Temple Mount

'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.

Jordan's Foreign Minister: Remove the metal detectors

Jordan's Foreign Minister demands that Israel remove the metal detectors on the Temple Mount and “respect the status quo”.

Radical cleric calls for 'Islamic war' for Jerusalem

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi says the confrontation with Israel on the Temple Mount should be defined as a religious campaign.

Greenblatt headed to Israel amid Jerusalem crisis

Trump's special envoy heading to Israel to support efforts to reduce tensions.

Kushner leading efforts to end Jerusalem crisis

Senior official says Trump's son-in-law is leading American efforts to quell Jerusalem riots.

'The people expect vengeance'

Right-wing activists demonstrate in front of Prime Minister's Office, demand harsh response to massacre in Halamish.

Pope calls for ‘moderation' following Temple Mount violence

Pope Francis prays for end to violence since terror attack on Temple Mount.

Muslims reject surveillance cameras installed at Temple Mount

Police seek to replace metal detectors with security cameras. Waqf rejects all security measures to prevent terror attacks.

Arab League: Israel is 'playing with fire' on Temple Mount

Arab League threatens a 'crisis with the Arab and Muslim world' over Israel's increased security measures on the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu: We are handling the crisis with composure

PM talks about security situation in wake of events related to Temple Mount and Halamish terror attack.

Erdogan condemns Israel's 'excessive force'

Turkish President says Israel uses excessive force on Temple Mount, urges the international community to take action.

Opposition MK: Every country on earth would have done the same

MK Lapid says Israel's biggest problem is the amount of violence coming from the Palestinian Authority, says PA should work with Israel.

UN chief condemns deaths of Arab rioters

Antonio Guterres on Friday condemns deaths of Palestinian Arabs during clashes in Jerusalem, calls for an investigation.

Bennett on BBC: Read my lips - Temple Mount is open

Jewish Home chairman explains why Israel must keep the magnetometers at the entrance to the Temple Mount.

Abbas freezes contacts with Israel

PA chairman freezes contacts with Israel over its new security measures at the Temple Mount.

Egypt to Israel: Stop the escalation

Egyptian Foreign Ministry blames Israel for clashes in Jerusalem, urges it to “stop the escalation”.

Muslims to flock to Al-Aqsa

Al-Aqsa imams say prayers won't be held in mosque, call on Muslims to come 'as close as possible' to Temple Mount and hold 'day of rage.'

Likud minister: We won't concede sovereignty of the Temple Mount

Likud minister says Cabinet, not police, decided to keep magnetometers at entrance to Temple Mount.

INTO THE FRAY: Temple Mount attack-the demise of the “1-state” theory

UN envoy concerned over Temple Mount

UN's Middle East envoy urges all sides to de-escalate the tension in Jerusalem.

Cabinet decides:

Metal detectors will remain on Temple Mount

Political-Security Cabinet decides that magnetometers will remain at the entrance to the Temple Mount, reiterates commitment to status quo.