Temple Mount

Police to Impose Tighter Restrictions on Temple Mount Entry

Due to ongoing riots, police announce that, effective immediately, only Muslim men age 50 and above can enter the Temple Mount.

Police Blast Arab MKs in Aftermath of Temple Mount Rioting

Police had their hands full Sunday as Arabs threw firebombs, fireworks, rocks and other objects at them on the Temple Mount.

Israeli Diplomats Told to Expect Temple Mt. Riots Monday

Foreign Ministry briefs envoys worldwide on how to deal with criticism about riots expected to occur on Sukkot.

Egyptian Professor: Martyrdom Over Holy Sites Not Muslim

Jurisprudence expert laments calls to die for Arab control over Temple Mount as political twisting of religion.

Muslim Extremists Threaten to Camp Out on Temple Mount

Islamic Movement official says to prevent Al-Aqsa from being 'tarnished' by Jewish visitors, protestors will remain on Temple Mount.

Violent Mob Attacks Police on Temple Mount

Police forced to use riot control measures at Judaism's holiest site against latest round of pre-holiday Muslim riots.

Hamas: Of Course Palestinians Want an Intifada

Hamas, Islamic Jihad blast PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for being too soft in war against Israel.

Netanyahu's Greetings and Warnings for Eid Al-Adha

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends two very different messages to Muslims, Druze for Eid Al-Adha holiday.

Temple Mount Project Finds Rare Seal from King David Era

Rare 3,000 year-old seal dating to the period of kings David and Solomon discovered at the Temple Mount Sifting Project in Jerusalem.

Watch: PA Puts Temple Mount Incitement into Overdrive

Abbas's 'filthy Jews' was only tip of the iceberg - former PA PM, Fatah official and websites churn out calls for violence on holy site.

Report: Jordan's King Refusing to Answer Netanyahu's Calls

As Temple Mount tensions continue, Jordan refuses to speak to Israel, instead threatening to dissolve 1994 peace treaty.

Arab MKs Threaten Israel with 'Intifada' on Sukkot

Arab Israeli leaders and Joint List MKs join Abbas' threat of looming intifada over Israeli 'attacks' on Temple Mount.

Abbas Warns of New 'Intifada' on Temple Mount

After call for violence to stop 'filthy' Jews from visiting, Abbas tells France's Hollande that a terror war may be imminent.

Who is to Blame for Temple Mount Rioting?

Firestorm in Knesset over violence in Jerusalem culminates with leftists blaming Israel for Palestinian violence; Minister points to Abbas.

Police Ban Yeshiva from Ascending Temple Mount

Annual visit cancelled in light of recent violence - despite security clearance.

Muslim Entry to Temple Mount Restricted Ahead of Yom Kippur

Police on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and Gaza ahead of Yom Kippur and the Muslim Eid al-Adha which follows.

Israel: Jordan a 'Major Contributor' to Temple Mount Tension

Israel on Monday accused Jordan of exacerbating tensions on the Temple Mount, with inciteful statements and actions.

Erdogan: Israel Defending Temple Mount 'A Red Line'

Turkish President says that defense of Judaism's holiest site 'could deteriorate the situation,' hours after meeting with Hamas leader.

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.

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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.