Temple Mount

Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in memory of Hamas leader

Special commemorative prayers were held at Al-Aqsa Mosque in memory of Muhammad Deif and other senior Hamas figures who were killed by Israel over the course of the war.

Christian leader to Arutz Sheva:

'Our Jewish friends should be more assertive about Temple Mount'

John Enarson Director of Christian Relations at the Cry For Zion organization, spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration and the hope for change on the Temple Mount.

Torah scroll for the Temple Mount entrusted to Karlin yeshiva

A Torah scroll that was written and dedicated to a synagogue that will be built on the Temple Mount was brought for safekeeping at the Karlin Yeshiva in the haredi city of Modi'in Illit.

2 grooms detained on Temple Mount on their wedding day

Attorney Nati Rom accuses police of selective enforcement after 2 grooms taken to police station for dancing on the Temple Mount.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Hanukkah

The Minister of National Security visited the Temple Mount and prayed for victory, the welfare of Israeli soldiers, and the return of the hostages.

Hamas has Hanukkah in Jerusalem in its sights

A senior Hamas official is calling on the Muslim public to come to the al-Aqsa Mosque and sacrifice themselves for it.

Severe incitement

Telegram channel calls for murder of Yehuda Glick

Palestinian Arab Telegram channel with over 100,000 followers called for the murder of former MK Yehuda Glick.

Pete Hegseth:

'No reason why the reestablishment of the Temple is not possible'

Trump's choice for US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, spoke about the right of the people of Israel to the Land of Israel and to the Temple Mount at an Arutz Sheva conference in 2018.

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

The defense establishement warned against Minister Ben-Gvir's policy at the holy site: 'We are liable to face an event that is totally different than what we had until now.'

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

The PA Foreign Ministry published a statement warning against 'extremist Jews performing of Talmudic rituals and religious texts' on the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu:

'Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission'

Prime Minister's Office says that he "repeated his directive that the ministers of the government not go up to the Temple Mount without his prior approval."

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Jews sing song of longing on the Temple Mount

Dozens of Jews visited the Temple Mount in honor of the first day of the month of Elul. A video shows the visitors singing the words from the Shabbat prayers which ask G-d to restore His kingdom in the city.

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

The waters of Ein Eitam

Rav Kook explained that there exists a special connection between Ein Eitam and the High Priest’s purification on Yom Kippur.

Re'eh:

Yearning for the Temple Mount and searching for it

Parshas Re’eh is the Shabbos that blesses the month of Elul. The sublime revelation of the Yomim Noraim is like being in the presence of Hashem in the Beis Hamikdash.

New Arabic-language site offers facts about the Temple Mount

Beyadenu launches new Arabic-language site featuring historical facts, interactive map of Temple Mount. 'Site should've been launched years ago by the Israeli government.'

'Reckless statements and actions'

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells Axios the US "strongly opposes" Ben Gvir’s public support for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount: It would demonstrate blatant disregard for the historic status quo.

A synagogue on the Temple Mount? Temple Institute founder answers

Temple Institute founder and dean of the Temple Yeshiva Rabbi Yisrael Ariel speaks with Arutz Sheva and voices support for the establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

Temple Mount controversy:

Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

The haredi publication Yated Ne'eman published a sweeping denounciation of Minister Ben-Gvir's stance on the temple mount, along with an Arabic translation.

Al-Aqsa preacher mocks:

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, a preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, claims there is no basis to the claim of National Security MInister Itamar Ben Gvir that Jews have a right to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Why I tore my shirt on TV

Tearing my shirt for the Temple had special significance this year, but should it?

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

UTJ MK:

'Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh'

MK Yaakov Asher criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his Temple Mount visit: He cannot do whatever he wants.

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Jerusalem rabbis call on Jews not to visit Temple Mount

At the request of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, five senior haredi rabbis published a video calling on Jews not to visit Judaism's holiest site.

He changed his mind?

When Lapid supported the ascent of Jews to the Temple Mount

Following the report on Lapid's collaboration with Deri to promote a law against Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount, journalist reminds us that Lapid once said: 'It's ours. The Temple Mount is ours.'

Minister: Visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Netanyahu

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf says Tuesday visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'I sent a letter requesting to ascend the Mount, they received the letter.'

'Disregard for status quo'

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

US Secretary of State criticizes National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment.

Unusual collaboration:

Shas and Yesh Atid to promote law prohibiting ascent Temple Mount

After a break of ten years, Aryeh Deri and Yair Lapid collaborate to promote a bill prohibiting ascent to Temple Mount. MK Amit Halevi: 'They are harming the State of Israel.'

Finding G-d

G-d’s Name begins with a tiny letter because G-d’s greatness is unfathomable to us. What we can know of G-d is infinitesimal like a dot.

Is there a law prohibiting Jews from praying on the Temple Mount?

Haaretz reporter Josh Breiner writes about a law forbidding Jews from praying on Temple Mount. MK Rothman: 'Please refer your followers and me to the law?'

International controversy:

Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount

Ministers Ben-Gvir and Waserlauf were part of a large group of Israelis who recited prayers and Hatikva on the Temple Mount today, drawing criticism from both fellow coalition parties and opposition members, as well as from other nations.

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'Hatikva' and Israeli flags on the Temple Mount

Hundreds of worshipers ascended the Temple Mount on Tuesday morning, marking the day when the two Holy Temples, located on the Mount, were destroyed.

In less than an hour: 800 worshipers ascend Temple Mount

Police increase number of pilgrims allowed to ascend Temple Mount at once, shortening wait times. 'Thanks to the pilgrims, Zion is no longer desolate.'

Ben Gvir in the Knesset:

'Diplomatic echelon allows Jews to pray on Temple Mount'

'The one who rules the Temple Mount rules the Land of Israel, with G-d's help we will rule the Temple Mount,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir promises.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

The PA Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that Jewish visits to the Temple Mount were 'attacks' on the site and that Israel was attempting to take control of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

The Temple Mount is in our hands

The peace we bought has proved illusory, and any goodwill has evaporated. We bartered away our inheritance and we have nothing to show for it. Op-ed.

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Jerusalem Day on the Temple Mount

The Temple Mount was opened this morning to Jewish visitors. Activist Michael Puah ascended the Mount with tefillin. "The Jewish people are filling the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day to prove that we cannot be defeated.''

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Dancing on the Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

The Temple Mount opened this morning for the entry of Jews on the occasion of Jerusalem Day. Hundreds have already ascended the Mount. Several were detained for praying, singing and prostrating themselves.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

Attempt to bring a sacrifice

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Police arrested two activists for actions that could disturb public order and animal abuse after they attempted to smuggle the goat onto the Temple Mount and bring the Passover Sacrifice.

Temple Mount:

Jewish worshiper raises Israeli flag, sings national anthem

Temple Mount opens to Jews in honor of Independence Day, hundreds ascend Mount to pray.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police officers stopped a woman for questioning. She refused to comply with instructions and drew a knife on the officers.

Temple Mount:

Police arrested girl who hung Israeli flag over her shoulders

A police officer on the Temple Mount demanded that a teenage girl remove the Israeli flag that she hung on her shoulders and upon exiting the Mount detained her and her friend.

Watch: Passover and time

Passover confronts the mystery of time head on.

Radio conversation reveals cooperation between Police and Waqf

In a video showing police officers detaining Prof. Aryeh Eldad, a voice on the officer's radio can be heard mentioning instructions received from members of the Jordanian custodianship.

Moving:

Levite Choir sings for the hostages' release

Temple Institute's Levite Choir performed for the thousands of visitors to Jerusalem's Old City.

Assymetrical response to Iran: Korban Pesach on the Temple Mount

f the rules of the game have changed, let’s change the rules of the game: Permanently allow Jews the same freedom of worship on the Temple Mount as have other faith groups.

'There's been progress made here'

Rabbi Lior visits Temple Mount before grandson's wedding

Rabbi Dov Lior was moved by the fulfillment of the prayers on the Temple Mount and was pleased to see a religious police officer who is a graduate of Elon Moreh Yeshiva.

Chief Rabbi composes Passover prayer for release of hostages

The new prayer, to be recited at the Seder before the recital of 'Vehi Sheamda,' beseeches G-d for the release of the hostages and asks for unity.

This is what they are chanting on the Temple Mount

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

Experiencing Pesach for the first time at age 30

He wants to fully understand the Haggadah and all of us would do well to emulate the enthusiasm with which he is preparing for his first Seder.

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.

A rare look at the red heifers in Israel

The Academy for Temple Knowledge held a conference this week to discuss the special purification ritual during which participants got to see the highly protected cattle.

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/

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.

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.

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.

Herzog to US Jewish leaders:

'Israel always maintains freedom of religion in JM'

President Herzog meets American Jewish leaders from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, vows to balance security considerations and freedom of worship on Temple Mount.

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.