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Temple Mount

Israeli security personnel stand guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, June 8, 2023. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.

Nearly 50,000 Jews ascended the Temple Mount in 5783

"Despite increased intimidations and restrictions, tens of thousands of Jews still chose to ascend to the holiest place in Judaism."

September 14, 2023

The Islamic Movement in Israel's Kamal Khatib arrives at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court after police arrested him for provoking riots on the Temple Mount, Oct. 4, 2009. Photo by Matanya Tausig/Flash90.

Islamic Movement inciting anti-Jewish unrest ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Sheikh Kamal Khatib charged the Israeli government with waging a religious war.

Akiva Van Koningsveld

September 12, 2023

The Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jan. 3, 2023. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.

National Geographic deprecates Jewish theology and ignores archeological fact

Andrew Lawler’s biased account of the history and religious significance of the site don't meet the magazine's traditional standards.

August 23, 2023

Credit: Yaakov (DryBones) Kirschen.

The Saudis want to take over responsibility for management of the Temple Mount?

Yaakov Kirschen

August 15, 2023

The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives, Oct. 20, 2019. Credit: TPS.

Riyadh seeks to reboot Temple Mount status quo with peace deal

Saudi Arabia intends to replace Jordan as custodian of the holy site.

Baruch Yedid

August 14, 2023

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, July 27, 2023. Source: Twitter.

Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount for Tisha B’Av

The United States, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan condemned the visit. Hamas called it a "dangerous escalation.”

July 27, 2023

Muslims raise Hamas flags on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, May 7, 2021. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.

15 arrested for waving Hamas flags on Temple Mount

We will "deal decisively" with incitement and support for terrorism, Jerusalem's police chief said.

Pesach Benson

June 28, 2023

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi (left) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, 2022. Photo by Freddie Everett/State Department via Wikimedia Commons.

Omani minister seeks to visit Temple Mount during Ramallah trip

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is trying to arrange a meeting with his Gulf counterpart.

June 27, 2023

Likud MK Amit Halevi in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Source: Twitter

Likud Knesset member’s plan spotlights discrimination on Temple Mount

Knesset member Amit Halevi floated the idea earlier this month of recognizing separate areas on the Temple Mount for the two faiths.

June 22, 2023