Temple Mount

Leading Rabbis Defend Temple Mount Visits

Notable Religious-Zionist rabbis give encouragement to Minister Uri Ariel for visiting Mount, after MK blames him for Muslim rioting.

Jordan: Temple Mount 'A Place of Worship for Muslims'

Jordanian King Abdullah II threatens 'explosion' if Israel continues to defend Temple Mount, says he will broach the subject at UN.

Joint List MKs Tour Muslim World to Blast Israeli 'Provocations'

A Joint List delegation headed by Ahmed Tibi will meet with Jordan and Turkey's leaders about continued clashes on the Temple Mount.

Sisi Slams Israel for 'Violating' Al-Aqsa Mosque

Ignoring Islamist violence or Abbas's incitement, Egyptian president attacks Israel and warns of 'consequences for peace.'

Israel Prevents PA Prime Minister from Entering Temple Mount

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah's convoy stopped and asked to return to Ramallah as he plans to visit the Temple Mount.

Chief Rabbis Urge Religious Leaders to Condemn Violence

Rabbis David Lau, Yitzhak Yosef warn interfaith leaders they expect all faiths to uphold right to worship at holy sites, i.e. Temple Mount.

Arabs Attack Police in Jerusalem's Old City

Arab rioters hurl rocks at police near Temple Mount, reinforced officers arrest one; mass call-up of Border Police decided.

Watch: Arab Cop Berates Elderly Jew on Waqf's Orders

Activists post video showing Arab officer on Temple Mount threatening to 'kick out' Jewish man if he makes any movements.

'The UN Fuels the PA's Fire on Temple Mount'

Israel's UN ambassador Ron Prosor condemns global bodies for viewing the Temple Mount 'in the name of Muslims only.'

Jordan Threatens to Recall Ambassador to Press Israel

Official threatens various actions if Israel doesn't submit to Arab backlash over Temple Mount law enforcement.

UN Security Council: Keep Jewish Prayer Ban on Temple Mount

UNSC calls for 'normality' - i.e. lack of religious freedom for Jewish worshippers - which 'promotes the prospects for peace.'

Netanyahu to Ban: We're Maintaining Status Quo on Temple Mount

PM Netanyahu tells UN Secretary-General Israel is strictly maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount, despite Palestinian incitement.

Saudi King Asks Obama to Stop 'Israeli Attacks' on Temple Mount

King Salman phones Obama to condemn Israel for defending itself from Arab riots on the Temple Mount.

Calls in 'Democratic' Tunisia to Support Violence Against Israel

One of the leaders of Tunisia's Islamist party says Arab countries should support an armed struggle against Israel.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount Amid Violence

Jerusalem police announce they will reinforce their presence in and around the city on Friday as violence continues.

Peace partner?

Abbas Calls for Violence Against Jewish 'Filth' on Temple Mount

PA chairman praises 'martyrs' spilling blood in Jerusalem, calls to stop Jews from 'defiling Al-Aqsa Mosque with their filthy feet.'

Watch: How Muslim Rioters Prepare for Violence on Temple Mount

Behind-the-scenes video of how Arabs barricaded in Al-Aqsa Mosque in advance with stockpiles of rocks and explosives on Rosh Hashanah.

Minister Ariel: Haredi MK Gafni a 'Shnorrer'

Knesset Finance Committee chairman Moshe Gafni smacked down after attacking Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel for visiting Temple Mount.

Saudi King Appeals for 'Urgent UN Measures' over Temple Mount

Accusing Israel of 'attacking worshipers' at holiest site in Judaism, Saudi Arabia's King Salman turns to UN Security Council.

Hamas Calls for 'Revolution' against Palestinian Authority

At rally in Gaza, in wake of Temple Mount clashes, Hamas leader orders Palestinians to 'rise up' against PA and the 'Israeli occupation.'

Watch: Yeshiva Student Recalls Attack in Jerusalem

Yisrael Meir Nitay, who was attacked by Arab rioters on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, recalls the attack and says: Police did nothing.

Abbas: We Won't Let Israel 'Desecrate' Jerusalem's Holy Sites

PA chairman uses particularly harsh language in blasting Israel over the continued clashes on the Temple Mount.

Watch: Arab MKs Join in Temple Mount Violence

What do radical Arab MKs get up to on the Temple Mount? Assaulting police, and harassing Jewish visitors.

French President Joins Calls to Maintain Jewish Temple Mount Ban

French President Hollande says changes to 'status quo' on Temple Mount could lead to 'serious destabilization.'

Watch: Fresh Riots on Temple Mount

Video shows 'Murabitat' are still at it, harassing Jews and clashing with police.

UN Envoy: Temple Mount Clashes Could Go Beyond Jerusalem

Nikolay Mladenov warns that clashes between Israelis and Arabs in Jerusalem could ignite violence well beyond the old city.

Erdogan Meets Hamas Terror Leader to Condemn Israel

Turkish president has secret meeting with Mashaal; calls Abbas, vows to press world to take action against Israel over Temple Mount riots.

US Calls on Israel to Maintain Ban on Jewish Temple Mount Prayer

As violence rages on Temple Mount and throughout Jerusalem, international leaders demand Israel maintain restrictions.

Violent Clashes on Temple Mount, Jerusalem's Old City

Rosh Hashanah sees escalated violence by Islamist groups on the Temple Mount; clashes spread to Old City.

Arab League Threatens Action Against Israel Over Al-Aqsa

Arab League warns "occupying" Israel against its "Judaization" of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, threatens to go to the International Criminal Court.

Police: Arab MKs Tried to Rush Us on Temple Mount

Arab MKs joined a mob that tried to rush Israeli police officers on the Temple Mount, police said Sunday.

'Israel to Take All Means to Protect Temple Mount'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu defends Israeli right to self-defense after violent Arab rioting on Temple Mount.

Jordan Blasts Israel for 'Attack' on Temple Mount

Jordan and Egypt condemn Jewish state for 'provocations' and 'escalation' in their defense against Arab rioters on Temple Mount.

Islamic Movement: Jewish Temple Will Never Be Rebuilt

Deputy leader of Islamic Movement excoriates Israel's 'malaria-riddled' plans to 'destroy Al-Aqsa and rebuild the Temple.'

Abbas Condemns Temple Mount Defense as 'Attack'

PA Chairman denounces Israel Police for using riot dispersal measures against violent Arab mob.

Erdan: Riots Won't Prevent Jews from Visiting Temple Mount

Internal Security Minister vows to change status quo after Muslim mob hurls firebombs at police officers.

Police Attacked by Arab Rioters on Temple Mount

Clashes come ahead of Rosh Hashanah and follow Yaalon's decision to outlaw two Islamist groups harassing Jews on Mount.

Cleric Demands PA Stop Security Coordination over Temple Mount

Ban on band of violent Muslim 'guardians' of the Mount has terror cleric seething, calls on PA to stop cooperation with Israeli security.

Palestinian TV Claims Jewish Temples a 'Myth'

Official PA TV claims Jews 'invented' the Jewish temples for 'political purposes' in latest propaganda piece.

Defense Minister Outlaws Temple Mount Screamers

The 'Murabitun' and 'Murabitat' who harass Jews are illegal organizations, according to a newly signed order.

Jew Arrested for Making Blessing over Water on Temple Mount

Young Jewish visitor to Temple Mount detained by police moments after making the ritual blessing before drinking water.

300 Gazans Pray in Jerusalem Friday

Permits granted to residents of Hamas-held territory to attend Friday prayers at Al Aqsa mosque.

Lies and Libel: PA Blames 'Jewish Terrorist' for 1969 Arson

Arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Christian Australian man suddenly the 'work of the occupation' in latest libel.

Report: Female Islamist Extremists Banned from Temple Mount

Arab news agency says 40 Islamist women may not enter Mount at all. Jewish activists: 'a great improvement'.

Abbas and Fatah Encourage 'Religious War' over Temple Mount

Palestinian Authority, Fatah and Mahmoud Abbas himself actively calling on Palestinians to engaged in religious war, watchdog reveals.

Yehuda Glick Optimistic for 'Great Change' on Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick commends new minister of internal security, hints that he favors Jewish ascent to Temple Mount.

'We Won't Be Silent': Protest to Demand Action on Temple Mount

Students for Temple Mount movement to protest in front of Internal Security Minister's home over bullying against Jewish visitors to Mount.

Watch: Muslims Terrorize Jewish Children on Temple Mount

Difficult to watch: footage surfaces of Muslims shouting at small children on the Mount.

Temple Mount Attackers Bring 'Honor' to Muslims

Radical Israeli Islamist slams move to ban his rioters, Al-Aqsa academy pres. claims 'Jewish terrorists' plan to murder Muslims on Mount.

A Change for the Better on the Temple Mount?

Parshat Ki Tetzei: Who is the Real Captive Woman, and What Secret is She Hiding?

PA Claims 'Western Wall is Muslim'

PA claims Temple Mount and Kotel as 'Muslim holy sites,' as PA mufti calls for 'physical' response to possible ban of Muslim rioting groups.

Temple Mount Police Arrest Jewish Youth - For Filming Them

Draconian police restrictions still in place, even as government weighs crackdown on Islamist violence at Judaism's holiest site.

Jordanian MPs: Send Soldiers to Guard Al Aqsa

Over 1/3 of Jordan's parliamentarians sign militant petition. Jordan will enlarge number of Waqf guards by 200.

Strange: Jews Ascend Temple Mount Unmolested

Muslim women who regularly assault Jews at the Mount were not there Monday, for an unknown reason.

Security Minister Wants to Outlaw Temple Mount Rioters

The Arab men and women hired by Islamic Movement to harass Jews are an illegal organization, says Min. Erdan.

Political Correctness, from IKEA to the Temple Mount

Parashat Shoftim: Justice is the foundation of the world, and there is no greater cause of anguish than the perversion of justice.

Temple Mount: Elderly Jewish Woman Assaulted - Police Do Nothing

Jerusalem resident violently attacked by Muslim woman during Temple Mount visit, while police stand by and ignore complaint.

Fourth Jew Arrested for Calling Mohammed a 'Pig'

Israel Police also arrest a 14 year-old boy for unspecified reasons on Sunday, in latest wave of arrests at Judaism's holiest site.

Protests on Temple Mount over Hunger Striker

Police struggling to get Judaism's holiest site under control after large protest breaks over terrorist hunger striker losing consciousness.

The Place that I Will Choose: The Uniqueness of the Temple Mount

The blessing, the curse, and the Divine plan: The Torah vs. political correctness.