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Palestinians Say Mosque Torched in 'Price Tag' Attack
Mosque near Bethlehem set on fire, Hebrew graffiti found at the site, say witnesses. PA says it's a 'declaration of religious war.'
Christians, Muslims Debate Dual Heritage Site in Cordoba
Cordoba's 'Mosque-Cathedral' being touted to tourists as Christian, not Muslim-Christian, activist group says.
Undaunted by Attack, Charlie Hebdo to Publish 20 Times More
Satirical magazine boosts circulation despite Islamist shooting that left 8 staff members dead; backlash of attacks on French mosques.
Investigation Reveals Mosque 'Arson' Was Just Libel
After international media raised a hullabaloo last month over 'price tag' arson, special investigation reveals culprit was electric short.
Cuba Rejects Erdogan's Offer to Build Country's First Mosque
Communist government says no thanks to Turkish leader's offer during speech in which he claimed 'Muslims discovered American.'
PA to Foment Global Pressure Against Israel over Mosque 'Arson'
Despite reports that space heater and not 'price tag' was the culprit, Hamdallah vows push for 'historical rights to Palestine.'
Cover Up? Mosque 'Arson' May Have Been Electrical Fire
Space heater found at 'price tag' arson site disappears during journalist's investigation into fire's source.
Watch: IDF Finds Terror Tunnel in Gaza Mosque
Hamas does not only use schools to store weapons and launch rockets, as the IDF discovered.
Jewish-Arab City of Lod Up in Arms over Mosque Demolition Order
Arab population threatens and incites over order against illegal building addition, municipality postpones demolition.
Egypt Tries to Curb Brotherhood's Influence Over Mosques
Egypt licenses thousands of state-approved clerics in a bid to stop places of worship from falling “into the hands of extremists.”
Chechen Leader Dedicates Israel's Biggest Mosque, after Al Aqsa
Among mosques in Israel, only the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount is larger than the 32,000 square meter mosque at Abu Ghosh.
Angola Denies it Banned Islam
Angolan officials deny reports that the African nation had banned Islam, begun demolishing mosques.
Has the Temple Mount become a Theme Park?
Temple Institute says Islamists are turning the Mount into a site for fun and games, to attract Muslim pilgrims.
Following Attacks, Jewish Group offers to Protect Mosque
Following a spate of Islamophobic attacks in London, Jewish volunteers reach out, offer to protect a local mosque.
British Royal Expresses Concern Over Rise of Anti-Semitism
Prince Charles warned of anti-Semitism and "other poisonous and debilitating forms of intolerance" Monday at an event for Chief Rabbi Sacks.
Report: Boston Suspects’ Mosque has Terror Ties
Interfaith group reports that Boston suspects’ mosque ‘has a curriculum that radicalizes people.’
Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount
Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.
Otzma Leyisrael Brings Muslim Prayer to Tel Aviv
Otzma Leyisrael brings a mosque to an upscale Tel Aviv suburb, wakes residents with cries of ‘Allahu Akbar.’
Hamas, Abbas’ New Partner, Say Kotel Is Islamic
Hamas’ official Al Qassam website quotes a senior cleric that “facts and history” prove the Western Wall is not Jewish property.
New Mosque in the Heart of Large US Jewish Neighborhood
Muslims buy a posh house in the heart of a large upscale Jewish neighborhood in Baltimore, whose main artery is known as “Synagogue Row.”
Toronto in Rage over ‘No God but Allah’ Subway Ads
A Toronto subway ad says Allah's the only God; Christians want their own Jesus ad. Jewish protest is rejected; ad remains
Tunisian Vandals Spray Star of David on Mosque, Ruin Koran
In the Tunisian capital, vandals spray-paint a Star of David on the outside of a mosque, desecrate the Koran.
Akko Mosque Irritates Jewish Residents
Jewish residents of Akko upset by the scheduled opening of a mosque in the heart of a Jewish neighborhood.
Arab MKs Denounce Police 'Brutality'
MKs Ahmed Tibi and Ibrahim Sarsour condemn the police for raiding a noisy mosque in Jaffa, threaten consequences.
NY Mosque Bombing not Anti-Muslim Crime, Says Suspect
A suspect arrested in the firebombing of a New York mosque says he acted out or personal revenge and not because of hate for Muslims.
New York Mosque Firebombed in Apparent Backlash on Islam
A New York mosque and three homes were firebombed Sunday night No one was injured.
Arab Protesters: Don’t Like Muezzin Noise? Leave
Arabs from the city of Tayibe demonstrate against proposed muezzin law. "Those who don't like the sound can leave."
PA Arabs Attack Police Probing Torching of Mosque
PA Arab villagers attacked Israel Police officers Thursday who came to investigate an alleged attack by "price tag" vandals on their mosque.
Police Suspect Arson in Jerusalem Mosque Fire
Police suspect that arsonists attacked an unused mosque near downtown Jerusalem in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday.
MK: Lower the Mosque Noise, People Have the Right to Sleep
The government will discuss a law that would require mosques to temper the prayer announcements made by muezzins at Islamic prayer times.
Report: Illegal Mosque Under Construction on Mount of Olives
Police and Jerusalem Municipal authorities have turned a blind eye to the rapid illegal construction of a mosque on the Mount of Olives.
NGO: Arrests in Tuba Case will End in Nothing
Sources close to the man arrested Sunday say arrest shows only that the police want to show numerous detainees.
Illegal Mosque Next to Jewish Holy Graveyard
Illegal construction of a mosque continues just feet from an ancient Jerusalem graveyard.
Arab Youths Riot Near Tuba Zangriya
Arab youths riot near the village of Tuba Zangriya in response to the torching of a mosque in the village.
Chief Rabbis Condemn Mosque Fire, Say It May be Libel
Israel's chief rabbis condemn anti-Muslim acts while visiting burnt Tuba Zangria mosque. Rabbi Amar: Arson may be a blood libel.
Police Arrest Suspects in Mosque Arson: Photos Show Damage
Photo essay shows the damage to Tuba's mosque and reactions of populace.
High Court: Burin Mosque Construction 'in Contempt of the Law'
High Court discusses an appeal over an illegal mosque in Burin. The construction of the mosque is in “contempt of the law," say judges.
Nationalist Spokesman Ha'etzni: Revenge Attacks on Arabs 'Crazy'
Former MK from Kiryat Arba says alleged attack on mosque in retribution for Arab terror causes great damage to settlers.
Leading Nationalist Rabbi Condemns Attacks on Mosques
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, one of the most nationalist rabbis, condemns attacks on mosques, which “are not the enemy.”
Mosque Arson Sparks Anti-Settler Headlines
Despite 3 recent mosque-burnings in which no Jews have been implicated, reports of yet another similar incident spark anti-settler headlines.
High Court Stops Mosque Construction Near Beit El
In a motion filed by Regavim, High Court orders to stop the building of a mosque in Jelazoun.
Global Islamic Sites to Get American Facelift
The United States is donating nearly $270,000 this year to restore five Islamic religious and cultural sites around the world.
Arabs Condemn Demolition Order for Mosques
Palestinian National Authority claims Israeli court order to demolish two illegal mosques is illegal, but chances of it happening are slim.
Will the High Court Order Destruction of Mosques?
An appeal by a left-wing organization may bring about the destruction of two mosques in Judea and Samaria.
Germany Shuts Down Mosque Once Used by 9/11 Terrorists
Germany shut down a mosque once used by 9/11 terrorists. The closure comes a week after NY rejected an attempt to block a mosque at Ground Zero.
Planned Mosques in US Cause Confrontations
Mosques being planned in different communities around the US have resulted in heated protests, says NY Times.
Demonstrators Say ‘No’ to Mosque at Ground Zero
"No mosque at Ground Zero" was the rallying cry Sunday as thousands of angry demonstrators protested a proposed 13-story mosque near the site.
New Yorkers Plan to Fight Mosque Near Ground Zero
A growing rage is gripping New Yorkers over plans to build a 13-story mosque just two blocks from Ground Zero, site of the 9/11 Al-Qaeda attack.
Electrical Fire Damages Mosque; Muslims Blame Jews
A mosque north of Ramallah went up in flames Monday night, apparently due to a short circuit. Muslim clerics blame Jews from Samaria.
French Mosque Raided by Islamic Radicals
A French imam was targeted amidst Monday prayers by a mob of Islamic radicals for his interfaith work with Jews and support for banning the burka.
Israeli Jews More Tolerant of Islam than Swiss Citizens
Israelis, particularly religious Jewish Israelis, are more tolerant of Islamic religious needs than Swiss citizens, a new survey finds.
Arabs Stone Chief Rabbi at Village of Torched Mosque
Arabs hurled stones at the Chief Rabbi of Israel, who visited their village to condemn the torching of a local mosque by a Jew.
Chanukah Celebrated in Canada Mosque
An imam who once filed a police complaint against a newspaper that published anti-Mohammed cartoons celebrated Chanukah in his mosque.
Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'
A new Internet campaign is calling for the closure of the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount until kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is returned.
Gold-Goldstone Spar Over Who Attacked the Mosque in Gaza City
Who attacked the Gaza City mosque during Operation Cast Lead? Judge Richard Goldstone debated the issue with former Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold.
