Temple Mount

Deputy FM Forced to Cancel Temple Mount Visit

The day after Tisha B'Av, Deputy Foreign Minister Elkin tried to visit the Temple Mount but was asked to leave amid threats by Arabs.

Muslim Anger over Virtual ‘Third Temple’

A website with a simulation of a Third Temple has been met with an angry backlash from the Arab and Muslim world.

Feiglin: No "Palestinian Nation"

Likud MK says Israel is losing its own legitimacy by acknowledging “Palestinian” rights to the Jews' land

Minister Ariel Surprised Temple Mount Security

Housing Minister showed up unannounced at Mount, prompting a warning from Public Security minister.

Temple Mount Imam Threatens US, Europe

During sermon last Friday, Temple Mount imam threatens: “The Caliphate shall return... We desire to cleanse it of the impure.”

MK Feiglin to Minister: Admit You Fear the Waqf

Storm in the Knesset as Public Security Minister is challenged to explain why Jews can't pray on Temple Mount

Visit the Temple Mount - Online

New website offers a fascinating virtual tour of the holiest, and most politically-charged, site in Israel

MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount Prayer

Deputy Religions Minister: How can it be that Jews are forbidden to pray on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av?

Tisha B'Av: Jews Banned from Temple Mount

Jews banned from ascending one day after a Muslim mob attacked a previous group. Activist: decision "a reward to Islamic terror"

"We Will Correct This Disgrace"

Activists promise to step-up Temple Mount campaign after annual Tisha B'Av March delayed due to Ramadan

Muslim Extremists Force Jews From Temple Mount

Hundreds of pilgrims forced from Judaism's holiest site by Muslim mob. Activist: "Police failed to carry out their duties again"

MK Feiglin: Let Me Pray

Maverick MK fights for religious freedom, challenges authorities' use of vague "security concerns" to limit Jewish prayer on Temple Mount

Rabbinic Outrage Over Muslim Vandalism at Cave of Patriarchs

A leading rabbi in the government has expressed outrage over destruction of Jewish holy articles at the Cave of the Patriarchs by Muslims.

Squandering Grace

PA Police In Jerusalem to 'Help Out' With Ramadan Crowds

Israel authorized Palestinian Authority police to enter areas of Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty to 'help out' with Ramadan crowds

Sneak Peak: Temple Institute's Visitors' Center

The Temple Institute's new Visitors' Center is preparing to open its doors. Arutz Sheva gets a first glance.

Has the Temple Mount become a Theme Park?

Temple Institute says Islamists are turning the Mount into a site for fun and games, to attract Muslim pilgrims.

Police Warn Jewish Children for Bowing on Temple Mount

Jewish children split up to avoid angering Muslim worshipers. Tour guides say they were threatened with arrest.

Anger over Continued Temple Mount Discrimination

Activists furious at police attempts to delay traditional Jewish march in deference to Muslim worshippers. "Why can't they pray later?"

Tisha B'Av: "When will the Mourning Stop?"

Temple Institute video seeks to reframe the traditional Jewish day of mourning over the loss of the Two Temples in Jerusalem.

Jab at John Kerry?

Minister Ariel: Emissaries are Telling 'Tall Tales'

Housing Minister: between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, there will be only one state

Court Allows Jew to Pray at Gate to the Temple Mount

A faithful Jew prays regularly at the gateway to the Temple Mount, and now has the right to do so by court mandate.

Men Sentenced for Attempt to Sacrifice Lamb

Two men have been sentenced to 50 hours of service after trying to perform the Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount.

Rabbi Meidan: Shabak Told Me to Bring Jews to Mount

Rabbi Ya'akov Meidan said that Shabak officials had encouraged him to bring Jews to the Temple Mount, in order to ensure a Jewish presence

Court: No Law Against Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

A court ordered the release of a Jewish youth who had been arrested on charges of praying on the Temple Mount, saying no crime was committed

Court Awards Damages to Hebron Mother Over False Arrest

The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court has awarded thousands of shekels in damages to a Hevron mother after her false arrest by police.

Jewish Teens Detained for Bowing on Temple Mount

Four Jewish high school students detained at Judaism’s holiest site; police officer claims they bowed.

Sinai on High Alert, Al Qaeda Sets Up Base

The Egyptian government has declared a high alert in Sinai following a high level of Al Qaeda terrorist activity in the region.

New Palestinian Authority PM Visits Al-Aqsa Mosque

The PA's prime minister Rami Hamdallah became the first PA premier to visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Journalists Tour Temple Mount

Leading journalists with religious backgrounds tour Mount, view Muslim desecration.

Abbas: Israel Seeks to Build Holy Temple Instead of Al-Aqsa

PA Chairman accuses Israel of trying to “destroy” the Al-Aqsa Mosque by allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount.

Temple Activist: Policeman Said Rock Attacks ‘Not My Job’

Activist describes attacks by Muslim children on Temple Mount. ‘It’s too much.’

Feiglin: Netanyahu Takes Orders from Waqf

Likud MK hopes Coalition Chairman Levin will come around and support him vis-a-vis PM in Temple Mount row.

Hotovely Visits Temple Mount on Eve of Wedding

On the eve of her wedding Monday, MK Tzippy Hotovely ascended the Temple Mount Sunday morning

Likud Punishes Feiglin, Dismisses Him from Knesset Committee

MK Feiglin dismissed from the Knesset’s Education Committee, a punitive action due to his suspending his parliamentary activity.

Police Bar Jews from Temple Mount As Muslims Threaten More Riots

Police barred Jews from entering the Temple Mount after Muslim groups threatened violence over a planned visit by Jewish children.

Police Tell Activist Haivri He's on Temple Blacklist

Activist David Haivri says police have informed him that he may not ascend the Temple Mount.

Abbas Warns Israel Over Al-Aqsa Mosque

"We cannot remain silent" over Israel's alleged "assaults" on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warns PA Chairman.

Ashton Criticizes Israel Over Beit El and Temple Mount

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton criticizes Israel over its plan to build in Beit El, as well as tensions on the Temple Mount.

Jordan Summons Israeli Ambassador, Peres Sends Calming Message

President Shimon Peres sends a calming message to Jordan, after it summons the Israeli ambassador over an incident at the Temple Mount.

U.S. Calls for 'Restraint' Over Temple Mount

The United States calls for both Israel and the PA to exercise restraint after the Grand Mufti is arrested for throwing chairs at Jews.

Knesset Speaker: Temple Mount Solution 'by Next Year'

MK Edelstein says preventing MKs from visiting the Temple Mount is a "very grave" matter.

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.