Temple Mount

Ben Shapiro moved by crowd ascending Temple Mount

Ben Shapiro recalls words of Prophet Jeremiah on the Jews' return upon seeing Jewish masses ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

Ben Shapiro visits the Temple Mount

'You can't come to Israel and not ascend to the Temple Mount,' Shapiro said, during his visit with his father.

Temple Mount organization:

'Prepare for thousands of visitors on 9 Av, to avert disaster'

As major fast day approaches, Beyadeinu appeals to authorities to provide ushers, shade for expected crowds on Temple Mount.

Conflict ahead?

Muslims expected to increase presence on Temple Mount

Sheikh calls on Muslims to flock to Temple Mount ahead of Jewish fast day, claiming 'extremists' are planning 'break-ins.'

The 17th Day of Tammuz

The tablets were broken on this day. It is our duty to fix what is broken.

Constancy and consistency

The greatest framework of spiritual life without which that life begins to wither and die is consistent, constant faithfulness to mitzvot.

Attempted stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

Terrorist attempts to stab police at Temple Mount Gate, flees into mount complex.

Watch: Activists prepare for sacrificial offering on Temple Mt.

'We want to be prepared for the real thing once we get back to our home - The Holy Temple,' says one activist partaking in the activity.

Chief Rabbi blasts those who permit Temple Mount entry

Sephardi Chief Rabbi blasts those who ascend the Temple Mount, contrary to the opinion of all the great rabbis of Israel.

Falsehood with Truth

Politicians are fairly sure you will buy into whatever it is they are trying to sell you. Look at today's leaders.in Israel and the US.Op-ed

Hundreds visit the Temple Mount for Shavuot

Temple Mount authorities report that 754 Jews made their way to the Mount over Shavuot - an increase from previous years.

Former PM Netanyahu:

'Members of this govt oppose flying Israel flag in Jerusalem'

On Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Lobby established in Israel's capital city.

Dozens of Arabs riot on Temple Mount, in Old City

Masked Arabs riot at Al Aqsa Mosque and at Damascus Gate on Jerusalem Day, throwing stones at police and launching fireworks.

'The Temple Mount is in our hands" - but is it?

On day 43 of the Counting of the Omer, that jubilant message was broadcast to Israel by IDF General Motta Gur. But since then....

Hamas calls for mass rally in Al-Aqsa

Hamas calls on Palestinian public to come en masse to the Al-Aqsa Mosque to protect it against the entry of Jews.

Hamas: Flag Dance on the Temple Mount - a pretext for war

Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations warn Israel against allowing Flag Dance participants to ascend the Temple Mount.

Jerusalem Day:

Fear Temple Mount clashes could spark Hamas rocket attacks

Security officials fear false incitement over threat by Flag March to the Temple Mount could lead to violence, rockets fired from Gaza.

Appeal accepted:

Restrictions on teens who prayed on Temple Mount reinstated

District Court accepts police appeal against lifting of restrictions on teens who recited "Shema Yisrael" on the Temple Mount.

Former MK blasts court ruling on Temple Mount

Former MK Ibrahim Sarsur says ruling permitting the reciting of "Shema" on the Temple Mount is political.

Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Temple Mount without Israelis

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to meet PA officials before Israeli officials during visit to Israel.

Police appeal court ruling permitting 'Shema' on Temple Mount

Police say court erred in concluding saying Shema prayer, bowing on Temple Mount by Jews is not a disruption o the public order.

Historic verdict: No more discrimination on the Temple Mount?

A lawyer for Honenu says the historic sentence paves the way for numerous changes in the status quo on the holy site.

Jordan condemns court ruling on Temple Mount

Jordan on court decision allowing Jews to recite Shema on Temple Mount: It lacks legal status under international law.

Court rules:

Jews can say Shema Yisrael and bow on the Temple Mount

Judge cancels restrictive conditions imposed on three teens who bowed and recited "Shema Yisrael" during their visit to the Temple Mount.

Police to Right-wing Activist:

'Do you really want to demolish Al Aqsa?'

Satirical Facebook post lands Lehava head with a summons; similar post by Peace Now has no consequences.

Israel opposes Turkish FM's visit to Temple Mount

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu wants to visit Temple Mount without any Israelis accompanying him in visit to Israel.

Op-ed:

The Muslim Brotherhood’s foreign minister

Israel’s government owes its survival to a hostile, anti-Semitic actor that is actively working towards its destruction. Op-ed.

Hamas leader 'not afraid' of Israel

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, says he does 'not take Israel into consideration,' warns against Jews visiting Temple Mount.

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'There is no Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blasts Israel and declares: Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.

PM denies Israel agreed to tighten Muslim control of Temple Mount

Prime Minister Bennett denies Israel agreed to increase in Muslim authority's presence on Temple Mount. 'No change on the Temple Mount.'

Biden to meet Jordanian King, discuss Middle East

The meeting follows recent clashes on the Temple Mount and Jordan's criticism of Israel over those clashes.

Temple Mount:

Public Security Minister submits to Jordanian demands

Minister Omer Barlev agrees to allow additional 50 Waqf members to police Temple Mount compound in response to Jordanian demands.

Haredi MK:

Bennett must return his keys, hand them to someone capable

'We don't need to search for a reason for why our enemies murder us. Every time they invent different reasons,' MK Deri says.

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

Abbas' adviser on religious affairs rejects Prime Minister Bennett's remarks on Israel's sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

Report:

Livid Abbas is not taking coalition leaders' phone calls

The chairman of Ra'am is angry with Bennett's conduct regarding Ra’am’s demands vis-à-vis the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Coalition crisis

Bennett's men furious at Shaked's 'irretrievable harm to govt'

Prime Minister seeks to appease Ra'am while Shaked speaks out on Temple Mount, settlement construction.

While party leader is abroad:

Renewed demands that Ra'am leave coalition over Temple Mount

Ra'am's spiritual leadership seeks to pass resolution forcing party to leave coalition while MK Abbas is abroad.

Independence Day:

Hatikva & an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount

Singers told to be quiet, flag confiscated.

Independence Day:

MK Yomtob Kalfon visits the Temple Mount

Kalfon was heckled: "The Temple Mount doesn't want you, who sits with Arabs in government."

Watch: Female activists try to hoist Israeli flag on Temple Mt.

The young women were arrested following their attempt to hoist the flag on Judaism's holiest site.

Temple Mount reopened to Jews after 14-day closure

Hundreds queued from early morning, but police are only permitting small groups to enter.

Hamas in message to Israel:

'The rocket launchers are ready for action'

Arab newspaper reports that Hamas warned Israel that "damage to Al-Aqsa Mosque could lead to the firing of rockets from Gaza."

Fueling Jew hatred on the Temple Mount

Jordan, the Arab League, the UN and the US, all fuel raw antisemitisim at Judaism's holiest site. Opinion.

Odeh's holiday message: We will win

In Eid al-Fitr message, MK Ayman Odeh says the presence at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan taught about the Palestinians' willingness to sacrifice.

Op-ed:

Biden warns Israel against ‘freedom of worship

His administration tells Jews to stop praying. Op-ed.

Bennett: No increased Jordanian control of Temple Mount

PM's office calls reports any alteration to Temple Mount status quo, including giving in to Jordanian demands, 'baseless.'

Hamas unveils huge terrorist display on Temple Mount

Hamas hangs massive poster on Temple Mount to mark end of Ramadan.

Commissioner instructs:

Minimum number of police officers on Temple Mount

Commissioner instructs Jerusalem District Commander to change his approach to Temple Mount disturbances.

Menachem Ben Yashar, early Temple Mount activist, passes away

Ben Yashar was born in Germany before the Second World War. He passed away at the age of 98.

Coalition crisis:

Ra'am demands 'amended' status quo on Temple Mount

Mansour Abbas wants Jordan to present list of demands. Without Israeli acquiescence, Ra'am will not return to coalition.

Lod imam arrested yet again

Sheikh Yusuf Albaz, imam of the Great Mosque in Lod, arrested suspicion of inciting Muslim worshipers on Temple Mount.

Will ties with Jordan implode over disagreement on Temple Mt?

The Hashemite Kingdom is livid with Jewish pilgrimages to the holy site.

Temple Mount clashes:

2 arrested as Arab rioters throw rocks, fireworks at police

Defense establishment preparing for further clashes on the last Friday of the month of Ramadan.

Report:

Ra'am chairman met Jordan's King Abdullah II

MK Mansour Abbas reportedly met King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman and discussed with him the situation in Jerusalem.

Expert:

'Israel should not give up control of the Temple Mount'

Ahead of Jordan-Israel meeting on Temple Mount, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilad says Israel should ensure police officers can remain there.

MK Odeh ascends Temple Mount in violation of guidelines

Joint List chairman attends Laylat al-Qadr prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque without informing Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms in advance.

Jordan pressuring Israel to maintain status quo on Temple Mount

As tensions at the holy site mount, Israel's government has made it clear it will not alter the existing status quo to avoid confrontation.

Again:

Arabs riot following morning prayer on Temple Mount

Arab youths continued a cycle of rioting on the holy site despite heightened police presence throughout the Old City of Jerusalem.

Jordan demands increased control of Temple Mount

Jordan submits demands to US by which Waqf would have total control over visits by non-Muslims to the Temple Mount, impose more restrictions

Op-ed:

The Temple Mount is not really in our hands

We act as if we are the Romans and the Arabs are the Jews - but having Arabs in control of the Temple Mount is a sign of exile. Op-ed.