Temple Mount

Temple Mount Closed After Muslim Rioting

Rock-throwing and Molotov cocktail attacks on police forces prompt closure of the site to visitors - and, some claim, specifically to Jews.

'Bulldozing Homes in the Middle of the Night - That's Terrorism'

Temple Institute founder fires at Israeli government for 'going against Torah law,' calls Civil Administration 'terrorists' for demolitions.

Nepal's Chabad House Relies on Hikers for Seder Supplies

With no supplies due to a strike, Chabad has turned to visitors coming to Nepal, received hundreds of pounds of matzah.

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Congressman 'Shocked' by anti-Jewish Measures on Temple Mount

Two US legislators go 'under cover' to visit Temple Mount - and experience 'shocking' discrimination firsthand.

Activist: Police Ignore Temple Mount Damage, Disrespect

Once again, children are playing soccer on the Temple Mount - and activist Michael Pu'ah is demanding it stop.

Leftists, Temple Mount Activists Clash at Knesset Hearing

Fireworks as Knesset Interior Committee's Subcommittee on Temple Mount Issues hears testimony of discrimination.

Big day for Temple activists

Committee on Temple Mount Prayer Convenes for First Session

Will Jews be allowed to pray at their holiest site? Knesset subcommittee will hear Temple activists' arguments, for the first time.

Radical Cleric: Israel Has Been 'Occupied Territory' Since 1948

Kamal Al-Khatib, deputy head of the radical Islamic Movement in Israel, claims that Israel is gradually "Judaizing" Jerusalem.

Top Religious Zionist Rabbi: Allow Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

Rabbi Benny Lau condemns anti-Jewish discrimination, supports rights of Jews to pray at the site even though he does not.

Witness The Making of Matzah, From The Field to The Oven

Fascinating video shows intricate process of making the traditional unleavened bread for upcoming Passover holiday.

Netanyahu Bakes Passover Matzah For First Time

PM takes break from diplomacy to visit Chabad factory and bake traditional unleavened bread. Hareidi MK slams 'PR stunt.'

Waqf Official Beats Jewish Man on Temple Mount

The victim was then arrested by the Israeli police for protesting the abuse, activist says.

Police Ban Former MK Ben-Ari From Temple Mount

Temple Mount scholar Ben-Ari blocked from holiest site in Judaism. Slams police 'cowardice' in folding to Waqf.

Watch Live: Fifth Annual Temple Mount Awareness Day

Arutz Sheva hosts Temple Institute's annual Temple Mount extravaganza, with array of experts, legislators and activists.

Temple Mount Synagogue?

Rabbis Issue United Call to Establish Synagogue on Temple Mount

Large group of Religious Zionist rabbis from across spectrum ask Prime Minister to establish a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

Palestinian Religious Leaders: Jews Must not Pray at Kotel

PA claims the Western Wall of Temple Mount is part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, too, and therefore off limits for Jews.

International Temple Mount Awareness Day - Live on Arutz Sheva

Temple Institute goes digital to hold fifth annual event to highlight Jewish prayer rights, significance of 'world's holiest site'.

Strike Or No, Chabad's Nepal Seder Will Happen

Despite reports that Foreign Ministry strike threatens to cancel world's largest seder, Chabad clarifies it will not be stopped.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Police to Restrict Arab Entry to Temple Mount

Jerusalem police to restrict entry of Muslims to the Temple Mount on Friday, due to information about Arabs intending to riot.

Muslim Rioters Attack MK Feiglin on Temple Mount

MK slams authorities for 'weakness' after police respond to rioting by Muslims by banning Jews from holy site.

IDF Drill Prepares Hevron For A Safe Passover

Yehuda Brigade holds drill simulating attacks in preparation for annual celebrations at the city of the patriarchs.

Jordan Blames 'Extremist Settlers' for Temple Mount 'Aggression'

Amman releases statement condemning 'Israeli aggression' after Uri Ariel visits Judaism's holiest site.

Islamic Jihad Chief: 'Learn From the Jews How to Love Jerusalem'

Islamic Jihad leader quotes famous song 'Jerusalem the Golden', urges Muslims to take Jerusalem more seriously at Iran conference.

Temple Mount Cops Detain Jewish Victim of Islamist Harassment

Rabbi Yehuda Glick was detained after videotaping Muslim worshipper who uttered obscenities at him.

Violence at holiest site

Police Close Temple Mount to Jews, Shorten Minister's Visit

Housing Minister Uri Ariel almost turned away due to Muslim rioting. Ariel: 'This is unacceptable.'

PA Complains to UN Over Temple Mount

PA’s observer in the UN calls on the UN Security Council to prevent Israel’s “illegal activities” at the Temple Mount.

'In Any Normal Country You'd Get A Life Sentence'

Att'y Ben-Gvir confronts Sheikh Salah outside court, after sheikh sentenced eight months for inciting violence on Temple Mount.

Again on Temple Mount: Muslims Riot, Jews Detained

Jewish visitors wait hours for a brief visit due to Muslim riots on Temple Mount. One Jew arrested.

Kotel Rabbi: Temple Mount Violence is a Disgrace

Muslim riots on the Temple Mount are proof that they are using the compound for a political struggle, says Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch.

Police to Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount on Friday

Israeli police will limit access for Muslim men to Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes.

Shabak Reveals Hamas 'Inflaming' Temple Mount

Senior security official reveals terror group trying to stir up violence on Temple Mount, to fan chaos in Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely: What the Left Really Fears on Temple Mount

Deputy Minister says Muslim riots are not the real concern.

Arab League Contemplates Turning to UN Over Al-Aqsa

Arab League discusseds the possibility of filing a complaint to the Security Council over alleged “Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa compound."

Jordan Threatens to Revoke Peace Treaty Over Temple Mount

Move follows majority of Jordanian MPs vote to expel Israel's ambassador as 'retaliation' for Knesset discussing religious freedom on Mount.

'There is No Temple Mount, Only Al-Aqsa Mosque'

Arab MK disrupts committee on Jewish prayer rights with historical revisionism, attempts to silence other MKs.

MK Cabel Asks Feiglin: Are You the Messiah?

Knesset debate kindles discussion of biblical promise to the Jewish people – going back to Abraham.

Arab League to Discuss 'Israeli Attacks' on Al-Aqsa

PA requests an emergency session of the Arab League to discuss “recent Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Egypt’s FM Concerned About Knesset Debate on Temple Mount

Egypt’s Foreign Minister calls on Israel not to allow “extremists” to lead the political scene.

Making History?

Knesset Temple Mount Debate Tackles Jewish Prayer Rights

Historic debate calls on government to give Jews equal prayer rights at holiest site in Judaism, and to implement Israeli sovereignty.

Arab Terrorists Sentenced Over Temple Mount Firebombing

Shua'fat residents sentenced to prison time for firebombing Mount, wounding police officer.

Jordanian MPs Demand End to Peace With Israel Over Temple Mount

Muslim Brotherhood, Islamist activists in Jordanian parliament push government to end peace with Israel over Judaism's holiest site.

As Knesset prepares for debate

Riots on the Temple Mount Injure Two Police Officers

Muslim Arab rioters attack police forces after the Rambam Gate was opened to visitors; Mount closed to Jewish visitors.

MK Cabel asked Feiglin: are You the Messiah?

Knesset debate kindles discussion of biblical promise to the Jewish people – going back to Abraham.

Congressmen Get 'Jewish Treatment' on Temple Mount

Senator Bill Johnson (R-OH) and Congressman David McKinley (R-WV) undergo invasive security checks reserved for Jews.

Al-Aqsa is a 'Red Line', Warns Sheikh

“We will not give up even one grain of Al-Aqsa, since the Jews have no connection to it,” declares head of the Supreme Muslim Council.

MK Feiglin Ascends Temple Mount for First Time Since Police Ban

MK Moshe Feiglin was not allowed into the Mount since April 2013. The ban was lifted following negotiations.

MK to Schulz: Temple Mount Proves This Land Is Ours

MK Levi, former Jerusalem police chief, speaks after European Parliament head, 'archaeology in Temple Mount proves land ours.'

Police Recommend to Indict Former Chief Rabbi Metzger

Investigation completed, provides evidence that Rabbi Metzger guilty of corruption by giving favors for millions of shekels.

Temple Mount: Police 'Collaborating with Islamists'

Jewish groups slam police for surrendering to terror threats after banning Jews from Temple Mount.

Arab MK Gets off with Warning over 'Circus' of Abuse

Arab MK Zahalka gets off with tongue-lashing from Ethics Committee, after he and other Arab MKs disrupted committee meeting.

Outrage on Temple Mount: Strip Searches and Arrests

Three Jews arrested for having Israeli flag, another expelled from holiest site in brutal police operation. Others hit by Waqf.

Again: Hamas Cell Nabbed on Temple Mount

16 arrested as police nab terror cell that attacked Jews, worked to strengthen Hamas presence in Jerusalem.

‘Govt. to Split Jerusalem – Where are the Rabbis?’

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel wonders at fellow rabbis’ silence over plan to give away Jerusalem holy sites.

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Waqf Blocked Harper 'because of Jewish Bodyguards'

The Muslim Waqf reportedly vetoed Canadian PM's planned tour of the Temple Mount, because some of his guards are Jews.

Islamic Waqf Revises History: 'Temple Mount, Kotel are Muslim'

Muslim group supervising Temple Mount makes new claims: King Solomon was Muslim, and the Western Wall is holy to Islam.

Former Canadian Minister 'Shocked' by Visit to Temple Mount

Stockwell Day, a former Canadian minister who visited the Temple Mount, was shocked to see the discrimination towards Jews.

Muslim Authorities Filling Temple Mount with Trash Cans

The mystery of the Waqf's drilling into pavement on the Mount is solved. Temple Activists worried.

Temple Mount: Jewish Woman Barred Over 'Muslim' Dress Code

Police keep Jewish woman off Temple Mount for wearing modest skirt deemed 'too short' by the Waqf; 'it’s their decision'.

Temple Mount Desecration: 'The Public Needs to Know'

Member of committee to preserve Temple Mount antiquities demands that secret report on Waqf be published - for the sake of the public.