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Following success against Iran:

Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall ahead of Independence Day, offers prayers for Israel and President Trump, and receives letter of gratitude from site’s rabbi.

Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall

Chief Rabbis lead festive Rosh Chodesh prayer at Western Wall

A festive Rosh Chodesh prayer was held this morning at the Western Wall, including thanksgiving Psalms for the miracles that occurred during Operation Rising Lion.

Chief Rabbis lead festive Rosh Chodesh prayer at Western Wall

'A nation has risen like a lion'

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall

Netanyahu offers thanksgiving at Western Wall, prays for President Trump after US strike on Iran's nuclear sites.

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall

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The people of Israel unite in prayer from the Western Wall

Rabbis are holding a prayer rally at the Western Wall tonight (Monday) for the success of the war effor and the recovery of the wounded.

The people of Israel unite in prayer from the Western Wall

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Shofar blasts at the Western Wall

Worshippers who were at the Western Wall plaza when news of the Israeli attack on Iran was made public recited Psalms and blew the shofar.

Shofar blasts at the Western Wall

'Am Yisrael Chai!'

Javier Milei ends visit with emotional prayer at Western Wall

During the visit, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Argentine President Milei with an ancient seal, approximately 2,700 years old, bearing the name "Netanyahu son of Yo'ash."

Javier Milei ends visit with emotional prayer at Western Wall

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Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives in Israel and begins his visit with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall.

Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall

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Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Over 100,000 people visited the Western Wall over the holiday, with approximately 20,000 participating in the sunrise prayer service.

Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Five hospitality tents will serve the masses heading to the Western Wall for Shavuot, offering refreshments and rest areas.

Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims

Western Wall:

Arab security guard pepper-sprays elderly Jew

Arab security guard assaults haredi worshiper without cause; police arrest suspect as worshipers express outrage: 'This is how the Wall is protected?'

Arab security guard pepper-sprays elderly Jew

Smotrich at Western Wall:

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Jerusalem Day rally at the Western Wall, addressing the importance of victory in the war against Hamas.

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

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Jerusalem Day morning prayers at Western Wall

A festive Shacharit (morning) prayer is being held Monday morning with the participation of thousands of Hesder yeshiva students, rabbis, and public figures in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Jerusalem Day morning prayers at Western Wall

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Jerusalem Day prayers & celebrations begin at Western Wall

A festive Maariv prayer and the unfurling of a giant Israeli flag in the center of the Western Wall Plaza, with the participation of thousands and in the presence of the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz; Jerusalem Mayor Mr. Moshe Lion; and other public figures.

Jerusalem Day prayers & celebrations begin at Western Wall

Western Wall:

Homeland Security Secretary prays for slain Israeli embassy staff

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem prays at Western Wall with US Ambassador Huckabee, honoring fallen embassy staff and calling for hostages’ return.

Homeland Security Secretary prays for slain Israeli embassy staff

After two decades:

Historic renovation work begins at the Little Western Wall

After years of planning and attempts, renovation work on the Little Western Wall begins, with the approval of the Prime Minister. Jordan informed just before the work started.

Historic renovation work begins at the Little Western Wall

President of Ecuador visits the Western Wall

President of Ecuador visits the Western Wall, wearing the hostages' pin on his lapel; expresses his unequivocal support for Israel and the Jewish people.

President of Ecuador visits the Western Wall

President Herzog:

'We must not bring about the destruction of our national home'

President Isaac Herzog addresses the official opening ceremony of Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, 'Our generation bears a historic responsibility: to safeguard, at all costs, our home—this precious miracle—our Jewish and democratic State of Israel.'

'We must not bring about the destruction of our national home'

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Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall

Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, begins this evening with a solemn ceremony at the Western Wall.

Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

'President & American people pray for the peace of Jerusalem'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall, brings note from US President Donald Trump.

'President & American people pray for the peace of Jerusalem'

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

Huckabee to place note from Trump in Western Wall tomorrow

Following his swearing-in tomorrow morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee will arrive at the Western Wall and will place US President Donald Trump's note in the cracks of the wall at his request.

Huckabee to place note from Trump in Western Wall tomorrow

Western Wall:

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

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Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

Released hostage Eliya Cohen, who is of a priestly family, visited the Western Wall on Tuesday and delivered the Priestly Blessing to tens of thousands praying there.

Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

Huckabee reveals first thing he will do upon arriving in Israel

Incoming US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that President Trump gave him a prayer to deliver to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Huckabee reveals first thing he will do upon arriving in Israel

Western Wall:

Priestly Blessing to be held twice this Passover

The Priestly Blessings will be held in the presence of hostages released from captivity, their families, families of hostages who have not yet been released, wounded soldiers, IDF heroes, Israel’s chief rabbis, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and the mayor of Jerusalem/

Priestly Blessing to be held twice this Passover

Chief Rabbis demand:

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

The Chief Rabbis of Israel and the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Places demanded that stones from the Western Wall not be displayed in various locations in Israel.

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

Captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov

From Hamas' tunnels to the Western Wall Tunnels in Jerusalem

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov visits Western Wall, in a journey of hope and resilience.

From Hamas' tunnels to the Western Wall Tunnels in Jerusalem

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall

Incoming Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall with outgoing Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, praying for the welfare of the IDF's soldiers, the State of Israel, and the return of the hostages.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall

Released Hostage:

'I pray we will soon be together again'

Emily Damari prayed at the Western Wall for the release of hostages held by Hamas for 500 days, expressing hope and faith for their swift return.

'I pray we will soon be together again'

Until they all return:

Daily vigil to be held at Western Wall for return of hostages

Tehillim vigil will be held daily at 1:00 PM at the Western Wall to pray for the return of all the hostages until the very last one comes home.

Daily vigil to be held at Western Wall for return of hostages

Giving thanks for hostages' release:

Thai delegation visits Western Wall

After release of Thai hostages from Hamas captivity, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff, pay emotional visit to the Western Wall.

Thai delegation visits Western Wall

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

During his visit, the Foreign Minister donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina.

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

'Desecration of holy site'

Yair Ansbacher hangs signs on Western Wall

Right-wing activist Yair Ansbacher detained by police after hanging message of support on the Western Wall.

Yair Ansbacher hangs signs on Western Wall

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Last night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

The eighth candle will be lit at the Western Wall along with a prayer service for the redemption of Israel.

Last night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

With the opening of his country's embassy in Jerusalem, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the Western Wall on Thursday morning to tour the site and offer up a silent prayer.

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

JPPI AI Study:

Balanced coverage in Saudi press on normalization with Israel

Is the Saudi government preparing public opinion for normalization of relations with Israel?

Balanced coverage in Saudi press on normalization with Israel

Ben Shapiro at the Kotel

'It's so important that you come and visit Israel right now'

American Jewish political commentator at 'the most important place in the world' during visit to Israel calls for people to come to Israel to show their support and experience the spirituality of Jerusalem.

'It's so important that you come and visit Israel right now'

At the Western Wall:

'Hatikva' sung during the Nahal Brigade's swearing-in ceremony

IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade attend swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall. Watch.

'Hatikva' sung during the Nahal Brigade's swearing-in ceremony

National Day of Mourning:

Flag lowered to half-mast at the Western Wall

Today, at the Western Wall plaza, the National Day of Mourning for the fallen of the Swords of Iron war began with the lowering of the flag to half-mast.

Flag lowered to half-mast at the Western Wall

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Final day of Sukkot at the Western Wall

Thousands came to the holy site to throughout the night and for the dawn prayer service.

Final day of Sukkot at the Western Wall

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Thousands attend Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

The traditional priestly blessing ceremony is expected to draw thousands including the families of hostages held in Gaza.

Thousands attend Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

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Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands taking part in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, hours before Yom Kippur.

Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Torah written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Kotel

Torah scroll written by the families of victims of the October 7 massacre and families of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron War placed in the Holy Ark of the Western Wall.

Torah written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Kotel

October 7th anniversary

Watch: Moving Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall

To close the first anniversary of the massacre in southern Israel, thousands gathered at the Western Wall to recite the Selichot prayers and partake in the dedication of a Torah scroll.

Watch: Moving Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall

Due to Home Front Command guidelines:

Selichot event at the Western Wall has been canceled

The central Selichot event will take place in a limited format in the Western Wall tunnels and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines.

Selichot event at the Western Wall has been canceled

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Iranian missiles over the Western Wall

Ballistic missiles fired at Israel by Iran seen over Jerusalem's ancient holy sites.

Iranian missiles over the Western Wall

Letters sent to God reach their destination

David Laron, CEO of Israel Post, hands collection of letters addressed to God, which had been sent from around the world and collected by Israel Post over the past year, to Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites.

Letters sent to God reach their destination

Minister Porush:

Accessible elevator at the Western Wall within a year and a half

Minister of Jerusalem Meir Porush toured the Western Wall elevator construction site that will make the Western Wall accessible to those with disabilities from the Jewish Quarter.

Accessible elevator at the Western Wall within a year and a half

After years of excavations:

Work begins on accessibility elevator for Western Wall

The excavation of the tunnel for the Western Wall elevator has begun. Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter: “We are not just building an elevator, but also bridging two thousand years of history.”

Work begins on accessibility elevator for Western Wall

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Despite tensions in northern Israel: Tens of thousands of Jews arrive at Western Wall to recite Selichot prayers, praying for the return of the hostages and protection for Israel's soldiers.

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

'Israel must be erased' written in prayer books at Western Wall

Unknown vandals repeatedly deface and rip out pages from siddurim at the Western Wall, write calls for the destruction of Israel on the prayer books.

'Israel must be erased' written in prayer books at Western Wall

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Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages as well as the recovery of those wounded in the war and peace and unity among the people of Israel.

Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

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Thousands at Western Wall for first Selichot prayers of the year

Thousands attend Wednesday night Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, praying for the welfare of Israel's soldiers, healing for the injured, and the return of the hostages held captive in Gaza.

Thousands at Western Wall for first Selichot prayers of the year

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Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.

Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Special Western Wall service for anniversary of massacre

Preparations are being made for the traditional Slichot prayers ahead of the High Holidays at the Western Wall, including a special service to be held on October 7th.

Special Western Wall service for anniversary of massacre

Unique footage:

Tisha B'av at the Western Wall

Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captures the Tisha B'av atmosphere as thousands arrive to mark the saddest day of the year at the Western Wall and read Lamentations.

Tisha B'av at the Western Wall

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Special Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

Special prayer and call for unity held to mark the end of Tisha B'av begin at the Western Wall, with thousands in attendance and broadcast live to viewers in Israel and around the world. Watch.

Special Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

Unusual incident:

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

A stone fell into the Western Wall prayer plaza from the 700-year-old Mahkame building due to a leak in its roof.

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

Hundreds pray for injured soldier at the Western Wall

Hundreds of people arrive at the Western Wall to pray for injured IDf soldier Ro'i Sasson, who was severely injured while fighting in Gaza. Watch.

Hundreds pray for injured soldier at the Western Wall

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Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall

After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.

Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall






























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