Temple Mount

Temple Mount Capitulation

Israel Dismantles Access Ramp for Non-Muslims to Temple Mount

Access ramp for non-Muslims to Judaism's holiest site torn down in controversial decision to cave to Jordanian pressure.

PM Caves to Jordanian Pressure on Temple Mount Renovations

Second temporary bridge from Western Wall to Temple Mount scrapped after Jordanian royal family objects.

Safed Chief Rabbi Surprises Knesset C'tee with Temple Mount Call

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls for Jews to be more protected on the Temple Mount, safeguarding of conversion process.

Watch: Muslims Force Closure of Temple Mount for Jews

Watch harrowing video of raucous Muslim mob pursuing three Jews, day before Knesset Committee discusses status quo.

Watch: Temple Institute Tours Temple Mount on Tisha B'av

Rabbi Chaim Richman leads tour of the Temple Mount as it is opened for Jews on 9 Av for the first time since 2011.

Temple Mount Open to Jews on 9th Av for First Time in 3 Years

Police entered the area and dispersed Muslim rioters. There were no casualties, and the police have remained in place to maintain order.

Clashes Erupt on Temple Mount; Twelve Arrested

Rioters place roadblocks outside Rambam gate to prevent reinforcements from arriving; clashes end after police restrict access.

Security Forces Mobilized in Jerusalem as Unrest Builds

Rioting overnight, Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage' prompts crackdown on terrorism in the capital; Temple Mount access restricted.

Online Campaign Aims to Build Third Temple

The Temple Institute launches an indiegogo campaign to build the Third Temple, under the title: 'Don't make history, make the future.'

Muslims Burn, Loot Temple Mount Police Station

Videos and photos show the police station on Judaism's holiest site after being ransacked.

Watch: Arabs Gather on Temple Mount to Celebrate Rocket Strikes

Crowds of Muslims gather at Al Aqsa mosque to celebrate rockets reaching as far as 'occupied Jerusalem'.

Breaking News

Third Day of Riots: Clashes on Temple Mount

Counter-measures to prevent spillover from Shuafat violence fail as Arab mob clashes with police.

Police on High Alert in Jerusalem Ahead of Teen's Funeral

Temple Mount access limited, thousands of police officers deployed in Jerusalem after 48 hours of violent Arab rioting.

Temple Mount: Jews Harassed, Ordered to 'Respect Ramadan'

Rabbi recounts bizarre scene, as police ignore Muslim mob harassing Jews to warn them 'to be sensitive' and not drink on Ramadan.

Mob Jews at the Temple Mount and Mock Teen Kidnappings

Arab MKs Declare 'Temple Mount for Muslims Only'

Raam-Taal party defends MK's justification of abduction, attacks IDF 'crimes against humanity,' praises terrorist release.

Hamas Summer Camp Sparks 'Lynch Mob' on Temple Mount

Watch video of hundreds of Arab rioters curse and throw shoes at Jews at holy site, day after committee recommends keeping status quo.

MK Accuses Committee of Giving Hamas the Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK attacks own party over recommendations closing Mount to Jews after riots, letting Waqf charge tourists.

Jewish Home MK Opposes Party on Temple Mount Status Quo

MK Kalfa opposes committee suggestion to preserve status quo on holiest site in Judaism.

Riots at Temple Mount Amid Uptick in Violence

Two Arab youths arrested for throwing rocks at Israeli police Friday as surge of violence against security officials escalates.

The Temple Institute on Korach

Muslim Rioters Stone Police on Temple Mount

Twenty rioters lob stones at police following Muslim prayers, retreat to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

PA Official: Israel Planning to Blow Up Al-Aqsa

Former PA minister says "Jewish extremists" are planning to fly a drone packed with explosives into the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Watch: Muslim Mob Block Jewish Entry to Temple Mount

For third day running, police 'give Muslim rioters a prize,' close access to Jews.

Temple Movement Leader Confiscates Muslim Woman's Shoe

A Muslim woman threw her shoe at Yehuda Glick on the Temple Mount. Glick refused to give it back.

Cop Gets 'Schooled' by Lawyer Mother on Temple Mount

Police confounded by lawyer mother of nine-year-old they were trying to arrest, after he prostrated himself in prayer on Temple Mount.

Jews Again Banned from Temple Mount by Police

Police once again kept Jews off the Temple Mount over the Shavout holiday, visitors to the Temple Mount said.

Jordan Condemns Israel for Allowing Jews on Temple Mount

Jordan condemns Israel's deployment of troops and police at the Temple Mount, claims Israel violated international law.

Prayers on Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount?

Sovereignty organization launches legal battle over planned event at Judaism's holiest site after facing constant red tape.

Temple Mount is Jewish for a Day

Over 400 Jews entered the Mount on the eve of Shavuot. Most Muslim worshippers barred over incitement.

Tibi Calls IDF Soldiers 'Ravenous Dogs of the Occupation'

Arab MK Ahmed Tibi slanders Border Guard officers who wrestled under control a rioting elderly Arab on the Temple Mount.

Police Gear Up for Temple Mount Riots

Muslim visitors to Temple Mount limited by police following intel on plans to clash with police at the holy site.

Rabbis 'Heartened' by Muslim Rioting as They Toured Mount

The rabbis think Muslim outrage is a sign that miraculous times are near, and the Temple will be rebuilt.

Arabs Attack Police on Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

Temple Mount closed after masked Arab youths throw stones and fireworks, retreat to Al Aqsa Mosque while continuing to attack.

Pope Toured Temple Mount, Prayed at Western Wall

Muslim websites denounce visit of pope to Temple Mount to 'provoke Islam,' but visit proceeded smoothly.

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Security Service Tries to 'Silence' Rabbi Over King David's Tomb

Temple Institute head says he felt 'like this was Russia', after being warned not to talk about reported transfer of Tomb to Vatican.

US Congressmen the Latest Victims of Temple Mount Discrimination

US lawmakers say they were 'shocked' by the treatment of non-Muslims on Judaism's holiest site.

Hamas Tells Muslims Not to Visit Jerusalem

Hamas rejects religious edict made in Jordan allowing Muslims outside of Arab lands to visit 'occupation,' slams prospect of normalization.

Group Films Muslims Dumping Trash on Temple Mount

Muslims claim to consider the Temple Mount a holy site, but have been caught doing some unholy things there - like dumping trash.

Lawsuit Demands Bank Loans for 'Building the Third Temple'

Ethiopian immigrant sues Israel's major banks – for denying him loans that he is seeking to build the Third Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Jewish Youth Arrested on Temple Mount for Praying

Liba Project Director Yehuda Glick tells Arutz Sheva about arrest of 16-year-old on orders of Waqf, after they saw his lips moving.

Police Clash with Group Demanding Temple Mount Sovereignty

Violent clashes break out as police stop Jewish activists from ascending Temple Mount; activists cry foul over clashes on Independence Day.

Some Jewish independence...

Jews Pray on Temple Mount

Police were friendlier than usual on Independence Day, and gates that usually serve Muslims were closed.

Jews, Tourists Stuck in Line for Hours at Temple Mount Gate

Jews were blatantly discriminated against this week as they were forced to stand in line for hours on a visit to the Temple Mount.

Clinton: Israel Offered the Temple Mount to the PA

Former President reveals that, during the 2000 Camp David Summit, Israel had offered the PA control of the Temple Mount.

'Handing Over David's Tomb Rewrites History in Israel'

Deputy Minister writes stern letter to PM, warning him that handing David's Tomb to the Vatican is a Palestinian Arab victory.

Religious Affairs Ministry Vows: Jews will Pray on Temple Mount

MKs and public figures gather in Jerusalem for a conference on Temple Mount prayer rights. See full video and picture coverage.

US Pastor Urges Global Campaign for Temple Mount Prayer Rights

Pastor Keith Johnson tells how he was forced off the Temple Mount by the Waqf, calls for international campaign for Jewish prayer rights.

Radio Host: The Waqf is Too Overconfident

Popular radio host Avri Gilad suggests that the Temple Mount be closed off to Muslim worshipers for several years in light of the violence.

Jewish Youths Attempted to Enter Temple Mount Dressed as Muslims

Police questioning the pair who tried to enter Judaism's holiest site dressed as Muslim worshippers.

Watch: Muslims Mob Attacks Jewish Children on Temple Mount

Several dozen hareidi Jews, including children, ascended the Temple Mount, and were surrounded by an angry mob.

Israel Is 'Destroying' Al-Aqsa Mosque for 'Alleged' Temple

PA officials, TV, and highest religious authority spread libel that Israel dividing Temple Mount to build 'alleged' Temple.

Temple Mount Violence

Calls to Fire Internal Security Minister Over Temple Mount Riots

MK Moshe Feiglin calls for heads to roll after Hamas terrorists seize control of Temple Mount.

Two Million Visit Parks, Reserves Over Holiday

Over the Passover holiday, over two million Israelis visited national parks, nature reserves, and outdoor sites around Israel.

Jordan Slams Israel Over Temple Mount Riots

Jordanian officials called in the Israeli Ambassador to the country to protest 'Israeli provocations' on the Temple Mount.

Riots Force Out Top US Rabbi from Temple Mount

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik’s tour of the Temple Mount was cut short when violent rioting broke out on the holy site.

Rioting After Police Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount

Palestinian Arab youth riot, throw stones at police after age limit announced; two police officers lightly hurt.

Riots Begin in Jerusalem After Muslim Prayers

Dozens of Arab youth try to break through police barriers, as hundreds of police prepare for reported Arab riots.

'The Government Suffers From Reverse Muscular Dystrophy'

Hundreds gather at Yitzhar for Passover; former MK slams government for having 'hands that destroy without thinking.'

Police Place Limits on Temple Mount for Muslims

New intel turns the tables on regular bans on Jewish visitors after rumors of more Muslim rioting.