Temple Mount

Israel arrests Temple Mount imam over riots - then frees him

Top imam in Islamic group which administers the Temple Mount arrested over riots, violation of police orders - only to be freed hours later.

Arabs continue destroying Jewish archaeology on the Temple Mount

Jerusalem rabbis warn:

'Refrain from entering entire Temple Mount area'

Jerusalem Rabbis Aryeh Stern and Rabbi Shlomo Amar warn public not to enter entire Temple Mount area: 'End the sacrilege.'

Watch: Arabs force their way through Golden Gate

Hundreds of Arabs force their way through gate closed for 16 years.

Arabs gather outside closed Temple Mount gate

Jerusalem Arabs pray near Gate of Mercy to protest its continued closure by Israeli authorities.

How Arabs carry out cultural terrorism on the Temple Mount

Eve Harrow speaks with archaeologist Dr. Gabi Barkay about this incredibly sensitive and sacred site that Muslims desecrated.

Fatah: Israel 'playing with fire' on Temple Mount

Fatah threatens violence if Israel does not open a gate leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Riots in Temple Mount compound

Muslims clash with police in compound to prevent entry into Sha'ar HaRachamim area.

Watch: MK Yehuda Glick visits Temple Mount ahead of wedding

Hours before his wedding, Likud MK Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount where me met with his bride-to-be.

MK Glick to be compensated for removal from Temple Mount

Court rules police violated MK Yehuda Glick's rights in removing him from the Temple Mount.

PA accuses Israel of establishing facts in Jerusalem

Islamic organizations in Jerusalem demand that Israel remove the support it placed in the wall adjacent to the Temple Mount.

PA blames Israel for Waqf violence

PA official says Israel to blame for incident on Temple Mount in which Waqf officers behaved violently against Israeli officer.

PA: Excavations in Jerusalem are 'ethnic cleansing'

PA accuses Israel of deliberately carrying out excavations under homes of residents to bring about their evacuation.

'Selective enforcement on the Temple Mount'

Police refuse to carry out more than token enforcement of Court ruling against Arab soccer games on Temple Mount.

Police: Temple Mount is Muslim, Jews are just visitors

Policeman who arrested Temple Mount activist testifies police see Arabs as rightful owners of Temple Mount, did not stop anti-Jewish riot.

Supreme Court okays discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount

Supreme Court rejects petition against use of metal detectors against Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, while Muslims ascend without checks.

Jewish Home MK to PM: Let me ascend Temple Mount

After police recommend increasing frequency of MK visits to mount, MK Mualem asks to visit this Thursday, the start of the month of Kislev.

Jerusalem Police Commander:

'It's possible to increase MK presence on Temple Mount'

Police recommend allowing Knesset Members to visit Temple Mount without restriction; decision now rests with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

'Send Waqf back to Jordan'

MK Yehuda Glick says Israel should respond to Jordan cancelling part of peace treaty by kicking Wafq out of Temple Mount.

Security Minister supports Jewish Temple Mount prayer rights

Gilad Erdan participates in Temple Mount lobby meeting, expresses support for goals, but notes status quo on Mount lies with Prime Minister.

Israeli Hospitals to reserve 'Chametz only' zones?

Gov't broaches compromise after policy of forbidding Chametz in hospitals on Passover became a hot-button issue.

The Temple Mount - in their hands

Har Bracha continues breaking records

Ushpizin, Ushpizot, huge happening, Simchat Beit Hashoeva, mass Temple Mount ascent; 'Significant and uplifting holiday for entire family.'

It's unnecessary to argue: The Temple Mount belongs to Israel

Jay Shapiro thinks that Moshe Dayan made a mistake by giving up Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

Dozens of Jews ascend Temple Mount

Visitors pray near gates of Mount until opening, then ascend Mughrabi Gate singing. Among visitors: MK Shuli Mualem Refaeli.

Murderer's son leads Temple Mount riots

Shin Bet. police uncover group of young Arabs from eastern Jerusalem who led violent confrontations on the Temple Mount.

'Jewish prayers on Temple Mount insult Al-Aqsa'

Islamic organizations call upon Muslim public, Israeli Arabs to increase presence in Al-Aqsa Mosque to prevent Jews from visiting site.

More incitement: 'Al-Aqsa Mosque will come under suicide attack'

Senior member of Islamic Movement in Israel warns of Al-Aqsa Mosque attack scenario by pilot or missile.

Waqf: We won't accompany Jews on Temple Mount

Muslim guards operating on Temple Mount demand their administration restrain police as they escort groups of visiting Jews.

Abbas, Jordan, to sue Israel for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount?

PA Chairman Abbas says he plans to ask Jordan to file joint complaint over Israel's plan to allow Jewish prayer on Temple Mount.

PA urges ICC to investigate Israel

PA foreign affairs bureau calls on International Criminal Court to investigate "settler crimes".

In haredi neighborhoods:

'Rosh Hashanah on the Temple Mount - let no one be absent'

At night, student Temple Mount activists hang notices calling to ascend Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah. By morning, they were destroyed.

PA J-lem governor: Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount

PA governor of Jerusalem condemns policy of 'Judaizing' city, states Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount.

'Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount'

PA organizations denounce U.S. decision to stop financial assistance, call it "insolent extortion."

Why do Muslims not allow anyone to pray on the Temple Mount?

What really matters on the Temple Mount.

Will Supreme Court petition end discrimination on Temple Mount?

Civil rights group demands end to restrictions aimed at Jewish visitors to Temple Mount. Court gives state 60 days to respond.

Jews barred from Temple Mount for Islamic holiday

Police announce Temple Mount will be closed to Jews and tourists during Muslim holiday. Signs posted this morning.

Discrimination against Jews:

Teen removed from Temple Mount for silent prayer

Jewish teen who prays for welfare of sick people on Temple Mount forced to leave after Waqf employee sees her lips and head moving.

Get with the program: Building the Holy Temple

Welcoming the month of Elul, unique time of spiritual growth in ‘the place that He will choose’.

Iraqi national soccer team visits Temple Mount

Iraqi soccer team visits PA, plays against PA team while fans wave banners of Saddam Hussein.

Israeli Consul in NY ascends Temple Mount

Israeli Consul General ascends Temple Mount with his family, says Temple Mount will always be under Israeli sovereignty.

Jordan angry after Israel police respond to Al-Aqsa riots

Jordan blasts Israeli "provocations" after police close gates to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound when worshipers clash with officers.

Police just don't get why Muslims rioted

Israel Police issues odd statement in which it says reason for Muslim rioting on Temple Mount is "unclear and hard to understand".

Temple Mount ascent - only in purity and according to Jewish law

Rabbi Lior says not to guide Temple Mount visitors not properly doing so in purity, even if they will then enter forbidden areas.

'Jews have right to pray at gates of Temple Mount'

Jewish students praying at gates of Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av forcefully removed by police despite not breaking any rules.

Tisha B’Av on the Temple Mount: Moshe Rabbeinu would be proud

Let it be, and live each moment for Hashem.

3 arrested for 'attempting to rebuild Third Temple'

Police arrest 3 who performed a skit near Temple Mount in which they pantomimed constructing the Third Temple.

Jordan condemns Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Jordan issues official condemnation against mass Jewish visit to Jerusalem holy site.

Over 1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount

Hundreds of Jews arrive this morning to Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av fast. 9 detained by police. Clashes between Jews and Arabs in Old City.

Security official:

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

Security official rejects Minister Ariel’s claim that Netanyahu prevented him from ascending the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu bars Jewish Home minister from visiting Temple Mount

PM bans Agricultural Minister Uri Ariel from ascending Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av at request of Jordanian government.

Rabbi Ariel: Keep LGBTers off Temple Mount

Temple Mount Institute head says it is a 'disgrace' gay MK ascended Temple Mount.

MKs return to Temple Mount

After Minister Uri Ariel, MK Sharren Haskel ascends Temple Mount this morning. MKs and ministers allowed after PM's consent.

Minister Ariel ascends Temple Mount

Agriculture minister apparently first MK to take advantage of change in policy regarding MK visits to Temple Mount.

New rules for MKs on Temple Mount

After ban on MK visits to mount lifted, Knesset speaker orders drafting of new visitation rules, calls 'to avoid unnecessary provocations.'

PA slams MK visits to Temple Mount

Senior PA official: 'Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs to Palestinians alone, and nobody else has any right to it.'

This three-week period

'Netanyahu perpetuates discrimination against Jewish MKs'

MK Shuli Moalem-Refaeli says PM's decision to allow MKs to ascend Temple Mount a few times a year not enough.

Netanyahu will allow MKs to ascend Temple Mount

In letter to Defense Minister and Knesset Speaker, PM announces each MK will be able to ascend Temple Mount once a quarter.