Temple Mount

UNESCO again tries to deny Jewish connection to Temple Mount

New UNESCO resolution in continued effort to turn Judaism's holiest site into solely Muslim.

Bereaved Mother: Ascend Temple Mount in Memory of Slain Daughter

Rina Ariel, mother of murdered Hallel-Yaffa Ariel, calls for people to join her in ascending Temple Mount in her daughter's memory.

400,000 Muslims pray on Temple Mount

Despite the ongoing wave of Palestinian terror, Palestinian media report that Israel allowed 400,000 to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Police arrest dozens of Muslim Temple Mount rioters

Jerusalem police make dozens of arrests as part of crackdown on Muslim violence at holy site.

Rabbi Ariel: Temple Mount is front line for Hamas

Head of Temple Institute, Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, calls on government to close Temple Mount to Muslims in wake of riots.

Amid Temple Mount violence, PM upholds ban on MK visits

Prime minister, internal security minister, discuss escalating Muslim violence; ban on MKs visiting to continue at least into next week.

Rock-throwers on Temple Mount wound worshipper at Kotel

Elderly Jewish woman wounded in Kotel Plaza by Arab stone-throwers on Temple Mount.

Glick: 'We need to be more resolute on Temple Mount'

Likud MK Yehuda Glick criticizes barring of Temple Mount to Jews, calls on Islamic leaders to reign in violence.

Jews barred from Temple Mount

Following repeated Arab provocations on holy site, police close Temple Mount - to Jews. Closure to last at least three days.

Watch: Islamists hurl rocks at police on Temple Mount

Islamists attacked police officers, non-Muslim visitors earlier Monday; security forces quelled the violence.

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Muslim violence erupts again on Temple Mount

Islamists clash with security forces, barricade themselves in Al Aqsa Mosque.

4 Muslims arrested on Temple Mount

Police arrest Arabs who tried to interfere with Jewish pilgrims at the holy site.

Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers

Israel grants permission for hundreds of Gazans to enter Jerusalem, despite concerns following Tel Aviv attack.

Yehuda Glick: 'I hope to return to Temple Mount after Ramadan'

MK Yehuda Glick expresses hope that Knesset Ethics Committee will let MKs visit holy site, and that Arab MKs don't ruin it.

PA demands Israel remove all police from Jerusalem's Old City

Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah declares Palestinians have 'right' to attack Israelis, wants Israel to make things easier for terrorists.

Knesset Committee still forbids MKs from entering Temple Mount

Ethics Committee rejects Netanyahu's lifting of eight-month ban. Proposes letting Arab MKs return in July, Jewish MKs after.

Brazil 'regrets' UNESCO vote denying Jewish link to Kotel

Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra says his country will change its vote on UNESCO motion, which declared Jewish sites 'Muslim.'

Ban on MKs ascending Temple Mount lifted

Yehuda Glick: 'I hope Arab MKs won't use this as opportunity to spread incitement against Jews.'

Watch: Temple Mount preacher calls to 'annihilate the Jews'

Despite crackdown on incitement, anti-Semitic hate-speech in Al Aqsa Mosque apparently continuing.

Major security reinforcements at Kotel following terror attack

Jerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches.

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Rabbi falsely detained by Temple Mount police, judge rules

Judge orders immediate release of rabbi after video from the incident directly contradicts police claims - shows officer hit him.

'Sad situation on Temple Mount 49 years after liberation'

Rabbi arrested for asking Arab officer who pushed Jews to identify himself; youth who said 'amen' to well-wishes for Jewish people arrested.

Palestinians to flood Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem 'investigator' tells Hamas paper that Palestinian orgs are planning for massive turnout, estimates clashes with Jews.

Waqf illegally built dozens of toilets next to Temple Mount

Jerusalem Municipality issues stop-work orders at the site; archaeologist: this has been going on for years.

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Arab MK promises Hamas he will defy Netanyahu

In interview with Hamas, Abu Arar says members of his party will breach MK ban on Temple Mount entry - even as he calls to ban Jews.

Knesset official warns Arab MKs: Don't ascend Temple Mount

Sergeant-at-Arms reminds Arab MKs they are not exempt from Temple Mount ban, Ramadan is no exception.

Arab MKs to defy Netanyahu, visit Temple Mount

Arab MKs declare they will visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, ignoring PM's orders not to do so.

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Tzfat Chief Rabbi declares 'next step is the Temple Mount'

Rabbi Eliyahu reveals growing spiritual awakening seen in Lag B'Omer festivities, next stage is 'going up to the Mount, nothing less.'

Newest MK Yehuda Glick gets armed bodyguard

Rabbi Yehuda Glick to be sworn in on Wednesday; continued threats on his life prompt special security measures.

Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount final time before swearing-in

Glick notes he does not intend to violate directive banning MKs from visiting Judaism's holiest site.

Austria presidential candidate under fire for Temple Mount story

Anti-Islam party's presidential candidate hits back after being accused of lying about seeing terrorist shot on Temple Mount.

Yehuda Glick: I'm only 'extreme' in my faith in human rights

Incumbent MK and longtime activist explains why his views are all over the political map - and why he's sad to see Ya'alon go.

Ex-Grand Mufti of 'Palestine' calls for pre-67 Temple Mount

Supreme Muslim Council chair and ex-Grand Mufti gives Temple Mount sermon, calling to ban all non-Muslims from the site.

‘Jews invented the Temple Mount lie’

Organization representing Palestinian religious leaders praises the UNESCO denial of Jewish ties to the Temple Mount.

The Waqf member pointed, the rabbi was expelled

Rabbi tells how Waqf guard falsely claimed he prayed on Temple Mount, Arab Israeli police officer kicked him out.

Jewish Activists arrested marching to the Temple Mount

5 activists arrested in call: 'there is no independence without sovereignty.' Arabs riot against march, 2 rioters arrested.

French PM condemns 'clumsy' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says UN cultural agency was wrong to describe Temple Mount as a Muslim site.

Israeli Arabs to march to Temple Mount - on Yom Ha'atzmaut

Outlawed northern Islamic Movement group behind march to 'get rid of Israeli occupation.'

UN official spurns Netanyahu history lesson offer

UN Mideast coordinator bristles at Israeli PM's suggestion UN staff uneducated, after UNESCO branded Temple Mount 'Muslim.'

Netanyahu to host Jewish history lecture for UN officials

Netanyahu to hold Jewish history seminar in the wake of UNESCO decision denying Jewish connection to Temple Mount.

Hamas launches mortars, Israel lets Gazans on Temple Mount

Hours after Gazan terrorists again fire on soldiers, IDF lets 260 Gazans pray on the Temple Mount.

'Anti-Semitism didn't die in the bunker with Hitler'

PM blasts incitement against Jews, Israel on Holocaust Remembrance Day, say internet spreads it 'in ways Hitler couldn't have imagined.'

Haredi MK: Jews who visit Temple Mount are sparking a war

Gafni assails Jews visiting Temple Mount, calls visits 'stupid provocations causing state immeasurable damage'.

Temple Mount: 2 Waqf officials arrested for attacking Jews

Police also arrest 9 Jews for 'breaking the peace' on Judaism's holiest site.

Watch: Riots on the Temple Mount

Arabs attack Jews for bowing down on Temple Mount. Police push back Arabs, force Jews off the site.

Israel responds to Jordan's Temple Mount threats

Israeli officials reject claims Jewish visits to Temple Mount constitute attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Jordan warns Israel: ‘Consequences’ of Temple Mount ‘violations’

Jordanian government calls for Israel to deny visits by ‘settlers’ during Passover holiday.

Islamic Leader: Netanyahu will break into Al-Aqsa

Islamic movement leader accuses Israel of trying to take over Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday.

13 Jews get kicked off the Temple Mount

On first intermediary day of Passover, police claim 13 Jews 'breached visit guidelines.' 1,043 visitors on Mount, nearly all tourists.

Activist given house arrest for Korban Pesach attempt

Raphael Morris, leader of Return to the Mount movement, given house arrest for Friday's attempt to ascend Temple Mount ahead of Passover.

9 Jews expelled from Temple Mount; minor clashes dispersed

Sunday morning passes relatively peacefully, as police brace for Arab violence over Passover holiday and thousands of Jewish visitors.

Temple Mount activist to be indicted for Korban Pesach attempt

Leader of the Return to the Mount movement to be charged for 'disturbing the peace' for attempting to sacrifice a goat on the Mount.

Police boost Old City security, limit Women of the Wall services

Visits to Temple Mount, Women of the Wall services limited in effort to keep calm ahead of tourism wave during Passover.

Police arrest Jews for trying to offer sacrifice on Temple Mount

Jerusalem police stress importance of 'keeping the peace'; Temple Mount rights organization calls on Israel to keep the mitzva.

Police presence boosted in Jerusalem for Passover

Concerns over incitement, Temple Mount prompt police to be on high alert ahead of and during the holiday.

PA calls on Arabs to 'protect' the Al-Aqsa Mosque

PA claims Israel is trying to “Judaize” the Al-Aqsa Mosque, calls on Palestinian Arabs to arrive en masse at the compound.

Temple Mount activists forbidden from entering Jerusalem

Home Front Command issues administrative orders forbidding Temple Mount activists from entering Jerusalem until after Passover.

Singaporean PM honors Arafat, but names 'Temple Mount'

Lee in first visit by Singaporean PM lays wreath at Arafat's grave and increases funds for PA, but notes IDF helped found Singapore army.