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News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir Permits Jews to Pray, Sing and Dance across Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under the Israeli national security minister's new guidelines, police were instructed to allow Jewish prayer at the Jerusalem holy site.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Religion

Pesach Sheni: Activists Caught Trying to Smuggle Goat onto Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Nine detained in Jerusalem’s Old City after one suspect was found concealing a live animal in a shopping bag.

Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Judea and Samaria Arabs to Ascend Temple Mount for Friday Ramadan Prayer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israel Police is deploying around 3,000 personnel, including Border Police officers, in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan.

Jewish / Politics / Government / The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir Makes Chanukah Trip to Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This morning, I ascended to the site of our Holy Temple to pray for the safety of our soldiers, the swift return of all the hostages, and absolute victory, with God's help."

Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN)

Abbas Calls Temple Mount ‘Exclusive Property of Muslims’ in Speech to UN General Assembly

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The Muslims built their mosque on top of our Temple Mount, and then have the nerve to call us the "occupiers"!?

US / The Temple Mount

US Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Call for Synagogue on Israel's Temple Mount

By Andrew Bernard

The US doesn't believe Jews should have the right or freedom to pray in their holiest site.

The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir: Jews Can Pray at Temple Mount; Bibi: No Change in Status Quo

By Charles Bybelezer

The national security minister insisted Israeli law does not discriminate between Jews and Muslims.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

1,500 Jews Visit Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The holiday marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and eastern side of the city, as well as Judea and Samaria.

Video of the Day

The First Jerusalem Day in 1967

By Video of the Day

A color video made on the Temple Mount in 1967 by Mordechai Buchman.

Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount During Birkat Cohanim Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers participated in the semi-annual Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall.

Police and Crime / Islamists / The Temple Mount

Police to Ban Jews From Temple Mount During Final Days of Ramadan

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Ben-Gvir has not commented on the police ban, but it is believed that he was overruled by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Iran / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah Plotting Ramadan Violence, Israeli Defense Minister Warns

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas and Iranian proxy groups plan to turn the Islamic holy month of Ramadan into the “second phase of October 7."

Photo of the Day

One Day...

By Photo of the Day

...near the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

50,000 Jews Visited Temple Mount in 2023, Slight Drop From Previous Year

By Pesach Benson / TPS

317 Jewish visitors were arrested or detained on the Temple Mount, an increase from 141 in 2022.

News Briefs / Turkey / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Arabs Arrested in Turkey on Terror Charges Wanted to ‘Liberate’ Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

During their stay in Turkey, Janid and Bichon underwent physical and military training, including instruction in the use of firearms, as they prepared to “liberate” the Al-Aqsa Mosque Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Man Seeking to Sacrifice Goat on Temple Mount Arrested

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The man, Yair Hanoch, an activist from the Return to the Mount organization was detained at a light rail station near Jerusalem’s Old City.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Saudi Arabia

Saudis Seek to Reboot Temple Mount’s Status Quo With Peace Deal

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The timing was not accidental when Saudi Arabia announced its ambassador to Jordan will also take on the roles of ambassador to the Palestinian Authority and consul general in eastern Jerusalem.

Featured / Ari Fuld's Sword of Israel

Grab Onto the Rope! - Ari Fuld on Tisha b'Av

By Ari Fuld HY"D

I want to tell you about a dream I had this past Shabbat on Tisha B'Av.

Terrorism / The Temple Mount

Temple Mount: 15 Arabs Arrested for Hamas Flags & Banners Glorifying Eli Terror Attack

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A number of masked individuals began waving the green flags of Hamas and unfurled the terror banner in the Temple Mount plaza.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

2 Israelis Arrested for Trying to Offer Animal Sacrifice on Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The two, members of “Return to the Mount,” had in their possession a lamb they intended to slaughter at the holy site.

The Knesset / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Ministers, Knesset Members Visit Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

By David Isaac

“It is a great privilege to come here again for the first time as a member of the Knesset,” said Likud MK Dan Illouz.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Thwart Jerusalem Terrorist Attack During Passover

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a cook, planned a stabbing using a knife from his place of work, investigators say.

Photo of the Day

Outnumbered on the Temple Mount

By Photo of the Day

Small groups of Jews were allowed up onto the Temple Mount...

The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu's Statement on the Overnight Temple Mount Riot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamic extremists refused to allow Muslim worshippers to enter the Mosque, and even threatened the holding of afternoon prayers on Wednesday.

Featured / The Temple Mount / Abu Ali Express

Arabs Riot Overnight in Al-Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount

By Abu Ali Express

After 13 relatively calm days during Ramadan, except for a shooting incident on Saturday, Islamic officials in the West Bank (Juda & Samaria) and East Jerusalem, with encouragement from Hamas, urged Muslims to stay at the Temple Mount Plaza as part of the "الاعتكاف العظيم" (the Great I'tikaf), staying at the al-Aqsa Mosque continuously until […]

Photo of the Day

Looking for Rosh Chodesh

By Photo of the Day

Muslims look for the crescent moon on the Temple Mount in order to determine the start of Ramadan.

The Temple Mount / Jordan

Reports Jordanian Envoy was Barred from Temple Mount are ‘Fake News’—Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ghassan Majali showed up without prior coordination, causing a “very small” delay.

UK / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount

British Envoy Visits Temple Mount with Waqf, Meets with PA Leaders

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem tweeted, “As a Muslim, he had the opportunity to pray in the mosque.” 

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN)

Israel’s UN Envoy Mocks Meeting over Ben-Gvir’s ‘Uneventful’ Temple Mount Visit

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Ambassador Gilad Erdan noted that Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir entered through the only non-Muslim entrance to the Temple Mount, at one of the limited designated times for Jewish admittance and made no attempt to pray.

Middle East / Levant / US / The Temple Mount

United States, Hamas and Others Condemn Minister Ben-Gvir's Visit to Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all the families on earth will be blessed through you." Bereisheet 12:3.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Abu Ali Express

Hamas Releases Statement Following Ben-Gvir's Ascent to Temple Mount

By Abu Ali Express

After all of yesterday's "grave threats", Hamas issued a threat-less statement this morning following Ben Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount.

Featured / Hamas / The Temple Mount / Abu Ali Express

How to Properly Analyze the Hamas Threat to Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount Visit

By Abu Ali Express

This is a well-known tactic that Hamas frequently uses to avoid having to act on their threats.

Headline / Government / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Sovereignty

Fake Out! Ben Gvir Goes Up to Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Security forces believed it would be a bad idea if Ben-Gvir has folded and not gone up after the Hamas threats.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Intifada

King of Jordan Threatens Conflict if Israel Crosses Jerusalem ‘Red Lines’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abdullah II also warned that PA Arabs may launch another terror war - Abdullah hasn't been following the news.

Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordanians, Palestinian Authority Taking New Steps to Expand Influence on Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

They are creating a new fund for Koranic studies on the Temple Mount to strengthen Islamic ties to the Jewish holy site.

Terrorism / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount

‘Jihad Tourism’ on the Rise at Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Marriage contracts will now be processed at the Al Aqsa Mosque rather than in a Sharia Court office in eastern Jerusalem.

Video of the Day

Levi'im Practice for their Temple Service

By Video of the Day

Levites practice for their future service in the Temple, on the steps up to the Temple Mount.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Record Number of Jews Visit Temple Mount on Rosh Hashana; Arabs Riot in Eastern Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Muslims attacked policemen on the Temple Mount with fireworks and also barricaded themselves inside the mosque.

The Temple Mount

50,000 Jewish Visits: Record Numbers Visit Temple Mount in 5782

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Despite the restrictions, harassment, the limited five hours a day and only-on-weekdays limitation, despite it all – a record was broken this year in Jewish visit!

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Terror Groups Planning Violence for the Jewish Holidays, According to Israeli Intelligence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish and Muslim activists have been told by Israeli authorities to stay away from the Temple Mount during the holiday period—report.

Video of the Day / The Temple Mount

Jews Enter Temple Mount Through Gate of the Tribes

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is the gate that IDF Paratroopers entered to liberate the Temple Mount in 1967.

Featured / The Temple Mount

Thousands of Jews Ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas previously threatened to attack if Jews went up on Tisha B'Av.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

New Record Set in Jewish Visits to Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Temple Mount Administration reported that 40,259 Jews went up to pray on the Temple Mount since the beginning of the Jewish year of 5782 in September.

Featured / Ari Fuld's Sword of Israel

Grab Onto the Rope!

By Ari Fuld HY"D

I want to tell you about a dream I had this past Shabbat on Tisha B'Av..

Photo of the Day

The Fast of Tammuz on the Temple Mount

By Photo of the Day

Here are some pictures from the Temple Mount.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Muslim Rioter Arrested for Urinating on Roof of Al Aqsa Mosque

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

He will face charges of throwing stones at police on the Temple Mount and desecrating the sanctity of the mosque.

In Print / A Settler's View

We Don’t Pray Towards Jerusalem

By Rabbi Uri Pilichowski

The most sacred place for the Jewish people isn’t Jerusalem or the Western Wall, it’s the Temple Mount.

Government / The Courts / The Temple Mount

Israeli Government Refutes Court Ruling on Temple Mount Prayer

By Jewish Press News Desk

The government said the ruling doesn't change the status quo, and the state would be filing an appeal in the case.

The Temple Mount

New Record Set in Jewish Visits to Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A historic record was set on the Temple Mount on Thursday with 29,215 Jewish to the Temple Mount since the beginning of the year.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

15 Arab Rioters Arrested in Worst Violence Jerusalem Has Seen in A Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The riots broke out after the funeral of Walid Sharif, a Muslim who rioted on the Temple month during the month of Ramadan.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordan to MK Abbas: New Control Agreement for Temple Mount Must Be Condition for Coalition Integrity

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is interested in the continued survival of the Bennett-Lapid government, with the understanding that a new status quo agreement regarding Jordan’s augmented control of the Temple Mount can be extracted from it.

US / The Temple Mount

White House Supports Jordan’s Position on the Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

President Biden stressed America’s support for a two-state solution to the current conflict.

Terrorism / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Knesset: 781 Muslims Arrested for Riots on Temple Mount During Ramadan

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Knesset Public Security Committee convened Monday to discuss the measures taken by the police to contend with Muslim disturbances at the Temple Mount during the Muslim month of Ramadan and the protection of Jews’ rights at the holy site. Committee Chair Member of Knesset (MK) Merav Ben Ari noted that the news coverage of […]

Headline / Government / The Temple Mount / Jordan

PM Bennett Denies Reports Israel Agreed to Waqf Demands on Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Six Hamas-backed Waqf guards were removed from the Temple Mount, and 12 new Waqf positions were manned, “all within the existing standards, without any increase,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.

The Temple Mount / Jordan / Sovereignty

Bennett: Israel Rejects Foreign (Jordanian) Interference on Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“All decisions regarding the Temple Mount and Jerusalem will be made by the Government of Israel, which is the sovereign of the city."

Headline / Islamists / The Temple Mount

Jews Return to the Mountain, Muslim Violence Begins

By Jewish Press News Desk

For the first time in nearly two weeks, Jews have been allowed to go up to the Temple Mount on Yom Haatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day.

Hamas / The Temple Mount

Hamas Threatens Violence as Temple Mount to Reopen to Jews

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Due to Muslim violence, the Temple Mount has been closed to Jews for the past 13 days.

Analysis

Changes to the ‘Status Quo’ on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount since 1967

By Nadav Shragai / Israel Hayom

A close look shows that far from claims by the Arabs, Muslims’ status and hold on the Temple Mount have greatly improved.

Police and Crime / Islamists / The Temple Mount

Police Disconnect Al-Aqsa Muezzin Loudspeaker

By Jewish Press News Desk

The muezzin's loudspeaker is usually on full volume whenever there is a large Jewish event at the Kotel.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Hamas Hangs Huge Eid al-Fitr Banner on Temple Mount

By Israel Hayom

The massive banner on the Temple Mount showed an armed Hamas terrorist,

Police and Crime / Islamists / The Temple Mount

Jews Assaulted on Temple Mount After Singing Hatikvah

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One of the members of the group who was pushed and hit in the face by the Waqf man filed a complaint with the police.

Am Yisrael Chai

It’s All About Us

By Shmuel Sackett

129 countries voted against the Jewish people... who do we blame?

Police and Crime / The Temple Mount

Temple Mount Activist Suing Police for Harassment, False Imprisonment

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A Temple Mount activist, a member of the “Beyadenu – for the Temple Mount” organization, has filed a lawsuit against the police and Shin Bet security service claiming unlawful harassment by the two enforcement agencies

Featured / Israel / Archaeology

Kingdom of Judah's Temple and Royal Treasuries Revealed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Archaeologists have successfully identified evidence of both the Temple Treasury and the Royal Treasury of the Kingdom of Judah. 

Police and Crime / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Waqf Member Assaults Israeli Policeman Who Wished Him a Good Morning

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

It first began when a Waqf-employed guard, interfered with an arrest on the Temple Mount and threatened police officers even after it was made clear to him that he was interfering with their work.

The Temple Mount

More Israelis Visited Temple Mount in Last 3 Months Than in All of Year 5776

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Since the beginning of the current Jewish year, 12,177 Jews have already ascended to pray on the Temple Mount.

The Temple Mount

New Record: 10,000 Jewish Worshipers Visit Temple Mount in 3 Months

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jewish worshippers are enabled only limited access in time and space during their visits to the Temple Mount.

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Girl, 11, Finds Rare Silver Coin, 2000-Years-Old, Minted at the Temple

By Jewish Press News Desk

The girl came with her family to the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem.

Gaza / Hamas / The Temple Mount

Hamas Military Exhibition with Children Simulates ‘Liberation’ of Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The event showcased locally made weapons such as the Qassam M-75 rocket, the Al-Ghoul sniper rifle, drones, hand grenades and bombs.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Israel Police Remove Spray-Painted Arab Nationalist Graffiti from the Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We still demand to know how many are responsible for the spraying and whether they were caught."

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

2,700-Year-Old Private Lavatory Discovered in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's fascinating to see how something that's obvious to us today, such as toilets, was a luxury item during the reign of the kings of Judah."

Video of the Day / The Temple Mount

WATCH: Rabbi Moshe Dovid Tendler on the Temple Mount

By Video of the Day

For many years it was the custom of Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler, famed posek, professor, and son-in-law of the great Rabbi Moshe Feinstein to perform the commandment of "Mora Mikdash" - showing reverence to God at the place of the Holy Temple, by ascending the Temple Mount in strict accordance with halacha - Jewish law.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

13% Increase in Jewish Visits to Temple Mount in Past Year

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Temple Mount Administration stated that it “concluded a fruitful year with positive progress” at the Jewish holy site.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Western Wall Authority Begins Work on At-Risk Mughrabi Bridge

By Yori Yalon

Warnings by experts on the tenuous state of the bridge prompt the Western Wall Heritage Foundation to begin partial renovations of the temporary structure.

The Temple Mount / Archaeology

49 Cisterns Tell the Story of the Destruction of the Temple, and Much More

By Israel Hayom

The network of tunnels beneath the Temple Mount has been the subject of much mystery and controversy, but the cisterns – some of which are linked to biblical sources – are just as fascinating.

Photo of the Day

The Perfect Ikea Showroom

By Photo of the Day

This is an actual showroom from Ikea in Israel. Check out that view!

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Magnificent Second Temple-Era Building Discovered in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

“The new route provides a better understanding of the complex and important site known as the Western Wall tunnels."

News Briefs / The Knesset / The Temple Mount

Watch: Israel Police Prevent MK Itamar Ben-Gvir from Entering Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli police continue to prevent Jewish MKs from going up to the Temple Mount.

Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount

PA PM: No Proof Jewish Temple Ever Existed on Temple Mount

By Israel Hayom

“The director of Facebook told me that the hashtag ‘Sheikh Jarrah’ had been shared 76 million times,” says P.A. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, hailing “unprecedented” global support.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

For Second Time, US Blocks Security Council Statement on Mideast Violence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It appears that U.S. officials were concerned that the proposed statements on the situation did not adequately address Israeli concerns.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Police Quell Riots on Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In a determined and quick operation, the police arrested seven suspects for disturbing the order.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Israeli Ambassador Erdan to Rashida Tlaib: ‘Open Your Eyes’ to Reality on Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Islam’s 3rd holiest site is being used to stockpile Molotov cocktails and rocks being lobbed at police and Jewish worshippers praying at the Western Wall, below the Temple Mount,” Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan tweeted in response to the Michigan legislator.

Video of the Day / The Temple Mount

Watch: MK Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms the Temple Mount

By Video of the Day

Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a very respectful visit to the Jewish people's holiest site for the first time since being elected to the Knesset.

The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Responding to Muslin Ball Games on Temple Mount, Israeli Org Demands Transfer of Holy Site to Jewish Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Muslims were repeatedly kicking the ball at the Dome of the Rock, which is the location of the Jewish People's holiest site.

Featured / History / Media / Jerusalem / Religion

Western Wall Heritage Foundation Opens its Chain of Generations Center

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Chain of Generations Center has been completely revamped to include enhanced, integrated content using state-of-the-art technology.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Despite Covid, 17% Increase in Number of Jews Visiting Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Some reports say that the police have been working to remove Muslim instigators from the site, and have been working to ban soccer games played by Muslim children at the holiest site to Judaism.

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