Temple Mount

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.

The UN fails History 101

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.

The cradle of French Christianity is Islam’s Mecca

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.

Jewish Activists arrested marching to the Temple Mount

5 activists arrested in call: 'there is no independence without sovereignty.' Arabs riot against march, 2 rioters arrested.

French PM condemns 'clumsy' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says UN cultural agency was wrong to describe Temple Mount as a Muslim site.

Israeli Arabs to march to Temple Mount - on Yom Ha'atzmaut

Outlawed northern Islamic Movement group behind march to 'get rid of Israeli occupation.'

UN official spurns Netanyahu history lesson offer

UN Mideast coordinator bristles at Israeli PM's suggestion UN staff uneducated, after UNESCO branded Temple Mount 'Muslim.'

Netanyahu to host Jewish history lecture for UN officials

Netanyahu to hold Jewish history seminar in the wake of UNESCO decision denying Jewish connection to Temple Mount.

Hamas launches mortars, Israel lets Gazans on Temple Mount

Hours after Gazan terrorists again fire on soldiers, IDF lets 260 Gazans pray on the Temple Mount.

'Anti-Semitism didn't die in the bunker with Hitler'

PM blasts incitement against Jews, Israel on Holocaust Remembrance Day, say internet spreads it 'in ways Hitler couldn't have imagined.'

Haredi MK: Jews who visit Temple Mount are sparking a war

Gafni assails Jews visiting Temple Mount, calls visits 'stupid provocations causing state immeasurable damage'.

Temple Mount: 2 Waqf officials arrested for attacking Jews

Police also arrest 9 Jews for 'breaking the peace' on Judaism's holiest site.

Watch: Riots on the Temple Mount

Arabs attack Jews for bowing down on Temple Mount. Police push back Arabs, force Jews off the site.

Israel responds to Jordan's Temple Mount threats

Israeli officials reject claims Jewish visits to Temple Mount constitute attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Jordan warns Israel: ‘Consequences’ of Temple Mount ‘violations’

Jordanian government calls for Israel to deny visits by ‘settlers’ during Passover holiday.

Islamic Leader: Netanyahu will break into Al-Aqsa

Islamic movement leader accuses Israel of trying to take over Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday.

13 Jews get kicked off the Temple Mount

On first intermediary day of Passover, police claim 13 Jews 'breached visit guidelines.' 1,043 visitors on Mount, nearly all tourists.

Activist given house arrest for Korban Pesach attempt

Raphael Morris, leader of Return to the Mount movement, given house arrest for Friday's attempt to ascend Temple Mount ahead of Passover.

9 Jews expelled from Temple Mount; minor clashes dispersed

Sunday morning passes relatively peacefully, as police brace for Arab violence over Passover holiday and thousands of Jewish visitors.

Temple Mount activist to be indicted for Korban Pesach attempt

Leader of the Return to the Mount movement to be charged for 'disturbing the peace' for attempting to sacrifice a goat on the Mount.

Police boost Old City security, limit Women of the Wall services

Visits to Temple Mount, Women of the Wall services limited in effort to keep calm ahead of tourism wave during Passover.

Police arrest Jews for trying to offer sacrifice on Temple Mount

Jerusalem police stress importance of 'keeping the peace'; Temple Mount rights organization calls on Israel to keep the mitzva.

Police presence boosted in Jerusalem for Passover

Concerns over incitement, Temple Mount prompt police to be on high alert ahead of and during the holiday.

PA calls on Arabs to 'protect' the Al-Aqsa Mosque

PA claims Israel is trying to “Judaize” the Al-Aqsa Mosque, calls on Palestinian Arabs to arrive en masse at the compound.

Temple Mount activists forbidden from entering Jerusalem

Home Front Command issues administrative orders forbidding Temple Mount activists from entering Jerusalem until after Passover.

Singaporean PM honors Arafat, but names 'Temple Mount'

Lee in first visit by Singaporean PM lays wreath at Arafat's grave and increases funds for PA, but notes IDF helped found Singapore army.

Israel protests UNESCO 'Muslim Temple Mount' decision

Netanyahu orders FM to send sharp letter to all countries that supported UNESCO decision claiming Temple Mount is Muslim.

Police give a 'briefing' instead of arresting Arab extremists

Attorney Ben-Gvir decries 'criminal negligence' towards Temple Mount activist, who has been getting death threats from Arabs.

Online petition: UNESCO must not erase Jewish Temple Mount ties

Activists launch petition against 'insulting' UN decision to deny all Jewish connection to Temple Mount, Western Wall.

Temple Mount: Waqf appoints 150 more 'Islamic guards'

Preparing for confrontation? After scuppering plans for security cameras on Temple Mount, Waqf ups Islamist presence.

Report: Israel still supports Temple Mount camera idea

Israeli official tells AFP Palestinians, Jordanians backtracking because 'they don't want repeated Palestinian provocations caught on tape.'

Girl finds ancient Pharaoh's amulet at Temple Mount dig

Rare, ancient mulet, bearing name of Egyptian King Thutmose III, discovered in earth illegally dug up by Waqf from Temple Mount.

UNESCO refuses to backtrack on 'Muslim Temple Mount'

UNESCO head calls for 'respect and dialogue' following outrage over its decision, but does not take back saying Temple Mount is Muslim.

Jordan cans Temple Mount camera project

Jordanian PM says Palestinian opposition turned security cameras into a 'source of conflict' - is a secret Islamist group responsible?

Temple Institute: UNESCO decision 'revisionist', 'obscene'

Vote divorcing Temple Mount and Judaism even violates Islamic tenets of faith, Rabbi Chaim Richman notes.

Exposé: How Temple Mount Islamist group financed terrorism

Islamists who harass Jews on Temple Mount paid by terror groups to break the law to prevent more Jewish visitors.

Police Chief: MKs on Temple Mount endanger Israel

Roni Alsheich tells Netanyahu that MKs who visit holiest site in Judaism endanger national security.

Likud Minister slams UNESCO's 'boorishness'

Akunis writes head of UN body that declared Temple Mount to be Muslim only, decries their 'resounding lack of historical knowledge.'

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Watch: Jew arrested for uttering Biblical verse on Temple Mount

Jewish visitor obeyed laws against Jewish prayer - but was arrested anyway. Police officer: I decide what 'prayer' means here.

Netanyahu: UN reached new lows denying Jewish Temple Mount ties

PM blasts UNESCO for erasing Jewish connection to Temple Mount, Western Wall, says UN 'rewriting basic human history.'

Lapid: UNESCO Temple Mount decision will cause bloodshed

UNESCO deletes connection between Western Wall, Temple Mount and Jews; Yair Lapid: decision extends terror wave.

Spike in Temple Mount visits by Jews: 300 in one week

Activists say police attitude toward Jews on Mount improving, expect Pesach visits to double compared to last year.

Arab MK: Use 'any means' to block Jews from Temple Mount

Zahalka advises continuation of terror war, calling to enlist youth to oppose Jews 'at all costs'; MKs respond: 'blood is on his hands.'

Israel sending message to keep 'status quo' on Temple Mount

Security officials working to send 'messages of calm' over Mount after months of PA incitement against Jews over the site.

Passover Sacrifice to be reenacted facing Temple Mount next week

MKs, leading rabbis and other public figures to attend event, as public interest in reviving ancient practice grows.