Temple Mount

Thousands flock to Western Wall for fast's end

End of day of fasting for the destruction of holy Temple to be commemorated at last remnant of Temple.

Jordan: Jewish extremists storming Al Aqsa Mosque

Jordanian Foreign Minister says Jews visiting their holiest site could cause more violence and riots.

Record 1,263 Jews visit Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem calls on police to leave Temple Mount open to Jews for an additional hour to accommodate high number of visitors.

ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacks

ZAKA organization establishes unit of Kohanim to respond in case of future terror attacks on Mount.

Watch: Police tase Jew during violent arrest

After scuffle with Arabs, police violently arrest three Jews leaving Temple Mount, using tasers during arrest.

The Iranian connection to the Temple Mount riots

Report finds that rioters were granted packages containing food, drink - and a special note of encouragement from Ayatollah Khamenei.

'I was only lightly wounded - why waste a medic on me?'

Aharon Adler insisted on treating wounded policemen even after being shot in the leg.

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

As Jews mourn destruction of Temple, over 1,000 visit Temple Mount - but many more kept waiting at entrance to holy site.

Iran's Zarif to attend conference on Jerusalem

Iran’s Foreign Minister set to attend conference in Istanbul dealing with Israel’s actions in Jerusalem.

Trump, US Ambassador to Israel to discuss Temple Mount crisis

Ambassador David Friedman to speak with US president in Washington about recent violence on and over the Temple Mount.

MDA medics honored for treating wounded cops on Temple Mount

With bullets flying past them, a team of medics worked desperately to save the wounded policemen, and were honored today for their efforts.

5 Jerusalem Arabs charged after praising Temple Mount terrorists

5 Arabs from eastern Jerusalem indicted for praising Temple Mount terrorists, calling via Facebook for more attacks on Israelis.

'We gave in, our nation's honor is crushed'

Director of Israel Police's religious program slams decision to remove magnetometers from entrances to Temple Mount.

Israel caught in a trap of its own making

Report: Mahmoud Abbas funding Jerusalem riots

PA chairman reportedly paying rioters in bid to keep tensions high in Israeli capital, provoke clashes with Israeli security forces.

'The decision we made wasn't easy'

PM responds to public criticism over management of Temple Mount crisis.

Waqf again monitoring Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

278 allowed entry, as Waqf keeps watch on first Jewish Temple Mount visit since removal of security measures.

Abbas' health taking a turn for the worse?

Israeli and PA sources indicate that PA Chairman's health has deteriorated in recent months.

PA leader: We are sovereign in the land

Rami Hamdallah praises Palestinian Arabs' 'peaceful struggle' against Israeli security measures on the Temple Mount.

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

Culture and Sport Minister reiterates her objection to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, plays down Liberman criticism.

'Removal of metal detectors could hurt us down the road'

Deputy Defense Minister says Israel is perceived as weak for caving on Temple Mount security.

'Al-Aqsa agreement betrays Allah'

Radical Sheikh Raed Salah rules out any agreement with Israel which recognizes its presence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Arab League: Israel 'playing with fire'

Arab League chief warns that Israel could ignite a religious war over the Temple Mount.

US praises Israeli efforts to resolve crisis

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt says White House 'welcomes efforts undertaken to de-escalate tensions in Jerusalem today.'

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Arabs riot on Temple Mount after metal detectors removed

100 injured as riots break out in Old City of Jerusalem after Muslim worshippers return to holy site. Stones thrown at Western Wall plaza.

Watch: Muslims flock to Temple Mount

Waqf, Mufti permit Muslims to return to Temple Mount following removal of security measures implemented following terror attack.

'You surrendered to Arab violence!'

Right-wing activists protest Cabinet, police decision to remove security measures from Temple Mount, say move encourages further violence.

New yeshiva - on the Temple Mount

New yeshiva brings Torah, shade, and light refreshments to the Temple Mount, provides a spiritually uplifting experience for all who visit.

Mufti permits Muslim prayer on Temple Mount

Jerusalem Mufti says situation has returned to how it was and that it is now permissible for Muslims to ascend Temple Mount.

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

'We live in the toughest neighborhood in the world. When they smell weakness, they hold their heads high.'

'Abbas wants to fan the flames'

Despite removal of security measures on Temple Mount, wave of riots expected on Friday -directly encouraged by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Jewish Home MK: I won't vote with the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich: Government crossed red line, caved completely to terror: 'We'll pay interest on this decision in the future.'

PA officials: We defeated Israel over Al-Aqsa

Palestinian Arabs celebrate 'victory' over Israel's removal of Temple Mount security measures. 'Netanyahu caved in completely.'

Nasrallah welcomes Al-Aqsa 'victory'

Hezbollah leader praises Arabs for defending Al-Aqsa Mosque and causing Israel to remove the security measures.

UN chief urges Israel to show 'restraint'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses concern over tensions in Jerusalem.

Jordanian King, Abbas discuss Al-Aqsa

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks with PA chairman, stresses the importance of calming tensions.

Israel removes security installations at Temple Mount

In accordance with Waqf demands, Israel removes railings and scaffolding from entrance to Temple Mount.

Hamas celebrates in Gaza: We won the battle over Al-Aqsa

Hamas terror group claims victory due to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, calls for 'Day of Rage' this Friday.

Bennett: Arab MKs guilty of blood libel against Jews

Education Minister accuses Arab MKs of lying to incite Arab population against Jews over Temple Mount.

Erdogan: Removal of metal detectors 'not enough'

Turkish President: 'The Israeli Government wants to destroy the Islamic character of Jerusalem with a new practice every day.'

Rarity: Israel Hayom article against Netanyahu

'Israel Hayom' newspaper publishes unprecedented criticism of Netanyahu's Temple Mount security policy.

Israel's policemen are 'sitting ducks' on the Temple Mount

Police and Prisoner Guards' Wives Association head supports policemen who refuse to work without proper safety precautions.

Poll: 77% believe removal of metal detectors was surrender

23% of Israelis believe PM Netanyahu handled recent crisis appropriately, compared to 67% who think otherwise, Channel 2 poll says.

Hotovely: Security on Temple Mount meant to save lives

Deputy Foreign Minister tells BBC: The Palestinians created the problem on the Temple Mount and are now lying about it.

'I despise anyone who says murderer is a hero of his nation'

MK Yehuda Glick says peaceful coexistence is possible, but only if Arabs choose moderate leadership over current leaders.

Abbas: Freeze in contacts with Israel to continue

PA chairman refuses to accept deal with Jordan, demands all security measures on Temple Mount be cancelled.

'Removal of metal detectors puts all Jews at risk'

Jewish activists say government showed weakness by agreeing to remove metal detectors from Temple Mount and terrorists will take advantage.

Police wives organization backs Temple Mount duty refusal

'Families who send policemen to defend Israel feel it, maybe even more than police themselves.'

Erdogan urges all Muslims to 'visit' and 'protect' Jerusalem

Turkish President: 'They are attempting to take the mosque from Muslim hands on the pretext of fighting terrorism.'

Watch: Arrested for honoring Halamish victims on Temple Mount

Rabbi Ari Abramowitz arrested on Temple Mount for prayer in memory of 3 members of Salomon family slaughtered in Halamish on Sabbath.

Security cameras on Temple Mount also removed

Cabinet decision on removal of magnetometers also apparently included security cameras already accepted by Jordan and the Waqf.

Jewish Home ministers vote against removal of metal detectors

Jewish Home Ministers Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked join Zeev Elkin in opposing PM's plan to remove metal detectors from Temple Mount.

Report: Waqf opposed to new agreement

Waqf reportedly remains unsatisfied with new agreement forged between Israel and Jordan over replacement of Temple Mount metal detectors.

Radical cleric: We won't compromise on Temple Mount

Sheikh Raed Salah says Arabs will not back down regarding the security measures on the Temple Mount.

Erdogan slams Israel's 'disregard of the law'

Turkish President accuses Israel of harming the region because of its security measures at the Temple Mount.

UN envoy: End Temple Mount crisis by Friday

Nickolay Mladenov warns of an escalation unless the crisis over Israeli security measures at the Temple Mount isn't resolved by Friday.

Cabinet decides:

Metal detectors will be removed from Temple Mount

Magnetometers on Temple Mount to be replaced with advanced technologies.

MK: Build Synagogue on Temple Mount

MK Smotrich calls on PM to respond to violence by allowing Jews to pray at their holiest site, punish PA for terrorism, and build in Yesha.

'Wake up and make the dream a reality'

A young boy wakes up on the morning of Tish'a b'Av and discovers the possibility of a better world.

'The Temple Mount will become a weapons storehouse'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Dichter says the Temple Mount must remain weapons-free, inciters will pay the price.