Temple Mount

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.

Major security reinforcements at Kotel following terror attack

Jerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches.

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Rabbi falsely detained by Temple Mount police, judge rules

Judge orders immediate release of rabbi after video from the incident directly contradicts police claims - shows officer hit him.

'Sad situation on Temple Mount 49 years after liberation'

Rabbi arrested for asking Arab officer who pushed Jews to identify himself; youth who said 'amen' to well-wishes for Jewish people arrested.

Palestinians to flood Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem 'investigator' tells Hamas paper that Palestinian orgs are planning for massive turnout, estimates clashes with Jews.

Waqf illegally built dozens of toilets next to Temple Mount

Jerusalem Municipality issues stop-work orders at the site; archaeologist: this has been going on for years.

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Arab MK promises Hamas he will defy Netanyahu

In interview with Hamas, Abu Arar says members of his party will breach MK ban on Temple Mount entry - even as he calls to ban Jews.

Knesset official warns Arab MKs: Don't ascend Temple Mount

Sergeant-at-Arms reminds Arab MKs they are not exempt from Temple Mount ban, Ramadan is no exception.

Arab MKs to defy Netanyahu, visit Temple Mount

Arab MKs declare they will visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, ignoring PM's orders not to do so.

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Tzfat Chief Rabbi declares 'next step is the Temple Mount'

Rabbi Eliyahu reveals growing spiritual awakening seen in Lag B'Omer festivities, next stage is 'going up to the Mount, nothing less.'

Newest MK Yehuda Glick gets armed bodyguard

Rabbi Yehuda Glick to be sworn in on Wednesday; continued threats on his life prompt special security measures.

Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount final time before swearing-in

Glick notes he does not intend to violate directive banning MKs from visiting Judaism's holiest site.

Austria presidential candidate under fire for Temple Mount story

Anti-Islam party's presidential candidate hits back after being accused of lying about seeing terrorist shot on Temple Mount.

Yehuda Glick: I'm only 'extreme' in my faith in human rights

Incumbent MK and longtime activist explains why his views are all over the political map - and why he's sad to see Ya'alon go.

Ex-Grand Mufti of 'Palestine' calls for pre-67 Temple Mount

Supreme Muslim Council chair and ex-Grand Mufti gives Temple Mount sermon, calling to ban all non-Muslims from the site.

‘Jews invented the Temple Mount lie’

Organization representing Palestinian religious leaders praises the UNESCO denial of Jewish ties to the Temple Mount.

The Waqf member pointed, the rabbi was expelled

Rabbi tells how Waqf guard falsely claimed he prayed on Temple Mount, Arab Israeli police officer kicked him out.