Ramadan

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.

Ben-Gvir's instructions to police in mixed cities for Ramadan

National Security Minister orders police commissioner to increase police manpower in mixed Jewish-Arab cities to prepare for Ramadan.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

At the joint summit in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinians repeated their commitment to agreements made at the previous summit in Jordan.

Both sides pessimistic about Sharm el-Sheikh summit today

Summit between Israel, PA aims to prevent violence during Ramadan. Previous Aqaba summit coincided with murder of Yaniv brothers.

Ben-Gvir outraged at police policy during Ramadan

The National Security Minister held a tense meeting with senior police officials, during which he denounced policies for the holiday.

One week before Ramadan:

Israel and PA to hold another summit in Egypt

More than two weeks after the summit in Aqaba, the two sides will meet again in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Op-ed:

Are the Palestinian Arabs more violent in Ramadan?

Assuming Palestinian Arabs are more violent during Ramadan is highly problematic when compared with data on the rest of the year. Op-ed.

Civilian National Guard:

First company already being trained in Lod

Several dozen volunteers to double police manpower in event of escalation during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir demands home demolitions continue during Ramadan

Israel's National Security Minister orders police to continue demolishing illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Terrorist prisoners preparing for hunger strike during Ramadan

Palestinian Arab committee representing terrorist prisoners: The enemy will regret approval of death penalty for terrorists bill.

Hamas’s Ramadan plan

The IDF may be forced to launch additional operations deep in the PA because it.no longer fights against terrorism. Op-ed.

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.

Minister reveals:

'We prevented hunger strike by terrorists at start of Ramadan'

Minister Barlev tells IPS officials: You managed to prevent hunger strike planned by security prisoners on the eve of Ramadan.

Police release footage of Jerusalem Ramadan riots

Dozens charged so far in violent riots against police and civilians in Jerusalem over the month of Ramadan.

Despite 4 murders:

Minister: We got through Ramadan relatively peacefully

Diaspora Affairs Minister Dr. Nachman Shai calls recent month of Ramadan 'relatively peaceful' despite murders, Temple Mount violence.

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.

Israel on 'high security alert' until end of Ramadan

The IDF is preparing for more violence after a spate of deadly terror attacks in various parts of the country.

Bennett closes Temple Mount to Jews for rest of Ramadan

PM responds to violence on Temple Mount by closing the holy site to Jews for the rest of Ramadan.

Coalition Crisis:

Islamic council to rule on whether Arab party will leave gov't

As Israeli police clash with Arab rioters during Ramadan, Islamic Movement leaders mull United Arab List's future in Bennett government.

Interfaith Iftar participants condemn terror attacks in Israel

Condemnation of terror attacks which left 14 dead at event hosted by American Muslim orgs and the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

Highest level of alert ahead of Ramadan Friday prayers

Over 100,000 Muslims expected to visit Temple Mount this Friday, after Defense Min. ruled to permit entry to PA Arabs.

Watch: Arab teens chant Hamas slogans, clash with police

Dozens of radicalized Arabs teens gathered outside Damascus Gate to chant anti-Semitic slogans and provoke police.

Gantz thanks Abbas for condemning Bnei Brak terror attack

Defense Minister speaks by phone to PA chairman, says Ramadan must be a month of quiet and not a period marked by terror.

Gantz eases restrictions for Ramadan despite terror wave

Women, children, men over 50 to be permitted entry to Temple Mount from PA areas during Ramadan, family visits from PA to Israel permitted.

First publication:

IDF cancels Jerusalem tours due to terror wave

Soldier tells INN educational tours in Jerusalem cancelled for fear sight of IDF soldiers in Jerusalem could provoke violence during Ramadan

Jordan condemns Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Jordan says entire Temple Mount is part of Al Aqsa Mosque, meant for Muslim worship only, condemns Jewish visits during Ramadan.

IDF general greets Palestinian Arabs on Ramadan

Head of COGAT in message to Palestinian Arabs: Security is the key to our ability to allow entry into Israel.

King Abdullah to Bennett:

'Don't interfere with Muslim prayers on Temple Mount'

King of Jordan demands Israel not impinge on right of Muslims to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

Defense Min. wishes Muslim worldwide 'Ramadan Kareem'

Defense Min. Gantz wishes Muslims worldwide 'Ramadan Kareem,' says 'this is a time of hope and optimism.'

Gantz tours Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Benny Gantz has completed a tour of the Judea and Samaria regions in preparation for the month of Ramadan.

Terror Wave:

Ahead of Ramadan: Gantz calls up 300 Border Police reservists

Defense Minister issues rare reservist call up for Border Police a day before Ramadan holiday begins.

Activists demonstrate outside military HQ, demand security

'Time to take a harsh stance against terrorism and restore deterrence,' Im Tirtzu demands.

Hamas promises 'surprises' during Ramadan

Hamas leaders threaten Israel ahead of Ramadan, say all options are on the table.

Ahead of Ramadan, Israeli minister made secret trip to Jordan

Israel, Jordan, agree to increase number of Waqf guards, ensure none are terror supporters.

Op-ed:

Blinken's scoreboard: 4 nays for Israel, 1 for Arab Palestinians

No mention of Palestinian Arab violence and a push for 2 states make Blinken's "actions that could raise tensions" irrelevant. Op-ed.

Be'er Sheva attack:

Terrorist was acting straight 'out of ISIS playbook'

Yesterday's gruesome attack raises fears of 'copycat' attempts by 'lone wolves' with Ramadan just around the corner.

Jerusalem Arab sentenced to 30 months for violent terrorist acts

Salah Bakirat documented his attacks on his cell phone & uploaded to social media "which added to the severity of his crimes."

Gantz to permit Gaza Arabs to visit relatives in Israeli prisons

Defense Minister planning additional easing of restrictions in advance of Ramadan, parallel to concern at escalation of violence.

Israel's domestic intelligence warns U.S. of Ramadan tensions

PA affairs expert says nothing has changed since the PA took control in parts of Judea and Samaria.

Tzfat chief Rabbi:

'If Shabak has extra manpower, don't use them on Jews'

"I will not condone blaming the victim by telling Jews to refrain from violence during the Ramadan, as the Shabak has asked of me."

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu refuses to meet with Shabak officials

Shabak seeks to have rabbi "restrain" his community. "Is Jewish graffiti going to ignite the Middle East?" he counters.

As Ramadan nears, Shabak asks rabbis to 'rein in' Jews

'Infuriating and insulting' that 'system still lives with the feeling that we are the ones attacking here,' Jewish resident of Lod says.

Police officers injured in continued Jerusalem riots

Muslim rioters throw rocks, other objects, at police officers after 75,000 Muslims stream to Temple Mount for Ramadan prayers.

In New York, Jewish nonprofit distributes halal food to Muslims

Jewish nonprofit distributes 1,500 boxes of halal food for Ramadan, including pricey dates.

Settlement leader hosts Muslim leaders for Iftar meal

Samaria Regional Council chief Yossi Dagan hosts group of Arab business leaders in breaking Ramadan fast.

Arabs hurl rocks at religious Jews - because of microphones

Hundreds of Arabs riot near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, hurling rocks and glass bottles at civilians and police officers.