Temple Mount

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.

Egyptian Muslim scholar: No connection between Temple Mt., Islam

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

Historic discovery

Jerusalem: Incredible archaeological find brings Bible to life

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

Temple Mount terror?

Arabs sentenced for plot to murder Jews on Temple Mount

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

Erdan denies Jewish quota on Temple Mount

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

Changing the status quo

Starting today: Police issue Jewish quota on Temple Mount

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

Yaakov, the Temple and the Temple Mount

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

Jordan: Only we can access Temple Mount cameras

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

Temple Mount security camera project moving forward

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

'We'll break any camera Israel places on the Temple Mount'

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

PA approved incitement

Temple Mount terror sheikh indicted - too late to stop murders?

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

New addition to Temple Mount 'status quo': No feeding babies

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

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

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

Police recommend charging al-Aqsa preacher with incitement

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

Al-Aqsa preacher: Israel 'lying' about Temple Mount

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

Muslim council calls to ban all Jews from Temple Mount

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

PA's Temple Mount sheikh arrested for incitement

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

Police to enforce ban on MKs visiting Temple Mount

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

MK: 'Error' of Right in power 'will be corrected soon'

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

Interview

'Arabs incite terror on Temple Mount, but I get investigated?'

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

Arab MK who snuck into Temple Mount gets silent treatment

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

Qatari minister says Israel is 'offending 1.5 billion Muslims'

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

PA official: Al-Aqsa belongs to us, Israel won't intervene

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

Belz hassidim: Visit the Temple Mount and you're out

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

Watch: Waqf bans 'Religious Christians' from Temple Mount

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

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

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

Jordan’s delicate but pivotal role on the Temple Mount

Netanyahu condemns Arab MK Temple Mount visit as 'provocation'

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

Livid MKs call to bar Arab MK from Knesset

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

Temple Mount cleric calls to restore Caliphate, annihilate Jews

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

Despite Netanyahu's ban, Arab MK visits Temple Mount

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

Group to pay Jews to pray on Temple Mount - and get arrested

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

PM nixes Hotovely press briefing over Temple Mount spat

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.

Jordan wants Temple Mount footage to be streamed on the internet

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

Jordan, PA 'suspicious' of Temple Mount camera deal

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

Shas MK blames Ariel, Hotovely for 'bloodbath'

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

PM gently rebukes Hotovely for Temple Mount remarks

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

MK: Hotovely is a 'messianic nut' who should be fired

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

Naftali Bennett supports Temple Mount cameras

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

Netanyahu denies Israel blocking Temple Mount cameras

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

Haredi MK compares Women of the Wall to Islamist 'Murabitat'

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

Jordan's king welcomes announcement on Temple Mount 'status quo'

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

How did the Shema prayer end up on Arab MK's voicemail message?

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

Netanyahu's Temple Mount deal 'bolsters Islamist narrative'

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

Joint List chair: Netanyahu 'Israel's chief agitator'

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

Netanyahu: Temple Mount cameras 'in Israel's interest'

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

Edelstein: Who will be in charge of cameras on Temple Mount?

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

Netanyahu: We won't give up Temple Mount or allow Jews to pray

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: The world must accept Jews on the Temple Mount

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

Kerry claims Netanyahu agreed to Waqf demands on Temple Mount

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

Lapid to French FM: We won't change Temple Mount status quo

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

Police lift Temple Mount prayer restrictions for Muslims

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

Radical cleric to Jordan: Annul the peace treaty with Israel

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

Minister Threatens to Take Action Over Temple Mount

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

'Illegal' Muslim Temple Mount Agitator Groups - Have Returned

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

Diaspora Jews Livid at PA Bid to Claim the Kotel at UNESCO

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

Why the Status Quo on the Temple Mount Needs to Change

Netanyahu: We Guard Islamic Sites Better than Arabs Do

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

Report: Kerry Wants Temple Mount Status Quo in Writing

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

Muslim Cleric: No UN Peacekeepers on Temple Mount

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