Waqf

Temple Mount: Waqf appoints 150 more 'Islamic guards'

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

Disagreements delay security camera deployment on Temple Mount

Jordanian government and Waqf still disagree with Israel regarding control over Temple Mount cameras.

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.

ISIS to Temple Mount - 'Barbaric' Islamist War on Antiquities

At annual Jerusalem conference, world experts lament ISIS funding war via illegal antiquities trade, Waqf barbaric Temple Mount destruction.

Rabbi: Temple Mount Muslim Thugs Boss Jewish Police Around

Video filmed on the Temple Mount attests to what right-wing activists have long contended – that police are afraid of Muslim rioters.

Yeshiva Head Expelled from Temple Mount for Closing His Eyes

The head of the Shvut Yisrael Yeshiva in Efrat was booted off the Temple Mount Sunday morning - for the 'crime' of closing his eyes.

Archaeologist Slams 'Islamic Brutality on the Temple Mount'

Archaeologist reveals ancient mosaic floor on Dome of Rock from Second Temple days damaged to degree as yet unknown.

Once Again: Waqf Illegally Digging Up Temple Mount

Jordanian Waqf digs up stone floor under mosque built on top of the sacred areas of the Holy Temples, says it's 'replacing carpets.'

Watch: Waqf Guard Assaults Jew on Temple Mount, Isn't Arrested

Members of Jewish group fuming after Jordanian Waqf guard punches, kicks Jew, and accompanying police do nothing about it.

Jordan Arrests Cleric for Advocating Jewish Temple Mount Prayer

Jordanian preacher Sheikh Yassin Al-Ajlouni forced to retract statements, then arrested by authorities.

Report: Waqf Building Illegally on Temple Mount - Again

Jordanian Waqf assembles generator on the Mount without permits, architect reveals in special Arutz Sheva interview.

Destroying History

Islamists Angry Over Jerusalem Mayor's Temple Mount Visit

Islamic Waqf says Nir Barkat 'didn't coordinate' his visit with them, as radical groups condemning him for 'storming' the site.

Jordan Blasts Israel for Responding to Riots on Temple Mount

Jordan condemns the conduct of Israeli security forces who were responding to Arab riots on the Temple Mount.

Temple Mount Capitulation

Israel Dismantles Access Ramp for Non-Muslims to Temple Mount

Access ramp for non-Muslims to Judaism's holiest site torn down in controversial decision to cave to Jordanian pressure.

PM Caves to Jordanian Pressure on Temple Mount Renovations

Second temporary bridge from Western Wall to Temple Mount scrapped after Jordanian royal family objects.

MK Accuses Committee of Giving Hamas the Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK attacks own party over recommendations closing Mount to Jews after riots, letting Waqf charge tourists.

Jewish Youth Arrested on Temple Mount for Praying

Liba Project Director Yehuda Glick tells Arutz Sheva about arrest of 16-year-old on orders of Waqf, after they saw his lips moving.

Jews, Tourists Stuck in Line for Hours at Temple Mount Gate

Jews were blatantly discriminated against this week as they were forced to stand in line for hours on a visit to the Temple Mount.

US Pastor Urges Global Campaign for Temple Mount Prayer Rights

Pastor Keith Johnson tells how he was forced off the Temple Mount by the Waqf, calls for international campaign for Jewish prayer rights.

Radio Host: The Waqf is Too Overconfident

Popular radio host Avri Gilad suggests that the Temple Mount be closed off to Muslim worshipers for several years in light of the violence.

'The Temple Mount Has Been Occupied By Hamas'

MK Moshe Feiglin slams Temple Mount rioting, blames faulty leadership for 'failing to keep the heart of Jerusalem intact.'

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caught on Camera

Exposed: Waqf Illegally Drilling on Temple Mount

Temple Mount activist catches Waqf officials vandalizing Judaism's holiest site.

Former MK Eldad: Time to Treat the Temple Mount Like a Holy Site

Former MK slams government's conduct with respect to the Temple Mount, after secret report reveals serious Israeli failures since 1967.

Treatment of Temple Mount Artifacts ‘A Disgrace’

MKs discuss the mistreatment of Jewish historical artifacts on the Temple Mount; Feiglin says neglect the result of 'emotional disconnect'.

Mufti: Jerusalem is 'Islamic'

Friday, November 22, declared a special day of support for the Al Aqsa mosque.

Star of David Not Allowed on Temple Mount

Cops forced a Magen David Adom volunteer to remove his jacket with the organization’s emblem before entering the Temple Mount.

Jordanian King Pledges to Fight "Judaization of Jerusalem"

Temple Institute head laments: "The gov't is not asserting the authority and sovereignty of the Jewish people in our homeland."

Police Tell Activist Haivri He's on Temple Blacklist

Activist David Haivri says police have informed him that he may not ascend the Temple Mount.

Arabs Protest, MK Barred from Temple Mount

MK Feiglin's planned visit to Temple Mount banned to avoid Muslim riot. ‘I represent Jewish sovereignty.’

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Egypt's President Insulted Over Video: 'The Children are Ready'

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is apparently upset about a Jewish video in which two children build the Third Temple out of sand.

Appeal to Court to Stop Temple Mount Desecration

Muslims have built a scaffold on the Foundation Stone, the holiest place on the Temple Mount. A petition to halt work has been filed.

‘Waqf Trying to Drive Jews from Temple Mount’

Waqf officials told a Jew to take off his kippah in effort to make Jews uncomfortable on the Temple Mount, sources say.

MK: End Muslim Occupation on Temple Mount

MK Eldad calls to “end the occupation” as rabbi is barred from the Temple Mount.

Police: File Complaint If Harassed at Temple Mount

Israel Police say that Jews should not accept harassment by Arabs at the Temple Mount, and should file a complaint if it occurs.

Charge: Islamic Wakf Sets Police Agenda on Temple Mount

Israeli police are taking orders from the Islamic Wakf when it comes to Judaism’s holiest site, worshiper charges.

Visiting Temple Mount? Don't Move

Report of new police instructions for non-Muslims: Don't close your eyes, rock back and forth or read a note.

Antiquities Authority Rips Netanyahu over Temple Mount

"Prime ministers and ministers know" about Muslim damage to Temple Mount, Knesset is told.

Expert Warns of Waqf's Dangerous Plans for Temple Mount

Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar warns: The Waqf is planning to unite all the mosques on the Temple Mount into one.

Police Arrest 7 Arabs Over Temple Mount Confrontations

Police arrested 7 Arabs who initiated a confrontation with Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount and 3 others they say planned violence.

Muslims Stone Police on Temple Mount

For the second time this week, Muslims stoned Israeli police who were escorting Jewish and Christian pilgrims on the Temple Mount.

Waqf Rejects Demolition of Rambam Gate Bridge

The Waqf, which administers the Temple Mount, says the Rambam Gate Bridge must stay despite reports it is unstable.

Orlev: Publish Comptroller’s Report on Waqf

MK Zevulun Orlev calls to make public the contents of the State Comptroller’s report on the destruction of the Temple Mount by the Waqf.