Temple Mount

Hotovely Confronts Jordanian Foreign Minister at UN

Deputy FM cuts off Jordanian as he says 'IDF soldiers defile Al-Aqsa with their feet,' compares his 'warping of history' to Arafat's.

Judge Rules 'Am Yisrael Chai' is Legal on Temple Mount

Attorney Ben-Gvir vindicated in court as police claims get shot down over his retort to Muslims screaming 'Allahu Akbar.'

Temple Mount: Kid Mumbles Prayer, Gets Arrested With Terrorists

Family of Jewish youth outraged after police arrest him on Temple Mount for silently moving lips and then hold him with Arab terrorists.

Police Summon Arab MK over Temple Mount Fracas

Police summon Jamal Zahalka for investigation after he was caught on film in verbal assault on officers and Jewish visitors.

Likud MK: Ban Radical Arab MK From Temple Mount

Hazan tells Arutz Sheva the time has come for Zahalka and his inciting friends to be forbidden from holy site - and kicked out of Israel.

Illegal to Say 'Am Yisrael Chai' on the Temple Mount?

Activist arrested for responding to Muslim hecklers by shouting 'Am Yisrael Chai' vows to fight police through the courts.

Edelstein Slams Arab MKs: Find Somewhere Else to Incite

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein speaks to Arutz Sheva about ongoing Arab violence in Jerusalem over Temple Mount.

Top Sukkot News Highlights

As the second day of Sukkot ends for Jews in the Diaspora, Arutz Sheva presents the top headlines from the last 48 hours.

Not Europe 1939 - Jerusalem 2015

Watch: Terrified Jewish Children Hounded by Muslim Mob

Difficult to watch: Children cry as Arab mobs target Jewish families on the way to the Kotel in Old City of Jerusalem over Sukkot.

MK Zoabi: Israel More Like Nazi Regime Than I Am

If 'settlers' keep trying to 'invade' the Temple Mount, radical Arab MK asserts, 'resistance' will continue.

Video: Rioting in Hevron, Bethlehem and Near Beit El

Arab news media features videos of riots throughout Judea and Samaria, supposedly 'for Al Aqsa.'

Leading Rabbi: Time for Synagogue on Temple Mount

Rabbi Nahum Eliezer Rabinovich says 'We do not provoke the Arabs but they must not be allowed to provoke us.'

Violence over Temple Mount Spills into Ramallah

Arab mob attacks IDF soldiers near Ramallah while protesting against Israeli forces on Temple Mount.

Minister Demands Arab MKs be Barred from Temple Mount

Arab MKs are the real ones inciting on the Temple Mount, not Jews, asserts Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.

Watch: Angry Muslims Protest as Jews Visit the Kotel

Mob greets visitors to the Kotel with 'Allahu Akhbar.'

Video: Police Battle Temple Mount Rioters in Al Aqsa Mosque

Armed with a simple but ingenious new contraption, police face onslaught of firebombs, fireworks and boulders from Muslim extremists.

Minister Denounces Arab MKs' 'Recipe of Hatred'

Joint List MK Jamal Zahalka crossed a red line in harassing the Israel Police, Miri Regev and Avigdor Liberman warn.

Liberman Calls to Prosecute Arab MK for Temple Mount Violence

Yisrael Beytenu party leader turns to Attorney General over video of MK Jamal Zahalka joining Islamists cursing Jewish visitors, police.

Watch: Arab MK Goes Berserk on Temple Mount

MK Jamal Zahalka says 'to hell' with Jewish visitors in rant against police at Judaism's holiest site.

Hamas: All of Israel is Ours

Ismail Haniyeh threatens entire Jewish state with 'punishment' for 'taking Palestinian land,' hours before Temple Mount riot.

Israel to Use Administrative Detention on Temple Mount Rioters

Israel plans to increase its use of administrative detention against rioters on the Temple Mount, as Muslim violence continues apace.

New Temple Mount Police Tactic: Mobile Barricade

InnovativeJerusalem police erect rolling barricade against mob of Arab terrorists.

Watch: Muslim Firebombers Attack Police on Temple Mount

Islamists camped out at Al Aqsa Mosque overnight attack police with rocks and firebombs Monday morning, igniting a small fire.

Police to Impose Tighter Restrictions on Temple Mount Entry

Due to ongoing riots, police announce that, effective immediately, only Muslim men age 50 and above can enter the Temple Mount.

Police Blast Arab MKs in Aftermath of Temple Mount Rioting

Police had their hands full Sunday as Arabs threw firebombs, fireworks, rocks and other objects at them on the Temple Mount.

Israeli Diplomats Told to Expect Temple Mt. Riots Monday

Foreign Ministry briefs envoys worldwide on how to deal with criticism about riots expected to occur on Sukkot.

Egyptian Professor: Martyrdom Over Holy Sites Not Muslim

Jurisprudence expert laments calls to die for Arab control over Temple Mount as political twisting of religion.

Muslim Extremists Threaten to Camp Out on Temple Mount

Islamic Movement official says to prevent Al-Aqsa from being 'tarnished' by Jewish visitors, protestors will remain on Temple Mount.

Violent Mob Attacks Police on Temple Mount

Police forced to use riot control measures at Judaism's holiest site against latest round of pre-holiday Muslim riots.

Hamas: Of Course Palestinians Want an Intifada

Hamas, Islamic Jihad blast PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for being too soft in war against Israel.

Netanyahu's Greetings and Warnings for Eid Al-Adha

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends two very different messages to Muslims, Druze for Eid Al-Adha holiday.

Temple Mount Project Finds Rare Seal from King David Era

Rare 3,000 year-old seal dating to the period of kings David and Solomon discovered at the Temple Mount Sifting Project in Jerusalem.

Watch: PA Puts Temple Mount Incitement into Overdrive

Abbas's 'filthy Jews' was only tip of the iceberg - former PA PM, Fatah official and websites churn out calls for violence on holy site.

Report: Jordan's King Refusing to Answer Netanyahu's Calls

As Temple Mount tensions continue, Jordan refuses to speak to Israel, instead threatening to dissolve 1994 peace treaty.

Arab MKs Threaten Israel with 'Intifada' on Sukkot

Arab Israeli leaders and Joint List MKs join Abbas' threat of looming intifada over Israeli 'attacks' on Temple Mount.

Abbas Warns of New 'Intifada' on Temple Mount

After call for violence to stop 'filthy' Jews from visiting, Abbas tells France's Hollande that a terror war may be imminent.

Who is to Blame for Temple Mount Rioting?

Firestorm in Knesset over violence in Jerusalem culminates with leftists blaming Israel for Palestinian violence; Minister points to Abbas.

Police Ban Yeshiva from Ascending Temple Mount

Annual visit cancelled in light of recent violence - despite security clearance.

Muslim Entry to Temple Mount Restricted Ahead of Yom Kippur

Police on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and Gaza ahead of Yom Kippur and the Muslim Eid al-Adha which follows.

Israel: Jordan a 'Major Contributor' to Temple Mount Tension

Israel on Monday accused Jordan of exacerbating tensions on the Temple Mount, with inciteful statements and actions.

Erdogan: Israel Defending Temple Mount 'A Red Line'

Turkish President says that defense of Judaism's holiest site 'could deteriorate the situation,' hours after meeting with Hamas leader.

Leading Rabbis Defend Temple Mount Visits

Notable Religious-Zionist rabbis give encouragement to Minister Uri Ariel for visiting Mount, after MK blames him for Muslim rioting.

Jordan: Temple Mount 'A Place of Worship for Muslims'

Jordanian King Abdullah II threatens 'explosion' if Israel continues to defend Temple Mount, says he will broach the subject at UN.

Joint List MKs Tour Muslim World to Blast Israeli 'Provocations'

A Joint List delegation headed by Ahmed Tibi will meet with Jordan and Turkey's leaders about continued clashes on the Temple Mount.

Sisi Slams Israel for 'Violating' Al-Aqsa Mosque

Ignoring Islamist violence or Abbas's incitement, Egyptian president attacks Israel and warns of 'consequences for peace.'

Israel Prevents PA Prime Minister from Entering Temple Mount

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah's convoy stopped and asked to return to Ramallah as he plans to visit the Temple Mount.

Chief Rabbis Urge Religious Leaders to Condemn Violence

Rabbis David Lau, Yitzhak Yosef warn interfaith leaders they expect all faiths to uphold right to worship at holy sites, i.e. Temple Mount.

Arabs Attack Police in Jerusalem's Old City

Arab rioters hurl rocks at police near Temple Mount, reinforced officers arrest one; mass call-up of Border Police decided.

Watch: Arab Cop Berates Elderly Jew on Waqf's Orders

Activists post video showing Arab officer on Temple Mount threatening to 'kick out' Jewish man if he makes any movements.

'The UN Fuels the PA's Fire on Temple Mount'

Israel's UN ambassador Ron Prosor condemns global bodies for viewing the Temple Mount 'in the name of Muslims only.'

Jordan Threatens to Recall Ambassador to Press Israel

Official threatens various actions if Israel doesn't submit to Arab backlash over Temple Mount law enforcement.

UN Security Council: Keep Jewish Prayer Ban on Temple Mount

UNSC calls for 'normality' - i.e. lack of religious freedom for Jewish worshippers - which 'promotes the prospects for peace.'

Netanyahu to Ban: We're Maintaining Status Quo on Temple Mount

PM Netanyahu tells UN Secretary-General Israel is strictly maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount, despite Palestinian incitement.

Saudi King Asks Obama to Stop 'Israeli Attacks' on Temple Mount

King Salman phones Obama to condemn Israel for defending itself from Arab riots on the Temple Mount.

Calls in 'Democratic' Tunisia to Support Violence Against Israel

One of the leaders of Tunisia's Islamist party says Arab countries should support an armed struggle against Israel.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount Amid Violence

Jerusalem police announce they will reinforce their presence in and around the city on Friday as violence continues.

Peace partner?

Abbas Calls for Violence Against Jewish 'Filth' on Temple Mount

PA chairman praises 'martyrs' spilling blood in Jerusalem, calls to stop Jews from 'defiling Al-Aqsa Mosque with their filthy feet.'

Watch: How Muslim Rioters Prepare for Violence on Temple Mount

Behind-the-scenes video of how Arabs barricaded in Al-Aqsa Mosque in advance with stockpiles of rocks and explosives on Rosh Hashanah.

Minister Ariel: Haredi MK Gafni a 'Shnorrer'

Knesset Finance Committee chairman Moshe Gafni smacked down after attacking Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel for visiting Temple Mount.

Saudi King Appeals for 'Urgent UN Measures' over Temple Mount

Accusing Israel of 'attacking worshipers' at holiest site in Judaism, Saudi Arabia's King Salman turns to UN Security Council.