister: 'With all due respect to Jordan, Israel is an independent country.'

'I follow my own Temple Mount policy, not Jordan's'

When the “status quo” protects injustice

The status quo on the Temple Mount is a form of bigotry. Op-ed.

When the “status quo” protects injustice

'Has he lost control?'

Washington Post suggests Netanyahu is in thrall to far-right

"If your backyard is on fire, we can't get anything done," Ambassador Nides says, citing Temple Mount controversy.

Washington Post suggests Netanyahu is in thrall to far-right

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'

Diplomatic incident at gate to Temple Mount

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after its ambassador arrives at Temple Mount without prior notice, leading to delay of visit.

Diplomatic incident at gate to Temple Mount

Journalist detained after visiting Temple Mount

According to Arnon Segal, he was detained for filming the arrest of two Jews who prayed at Judaism's holiest site.

Journalist detained after visiting Temple Mount

Op-ed:

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit underscores Israel’s societal failure. A young adult weighs in. Op-ed.

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit

Egyptian official:

'Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit won't create serious rift'

Report citing Egyptian official claims Cairo won't downgrade bilateral relations with Jerusalem over Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit.

'Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit won't create serious rift'

The Israeli canary in the West’s cultural coal mine

The attacks on Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount excursion defy reason. Op-ed.

The Israeli canary in the West’s cultural coal mine

Erdan at Security Council:

'This is a show about nothing'

Israeli Ambassador at meeting on Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount: Was there an emergency session when Abbas incited against Jews?

'This is a show about nothing'

US to Security Council:

'We oppose actions that depart from status quo on Temple Mount'

US Deputy Ambassador to the UN says Biden administration holds Israel responsible for maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount.

'We oppose actions that depart from status quo on Temple Mount'

US Ambassador Nides:

'It's not our job to tell Israelis what to do'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tells Israeli radio he admires Israel's democracy and doesn't believe it's in danger.

'It's not our job to tell Israelis what to do'

Jordanian MPs to Ben-Gvir: We'll become suicide bombers

A Jordanian parliamentarian voices support for terrorists, quotes Mohammad, calling Jews the 'sons of apes and pigs.'

Jordanian MPs to Ben-Gvir: We'll become suicide bombers

Op-ed:

Temple Mount Controversy - blame Moshe Dayan, not Ben-Gvir

Even followers of Islam considered the Temple Mount to be the location of the Holy Temples, but Moshe Dayan gave it to the Wakf.Op-ed.

Temple Mount Controversy - blame  Moshe Dayan, not Ben-Gvir

Op-ed:

Is Israel really threatened by Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount gambit?

Worries about results are real. But denying Hamas a veto over Jerusalem and asserting Jewish rights also brings benefits. Op-ed.

Is Israel really threatened by Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount gambit?

MK Danny Danon:

'Ben-Gvir has the right to go up to the Temple Mount'

Likud MK Danny Danon discusses his goals for the new Knesset term and why he turned down a ministerial appointment.

'Ben-Gvir has the right to go up to the Temple Mount'

'Pathological obsession':

Cruz blasts Biden over condemnation of Israel

Senator Ted Cruz criticizes Biden administration after top officials accuse Israel of changing status quo on Temple Mount.

Cruz blasts Biden over condemnation of Israel

Turkish FM to Israeli FM:

'Ben Gvir's provocation on Temple Mount is unacceptable'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister tells Israeli counterpart his country expects "provocative actions" to be avoided.

'Ben Gvir's provocation on Temple Mount is unacceptable'

Will UN Security Council condemn Jews visiting Temple Mount?

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says tomorrow's debate exists "only because the UN is a crooked and biased body."

Will UN Security Council condemn Jews visiting Temple Mount?

Jason Greenblatt:

'Why tolerate discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount?'

Former White House envoy to Middle East questions administration's fixation on 'status quo' which legitimizes discrimination against Jews.

'Why tolerate discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount?'

Haredi lawmaker blasts Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount visit

'Your visit only did damage,' says MK Moshe Gafni. 'Rabbis for generations banned visiting the Temple Mount. I hope Ben-Gvir pays attention'

Haredi lawmaker blasts Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount visit

Ben Gvir:

'I will fight against racism so Jews can enter the Temple Mount'

National Security Minister in interview after Temple Mount visit: It makes no sense that Jews experience racism in their country.

'I will fight against racism so Jews can enter the Temple Mount'

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

State Department spokesperson:

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'

Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'

Terrorists launch rocket which explodes in Gaza

Rocket believed to be launched in response to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount.

Terrorists launch rocket which explodes in Gaza

Minister Ben-Gvir's wife Ayala visits Temple Mount after husband

Ayala Ben-Gvir: Terrorists always try to harm Jews whether they have an excuse or not.

Minister Ben-Gvir's wife Ayala visits Temple Mount after husband

Sephardic Chief Rabbi chastises Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar slam minister for entering Temple Mount when they forbid it.

Sephardic Chief Rabbi chastises Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit