Ramadan

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.

China:

Muslims forced to film themselves eating during Ramadan

Authorities from the Chinese government forced members of the Uyghur minority to prove that they are not fasting during Ramadan.

Ritchie Torres:

'Israel is a responsible guardian of the Abrahamic tradition

Democratic Congressmen notes how 80,000 Muslims were able to pray on the Temple Mount for the first day of Ramadan under Israeli rule while Jews were banned from the Western Wall under Jordanian rule.

Tibi quotes Halahkic teachings in response to kashrut uproar

After causing an uproar by using kosher Knesset dishes for a non-kosher Ramadan meal. MK Ahmad Tibi quotes "Rabbis for Tibi," says "Kahanist" government is "not kosher."

MK Tibi sets off halachic commotion in the Knesset

MK Ahmad Tibi (Ta'al) published a photo of him and other MKs eating outside food on Knesset dishes. Knesset Rabbi's office: The issue is under review.

'We won't tolerate terrorism and incitement'

'No PLO flags or protests supporting terrorism. Jews deserve freedom of movement, Jewish Quarter should not suffer during Ramadan,' Minister Ben Gvir clarifies.

Suspicious balloons launched from Palestinian villages

Israelis report detecting balloons lifting of from PA cities towards Israeli territory. The IDF claims that they are floating lanterns launched to celebrate Ramadan.

Temple Mount will close to Jews for over two weeks

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews for last third of Ramadan, all three days of Eid al-Fitr, police dictate.

590 illegal infiltrators apprehended since Ramadan began

Border Police officers have apprehended 590 illegal infiltrators and 78 suspects who transported, employed, or housed them since the beginning of last week.

Giulio Meotti:

Ramadan instead of a Carnival: they call it multiculturalism

There must be a moment when we understand the logic of multicultural madness. And this should be one of them. Opinion.

Ramadan concessions:

Removal of checkpoints set up after terror attacks

Despite the recent escalation in the region, the IDF enacted a series of concessions in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of checkpoints and the prohibition of patrols in villages.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Palestinians turned Ramadan into a celebration of bloodshed'

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yechezkeli explains the complexities of Ramadan in light of the ongoing war.

Mediators aim to extend ceasefire through Ramadan

Israel is in discussions with the United States to extend the ceasefire and release of hostages for another few weeks.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Hamas heats up battle over Temple Mount prayers

Hamas calls to combat Israel's 'plan' to limit number of worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Security forces recommend restricting access to Temple Mount

Security agencies recommend government restrict access to Temple Mount during month of Ramadan for men over 55, women over 50, and children under 12.

Released terrorists banned from Temple Mount during Ramadan

The Israel Police have banned released Hamas prisoners from Temple Mount, aiming to prevent conflicts during Ramadan.

Islamization: Ramadan in the churches of Euope

Europe’s churches have decided to commit suicide. The mages seem edited by artificial intelligence, they are so incredible. Opinion.

Philadelphia:

Three shot during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Three people, including a teenage boy wounded by police, shot in incident at the end of Ramadan event in Philadelphia. Motive unknown at this time.

This is what they are chanting on the Temple Mount

Just so you know the focus of Ramadan prayers. Op-ed.

Ramadan:

Temple Mount closed to Jews

For the third consecutive year, no Jews at all will be allowed to visit the Temple Mount during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Closed to Jews:

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed sharp criticism of the closure of the Temple Mount to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Following dawn prayers

Muslims chant Pro-terror slogans on Temple Mount

Afternoon prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan were held without incident. Police arrested 11 suspects in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Halevi to Bedouin soldiers:

'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion on the occasion of Ramadan, spoke with the battalion's commanders and soldiers, and heard about their significant efforts during the war.

It’s Ramadan in Germanistan

I don't think they can be saved, the German Catholic idiots, they have delved so deeply into masochism. Op-ed.

Samaria leaders protest Palestinian road reopening

Governor of Samaria Yossi Dagan, along with two mayors from Samaria, demand the IDF not reopen a road that leads from Palestinian towns to a route used by Israelis.

Chief of Staff on Ramadan:

'We are in a multi-front war'

Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria and evaluated the forces' preparedness for Ramadan.

1st Friday of Ramadan:

Police comm warns of safety concerns on Temple Mount

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai writes to PM Netanyahu of risks posed by allowing unrestricted access to Temple Mount and by the alternative of imposing restrictions for safety concerns/

Expert on Islam:

Ramadan – charity and prayer vs. jihad and terror

Dr. Shemer, expert on Islam, monitors the efforts of Hamas and radical movements to stir up unrest in the entire region, and finds a cold response by Israeli Arabs.

12 terror attacks foiled in Jerusalem before Ramadan

6 pipe bombs found in bag in eastern Jerusalem as police, security forces work to prevent Hamas from using Ramadan to cause a conflagration in Jerusalem or the Temple Mount.

Jerusalem police commander:

'Hamas trying to create significant escalation'

Police used a variety of forces and equipment throughout Jerusalem to ensure prayers would go safely and smoothly.

In Ramadan statement:

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people'

US President mentions Gaza war in statement released on the occasion of Ramadan: We'll insist that Israel facilitate more routes and open more crossings to get more aid to more people.

Gantz ahead of Ramadan:

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint

MK Zvi Sukkot made a statement from the protest to Defense Minister Gallant: 'We expect this Ramadan to be the most painful ever for Arab society. Close the checkpoint."

Netanyahu decides:

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

Ben-Gvir:

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

National Security Minister says Hamas dragging out hostage negotiations, hopes to use Ramadam to exert international pressure on Israel while inciting violence among PA, Israeli Arabs.

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.

Report:

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Ministers Gallant, Gantz, and Eisenkot reportedly tell PM to not allow National Security Minister to implement sweeping restrictions on access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Op-ed:

The Ramadan Ruse

Perhaps good Muslims should use this Ramadan for soul searching on how best to uproot savage evil from their midst. And we should show as much concern for Ramadan as our enemies showed for our Simchat Torah. Opinion.

Gallant:

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Defense Minister warns Hamas seeks to turn Muslim holy months 'into the second phase of their plan that began on October 7,' with the support of Hezbollah and Iran.

Abbas: Do not limit Al-Aqsa visitors in Ramadan

In a meeting with the King of Jordan, Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas expresses objection to division between the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and to Israel's permanent occupation of the Gaza Strip.

US to propose:

Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Ceasefire proposal would see cessation of fighting during Ramadan in exchange for release of hostages, report says.

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

MK Ze'ev Elkin stresses: Israel's central goal is to defeat Hamas, so it will no longer be able to rule Gaza - we must not stop on the way there.

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Palestinian Authority religious authorities claim that the limitations on the number of Muslim worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan could cause increased tensions.

Ramadan on the Temple Mount:

Police propose compromise to limits on Israeli Arabs

The police proposed a differential age limit - according to which the entry of adult men under the age of 40 would be prohibited and the age of children and women would be decided at a later date.

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

Ra'am livid over government's decision to limit Muslim prayer at the Temple Mount during Ramadan and sees it as an attack on freedom of worship.

Ramadan amid war:

Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount

The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.

Israel to weigh Ramadan security accommodations

Israel's defense echelon to raise question of how many Palestinian Authority Muslims should be allowed into Jerusalem during Ramadan, in light of the war with Hamas.

Police remove Hamas banner from Temple Mount

Arabs protest as police carry out Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's order to remove terrorist banner from holy site.

IDF bolsters air defenses for rest of Ramadan

Additional Iron Dome batteries deployed in light of recent security escalation.

Police increase Jerusalem presence for last Friday of Ramadan

2,000 officers to be deployed in the capital tomorrow, multiple roads to be closed to vehicular traffic in the Old City.

Violence on the Temple Mount: Warning signals not to ignore

Israel must take a strong stand and not permit the Palestinian Arabs to use the Temple Mount to weaken Jewish sovereignty. Op-ed.

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack south of Jerusalem

Ramming attack leaves soldiers in light, moderate, and severe conditions. The terrorist was a PA security forces member, killed at scene.

Palestinian media circulates instructions for shooting attacks

Videos circulating on social media illustrate how to shoot Israeli police officers from point blank range.

'An unprecedented event'

Azerbaijani, Bahraini, Israeli ambassadors host Ramadan event

The ambassadors hosted US officials, diplomats, members of the media, and civil society leaders for a traditional break-fast meal.

Israeli Arabs urged to show their presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab leadership in Israel, Hamas leadership encourage Muslims in Israel to go up to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.

Why is Biden killing Muslims during Ramadan?

After the US warned Israel to de-escalate during Ramadan, Biden retaliated for Iran'attack on US contractor in Syria with F-15E jets. Op-ed

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Afternoon visits by Jews to the holiest site in Judaism to be eliminated for the next month due to Muslim holiday.

Herzog wishes happy Ramadan to leaders around the world

President speaks with King of Bahrain, King of Jordan, the President of UAE, President of Turkey, the chairman of the PA, and other leaders.

Despite terror wave:

Israel to make series of concessions for Ramadan

Entry to Jerusalem, Temple Mount to be eased for Arab residents of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Family visits inside Israel to be allowed.