Temple Mount

Police commander: Muslims changed the status quo, not the Jews

Jerusalem District Police Commander Doron Yedid says time of Muslim prayers on Temple Mount was pushed back to prevent Jews from entering.

Watch: Muslims clash with Jewish worshipers

As police permit small groups of Jews to ascend at a time, Muslim riots take place at Temple Mount exit.

Temple Mount opened to Jews for short visits

Watch as Jews begin ascent to Temple Mount after hours of blockage and clashes between police and Arabs

United Right on Temple Mount closure: National disgrace

Party responds to PM's decision to close Temple Mount to Jewish visitors on Tisha B'Av.

Police clash with Muslim rioters on Temple Mount

Hundreds of Muslims riot on Temple Mount as Jews prevented from visiting holy site on anniversary of destruction of the Holy Temple.

Hundreds of Jews wait to ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Jewish visitors wait to find out if they will be allowed to ascend Temple Mount on anniversary of the Temple's destruction.

Galon: Jews must not be permitted on Temple Mount

Former Meretz chairwoman says she supports Jews' right to pray on the Temple Mount but adds that unnecessary flare-up should be avoided.

Incitement to violence against Jews on Temple Mount

Arab public in Jerusalem called to prevent Jews from entering the Temple Mount.

Police officer injured by Waqf official on Temple Mount

Member of Islamic organization which manages the Temple Mount attacks, injures Israeli police officer.

'Why mourn the Temple - we've had the Temple Mount for 52 years'

Temple Institute calls on world Jewry to 'wake up and begin making the dream of the Third Holy Temple a reality.'

Ask yourself, what did I do for the Beit Hamikdash today?

Why a group of Saudis beat up Palestinians on the Temple Mount

Israel condemns Temple Mount attacks on Saudi guest

Israeli officials slam 'Palestinian thugs' who harassed Saudi blogger as he toured Jerusalem's Old City. 'Barbaric, impudent.'

Watch: Policeman checks whether Jew is muttering prayers

Police officer on Temple Mount filmed interrogating Jew about whether he was praying on the premises.

Saudi blogger attacked by Arabs on Temple Mount

Saudi blogger Mohammed Saud, who arrived in Israel as part of delegation of media personalities from Arab countries, attacked in Jerusalem.

'Shameful surrender to Jordan'

Regavim Movement responds to reports Israel and Jordan agreed on outline for resolving dispute surrounding new mosque at Sha'ar HaRachamim.

Status quo violations on Temple Mount continue

Four suspects detained for transporting room dividers to install in structure transformed illegally into Temple Mount's newest mosque.

Arabs detained at Golden Gate compound in Jerusalem

Police detain four suspects who tried to enter Golden Gate on the Temple Mount despite order against doing so.

Reading between the walls

Leen Ritmeyer’s extraordinary journey from Holland to the Temple Mount, and beyond, has defined his life and contributed immensely to ours.

Outrage in PA over Israeli flag on Temple Mount

Palestinian Arab TV channel furious at the raising of a blue and white flag, similar to the Israeli flag, on the Temple Mount.

Is the Temple Mount ours? Perhaps, but not under our control

What really matters on the Temple Mount? Why do Muslims not allow anyone to pray there?

How to safeguard our homes from terror

Are the Temple Mount police finally stepping up to the plate only to be stymied by the prime minister?

The ancients said Jerusalem Is Jewish, So why doesn’t everyone?

'Israel will no longer tolerate Arab riots on Temple Mount'

Knesset Speaker calls for crackdown on Arab rioters on Temple Mount, efforts to bar Jews from visiting holy site.

Man arrested for saying kaddish on Temple Mount

Police bar man from Temple Mount for a week for praying.

PA calls to strengthen Muslim presence on Temple Mount

The PA's foreign affairs department condemns the 'cruelty' of the 'occupation' and its 'attacks against the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.'

Temple Mount riots resume

Arabs throw stones, chairs, and shoes at police, visitors to the Temple Mount.

Temple Mount liberation:

'2,000 Jordanian soldiers against 3 IDF soldiers'

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel tells Temple Mount visitors of his experiences in the IDF during liberation of Jerusalem in 1967.

Jerusalem Day:

Muslims riot on Temple Mount

Muslims throw stones, chairs and other objects at security forces on Temple Mount. J'lem police commander orders forces to enter compound.

Temple Mount to open for Jews on Jerusalem Day

Temple Mount activists praise police, call on Jews to visit the Temple Mount on anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem.

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.

'Har Habayit Beyadenu' - The Temple Mount is in our hands!

Rock band's music video invites viewers to Passover seder

Band Vampire Weekend's latest music video features scenes from Passover seder.

9 US senators join Passover seder at 30,000 feet over Vietnam

Senator's wife leads Passover seder during delegation's trip to Vietnam.

Did police mislead Temple Mount worshippers?

Police announce in court it would do everything to open Mount as usual, precluding Court intervention; since then site remains closed.

Watch: Minister Ariel recites priestly blessing on Temple Mount

Minister ascends Temple Mount on the occasion of Pesach Sheni today, blessing state's leaders and security forces.

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.

'We must not surrender to threats of violence on Temple Mount'

MK Smotrich demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Erdan not close the Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day.

Temple Mount to be closed to Jews on Jerusalem Day

Temple Mount activists outraged following police decision to close Temple Mount to Jews during the last days of Ramadan and Jerusalem Day.

Concluding Knesset term, Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount

'Three years ago, I came here and asked G-d to accompany me all along the way. Today, I thank him for the close escort.'

'Police ignore court rulings on Temple Mount'

Jewish visitors to holiest site in Judaism protest that police continue to allow Arabs to play ball games on Temple Mount despite ruling.

US ambassador to Poland ripped for wishing Jews 'happy Passover'

Polish lawmaker slams US ambassador for tweet wishing Jews a 'Happy Passover', calling tweet a 'provocation'.

A Passover message of Jewish survival

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton: 'The Jewish spark never dies. It may seem to disappear for some generations, but it always returns and shows itself.'

Rabbi Yosef reveals the charged debate over the Temple Mount

Chief Rabbi reveals 2 members of Chief Rabbinical Council demanded sign declaring prohibition against ascending Temple Mount be removed.

The secret that accompanies us throughout Passover

Matzot and mitzvot have more in common than spelling.

The Passover problem that set me free

What happens when the son of a prominent Messianic leader leaves Christianity?

Jewish activists arrested on Temple Mount ahead of Passover

Activists attempting to bring Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount arrested hours before festival begins.

'I'm a non-Jew. Can I keep Passover?'

Are non-Jews able to observe Passover and other Torah commandments?

Police warn Smotrich, Regev will allow Passover sacrifice

Police say Miri Regev and Bezalel Smotrich will allow Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount if given ministries they want.

Suspects heading to Temple Mount with goats arrested

Ofra resident in his forties, 17-year-old from central Israel and 2 journalists arrested near Jaffa Gate. 2 goats found in their possession.

Haredi passengers stranded for Passover after flight canceled

Haredi travelers left without Passover accommodations after Russian Aeroflot flight from New York to Israel canceled.

At UN seder: 'The antidote to Jew-hatred is education'

Ambassador Danon held a Passover seder with dozens of UN ambassadors: 'The struggle for freedom is the breath of life.'

The Passover offering & world opinion: Just do it

The ‘speaking mouth’ of Passover: Letting the world know that G-d is one.

The politics of Passover and how it affects us today

Hear about the connection of Passover to the state of Israel, the IDF, politics and Jewish Mysticism.

Fire breaks out on Temple Mount during Notre-Dame blaze

Small fire reported on Jerusalem's Temple Mount Monday. Authorities say blaze has been extinguished.

We find ourselves in a new kind of Egypt - who will lead us to safety?

It's almost Pesach. Are you ready?

Are you ready for the Passover holiday? And are you preparing for the festival celebrating Israel's Exodus from Egypt properly?

In pictures: Baking Matzah with Rabbi Melamed

Rabbi Zalman Melamed leads group baking Matzah in preparation for the Passover holiday in Beit El.

The Passover problem that set me free

What happens when the son of a prominent Messianic leader leaves Christianity?

Egypt discovers ancient port used by temple builders

Rocks quarried at port were used to construct ancient Egyptian temples at Karnak and Kom Ombo.