Two Jews arrested on Temple Mount for Hanukkah prayer
Rabbi from Beit Shemesh arrested on holiday of Temple redemption over suspicion of praying, following Waqf's dictums.
Rabbi from Beit Shemesh arrested on holiday of Temple redemption over suspicion of praying, following Waqf's dictums.

Arab world outraged at latest research of renowned scholar of Arabic and Islamic studies Youssef Ziedan.

Archaeologists unearth seal of King Hezekiah of Judea near Temple Mount - shedding new, exciting light on the Bibilical narrative.

Three Jerusalem terrorists handed paltry jail time for plan to abduct and slaughter Jews at their holiest site.

Internal Security Minister says there will not be a limit on Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, despite police announcement to the contrary.

Only 45 Jews in morning and 15 in afternoon allowed in with pre-registration to limit free entry; 'this is anti-Semitism.'

When will the day come that we truly appreciate the holiness of Har Habayit?

Minister Ariel demands Netanyahu cancel move, after Abdullah says only Jordan can view footage, will choose what to share with Israel.

Jordanian experts visit Temple Mount to determine best spot for placement of security cameras.

Senior Palestinian cleric rejects Temple Mount compromise, says any security camera Israel places will be destroyed within hours.

Watch: Sheikh al-Mughrabi gets indictment, but legal group notes release after first arrest 'likely directly led to recent attacks.'

Prayer, closing eyes, singing, standing still, drinking or eating already forbidden to Jews. Now, a new addition to the list.

Bennett: 'I'm for preserving status quo, now it is correct not to allow Jews to pray,' says Jewish construction is ongoing.

Police ask prosecutors to charge Sheikh Khaled al-Mughrabi with incitement for speeches made in al-Aqsa Mosque.

Preacher at the Al-Aqsa Mosque claims the Temple Mount belongs solely to Muslims and no one else.

Muslim council of clerics demands return to pre-1967 status, when Jordanian occupation forbade Jewish visitors completely.

Sheikh arrested after being exposed in videos claiming Jews worship satan and created disease in weekly Temple Mount lessons.

Acting Police Chief issues formal edict banning MKs 'until further notice,' citing security concerns.

Michaeli says allowing Temple Mount visits is 'against halakha,' blasting PM for accusing leftists of 'forgetting what it means to be Jew.'

Activist offering to pay Jews to get arrested praying at Mount reveals police crackdown, versus silence on salaries for Arab rioters.

MK Basel Ghattas was hoping to provoke the plenum but instead, Likud decided to ignore him.

Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out cooperation with Israel, says it offends Muslims with its actions on the Temple Mount.

Senior Palestinian Arab official declares that the Arabs will only accept instructions regarding the Al-Aqsa Mosque from Jordan.

Family of Rabbi Elboim targeted in protests over ascent to Mount, is given an ultimatum to desist or be kicked out.

Danish pro-Israel activist 'Jerusalem Jane' records being kicked off Mount by Waqf guard who 'waited two months' to harass her.

Fierce debate rages in Knesset committee over ascent to Temple Mount, in which MK Gafni blames terror on Jewish presence at holiest site.


Netanyahu slams Ghattas's visit as a deliberate attempt to inflame tensions, but warned MKs to remain calm.

Culture Minister Miri Regev notes Basel Ghattas's ascending the Temple Mount constitutes incitement - but will Edelstein listen?

Watch: preacher stands at Judaism's holiest site and vows revenge on Jews, West for 'defiling' it.

Extremist MK Basel Ghattas flouts ban on MKs, ministers visiting holy site in an effort to ease tensions, boasts 'Israel couldn't stop me.'

Return to the Mount movement giving out 2,000 shekels to Jews who are arrested for praying at Judaism's holiest site.

Netanyahu tells deputy foreign minister to stop talking about the Temple Mount after she says she'd like to see Israeli flag on the Mount.

Jordanian official says security cameras on Temple Mount should be installed within days and the footage streamed live online.

Waqf insists cameras must be installed under its own supervision, insisting Israel will use them to 'change status quo' at holy site.

Deputy Finance Minister, MK Yitzhak Cohen, blames Uri Ariel and Tzipi Hotovely for terror 'catastrophe' around Temple Mount.

Deputy Foreign Minister aroused criticism when she said she dreams of seeing Israel's flag on the Temple Mount.

MK Yoel Hasson demanded that PM Netanyahu fire Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely - for wishing to see an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount.

Jeiwsh Home leader supports religious freedom on the Mount, but backs PM decision to keep 'status quo' banning Jewish prayer.

PM denies Waqf claims that Israel stalling placement of CCTV cameras - but says they must be coordinated with Israel.

MK Eichler (UTJ) unleashes firestorm when he compares Women of the Wall to Islamist 'screamers' on Temple Mount.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says Netanyahu statement on Temple Mount will help end violence.

Hackers appear to have broken into the Arab MK Jamal Zahlaka's voicemail and changed his message - and he can't change it back.

Temple Institute decries American-brokered deal between Israel, Jordan and PA to install CCTV on Mount to prevent Jewish prayer.

Ayman Odeh attacks Prime Minister for 'distortion' and 'incitement'; blames 'settlers' for violating status quo on Temple Mount.

Controversial decision to use technology to ban Jewish prayer at the holy site is a solution to terror, PM insists.

Knesset Speaker expresses support for new initiative as long as PA not in charge to 'forge photos of Jews praying, stabbing.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel is determined to not give up Temple Mount, but still won't let Jews pray at their holiest site.

Yehuda Glick calls on Jews to show their support for access to Temple Mount.

John Kerry says Israel will allow Muslim authorities to install cameras on Temple Mount, and will ensure Jews can't pray.

Yesh Atid chairman tells French Foreigh Minister that Israel will not allow a change in the status quo on the Temple Mount.

Despite ongoing terror, Israel Police allow all Muslim worshipers to pray freely at Judaism's holiest site.

Sheikh Raed Salah calls on Jordan to announce that Muslims have sole ownership of the Temple Mount, even at the expense of peace.

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel demands Jewish MKs be given rights to visit holy site - or he may leave.

Defense Minister outlawed them last month, but they have returned to harass Jews at the holy site.

Jewish leaders in the United States, Europe condemn proposal to claim Western Wall as Muslim site as 'an affront to Jews everywhere.'


Prime Minister says construction in Judea and Samaria is down – to disprove Arab claims.

Israeli officials say Kerry wants to put the understandings reached by Israel and Jordan on the Temple Mount in writing.

Israel isn't the only entity that wants to keep foreign peacekeepers off the Temple Mount.
