Temple Mount

U.S. lawmakers blast UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Jerrold Nadler condemn UNESCO resolution which denies Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Kotel.

UNESCO says New York is not part of America

PA officials pleased with anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA officials welcome UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem, say it sends a message to Israel to "end the occupation".

Watch: The Bible - Revised by UNESCO

Today UNESCO adopted a resolution denying the Jewish and Christian connection to Jerusalem. Try to imagine which Bible the UN was using.

Hotovely: UNESCO decision an 'affront' to Jews and Christians

Deputy Foreign Minister says UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Kotel a disgrace and an attack on both Jews and Christians.

PM: UNESCO theater of the absurd continues

PM Netanyahu told UNESCO members to visit the Arch of Titus and see which treasures were plundered 2000 years ago from the Temple.

UNESCO says Jews have no connection to Temple Mount

UN passed a resolution Thursday denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

Israel asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem

U.S. lawmakers urge UNESCO not to rewrite Jerusalem's history

Ros-Lehtinen and Cruz lead bipartisan effort urging UNESCO to reject resolution describing the Temple Mount as holy Muslim site.

Fatah celebrates 'blood' of two Israelis murdered yesterday

The PA glorified the murder of two Israelis in the terror attack yesterday, in a cartoon posted this morning.

MK Yehuda Glick: Judge has blood on her hands after attack

Likud MK slams judge who agreed to delay the prison term of the terrorist who killed two people on Sunday.

Three Islamic Movement institutions closed down

In a joint initiative of ISS and Israeli police, three different Islamic institutions in various parts of Israel were closed down Thursday

A candid speech from President Abbas

'I see a human being, the defendant sees a pig'

The Jerusalem magistrates court sentenced Sheikh Omar Abu Sara to eight months in jail for incitement to violence and racist propaganda.

With ban in place, Glick prays at entrance to Temple Mount

After Prime Minister orders MKs barred from holy site, Yehuda Glick visits Old City to pray at entrance to Temple Mount.

Glick not ruling out action against Temple Mount ban

MK Yehuda Glick says he's not ruling out taking action against Netanyahu's ban on MKs from visiting the Temple Mount.

Teen claims Arab officer beat him after Temple Mount visit

Complaint filed after teenager claims Arab police officer beat him following arrest on Temple Mount.

Waqf spews hatred against Israel

Azzam al-Khatib, General Director of the Islamic Waqf in Jerusalem, spewed a flurry of lies and incitement against Israel today.

Worshippers charged with 'obstructing access to Temple Mount'

Youths arrested at entrance to Temple Mount accused of 'obstructing free access to holy places'.

'The police have hit a new low'

11 Jews arrested for praying outside of Temple Mount

Arrested twice in one week in the Old City

A Jewish man in his 40s was arrested twice in one week for allegedly 'disturbing the peace' near the Temple Mount.

Haredi paper accuses Temple Mt visitors of "endangering us all"

Accusing visitors of "endangering us all," Yated Ne'eman viciously attacks haredim who visit the site of the Jewish temple as fake haredim.

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

PA minister insists Israel's archaeological excavations have failed to find proof of an ancient Jewish existence in Jerusalem.

Egypt joins in condemnation of Israel over Temple Mount

Egyptian Foreign Ministry joins Jordan in condemning Israel for permitting Jews to enter the Temple Mount.

MK Glick: The media distorts the facts

MK Yehuda Glick attacks the media coverage of events at the Temple Mount yesterday and has a few words for Abdullah, King of Jordan.

King of Jordan: Jews taking over Al Aqsa mosque

After 400 Jews visited their holiest site yesterday and were targeted by violent Muslim mob, King Abdullah plays the aggrieved party.

MKs denied entry to Temple Mount on Jewish day of mourning

MKs requesting to enter Temple Mount premises were rejected today, the commemoration of the Temple's destruction.

Watch: Arabs riot on Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

Temple Mount closed to Jews as Arabs riot, hurl stones at security forces.

'We're not embarrassed to say it: We want to rebuild the Temple'

Thousands march around Old City walls, marking beginning of Tisha B'Av.

Are police afraid of Itamar Ben-Gvir?

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir took action after police refused him and his son entry to the Temple Mount.

'Preparation for Temple no longer a dream'

In a new video, Temple Institute raises the question: how much longer until the Jewish Temple will be rebuilt?

Hundreds participate in tour around Temple Mount Gates

1,200 people tour gates leading up to the Temple Mount; the event was dedicated to the memory of Hallel-Yaffa Ariel. Pictures inside.

'We experience the destruction of the Temple year-round'

Archaeologist Dr. Gabi Barkai speaks of battles against the Waqf and Palestinian temple-denial: 'They want to have their cake and eat it.'

Temple Institute announces school to train Levitical priests

The Temple Institute, dedicated to reestablishing the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, announces school for training Kohanim.

'The physical violence has got to stop'

Attorney Yisrael Caspi will not stand silent after members of the Waqf assaulted two archaeologists on the Temple Mount yesterday

UNESCO hearing on 'offensive' Temple Mount resolution delayed

Following recent terror attacks and attempted coup d'etat in Turkey, hearing on controversial Temple Mount resolution in UN body postponed.

Mufti denounces terror victim's family visit to Temple Mount

Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, mufti of 'Palestine,' says Jews visiting Temple Mount crosses 'red line' for Muslims around the world.

Israelis defy police by pretending to have flags on Temple Mount

After man was arrested for making fake image of himself on Temple Mount with a flag, dozens of Israelis join trend.

After diplomatic blitz, 'offensive' UNESCO vote postponed

A vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators.

Visiting Temple Mount in memory of Hallel-Yaffa Ariel

13-year-old terror victim's parents, accompanied by many friends and supporters, go up to Temple Mount.

Foreign Min. blasts 'offensive' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

Foreign Ministry Director General ridicules UNESCO resolution nixing Jewish connection to Temple Mount, describing it as 'Muslim holy site'.

UNESCO again tries to deny Jewish connection to Temple Mount

New UNESCO resolution in continued effort to turn Judaism's holiest site into solely Muslim.

Bereaved Mother: Ascend Temple Mount in Memory of Slain Daughter

Rina Ariel, mother of murdered Hallel-Yaffa Ariel, calls for people to join her in ascending Temple Mount in her daughter's memory.

400,000 Muslims pray on Temple Mount

Despite the ongoing wave of Palestinian terror, Palestinian media report that Israel allowed 400,000 to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Police arrest dozens of Muslim Temple Mount rioters

Jerusalem police make dozens of arrests as part of crackdown on Muslim violence at holy site.

Rabbi Ariel: Temple Mount is front line for Hamas

Head of Temple Institute, Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, calls on government to close Temple Mount to Muslims in wake of riots.

Amid Temple Mount violence, PM upholds ban on MK visits

Prime minister, internal security minister, discuss escalating Muslim violence; ban on MKs visiting to continue at least into next week.

Rock-throwers on Temple Mount wound worshipper at Kotel

Elderly Jewish woman wounded in Kotel Plaza by Arab stone-throwers on Temple Mount.

Glick: 'We need to be more resolute on Temple Mount'

Likud MK Yehuda Glick criticizes barring of Temple Mount to Jews, calls on Islamic leaders to reign in violence.

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: Islamists hurl rocks at police on Temple Mount

Islamists attacked police officers, non-Muslim visitors earlier Monday; security forces quelled the violence.

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Muslim violence erupts again on Temple Mount

Islamists clash with security forces, barricade themselves in Al Aqsa Mosque.

4 Muslims arrested on Temple Mount

Police arrest Arabs who tried to interfere with Jewish pilgrims at the holy site.

Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers

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

Yehuda Glick: 'I hope to return to Temple Mount after Ramadan'

MK Yehuda Glick expresses hope that Knesset Ethics Committee will let MKs visit holy site, and that Arab MKs don't ruin it.

PA demands Israel remove all police from Jerusalem's Old City

Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah declares Palestinians have 'right' to attack Israelis, wants Israel to make things easier for terrorists.

Knesset Committee still forbids MKs from entering Temple Mount

Ethics Committee rejects Netanyahu's lifting of eight-month ban. Proposes letting Arab MKs return in July, Jewish MKs after.

Brazil 'regrets' UNESCO vote denying Jewish link to Kotel

Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra says his country will change its vote on UNESCO motion, which declared Jewish sites 'Muslim.'

Ban on MKs ascending Temple Mount lifted

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

Watch: Temple Mount preacher calls to 'annihilate the Jews'

Despite crackdown on incitement, anti-Semitic hate-speech in Al Aqsa Mosque apparently continuing.