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News and updates about Temple Mount

'We will not give up one grain of Al-Aqsa'

Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem denies any Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

'We will not give up one grain of Al-Aqsa'

Radical Islamist cleric's remand extended

Prosecutors to charge Raed Salah for incitement after he expressed support for terrorist murder of Druze police.

Radical Islamist cleric's remand extended

A spiritual vacation in the Temple

A spiritual vacation in the Temple

Watch: Policemen break up soccer game on Temple Mount

Jewish visitors asked the policemen to stop the soccer game, feeling like it was a lack of respect for Judaism's holiest site.

Watch: Policemen break up soccer game on Temple Mount

Again: Soccer on the Temple Mount

Jews who visited the Temple Mount documented Arab children playing soccer despite High Court ruling on the matter.

Again: Soccer on the Temple Mount

Weekly Torah Portion: Re'eh

Weekly Torah Portion: Re'eh

72 arrests, 43 indictments

Jerusalem District Police Commander Halevi says 'anyone involved in violence, riots, will be arrested and brought to court.'

72 arrests, 43 indictments

Watch: Children 'shoot' policemen on Temple Mount

Arab children documented pretending to shoot policemen on Temple Mount 1 month after terrorists murder police at holy site.

Watch: Children 'shoot' policemen on Temple Mount

'Binyamin Netanyahu, enough is enough!'

Likud MK demands Prime Minister end Temple Mount ban for MKs, ministers.

'Binyamin Netanyahu, enough is enough!'

MK Glick to work from entrance to Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick to move office to entrance to Temple Mount in protest against PM's ban on MKs visiting holy site.

MK Glick to work from entrance to Temple Mount

PA releases propaganda video in Hebrew to demoralize Jews

'I will attack you, rip you apart, stab you; I will cleanse my country of every Jew.'

PA releases propaganda video in Hebrew to demoralize Jews

'Those who commit terror attacks should not return home alive'

Old City police officer says reactions to terrorists must be immediate, condemns Temple Mount activist for 'upsetting' status quo.

'Those who commit terror attacks should not return home alive'

PA fears Israel will build 'imaginary Temple'

Senior Abbas aide warns against Israeli plans to Judaize Al-Aqsa in order to replace it with a Temple.

PA fears Israel will build 'imaginary Temple'

Are most Arabs pro-terror?

New poll shows most Jews now believe majority of PA Arabs - and Israeli Arabs - back murderous terror attacks against Israel.

Are most Arabs pro-terror?

'Netanyahu promised Abbas he wouldn't inflame the situation'

Arab report says Abbas 'felt betrayed' by PM's 'determination' to 'escalate' tensions with security measures after Temple Mount attack.

'Netanyahu promised Abbas he wouldn't inflame the situation'

Jordanian King donates $1.4 million to Waqf

King Abdullah announces large donation to Jordanian trust responsible for unrest over Temple Mount.

Jordanian King donates $1.4 million to Waqf

'It is strictly forbidden to ascend the Temple Mount'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem issues letter strongly forbidding ascension to Temple Mount, after many Jews ascended on Tisha B'Av.

'It is strictly forbidden to ascend the Temple Mount'

'Visitors to Temple Mount desecrate its sanctity'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef opposes mass Jewish pilgrimage to Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: 'Pilgrimage to Temple Mount forbidden by Jewish law.'

'Visitors to Temple Mount desecrate its sanctity'

Thousands flock to Western Wall for fast's end

End of day of fasting for the destruction of holy Temple to be commemorated at last remnant of Temple.

Thousands flock to Western Wall for fast's end

Jordan: Jewish extremists storming Al Aqsa Mosque

Jordanian Foreign Minister says Jews visiting their holiest site could cause more violence and riots.

Jordan: Jewish extremists storming Al Aqsa Mosque

Record 1,263 Jews visit Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem calls on police to leave Temple Mount open to Jews for an additional hour to accommodate high number of visitors.

Record 1,263 Jews visit Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacks

ZAKA organization establishes unit of Kohanim to respond in case of future terror attacks on Mount.

ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacks

Watch: Police tase Jew during violent arrest

After scuffle with Arabs, police violently arrest three Jews leaving Temple Mount, using tasers during arrest.

Watch: Police tase Jew during violent arrest

The Iranian connection to the Temple Mount riots

Report finds that rioters were granted packages containing food, drink - and a special note of encouragement from Ayatollah Khamenei.

The Iranian connection to the Temple Mount riots

'I was only lightly wounded - why waste a medic on me?'

Aharon Adler insisted on treating wounded policemen even after being shot in the leg.

'I was only lightly wounded - why waste a medic on me?'

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

As Jews mourn destruction of Temple, over 1,000 visit Temple Mount - but many more kept waiting at entrance to holy site.

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

Iran's Zarif to attend conference on Jerusalem

Iran’s Foreign Minister set to attend conference in Istanbul dealing with Israel’s actions in Jerusalem.

Iran's Zarif to attend conference on Jerusalem

Trump, US Ambassador to Israel to discuss Temple Mount crisis

Ambassador David Friedman to speak with US president in Washington about recent violence on and over the Temple Mount.

Trump, US Ambassador to Israel to discuss Temple Mount crisis

MDA medics honored for treating wounded cops on Temple Mount

With bullets flying past them, a team of medics worked desperately to save the wounded policemen, and were honored today for their efforts.

MDA medics honored for treating wounded cops on Temple Mount

5 Jerusalem Arabs charged after praising Temple Mount terrorists

5 Arabs from eastern Jerusalem indicted for praising Temple Mount terrorists, calling via Facebook for more attacks on Israelis.

5 Jerusalem Arabs charged after praising Temple Mount terrorists

'We gave in, our nation's honor is crushed'

Director of Israel Police's religious program slams decision to remove magnetometers from entrances to Temple Mount.

'We gave in, our nation's honor is crushed'

Israel caught in a trap of its own making

Israel caught in a trap of its own making

Report: Mahmoud Abbas funding Jerusalem riots

PA chairman reportedly paying rioters in bid to keep tensions high in Israeli capital, provoke clashes with Israeli security forces.

Report: Mahmoud Abbas funding Jerusalem riots

'The decision we made wasn't easy'

PM responds to public criticism over management of Temple Mount crisis.

'The decision we made wasn't easy'

Waqf again monitoring Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

278 allowed entry, as Waqf keeps watch on first Jewish Temple Mount visit since removal of security measures.

Waqf again monitoring Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Abbas' health taking a turn for the worse?

Israeli and PA sources indicate that PA Chairman's health has deteriorated in recent months.

Abbas' health taking a turn for the worse?

PA leader: We are sovereign in the land

Rami Hamdallah praises Palestinian Arabs' 'peaceful struggle' against Israeli security measures on the Temple Mount.

PA leader: We are sovereign in the land

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

Culture and Sport Minister reiterates her objection to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, plays down Liberman criticism.

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

'Removal of metal detectors could hurt us down the road'

Deputy Defense Minister says Israel is perceived as weak for caving on Temple Mount security.

'Removal of metal detectors could hurt us down the road'

'Al-Aqsa agreement betrays Allah'

Radical Sheikh Raed Salah rules out any agreement with Israel which recognizes its presence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'Al-Aqsa agreement betrays Allah'

Arab League: Israel 'playing with fire'

Arab League chief warns that Israel could ignite a religious war over the Temple Mount.

Arab League: Israel 'playing with fire'

US praises Israeli efforts to resolve crisis

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt says White House 'welcomes efforts undertaken to de-escalate tensions in Jerusalem today.'

US praises Israeli efforts to resolve crisis

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Arabs riot on Temple Mount after metal detectors removed

100 injured as riots break out in Old City of Jerusalem after Muslim worshippers return to holy site. Stones thrown at Western Wall plaza.

Arabs riot on Temple Mount after metal detectors removed

Watch: Muslims flock to Temple Mount

Waqf, Mufti permit Muslims to return to Temple Mount following removal of security measures implemented following terror attack.

Watch: Muslims flock to Temple Mount

'You surrendered to Arab violence!'

Right-wing activists protest Cabinet, police decision to remove security measures from Temple Mount, say move encourages further violence.

'You surrendered to Arab violence!'

New yeshiva - on the Temple Mount

New yeshiva brings Torah, shade, and light refreshments to the Temple Mount, provides a spiritually uplifting experience for all who visit.

New yeshiva - on the Temple Mount

Mufti permits Muslim prayer on Temple Mount

Jerusalem Mufti says situation has returned to how it was and that it is now permissible for Muslims to ascend Temple Mount.

Mufti permits Muslim prayer on Temple Mount

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

'We live in the toughest neighborhood in the world. When they smell weakness, they hold their heads high.'

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

'Abbas wants to fan the flames'

Despite removal of security measures on Temple Mount, wave of riots expected on Friday -directly encouraged by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

'Abbas wants to fan the flames'

Jewish Home MK: I won't vote with the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich: Government crossed red line, caved completely to terror: 'We'll pay interest on this decision in the future.'

Jewish Home MK: I won't vote with the coalition

PA officials: We defeated Israel over Al-Aqsa

Palestinian Arabs celebrate 'victory' over Israel's removal of Temple Mount security measures. 'Netanyahu caved in completely.'

PA officials: We defeated Israel over Al-Aqsa

Nasrallah welcomes Al-Aqsa 'victory'

Hezbollah leader praises Arabs for defending Al-Aqsa Mosque and causing Israel to remove the security measures.

Nasrallah welcomes Al-Aqsa 'victory'

UN chief urges Israel to show 'restraint'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses concern over tensions in Jerusalem.

UN chief urges Israel to show 'restraint'

Jordanian King, Abbas discuss Al-Aqsa

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks with PA chairman, stresses the importance of calming tensions.

Jordanian King, Abbas discuss Al-Aqsa

Israel removes security installations at Temple Mount

In accordance with Waqf demands, Israel removes railings and scaffolding from entrance to Temple Mount.

Israel removes security installations at Temple Mount

Hamas celebrates in Gaza: We won the battle over Al-Aqsa

Hamas terror group claims victory due to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, calls for 'Day of Rage' this Friday.

Hamas celebrates in Gaza: We won the battle over Al-Aqsa

Bennett: Arab MKs guilty of blood libel against Jews

Education Minister accuses Arab MKs of lying to incite Arab population against Jews over Temple Mount.

Bennett: Arab MKs guilty of blood libel against Jews

Erdogan: Removal of metal detectors 'not enough'

Turkish President: 'The Israeli Government wants to destroy the Islamic character of Jerusalem with a new practice every day.'

Erdogan: Removal of metal detectors 'not enough'

Rarity: Israel Hayom article against Netanyahu

'Israel Hayom' newspaper publishes unprecedented criticism of Netanyahu's Temple Mount security policy.

Rarity: Israel Hayom article against Netanyahu

Israel's policemen are 'sitting ducks' on the Temple Mount

Police and Prisoner Guards' Wives Association head supports policemen who refuse to work without proper safety precautions.

Israel's policemen are 'sitting ducks' on the Temple Mount