Temple Mount

Netanyahu Assures EU: No Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

Netanyahu meets EU foreign affairs chief, 'Jews pray at Western Wall, Muslims pray on Mount'; says 'Jerusalem is not a settlement.'

Teen Killed in Hamas Car Attack Laid to Rest

Shalom Ba'adani, grandson of Shas sage, laid to rest; at the funeral, Sephardic Chief Rabbi calls for Jews to stop ascending Temple Mount.

'Political Detention' of Nationalists Posting Memorial Fliers

Three activists arrested over fliers at hitchhiking stop for Rabbi Kahane memorial next week; 'secure residents, don't oppress them.'

Jerusalem: Shalit Deal Terrorist Arrested for Stirring Up Riots

Clashes continue overnight in the capital, with key arrest revealing the role of released terrorists in ongoing Jerusalem violence.

Erdogan Slams 'Barbaric' Israel Over Temple Mount

Turkish President condemns Israel for responding to Arab riots on Temple Mount, threatens Security Council action.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount

Acting on intelligence information indicating planned riots, police will not allow Arab men below age 35 to enter Temple Mount.

Egypt Threatens Israel with 'Regional Deterioration'

Senior Egyptian sources warn they, like Jordan, may act on Temple Mount clashes, press Netanyahu to call nationalist MKs and warn them.

Netanyahu Promises Abdullah: No Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

After Jordan pulls ambassador, Netanyahu calls Jordan's king and vows to keep discriminatory 'status quo' on Temple Mount.

Peace Partner? Abbas's Fatah Demands More Car Terror Attacks

'Moderate' Fatah issues spate of cartoons and images calling for more terrorism against Jews; 'run over the foreign settler!'

PLO Urges Journalists: Don't Use the Term 'Temple Mount'

Mahmoud Abbas's faction says journalists should only use 'Al Aqsa Mosque Compound' in blatant attempt to erase Jewish history.

PM's Office Reiterates: No Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

Despite pressure from MKs, Prime Minister not considering any change of 'status quo' on the Temple Mount.

Liberman Brands MK Temple Mount Visits 'Cheap Politics'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday slammed Knesset members who ascend the Temple Mount to pray.

PA Asks UN to Condemn Israel's 'Provocation'

The Palestinian Authority blames Israel for unrest in Jerusalem, accuses it of "provocation and incitement".

Jordan: Israel 'Crossed a Line' on Temple Mount

Jordan’s Foreign Minister: Ambassador withdrawn from Israel because the goings on at the Al-Aqsa Mosque were “beyond the limits”.

'Jews Are Exercising Basic Human Right' on Temple Mount

Temple Institute's Rabbi Richman responds to claims that escalation of violence in Jerusalem is fault of Jews ascending the Temple Mount.

Jordan Withdraws Ambassador to Israel over Temple Mount

Jordan withdraws envoy over Temple Mount clashes.

New Music Video in Solidarity with Yehuda Glick: We Will Ascend

The song, "Shuv Na'aleh L'Beit Mikdashnu" (We Will Ascend Again to our Temple) dedicated to Yehuda Glick. Watch here:

Al Aqsa Mosque Turned into Terror 'War Room'

Arab rioters wound police, Jews temporarily banned; MK Zoabi insults police officers: 'you didn't learn from the Holocaust.'

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Why MKs Won't Give Up on Temple Mount Visits

Jewish Home Secretary General says MKs will up their campaign for Temple Mount prayers; 'Jordan is in no position to threaten us.'

Likud MK: Glick Shooter Wants Jews Out of Temple Mount

Deputy Min. Hotovely ascends Mount, demands change in status quo there, despite Netanyahu's pleas to 'calm down' over Temple.

Abbas Warns Jews Against Visiting Temple Mount

PA Chairman says that Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is "a violation of Muslim feelings."

The Temple Mount is to Jews as Mecca is to Muslims

Livni Condemns Abbas Letter Praising Would-Be Assassin

'You can't on the one hand go round saying you condemn violence and on the other hand send letters encouraging it,' fires Justice Minister.

Former PA PM Called for Attack Against Glick's Conference

Senior PLO figure's statement morning of conference in which Yehuda Glick was shot calls for 'immediate intervention' against it.

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Recording Proves Police Knew of Threat to Yehuda Glick's Life

Despite claims police had no knowledge of threat, recording shows police themselves warned activist his life was in danger.

Watch: MK Shuli Mualem Harassed by Islamists on Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK the latest legislator to visit Judaism's holiest site amid continued tension; woman arrested for attempting to attack her.

Temple Institute Head: Shooting Was Bound to Happen

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel of the Temple Institute says lack of police action to secure Temple Mount rendered attack 'almost inevitable.'

Netanyahu: Jews Won't Be Kept Out of Temple Mount

Prime Minister vows to maintain status quo but warns that it is 'easy to start a religious fire, but much more difficult to extinguish it.'

Arab League Threatens 'Untold Consequences' over Temple Mount

Arab League's deputy chief calls for international, Arab pressure to ensure Jews remain unable to pray at their holiest site.

Jordan's King Vows to Fight Any Change to Jerusalem 'Status Quo'

King Abdullah vows to 'confront' Israel over any attempts to increase Jewish prayer rights at holy sites as Temple Mount storm continues.

Stormy Cabinet Meeting Erupts Over Glick Shooting

MKs rip into Internal Security Minister, Police Commissioner for Glick shooting, violence in J'lem, and incitement in stormy hearing.

Moshe Feiglin Visits Temple Mount Despite PM Pressure

Feiglin visits Mount despite PM's calls to 'tone down' Temple Mount talk. Could the 'Temple Mount rights' taboo be broken?

Yehuda Glick: A Man of Tolerance, Not Conflict

The father of shot Temple Mount rights activist speaks Sunday, notes that while he leans left, he always 'agreed to disagree' with his son.

Netanyahu Asks MKs to 'Tone it Down' on Temple Mount

Prime Minister Netanyahu asks Cabinet and other Knesset Members to show "responsibility and restraint" with regards to Temple Mount.

Deputy Mayor Says Jerusalem Violence 'is an Intifada'

Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovich visits hospital bedside of Yehuda Glick, calls to fire Internal Security Minister Aharonovich.

Haniyeh: We'll Fight Israel Over Temple Mount

Hamas leader threatens to fight Israel and not allow it to do as it pleases on the Temple Mount.

'Jordan Must Internalize Temple Mount is Under Israeli Control'

MK Uri Ariel responds to Jordan's threat to revoke peace treaty by reminding them of Six Day War and King's Hussein's dependence on Israel.

MK Tibi: 'Jews Have No Right To Pray on Temple Mount'

At the peak of tension in Jerusalem, Arab MK attacks Jews for praying on the Temple Mount, proclaiming it holy only for Muslims.

Abbas's 'Day of Rage' Fizzles on Temple Mount

Arab rioters shoot fireworks and try to storm Temple Mount before being repulsed, in what looks to be 'day of rain' instead.

Jordan Threatens to Revoke Peace Treaty Over Temple Mount

Jordanian minister blames Netanyahu for 'not keeping promise' of discriminatory status quo on Temple Mount, drafts plan against 'breaches.'

Battle on the Mount: 3000 More Officers Deployed to Jerusalem

Hours after the funeral of terrorist Mu'taz Hijazi, police prep for Friday prayers on Temple Mount and likely riots around Jerusalem.

Kerry Reiterates Call to Reopen Temple Mount to Muslims

In a statement, Secretary of State condemns shooting of Yehuda Glick but also calls 'to maintain the status quo.'

Shaked: Allow Jews to Pray on the Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK calls on the Prime Minister to sign new regulations allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount.

Police Prepare for Burial of Glick's Would-be Assassin

Large Border Police, uniformed and covert forces, and technology for detecting and arresting rioters gear up for terrorist's funeral.

Temple Mount Protesters Kept in Jail to 'Calm Arabs'

Honenu legal aid group fighting to free Jewish protesters who tried to enter Temple Mount, as police continue to hold them overnight.

Police Fold to World Pressure for Muslim Temple Mount Access

Limited Temple Mount access for Muslims, none for Jews on Friday as top Sunni group denounces 'barbaric' closure to stop terrorism.

US Urges Israel to Open Temple Mount to Muslims

State Dept. spokesperson calls for 'status quo' at site where Jews banned from prayer, denounces murder attempt.

Abbas's Fatah Calls for 'Day of Rage' Terrorism

While lauding terrorist who tried to assassinate Yehuda Glick, Abbas's faction urges more terrorism in Jerusalem on Friday.

Police Commissioner Says No Knowledge of Threats to Glick's Life

Police chief insists there were no specific threats to Yehuda Glick's life that required police action - despite five complaints to police.

Jordan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism' over Temple Mount Ban

Jordan's Islamic affairs minister urges international community to force Israel to 'end the blockade' of Mount, closed after terror attack.

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Knesset Chair Visits Glick: 'Free Prayer on Temple Mount'

Edelstein visits Temple Mount leader, compares assassination attempt to Rabin murder and calls for Jewish prayer rights.

'He Held My Hand': Yehuda Glick's Mother Says He is Conscious

Brenda Glick tells Arutz Sheva about her son's condition, less than a day after he was shot by an Arab terrorist in Jerusalem.

'Gov't Inaction Paved the Way' for Jerusalem Shooting

Temple Institute condemns shooting of former director Yehuda Glick, says authorities' inaction over Temple Mount violence to blame.

Four Arrested at Jewish Protest Outside Temple Mount

Nationalists climb fence, run toward Judaism's holiest site after attack on Temple Mount activist sparks outrage.

Feiglin: Israel Gave Glick Shooter What He Wanted

Likud MK livid over reported allowance of Muslims on Temple Mount following shooting, laments that apathy was 'expected.'

Abbas Says Closing Temple Mount 'A Declaration of War'

Hours after claiming PA 'not declaring an intifada', Abbas says security measures after J'lem shooting a 'declaration of war.'

Ya'alon Blames PA, Abbas for Glick Shooting

'When Abbas distributes lies, hate about the rights of Jews to their land and freedom of worship, the result is terrorism,' Ya'alon fires.

Reports: Muslims Allowed Back on Mount, But Not Jews

Witnesses Thursday said that Arabs had been observed on the Mount, but Jews are still not being allowed to ascend.

Islamic Jihad Takes Responsibility for Glick Shooting

'This is an act of Palestinian vengeance, in response for what is happening in Jerusalem,' Islamic Jihad says.

Arabs Dance in the Street, Celebrating Glick Shooting

Arabs in Jerusalem danced in the streets and handed out sweets, expressing great joy over the attempted murder of Yehuda Glick.