Temple Mount

Jordan MPs Demand Expulsion of Israeli Envoy

Jordan MPs unanimously demanded the government expel Israeli ambassador over 'chair throwing' Muslim Mufti.

Muslim Official: We'll Give Up Temple Mount When Messiah Comes

An at-times angry discussion took place in the Knesset Wednesday on the rights of Jews to pray on the Temple Mount

Har HaBayit Should Be a Place of Peace, Not of Riots

Jewish people should be able to pray and celebrate the re-unification of Jerusalem on the Temple Mount.

Islamic Groups Against Likud’s Temple Mount Plans

Muslim groups upset as Likud MKs plan protest trip to the Temple Mount.

Minister's Israel Cap was 'a Victory' over Waqf

Housing Minister Uri Ariel entered the Mount with an Israel flag printed on his cap. Temple groups are proud.

A Rabbinic Group Supports ‘Third Kotel’ Plan

The Beit Hillel rabbinic group throws its weight behind creation of mixed prayer section at the Western Wall.

MK Protests Feiglin Ban with Visit to Temple Mount

MK Shuli Moalem protests MK Feiglin’s Temple Mount ban.

They Stab, We Are Arrested for Praying at Temple Mount

Ministry: Feiglin Off Temple Mount Because of 'Bad Behavior'

The Justice Ministry told MK Moshe Feiglin that he is not allowed to ascend the Temple Mount because of his 'bad behavior' in the past

Temple Mount Groups Give Thanks on Second Passover

Temple Mount groups celebrate the capture of Temple Mount terrorists. Police invited.

Jordan: Israel Agreed to Allow UN to 'Investigate' in Old City

Jordan says that Israel has agreed to allow UNESCO to "investigate and assess" heritage conservation in Jerusalem's Old City.

Arab Media Outcry as MKs Weigh Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

MKs consider allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount, sparking Arab media outcry over ‘prayers in mosque.’

Police: Muslim Women Arrested for Anti-Jewish Provocation

Muslim women who tried to physically prevent Jews from visiting the Temple Mount were arrested, police say.

Arab Gang Planned to Shoot Up Jewish Visitors on Temple Mount

Israeli officials announced that they had nabbed a gang of Arab terrorists who were planning a terror attack on the Temple Mount

Temple Mount: Jews Strip-Searched to Avoid Israeli Flags

Jewish youths strip-searched to avoid offending Muslim worshipers with Israeli flag.

Islamist Children's Festival on Temple Mount

Muslim extremists say event is held in order to teach their children not to be Israeli.

Memorial Siren Controversy on Temple Mount

Police tried to get Jews off the Temple Mount before siren sounded, Muslim Waqf members upset by standing Jewish visitors.

Israel Nabs Temple Mount Terrorists

Terrorists attacked police in revenge for dropped Koran, used child to smuggle in bomb materials.

‘End Muslim Women’s Provocations on Temple Mount’

Temple Mount activists seek action on Muslim women’s anti-Jewish protests.

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Lebanese daily publishes article claiming that Jews eat matzah made with blood of non-Jews during holiday of Passover.

Mimouna, Bread, and Dust Storms: Pesach Concludes in Israel

Israelis were wrapping up the Passover holiday on Monday evening

PA, Jordan Ink Deal to 'Defend' Jerusalem Against 'Judaization'

Jordan, PA sign agreement confirming their "common goal to defending" Jerusalem and their opposition to so-called "Judaization" of city.

Eve of Holiday, Muslims Hurl Rocks at Jews on Temple Mount

Extremist Muslims tried on the 7th day of Passover but failed to prevent Jews from accessing the holiest site in Judaism, the Temple Mount.

High Alert as Passover Coincides with Arab ‘Land Day’

Police are on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria as Arabs prepare to mark Land Day.

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

The Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis was vandalized as congregants gathered to celebrate Passover.

Feiglin: State Buying Muslim Honor with Israeli Pride

MK: Giving up Israeli sovereignty to keep the peace will lead to war.

Arabs Protest, MK Barred from Temple Mount

MK Feiglin's planned visit to Temple Mount banned to avoid Muslim riot. ‘I represent Jewish sovereignty.’

White House Marks Beginning of Passover

President Obama marked the beginning of Passover at a small gathering at the White House on Monday.

Sebastia, Samaria Sites to be Open on Holiday

Israelis will be able to visit numerous sites and attractions in Samaria throughout the Passover holiday, with full IDF security

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Pope Francis extends Passover wishes to Jewish community in a gesture aimed at strengthening relations between the two religions.

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

IDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

'Spider-Man' Filmmakers Shift Schedule for Passover

Producers agreed to rearrange filming of "Spider-Man” after complaints by the Jewish community in Brooklyn.

Hesder Students to the Rescue for IDF Passover Preparations

Hesder students have volunteered to prepare IDF base kitchens for Passover, one of the biggest Passover koshering jobs in the country

Haifa’s ‘Chametz Hotline’ for Passover

Deputy mayor invites Haifa residents to report illegal sales of leavened bread.

Temple Groups Practice Passover Sacrifice

Jewish groups prepare for the Third Temple with a sample sacrifice for Passover.

Soldiers, Yeshiva Students Work Together to Help Needy

Soldiers and yeshiva students work together to make Passover happy for needy families.

Passover Filming of 'Spider-Man' Plagues Brooklyn Jews

Brooklyn Jews are blasting the producers of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” movie for plans to film in the area during the Passover holiday.

This Pesach For Families Who Have It All, An Israeli Dog Resort

Looking for something special to give your pooch for Pesach? How about a vacation in the Judean sun with skills training?

Passover Wafer Packaging Raises Rabbinate's Ire

A pack of kosher for Passover wafers that looks too much like the "regular" kind has raised concerns in the Chief Rabbinate

Ideas for Pesach Vacation: Volcanic Park Opens in Golan Heights

Not everything explosive in the Golan Heights is about gunfire; a new volcanic park provides a fascinating look under the surface.

Activist: Regain the Sovereignty of the Temple Mount

Rabbi Yehuda Glick reiterates the call to establish a commission of inquiry into Friday's events on the Temple Mount.

Unprecedented: Firebombs on Temple Mount

Jewish Temple groups demand inquiry as videos show policeman's uniform alight after he was struck by a fire bomb.

Special Temple Mount Broadcast to Promote Judaism's Holiest Site

Special annual Temple Mount Awareness Day broadcast carried live here for 3 hours from 6:00 p.m. Israel time.

Hamas: Obama Visit to Temple Mount - a Declaration of War

Hamas and Islamic Jihad say that a visit by Obama to the Temple Mount will be a declaration of war on the Islamic world.

Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount

Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.

Passover Preparation in Photos

With Passover less than three weeks away, matzah factories are in full gear.

Israelis Receive Travel Advisory Prior to Passover Vacation

The Counter Terrorism Bureau issued a travel warning, alerting Israelis to refrain from visiting hostile locations over Passover holiday.

Muslim Women Block Jews from Temple Mount, Police Intervene

Police were forced to intervene Wednesday morning when Muslim women blocked Jewish tourists from reaching the Temple Mount. The site closed.

Former Labor MK Shocked to Discover Temple Mount Discrimination

Former Labor MK Daniel Ben-Simon cut short a visit to the Temple Mount after he personally witnessed the discrimination of Jews.

Hareidi MK: Feiglin Temple Mount Ascents 'Dangerous' for Israel

Meir Porush (UTJ) called on PM Netanyahu to throw MK Moshe Feiglin out of the Likud because of his 'dangerous' Temple Mount ascent

MK Feiglin Explains Attempt to Enter Dome of the Rock

"I am not calling on Jews to begin making pilgrimage to the location of the Temple itself," MK wrote.

Temple Mount Closed Off after Feiglin Visit

MK Feiglin insisted on being allowed into the Dome of the Rock. Police removed him.

MK: Israel's Water Guaranteed 'Chametz-Free'

Israelis will again drink underground "well water" this Passover, because of fears that the Kinneret may contain chametz.

OU Pre-Passover Webcast Provides Answers for the Holiday

The Orthodox Union’s two top rabbis are available to answer questions for its annual pre-Passover webcast, set for March 12 at 2:30 pm EDT.

PA Officials Warn Obama Over Visiting Al-Aqsa

PA leaders: Obama should not visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in a way that might compromise its "Muslim sovereignty".

Nepalese Boy Brings Light to Chabad House in Kathmandu

The smile of a once-naked street urchin from the streets of Kathmandu now lights up the Kathmandu Chabad House where he lives in Nepal.

Arab Organization: Feiglin 'Defiled' the Al-Aqsa Mosque

An Israeli-Arab organization accused new MK Moshe Feiglin of 'defiling' the Al-Aqsa mosque by visiting the Temple Mount.

Feiglin Ascends Temple Mount, With No Fear of Arrest

Newly elected MK, formerly arrested for praying on the Temple Mount, takes advantage of his new parliamentary immunity.

Gimpel: Voters will See Through Leftist Smears

Judge Rubinstein asks Kadima to provide him with video of Gimpel's statements on Temple Mount if it wants him to rule on disqualification.

Gimpel Calm Under Fire for Dome of the Rock Comments

Bennett backs Gimpel after newscast featured video of him joking about blowing up the Dome of the Rock.