Ramadan

UAE issues Ramadan guidelines for Israeli tourists

The friendly reminder was issued to the UAE Hebrew Twitter page in cooperation with the local Chabad branch.

Will Ramadan cause unprecedented coronavirus outbreak?

Low vaccination rates in Arab sector raise concerns of enormous outbreak during Ramadan, wedding season.

Incendiary kites - near Ben Gurion Airport

During Ramadan, explosives and incendiary kites threaten Lod residentsl: 'We're in danger of our lives,' Lod resident says.

Gaza to reopen restaurants for Ramadan

Gaza authorities permit restaurants to reopen but demand that precautionary measures be taken due to coronavirus pandemic.

Bennett to Israeli Arabs: Look after yourselves during Ramadan

Defense Minister publishes urges Israeli Arabs to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus during Ramadan.

Trump: Apply same social distancing rules to Ramadan

'They go after churches, but not mosques,' says Trump, calling for equal application of social distancing rules to Christians and Muslims.

Jordan bans worship in mosques due to coronavirus outbreak

Jordan announces ban on public worship in mosques during Ramadan in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Iranian demonstrators burn Trump, Netanyahu in effigy

Iran marks 'Quds Day' (Jerusalem Day) with demonstrations burning Trump and Netanyahu in effigy, torching Israeli and US flags.

260,000 Muslims pray on Temple Mount for Ramadan

As Ramadan draws to a close, more than 250,000 Muslims ascend Temple Mount for Friday prayers, following terror attack in Old City.

Rivlin hosts Iftar meal at presidential residence

Rivlin: The medical staff that takes care of Nechama is made up of Jews and Arabs. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Gaza border protest canceled due to heat, Ramadan, Eurovision

'Hamas is quieting the demonstrators so that Eurovision will pass calmly.'

Court backs closure of Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day

Supreme Court rejects appeal against closing Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, backs police decision bar Jews because of Ramadan.

Israel business leaders expand ties with PA counterparts at meal

Around 30 members of Judea and Samaria Chamber of Commerce and Industry join Islamic Iftar meal marking the end of Ramadan fasting.

75,000 Palestinian Arabs pray in Jerusalem

Some 75,000 Palestinian Arabs pass through the crossings from Judea and Samaria to Jerusalem as part of the Ramadan prayers.

Netanyahu approves:

Eased restrictions for month of Ramadan

Judea, Samaria Muslims to visit relatives in Israel, attend Friday Temple Mount prayer, and take off from Ben-Gurion Airport.

Watch: Jewish couple gets married on the Temple Mount

Israeli couple holds wedding ceremony on holiest site in Judaism, after site was closed to Jews for much of Ramadan.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

Israel allows PA Arabs to pray on Temple Mount, at Cave of the Patriarchs. Meanwhile, Gaza rioters burn tires near border fence.

Tourist, police officer injured in Temple Mount riots

Watch: Arab rioters pelt tourists, police with stones and other objects on Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Rivlin urges Abbas: Condemn Gaza terror

President calls Palestinian Authority Chairman to congratulate him on month of Ramadan.

Jerusalem prepares for Ramadan prayers

Police deployed throughout city to ensure peaceful Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount.

'Expulsion of terrorists' families will reduce terror'

Ministerial Committee to discuss bill to expel families of terrorists who carry out attacks.

Marble block crushed soldier's helmet

IDF reveals details of incident in which soldier sustained severe head injuries, amid general rise in attacks on Jews during Ramadan.

Egypt opens Gaza border for month of Ramadan

Egyptian president announces longest opening of border with Egypt since 2013.

Report: US to release Mideast peace plan next month

Trump administration reportedly set to release its Middle East peace plan for Israel and the PA at end of Ramadan in June.

2,000 worshipers, 35 buses, and one IDF

For the first time since Ramadan began, Jews are allowed to pray at Joseph's Tomb.

Muezzin noise level raised to unbearable: 'Police do nothing'

Sleepless month of Ramadan: 'You can sit at home, turn on air conditioner, close windows and shutters, and the noise will still come in.'

Bus drivers in southern Israel 'strike' - because of Ramadan

Four times in one week, 'Metropoline' buses cannceled because Arab drivers refuse to show up.

Bus brings Palestinian Arabs to Jerusalem's Old City

Israeli authorities allow bus of PA women and children to enter Jerusalem, allowing passengers to pray at Temple Mount.

PA Fatwa Council: "Breaking fast is one of the greatest sins"

Quoting Islam's Prophet Muhammad: "Whoever stops fasting on Ramadan has renounced Islam...[the shedding of] his blood is permitted"

Rivlin: Arab leaders must work with police

President says Arab leaders and law enforcement must work together to provide Israeli Arab citizens with sense of security.

ISIS calls for terror attacks around the globe

ISIS releases new audio message in which it urges its followers to launch attacks around the world during Ramadan.

The goal: For everyone to tour Judea and Samaria with confidence

Judea Samaria regional defense officer prepares for transition between Ramadan, summer vacation: 'Goal for everyone to travel everywhere.'

Temple Mount closed to Muslims

Muslims throw rocks at Jews visiting Temple Mount, security forces close off entrance in efforts to locate terrorist.

Three 'Shalit deal' terrorists arrested

Border Police arrest six terrorists, including three 'Shalit deal' terrorists.

IDF prepares amid fears of Ramadan terror wave

Yehuda brigade preparing for terrorist attacks that may occur during Ramadan, soldiers in Judea and Samaria on elevated alert.

Incitement against Israel - during Ramadan prayers

Al-Aqsa preacher says Israeli 'settlers' are 'intruding' on mosque's territory.

Series of Ramadan concessions to PA and Gaza Arabs

Judea and Samaria Arabs to have greater freedom to enter Israel to visit family, Ben Gurion Airport. Gazans allowed visit Temple Mount.

President Obama's July 6th greeting to Muslims for Eid al Fitr

US consulate targeted by suicide bomber in Saudi Arabia

Two wounded as suicide bomber strikes near US consulate in Saudi Arabia on 4th of July.

Rivlin to Muslim leaders: Stop the next murder

President Rivlin hosts Muslim leaders for iftar dinner, urges Palestinian leadership to stop the next terrorist attack.

Chabad part of interfaith effort helping Moroccans at Ramadan

Chabad of Morocco joins Christian-Jewish fellowship and a local Muslim group in effort to provide food for needy Muslim families on Ramadan.

Jews barred from Temple Mount

Following repeated Arab provocations on holy site, police close Temple Mount - to Jews. Closure to last at least three days.

Watch: Justice Minister Shaked blesses in...Arabic

Minister Ayelet Shaked visits a Ramadan fast-breaking event, blesses participants in Arabic.

Watch: What happens when two 'Israelis' wind up in Gaza?

Ramadan candid camera show finds out how Gazans react to finding two hapless 'Israelis'.

Watch: Israelis send Ramadan messages to the Muslim world

Israeli Jews from all walks of life send their Ramadan greetings in foreign ministry viral video.

Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers

Israel grants permission for hundreds of Gazans to enter Jerusalem, despite concerns following Tel Aviv attack.

Ban on MKs ascending Temple Mount lifted

Yehuda Glick: 'I hope Arab MKs won't use this as opportunity to spread incitement against Jews.'

Major security reinforcements at Kotel following terror attack

Jerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches.

Christian-Jewish fellowship helping Israeli Arabs during Ramadan

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to provide hundreds of thousands of shekels in food vouchers to needy Arab families.

Israel nixes thousands of Ramadan entry visas after TA attack

More than 83,000 entry permits frozen following vicious shooting in attack in Tel Aviv that left 4 dead, 5 wounded.

Meretz condemns liberation of Jerusalem, blasts Jerusalem Day

Far-left party calls for end to 'occupation' of Jerusalem, condemns Jerusalem Day while wishing Muslims 'Happy Ramadan.'

Israel announces 'gestures' to Palestinians during Ramadan

Liberman approves relaxation of restrictions on the movement of Palestinian Arabs during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Arab MKs to defy Netanyahu, visit Temple Mount

Arab MKs declare they will visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, ignoring PM's orders not to do so.

Leftists demand Jerusalem Day parade avoid Muslim Quarter

Left-wing NGOs want traditional Rikudegalim not to pass through Muslim area due to Ramadan. Petition last year was rejected.

PA Daily: Israel Made Ramadan Concessions to Take Our Money

Israel made historic concessions on Temple Mount for Ramadan 'goodwill' - but PA took it exactly the opposite way.

Jerusalem Police Readying for Final Friday of Ramadan

Thousands of police officers will spread out throughout eastern Jerusalem as Muslims flock to Temple Mount, expecting trouble.

Ramadan Feast Food Poisoning Kills 45 ISIS Terrorists

Group Iftar meal breaking daytime fast ends lethally for 45 terrorists in Mosul, according to a jubilant Kurdish official.

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan

President Reuven Rivlin spoke Sunday with Arabic media on the relations between Arabs and Jews in Israel.

Our Incompetent Prime Minister and Government

Why are we waiting until we are attacked again?

Hevron Jews Protest: Ya'alon is Helping the Terrorists

Protest outside Muslim prayers against IDF commander's decision to reopen Arab stores that were closed to prevent attacks.