Temple Mount

Unprecedented: Firebombs on Temple Mount

Jewish Temple groups demand inquiry as videos show policeman's uniform alight after he was struck by a fire bomb.

Special Temple Mount Broadcast to Promote Judaism's Holiest Site

Special annual Temple Mount Awareness Day broadcast carried live here for 3 hours from 6:00 p.m. Israel time.

Hamas: Obama Visit to Temple Mount - a Declaration of War

Hamas and Islamic Jihad say that a visit by Obama to the Temple Mount will be a declaration of war on the Islamic world.

Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount

Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.

Passover Preparation in Photos

With Passover less than three weeks away, matzah factories are in full gear.

Israelis Receive Travel Advisory Prior to Passover Vacation

The Counter Terrorism Bureau issued a travel warning, alerting Israelis to refrain from visiting hostile locations over Passover holiday.

Muslim Women Block Jews from Temple Mount, Police Intervene

Police were forced to intervene Wednesday morning when Muslim women blocked Jewish tourists from reaching the Temple Mount. The site closed.

Former Labor MK Shocked to Discover Temple Mount Discrimination

Former Labor MK Daniel Ben-Simon cut short a visit to the Temple Mount after he personally witnessed the discrimination of Jews.

Hareidi MK: Feiglin Temple Mount Ascents 'Dangerous' for Israel

Meir Porush (UTJ) called on PM Netanyahu to throw MK Moshe Feiglin out of the Likud because of his 'dangerous' Temple Mount ascent

MK Feiglin Explains Attempt to Enter Dome of the Rock

"I am not calling on Jews to begin making pilgrimage to the location of the Temple itself," MK wrote.

Temple Mount Closed Off after Feiglin Visit

MK Feiglin insisted on being allowed into the Dome of the Rock. Police removed him.

MK: Israel's Water Guaranteed 'Chametz-Free'

Israelis will again drink underground "well water" this Passover, because of fears that the Kinneret may contain chametz.

OU Pre-Passover Webcast Provides Answers for the Holiday

The Orthodox Union’s two top rabbis are available to answer questions for its annual pre-Passover webcast, set for March 12 at 2:30 pm EDT.

PA Officials Warn Obama Over Visiting Al-Aqsa

PA leaders: Obama should not visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in a way that might compromise its "Muslim sovereignty".

Nepalese Boy Brings Light to Chabad House in Kathmandu

The smile of a once-naked street urchin from the streets of Kathmandu now lights up the Kathmandu Chabad House where he lives in Nepal.

Arab Organization: Feiglin 'Defiled' the Al-Aqsa Mosque

An Israeli-Arab organization accused new MK Moshe Feiglin of 'defiling' the Al-Aqsa mosque by visiting the Temple Mount.

Feiglin Ascends Temple Mount, With No Fear of Arrest

Newly elected MK, formerly arrested for praying on the Temple Mount, takes advantage of his new parliamentary immunity.

Gimpel: Voters will See Through Leftist Smears

Judge Rubinstein asks Kadima to provide him with video of Gimpel's statements on Temple Mount if it wants him to rule on disqualification.

Gimpel Calm Under Fire for Dome of the Rock Comments

Bennett backs Gimpel after newscast featured video of him joking about blowing up the Dome of the Rock.

Temple Laver Moved to New Home

Temple Institute moves to new headquarters, and takes giant laver with it.

Israel Planning to Build Holy Temple, Claims PA Official

"The construction of the false Temple on the Temple Mount is closer than ever before," claims an official with the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Police: Indict Feiglin Over Temple Mount Bowing

Report: Police to recommend that Moshe Feiglin be prosecuted over his bowing down during a visit to the Temple Mount.

Moshe Feiglin Bows on Temple Mount, Is Arrested

Likud candidate Moshe Feiglin, head of the party's Jewish Leadership faction, has been detained again for Temple Mount worship.

Court May Be Asked to Stop ‘Destruction of History’

The High Court may be the last resort for archaeologists to order Netanyahu to stop letting the Waqf destroy history at the holy site.

Report: Waqf Continues to Destroy Jewish Antiquities

The Waqf is continuing to destroy Jewish antiquities on the Temple Mount in a direct violation of a court ruling, new report finds.

Jerusalem Official Complains of Temple Mount Discrimination

A Jerusalem city council member tells Arutz Sheva of his humiliation and discrimination against Jews at the Temple Mount.

Prime Minister: Kotel will Remain Jewish Forever

Prime Minister lights eighth Hannukah candle at Kotel, and has some words for Palestinians.

Muslims Riot, Jews Banned from Temple Mount

Threats of Muslim violence lead police to ban Jews from the Temple Mount until the end of Hannukah.

Veteran Educator Arrested for 'Crime of Prayer'

Veteran Israeli educator, Education Prize awardee Sarah Eliash was arrested on the Temple Mount on charges of praying.at the site

Muslims Claim Netanyahu Plans to Build ‘False’ Holy Temple

Netanyahu’s latest building plan for Jerusalem is none other than for the Third Temple, claims Al Aqsa Foundation.

Temple Institute To Celebrate 25 Years with Art Auction

"This is a celebration to give honor to Hashem and to show our appreciation to all those who have supported us," Rabbi Chaim Richman stated.

Video: Arabs Burning 'First Temple Cedars of Lebanon'

Arabs are burning ancient beams of wood that had apparently been used during the period of the Holy Temple.

Jerusalem Mayor: Let My People Pray

Jerusalem mayor calls to end discrimination, let Jews pray on the Temple Mount.

Video: Waqf Man Assaults Jew on Temple Mount

Video shows man identified by Jews as Waqf official punching, kicking one of them; police reaction ineffective.

Call to Separate Jews, Arabs on Temple Mount

A movement of Temple Mount organizations is calling to completely separate Jews and Arabs on the site.

Rabbi Arrested on Temple Mount for Praying

On the eve of the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, at least three Jews, one a rabbi, and one Arab were arrested on the Temple Mount.

Muslim violence pays

Video: Jews Pushed Out of Kotel Plaza

Police pushed out Jews who wanted to ascend to the Temple Mount, hindering entry to the Kotel, too.

Temple Mount Closed Off to Jews

Police received intelligence that Muslims planned violence against Jews at the site.

Arabs Riot for Third Day on Temple Mount

For the third morning in a row, Arabs rioted on the Temple Mount, attempting to Jews who sought to visit the holiest site in Judaism

3 More Jews Arrested on Temple Mount

Three Jewish men were arrested on the Temple Mount on Wednesday, and two on Tuesday, all on intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday.

Police Ignore Arab Death Threats at Jews on Temple Mount

Police ignored threats by Arabs to butcher Jews ascending the Temple Mount but arrested an Arab for trying to stab a police officer.

First Temple Era Reservoir Discovered in Old City

A large reservoir discovered under the Old City was used by Temple pilgrims, dating back to the First Temple era, archaeologists said

Report: Trash on Temple Mount from Ramadan Celebration

Those who ascended to the Temple Mount this week reported a large amount of garbage following Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

'The Government Doesn't Care About the Temple Mount'

The government of Israel does not care about the Temple Mount, attorney Yisrael Caspi alleged Tuesday.

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Abbas refers to the “alleged” Jewish Temple, but if not Jewish, how did Jesus chase the money changers?

Photo Essay: 'Historic' Youth Rally for Temple Mount Access

A rally was organized by the Bnei Akiva youth group to support equal rights on the Temple Mount and to decry desecration on the site.

Terrorists Warn Israel: Harming Al-Aqsa Will Open Gates of Hell

The Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization threatens Israel against harming the Al-Aqsa mosque.

The Cult of Death vs. the Celebration of Life

The Torah exhorts us to 'see' the difference between a life of blessing or conversely, that of curse. The choice, as usual, is ours.

Call for Jewish Section on Mount Gains Momentum

Temple groups "deeply worried" by Ramadan closure, join in call for arrangement like the one at Cave of Patriarchs.

Has Israel Lost the Temple Mount Race?

Op-ed:Olympic races don't mean a thing, but the race for the control the Temple Mount is one that we must win.

Police Nix ‘The Temple Mount is In Our Hands’

Police bar signs with 1967 commander’s famous cry, ‘The Temple Mount is in our hands!’

Proposal: Jews, Muslims to Split Temple Mount Prayer

MK proposes setting aside time for Jews to pray on Temple Mount, allowing religious freedom without security risk.

U.S. Slams Israel Over Temple Mount Prayer Policies

A U.S. report on religious freedom slams Israel for preventing Jews from praying on the Temple Mount

If this is a Jew on the Temple Mount

Rabbi Banned from Temple Mount over Arutz Sheva Interview

Rav Elboim tells story in Knesset conference initiated by MK Michael Ben Ari on Jewish prayer on Temple Mount.

Remains of Jews Massacred on Temple Mount Found?

Journalist shows video of mass grave just outside eastern wall of Temple Mount.

Romney’s Mormon Links to Temple Mount Date Back 170 Years

Romney’s love for Jerusalem is part of his Mormon faith’s 170-year-old ties to Israel and its dictate to “rebuild the city and the Temple.”

Rabbi Gold Strengthens Participants of Tisha B'Av March

Educator and author Rabbi Shalom Gold encourages participants in Tisha B'Av march to fight for the Temple Mount.

Orlev: More Honesty about Temple Mount Destruction

The public should be told more about the demolition of Jewish artifacts on the Temple Mount, MK Orlev says.

Hamas TV Issues Video Response to Temple Video

Hamas TV and another anti-Israel group make their own versions of the successful Temple Institute video.