As Knesset prepares for debate
Riots on the Temple Mount Injure Two Police Officers
Muslim Arab rioters attack police forces after the Rambam Gate was opened to visitors; Mount closed to Jewish visitors.
Muslim Arab rioters attack police forces after the Rambam Gate was opened to visitors; Mount closed to Jewish visitors.

Knesset debate kindles discussion of biblical promise to the Jewish people – going back to Abraham.

Senator Bill Johnson (R-OH) and Congressman David McKinley (R-WV) undergo invasive security checks reserved for Jews.

“We will not give up even one grain of Al-Aqsa, since the Jews have no connection to it,” declares head of the Supreme Muslim Council.

MK Moshe Feiglin was not allowed into the Mount since April 2013. The ban was lifted following negotiations.

MK Levi, former Jerusalem police chief, speaks after European Parliament head, 'archaeology in Temple Mount proves land ours.'

Investigation completed, provides evidence that Rabbi Metzger guilty of corruption by giving favors for millions of shekels.

Jewish groups slam police for surrendering to terror threats after banning Jews from Temple Mount.

Arab MK Zahalka gets off with tongue-lashing from Ethics Committee, after he and other Arab MKs disrupted committee meeting.

Three Jews arrested for having Israeli flag, another expelled from holiest site in brutal police operation. Others hit by Waqf.

16 arrested as police nab terror cell that attacked Jews, worked to strengthen Hamas presence in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel wonders at fellow rabbis’ silence over plan to give away Jerusalem holy sites.

The Muslim Waqf reportedly vetoed Canadian PM's planned tour of the Temple Mount, because some of his guards are Jews.

Muslim group supervising Temple Mount makes new claims: King Solomon was Muslim, and the Western Wall is holy to Islam.

Stockwell Day, a former Canadian minister who visited the Temple Mount, was shocked to see the discrimination towards Jews.

The mystery of the Waqf's drilling into pavement on the Mount is solved. Temple Activists worried.

Police keep Jewish woman off Temple Mount for wearing modest skirt deemed 'too short' by the Waqf; 'it’s their decision'.

Member of committee to preserve Temple Mount antiquities demands that secret report on Waqf be published - for the sake of the public.

Taking anti-Jewish enforcement to new lengths, police decide dried fruit constitute 'forbidden Jewish symbols' on Tu Bishvat.

Al-Yarmouk camp besieged by Syrian army for months, death toll up to 48 as PA Arabs protest on Temple Mount.

Temple Mount activist catches Waqf officials vandalizing Judaism's holiest site.

Man who took part in Muslim mob’s violent attack on police gets just four months in jail after reaching plea bargain.

Former MK slams government's conduct with respect to the Temple Mount, after secret report reveals serious Israeli failures since 1967.

Veteran Temple Mount activist says politicians won't stop Muslim desecration of Judaism's holiest site; answer is popular re-engagement.

MKs discuss the mistreatment of Jewish historical artifacts on the Temple Mount; Feiglin says neglect the result of 'emotional disconnect'.

Jordan outraged at installation of security cameras following attacks, accuses Israel of violating Muslim religious freedom.

Friday fast day marks beginning of Babylonian siege of Jerusalem and is designated Day of Mourning for Holocaust martyrs.

After riot Friday by Muslim worshippers, Sheikh calls to defend Mount for exclusively Muslim worship, prevent Third Temple.

Extremist movement claims that MKs, representatives participated in 'Day of Rage' protests on their behalf.

Saudi Arabia's highest Islamic authority blasts Israeli plans for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, threatens 'religious war'.

In wake of continued anti-Semitism on Mount, PA official claims Jews make Judaism's holiest site 'impure.'

Despite it being the site of the Hanukkah miracle - the defeat of Zionists over Greek invaders - police shut down Temple Mount for Jews.

Islamist sheikh Raed Salah says Israel wants equal prayer arrangement on Temple Mount.

Temple Institute Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, in Hanukkah speech announces work on a 'Kohen' school, to be ready for rebuilt Temple.

Friday, November 22, declared a special day of support for the Al Aqsa mosque.

Islamic Movement concerned Israel will divide the Temple Mount to Jewish and Arab areas, opposed to equal prayer rights on the Mount.

Hamas joins Fatah’s Martyrs’ Brigade in calling for an ‘intifada’ terror war over Jewish visits to Temple Mount.

Debate over law to finally grant Jews the right to pray at their holiest site sparks angry response from Muslim MKs.

Bayit Yehudi advances monumental new bill to ensure regular prayer hours for Jews on the Temple Mount; first since 1967.

Israeli Police continue to prevent Jews from visiting Judaism's holiest site. Witness: we were humiliated because we were Jews.

Head of Temple Mount Heritage Fund Yehuda Glick declares hunger strike, says: "The Temple Mount is my whole life."

An ancient mikve (ritual bath) near the Temple Mount will be renovated and reopened for use by women who wish to ascend the Temple Mount.

Minister of Sacred Properties warns of diplomatic consequences to actions that “provoke 1.7 billion Muslims.”

A new campaign aims to encourage Jews to visit the Temple Mount.

The day on which Muslims will wake up and find the Al-Aqsa mosque gone is coming, warns cleric.

Jewish activists continue to challenge ban on Jewish prayer at Judaism's holiest site, slam police "weakness."

Rabbi and activist are violently arrested for allegedly praying at Judaism's holiest site.


Cops forced a Magen David Adom volunteer to remove his jacket with the organization’s emblem before entering the Temple Mount.

Rabbi Yitzchak Brand ascended along with dozens of followers and their families, to pray at the holiest Jewish site

Watch a bride visiting the Temple Mount on her wedding day and receiving a blessing from the kohen.

A video shot by police shows how Arabs defile their own mosque by turning it into a battleground.

Dozens of Jews who hoped to ascend holy site turned back, disappointed – but there is some good news.

"We do not have time," says maverick Likud MK, who predicts that next year, he will sit in the prime ministerial sukkah.

Activists say police have failed in their duty to secure Jewish visits, call for shared prayer arrangements to prevent discrimination.

Hundreds of children and teenagers are expected to arrive at the Temple Mount Tuesday, on an educational tour of Judaism's holiest site.

Likud MK Miri Regev slams Arab MK who said Jews should not be allowed to "contaminate" the Temple Mount.

MK Ahmed Tibi compares Jews to Crusaders and calls to keep them off the Temple Mount. ‘Al Aqsa for Muslims only.’

Two policemen were slightly hurt by rocks. Visits to Mount are continuing.

Likud MK rejects police letter claiming an official "government decision" to hand control over Temple Mount to Islamic authorities.
