Temple Mount

Police Storm Temple Mount, Lock Rioters in Mosque

Large police force surprises Muslim rioters who tried unsuccessfully to prevent them from locking them in Al Aqsa.

MK Feiglin: 'Hamas and ISIS Control the Temple Mount'

"Hamas and ISIS control the Temple Mount; police not arresting terrorists in the heart of the capital," said MK Moshe Feiglin.

Kotel Rabbi: 'Temple Mount has Turned into a Terror Base'

Temple Mount merely 'a platform for political struggle' for Arabs says rabbi of the Kotel, calling on world to condemn violence.

Police Prepare for Friday, Holiday Rioting on Temple Mount

Arab men over the age of fifty banned entry from Judaism's holiest site, after Wednesday clashes left four wounded.

Hamas Vows Fight to 'Last Drop of Blood' on Temple Mount Friday

Despite Israel's 'gesture' letting 500 Gazans pray on holy site - where Jews forbidden to pray - Hamas calls for Muslim violence.

Jordan Blasts Israel for Responding to Riots on Temple Mount

Jordan condemns the conduct of Israeli security forces who were responding to Arab riots on the Temple Mount.

Arab Rioters on Temple Mount Wound Four Police Officers

Unrest explodes on Temple Mount, in usual round of rioting before Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Calls for a Second Non-Muslim Gate to Temple Mount

Tourism ministry document put on hold by security sources calls for another gate for Jews and tourisms - now ten of 11 are for Muslims only.

IDF Allows 500 Gazans into Temple Mount as 'a Gesture'

Increase in the number of Gaza residents allowed to travel into Judea and Samaria is reportedly linked to the ongoing ceasefire talks.

Why Are Islamists Obsessed with Jews on the Temple Mount?

What lies behind the alarming harassment of Jewish worshippers at Judaism's holiest site? And why aren't Temple Mount activists afraid?

Israel Confirms Gazans will be Allowed to Pray on Temple Mount

As part of a series of gestures over the upcoming Eid al Adha holiday, 500 Gazans will be allowed to travel to Temple Mount.

Israel Agreed to Let Gazans Pray on Temple Mount

PA unity government says Israel made concessions on travel, says it backs Abbas's charges of 'genocide.'

Temple Institute Raises $100k for Third Temple Plans

The Temple Institute’s crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for architectural plans for the Third Temple has raised $100,000.

While Arabs Riot, Security Minister Denies Terror in Jerusalem

Rioters lob fireworks, rocks wounding police on Temple Mount, even as Aharonovich praises '30% drop' in rock attacks and end to firebombs.

The 'Silent Intifada'

Watch: Minister Ariel 'Greeted' By Arab Rioters on Temple Mount

Minister gives New Year wishes in video from Temple Mount - to the sound of explosions and Arab curses in the background.

'Silent Intifada' continues

Police Ambushed by Muslim Rioters on Temple Mount

Fireworks and rocks wound police as Jews enter holiest site in Judaism mere hours before Rosh Hashana; one Jew arrested.

Chief Rabbis Decry Mass Christian Prayers Near Temple Mount

For first time since liberation of Old City, mass Christian prayer at southern wall of Temple Mount planned for Hoshana Rabbah.

MK Feiglin Warns of a New Intifada in Jerusalem

The abandonment of the Temple Mount and the lackluster results of Operation Protective Edge are coming home to roost, says MK.

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.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

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.