Temple Mount

Erdan at Security Council:

'This is a show about nothing'

Israeli Ambassador at meeting on Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount: Was there an emergency session when Abbas incited against Jews?

US to Security Council:

'We oppose actions that depart from status quo on Temple Mount'

US Deputy Ambassador to the UN says Biden administration holds Israel responsible for maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount.

US Ambassador Nides:

'It's not our job to tell Israelis what to do'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tells Israeli radio he admires Israel's democracy and doesn't believe it's in danger.

Jordanian MPs to Ben-Gvir: We'll become suicide bombers

A Jordanian parliamentarian voices support for terrorists, quotes Mohammad, calling Jews the 'sons of apes and pigs.'

Op-ed:

Temple Mount Controversy - blame Moshe Dayan, not Ben-Gvir

Even followers of Islam considered the Temple Mount to be the location of the Holy Temples, but Moshe Dayan gave it to the Wakf.Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Is Israel really threatened by Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount gambit?

Worries about results are real. But denying Hamas a veto over Jerusalem and asserting Jewish rights also brings benefits. Op-ed.

MK Danny Danon:

'Ben-Gvir has the right to go up to the Temple Mount'

Likud MK Danny Danon discusses his goals for the new Knesset term and why he turned down a ministerial appointment.

'Pathological obsession':

Cruz blasts Biden over condemnation of Israel

Senator Ted Cruz criticizes Biden administration after top officials accuse Israel of changing status quo on Temple Mount.

Turkish FM to Israeli FM:

'Ben Gvir's provocation on Temple Mount is unacceptable'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister tells Israeli counterpart his country expects "provocative actions" to be avoided.

Will UN Security Council condemn Jews visiting Temple Mount?

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says tomorrow's debate exists "only because the UN is a crooked and biased body."

Jason Greenblatt:

'Why tolerate discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount?'

Former White House envoy to Middle East questions administration's fixation on 'status quo' which legitimizes discrimination against Jews.

Haredi lawmaker blasts Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount visit

'Your visit only did damage,' says MK Moshe Gafni. 'Rabbis for generations banned visiting the Temple Mount. I hope Ben-Gvir pays attention'

Ben Gvir:

'I will fight against racism so Jews can enter the Temple Mount'

National Security Minister in interview after Temple Mount visit: It makes no sense that Jews experience racism in their country.

Ra'am warns against chaos and instability at Al-Aqsa

Ra'am Party and MK Ahmed Tibi of Ta’al deny any religious or historical connection of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount.

Following Ben Gvir visit:

UN Security Council to discuss Al-Aqsa Mosque

UAE and China ask for UN Security Council meeting to discuss recent developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

State Department spokesperson:

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'

Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".

Terrorists launch rocket which explodes in Gaza

Rocket believed to be launched in response to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount.

Minister Ben-Gvir's wife Ayala visits Temple Mount after husband

Ayala Ben-Gvir: Terrorists always try to harm Jews whether they have an excuse or not.

Sephardic Chief Rabbi chastises Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar slam minister for entering Temple Mount when they forbid it.

Netanyahu office:

'No change in status quo by Ben-Gvir's visit to Temple Mount'

Official in PMO says PM "obliged to strictly maintain status quo on the Temple Mount without change, won't submit to the dictates of Hamas

Abbas spokesman:

'Biden needs to intervene on Temple Mount'

PA chairman's spokesman warns against Israel's intentions to change the historical situation on the Temple Mount.

Top Hamas official warns against Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Official in charge of Jerusalem in Hamas says all Israeli attempts to impose a new reality on the Temple Mount will be thwarted.

Minister Ben-Gvir to visit the Temple Mount this week

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir informs police he will ascend the Temple Mount during his first week in office.

Discrimination against Jews on the Temple Mount is wrong

The rights of Jews on the Temple Mount are based on Israel’s Declaration of Independence, but many find reasons to deprive them. Op-ed.

Man who brought donuts to Temple Mount won't be barred from site

Jerusalem Magistrate Court rules 'argument with police' not sufficient grounds to bar activist from Temple Mount for 15 days.

Top Hamas official:

'Israel will bear responsibility for Ben Gvir's actions'

Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas official in the Gaza Strip, threatens Netanyahu government over the Temple Mount.

Hanukkah & the Temple Mount:

"No jelly donuts allowed"

Activist Tom Nisani just wanted to spread some holiday cheer at Judaism's holiest site, but police decided to arrest him instead.

Sign prohibiting Jewish visits to Temple Mount restored

Chief Rabbi Yosef directs rabbi of the Western Wall to put back sign banning Jews from Temple Mount after it was removed by unknown party.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh:

'We will bury the Zionist government'

In a speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of Hamas, its leader threatens an all-out confrontation.

Radical cleric:

'Al-Aqsa is stronger than any Judaization plans'

Ahead of Hanukkah, Muslim clerics warning against damage to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jewish visits to the Temple Mount.

Hamas spokesman:

'Ben Gvir's fate will be worse'

Hamas spokesman in Jerusalem warns the Netanyahu government against changing the situation on the Temple Mount.

Interview: Inon Dan Kehati

'Peace will start at the Temple Mount'

Before the Druze gave an example of a proud people, Kehati set up an organization to promote Jewish pride in face of Palestinianism.

Radical cleric:

'We won't allow Ben Gvir to harm the sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Leading Palestinian Arab cleric calls on Muslims to be alert to attempts by Jews to "attack" the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

MK Rabbi Eliyahu to INN:

'We will go back to controlling the Temple Mount'

Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu demands to take strong action against activists who hinder the IDF and strives to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem

Returning to the Temple Mount:

'We cannot accept that a Jew who prays gets arrested'

Tom Nisani of 'Beyadenu – Returning to the Temple Mount' explains his organization's list of 10 demands for the new government.

Will pressure from Jordan prevent Jewish prayer on Temple Mount?

Can a new government pave the way for freedom of worship on the holy site or will international pressure bind its hands?

Jordanian officials:

'Change in status quo on the Temple Mount will harm relations'

Officials in the Kingdom warn that any provocation by Ben Gvir on the Temple Mount will lead to dangerous consequences.

Op-ed:

Is Israel an Arab country?

How else could any Israeli PM, even an unelected caretaker one, promise Arabs he would not allow Jews to pray on the Temple Mount? Op-ed.

Lapid has disqualified himself from leadership of a Jewish State

With breathtaking pandering in order to gain Arab votes, Lapid has crossed a red line of no return. Op-ed.

Lapid: We won't allow Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount

PM makes appeal to Israeli Arab sector to vote for Yesh Atid in the upcoming elections.

Temple Mount:

Arab woman smashes glass bottle on yeshiva student

Arab woman smashes glass bottle on yeshiva student as he exits the Temple Mount.

Riots on the Temple Mount - a direct result of concessions

In return for our giving in, we receive terror, international pressure, support for a boycott of Israel and recently Holocaust denial.Op-ed.

Second class citizens

Jews subjected to intrusive inspections at Temple Mount

The inspections were an attempt to prevent the smuggling of ritual items into Judaism's holiest sight

Police Commissioner to INN:

'We are happy to see thousands coming to the Temple Mount'

Police Commissioner speaks to INN about preparations for the holidays and the desire to allow Jews to visit the Temple Mount.

Op-ed:

Riots on the Temple Mount - a direct result of concessions

Last Wednesday, Arabs heard that Israel is ready to establish a state for them. If they keep rioting, they figure that dream will come true.

Court permits blowing shofar at Eastern Wall

Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Judge refuses police's request to bar Temple Mount activist who blew shofar at the Eastern Wall.

Hamas:

'Jewish visits to Temple Mount are a crime'

Hamas welcomes wave of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Number of Jewish worshipers on Temple Mount doubles

Over 1,000 Jews visit Temple Mount as group of Arabs barricade themselves inside Al Aqsa Mosque and launch fireworks at them.

Riots in eastern Jerusalem over Rosh Hashanah

False reports circulated on social media of threats to Al Aqsa Mosque with intention of inciting conflict between rioters, security forces.

Fears of escalation:

Visits to Temple Mount will not be prohibited during holidays

Prime Minister holds situation assessment ahead of the Tishrei holidays amid fears of security flare-up.

Security assessment:

Temple Mount to be used for incitement during High Holidays

Jewish, Arab activists barred from Temple Mount during High Holidays.

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow leads special visit to Temple Mount

Rabbi Cherlow and Biblical archaeologist Aran Yardeni lead group on special visit to holiest site in Judaism for month of Elul.

Arab leader warns of Temple Mount violence on Rosh Hashanah

"The Jews are going to sacrifice animals and desecrate Al-Aqsa," claims Sheikh Kamal Khatib.

Police detain IDF soldier after Temple Mount visit

A Jew who went up to the Temple Mount in an IDF uniform refused the policemen's request to continue walking and was detained.

Yehuda Glick detained on Temple Mount for listening to shofar

Former MK broadcast blast of ram's horn via cell phone & was detained by police.

'No Waqf hovering over my head'

Jewish woman visits Temple Mount alone, without police

Journalist and author Emily Amrousi mistakenly allowed to enter Temple Mount on her own after policeman mistakes her for tourist.

Chief Rabbi: Show sovereignty without visiting Temple Mount

Opposing pilgrimage to Har Habayit, Chief Rabbi Lau says the sanctity of the site must be preserved.

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Jordanian Waqf dumps garbage on the Temple Mount

Desecration of the Temple Mount continues in plain view – ‘Shame on the Jewish People’

Temple Mount

A new record of pilgrims to the Temple Mount

The number of pilgrims has surpassed 44 thousand Jewish worshipers this year - more than a month before the Jewish year ends.

New police commander cancels Temple Mount restraining orders

In his first week on the job, commander Avi Cohn cancels restraining orders for those who will follow discriminatory rules at the holy site.