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Arab Axe Attack on Jew in Old City

An Arab terrorist attacked a Jew with an axe in the area of the Damascus Gate Monday morning. The victim suffered light wounds.

Kotel Cleanup for Passover

Photo essay: Rabbi of the Kotel and Holy Places takes part in cleanup of the Western Wall for Pesach.

Mofaz Visits Kotel after Victory

The new head of Kadima, Shaul Mofaz, announced he would vie for prime minister's slot next election.

‘Swift’ Birds to be Welcomed Back to Western Wall

The Common Swift, a unique bird that spends most of its life on the wing, returns to Western Wall for a short vacation from Africa.

Kotel Rabbi to eBay: Stop Selling Kotel Stones

Internet auction site offers stones allegedly from Kotel area. Rabbi: they do not confer a blessing -- but a curse.

Western Wall Rabbi 'Cannot Forgive the Mufti'

The Western Wall Rabbi says Israelis “cannot forgive the Mufti” for saying that only by killing Jews can Muslims proceed to Paradise.

40,000 Visit Kotel During Hanukkah

More than 40,000 people visited the Western Wall during Hanukkah. Thousands attended daily candle lighting.

Sixth Hanukkah Candle Lit at Kotel

Police commissioner and Jerusalem mayor attend lighting of sixth candle of Hannukah.

Expose: The Vatican Wants to Lay its Hands on Jerusalem

The Vatican is now reiterating demands for control of religious sites in Jerusalem. Jordan's occupation 1948-1967 didn't bother them.

Arab Group: Kotel Belongs to Islam

An Arab organization proclaimed that Israel's plans to expand the prayer area for women at the Kotel was “very dangerous.”

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

The discovery of a new ritual pool under the Western Wall suggests a new theory that the Kotel was completed later than thought.

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

Hundreds of rabbis and Torah students danced Saturday night in celebration of completion of learning the Gemara in memory of Rabbi Shach.

PA TV: Rain in Jerusalem Cleanses It from 'Impure Jews'

A new meaning for "ethnic cleansing"? PA TV program says rain washes away the impurity of the footsteps of Jews on behalf of Muslims.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Western Wall

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Konstantin Grishchenko, visits the Kotel (Western Wall) for the first time.

Texan Harley Davidson Bikers at Western Wall

Christian group rides across Israel on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, saying to the Jewish state: "We support you."

Becoming Israelis Near the Holiest Place on Earth

Olim from Britain and South Africa received their identity cards in a ceremony near the Western Wall. "We feel like we've come home."

Bridge for Jews to Temple Mount May Disappear

Jerusalem’s engineer demands that the ”Mughrabi” bridge for Jews to the Temple Mount be repaired or closed because of dangers.

The Western Wall at Dawn on Hoshana Raba: Video and Photos

On the last day of Sukkot, Hoshana Raba, the Western Wall fills for vatikin, prayers recited at the break of dawn.

Thousands Answer 'Amen' at the Priestly Blessing in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva brings you video and photos of the annual priestly blessing at the Western Wall.

Video: Jews Shout Out to G-d at the Western Wall

Tzfat's Rabbi, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, led a special Selichot service in the Western Wall. "We're praying to G-d by shouting out to him."

Say 'No' to the Kotel, Temple Activists Urge

Temple Movement may adopt a new slogan – "Say 'no' to the Kotel" – because it wants people to say 'yes' to the Temple Mount.

PA Vows to Erase 'Filth,' Build Arab Homes at Western Wall

The Palestinian Authority plans to build Arab housing in the Western Wall plaza if ever it gains control of Jerusalem.

Belz Hassidim 'Conquer' Kotel Plaza

Hassidic dynasty fills up the plaza for post-Tisha B'Av L'Chayim toast.

Photo Feature: Tens of Thousands at Western Wall on Tisha B’Av

Tens of thousand of Jews are praying at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av as the People of Israel mourn destructions of the Holy Temples.

Arabs Vandalize Cars of Kotel Worshippers

Arabs vandalized cars of Jews praying at the Western Wall on the eve of the Tisha B’Av fast day. Nearby, an Arab stole a Jew’s revolver.

New: Walk Through the Digs Under the Old City

The archaeological dig just outside Dung Gate has been completed, and has been adapted for visitors to see for themselves the 2,500-year-old finds.

The YouTube the Palestinian Authority Does Not Want You to See

A YouTube video depicting the history of the Temple Mount may be yanked after Arab complaints not enough people view it, according to the poster.

Video: Muslim Arabs Attack Worshipers at Kotel

Arabs hurled rocks at Jews praying at the Temple Mount Friday. Kotel Cam recorded the incident.

Masada Most Popular Pay-to-Enter Tourist Site

The ancient Masada Fortress, overlooking the Dead Sea, was the most popular pay-to-enter tourist site last year, topping urban zoos.

Priestly Blessing at the Kotel: Photos & Video

View images from the annual Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim) ceremony at the Kotel - one of the largest in memory.

Holiday Joy and Prayers in Jerusalem

Many thousands of Jews are festively gathered at the Western Wall plaza this morning for the traditional holiday Priestly Blessing.

New at Kotel for Pesach: Mobility Scooter

Old City to be closed off to private vehicles during Passover. Birkat Kohanim scheduled for Thursday, 21.4.

109 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall

Collel Chabad arranged a Bar Mitzvah celebration at the Kotel for 109 orphans it supports.

Kotel Gets Cleaned for Passover, All Notes Taken Out

As the holiday of Passover approaches, the Kotel is also being prepared and the notes are being removed from between its stones.

'Peace and Dialogue' Muslim Group Angered by Jewish Kotel

A pan-national Islamic group lauds “peace and dialogue” in the UN, while fighting Jewish prayer at the Western Wall.

Chilean Miners: Just Like the Jews, We Kept Our Faith

24 of the Chilean miners who were rescued from the depths of the earth toured the Kotel this week. INNTV met them there.

Photo Essay: Ashkenazi and Gantz Pray at Kotel

Outgoing and incoming IDF Chief of Staff went to pray at the Kotel following a ceremony in which Gantz officially took over from Ashkenazi.

First Time Ever? Graffiti at Western Wall Plaza

A man described as “odd” yelled and cursed at worshippers at the Western Wall plaza, and painted anti-Israeli graffiti.

Golani Soldiers Swear In at the Kotel

Golani Brigade’s inaugural ceremony takes place at the Western Wall for the first time in 22 years.

Incoming Chief of Staff Visits Kotel

Photos: Kotel Rabbi accompanies Major-General Yoav Galant to holy site, prays for his success.

The iKotel: Bringing the Western Wall to the iPhone

New iPhone application allows users to feel close and connected to the Kotel.

First Candle of Chanukah Lit at Kotel

Chief Sephardic Rabbi and Minister of Education light candle at the holiest Jewish site at which Jews are permitted to pray.

Thousands Beseech G-d for Rain at Kotel

Jews gathered near the site of their forefathers' Temples to ask G-d to provide rain for the parched Land of Israel.

Secular Farmers to Join Mass Prayers for Rain at Kotel Monday

Chief Rabbis Metzger and Amar will take part in Kotel prayer at 3:30 PM. They have declared a fast day as well.

Al-Kotel Al-Ma’aravi?

The Muslims – not the Islamists – mean to take over every Jewish site in Jewish Israel. And the United Nations means to assist them.

PA: Western Wall Was 'not Jewish’ until 16th Century C.E.

The Palestinian Authority’s rewriting of the Bible reaches a new peak, or low, with a “scientific study” denying Jewish claims to the Wester

Cabinet OKs 85M Shekel Kotel Development Plan

Government green light for five year plan for the continued development of the Western Wall plaza and its environs.

Unsupported Mugrabi Gate Endangers Women’s’ Area at Western Wall

Experts warn of imminent catastrophe as only bridge for Jews to reach Temple Mount is in danger of collapsing, yet Israeli government ignores it.

Chilean MPs Give Thanks at Kotel

Members of Chile's parliament gave thanks at the Western Wall for the rescue of 33 trapped miners last week.

PA: Upgrading Western Wall Plaza Aimed at 'Seizing' Jerusalem

PA officials are using Jerusalem municipal renovations to the Western Wall plaza as a new excuse to avoid resuming direct talks with Israel.

Western Wall Prepares for 15 Million Visitors a Year

Jerusalem approved a new comprehensive plan to improve facilities for an expected 15 million visitors to the Western Wall in the coming years.

Jews Who Defied British Ban on Shofars at Wall Hold Reunion

Six men who, as teenagers, braved the British to blow the shofar at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur decades ago, gather for a remarkable reunion.

Wheelchair-Bound Gain Access to Kotel Tunnels

For decades, archaeologists have been unearthing history in the Kotel tunnels. Now the wheelchair-bound can access the remarkable site as well.

Arabs Angered by Western Wall Plaza Elevator

Arabs are opposing construction of an elevator to allow disabled Jews to reach the Western Wall.

Barkat Bashes British Ban of Tourism Ad Showing Western Wall

Britain has banned an Israeli tourism ad because it "misleads” the public to think that the Western Wall and Temple Mount are part of the co

Jewish Spiritual Awakening? 600,000 Visit Kotel over Pesach

More than 600,000 people visited the Kotel during Pesach – a record number according to authorities, and far larger than in previous years.

108 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall

A special Bar Mitzvah ceremony at Jerusalem's Western Wall honored 108 orphans, who were provided with everything for their special day.

Nearly Half of Israeli Bar Mitzvahs Celebrated at Western Wall

Families from abroad are also increasingly choosing to commemorate the event at the Holy Temple remnant.

Ambassador Oren wants Further Compromise for Women of the Wall

Michael Oren, Israeli envoy to the US, left diplomacy behind and said he is for change in the status quo for women at the Kotel. Others disagree.

Education Minister Lights Western Wall Menorah

Minister of Education Gideon Saar lights the sixth Chanukah candle at the Western Wall Plaza, discusses importance of Jerusalem to the Jews.