Activists Attempt to Light Menorah on Temple Mount, Like Maccabees of Old

"We will continue to struggle until the menorah is lit in its original place on the Temple Mount."

Western Wall Prepares for Tourists from UAE, Bahrain

The new Kotel brochures in Arabic were produced in honor of the Abraham Accords signed with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and countries which will hopefully follow in their footsteps.

Sifting Project Yields Rare Gold Bead from First Temple Period

Various types of jewelry are mentioned in the Bible, and different suggestions have been made in the research of their identification, but the identity of most of the terms has yet to be settled.

Attacked by PA Website, Emirati Airline Deletes Ad Depicting Jerusalem’s Second Temple

"Muslims and Arabs reject the Jewish claim, and assert that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a holy place for Muslims only," according to Al-Quds.

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

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.

Temple Mount Opens for Jews in the Afternoon

After years of struggle, Israeli officials have decided to grant Jews an hour-and-a-half in the afternoons to go up to the Temple Mount.

Muslim Preacher Banned from Temple Mount after Praising Beheading of French Teacher

Sheikh Issam Amira has a long history of inciting violence during his sermons at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which have included praise for the Islamic State (ISIS), encouragement of honor killings, and urging Jihad, Islamic holy war, against the Jews.

Muslim Protests & Prayers on Temple Mount Criticized as COVID-19 Spreads Among Israel’s Arabs

The Muslim Waqf makes sure worshippers wear masks and maintain social distancing, but on Friday the weekly prayers turned into a crowded demonstration against French President Emmanuel Macron.

Fatah Goon Accuses Gulf Visitor of ‘Storming’ Al Aqsa Mosque

Local Fatah leader Shadi Mtour said “Any delegation visiting Jerusalem through the gates of the occupation is not welcome.”

First-Temple 2-Shekel Weight Unearthed Near the Western Wall in Jerusalem

The weight, corresponding to the known measurement unit of two shekalim, was retrieved during the sifting of earthen fills by the City of David sifting project.

Waqf Cements Over Ancient Mysterious Pit Discovered on Temple Mount

The Waqf which has destroyed Jewish artifacts on the Temple Mount covered up the hole with cement.

Mystery: New Pit Opens in Temple Mount Floor

The IAA “must conduct an orderly rescue excavation at the site and disclose its contents to the general public.”

Border Guard Police Officer Stabbed by Terrorist Near Lion’s Gate in Old City of...

The victim was transported to Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center for further treatment and care. The terrorist is dead.

Mufti of Jerusalem: Visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque through Israel-UAE Agreement ‘Forbidden’

Muslims at Al Aqsa (on the Temple Mount) have threatened to assault and mistreat any Muslim who visits the holy site under Israeli auspices.

Muslims Scatter Shards of Glass Where Jews Must Walk on Temple Mount

Israel Police police officers barred Jewish visitors to the site from clearing the broken glass.

Jordan Calls on Israel to ’End All Provocations and Violations’ on Temple Mount

Condemning Jerusalem for having allowed Jews to pray on the holy site during Tisha B’Av, Amman calls it a “place of worship for Muslims only.”

978 Jews Ascended the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av

"We will soon be privileged to raise the House of Hashem and turn Tisha B'Av into a day of rejoicing."

Several Israelis Detained on Tisha B’Av for Praying on Temple Mount

The police also arrested several Muslims who reacted violently to the Jews’ visits at the holy site.

Following Court Ruling, Senior Muslim Cleric Calls for ‘Defense’ of Temple Mount

“We do not recognize the Israeli court’s decision to close the Bab al-Rahma prayer compound,” Tsabari stated.

Israel, Saudi Arabia in Talks to Add Riyadh to Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Jordan needs help from Saudi Arabia in order to block the infringement of Turkey on its territory as sole caretaker of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem.

Temple Mount in Jerusalem to Reopen for All Visitors

The Temple Mount compound and its mosques have been closed for the past 70 days due to the spread of the pandemic.

Mandelblit Withdraws Indictment Against Jewish Woman Caught Praying on Temple Mount

According to the indictment, the woman ascended to the Temple Mount on two separate occasions to pray, and after breaking the rules that prohibit prayer by Jews at the site of two Jewish temples, police officers approached her.

Muslims Riot in Jerusalem’s Old City

The riots coincided with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Temple Mount to Reopen Next Week After Eid al-Fitr

The Temple Mount, one of the holiest sites in the Jewish faith, will reopen just in time for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

2nd Temple Subterranean System Discovered Near the Kotel

The complex was used by Jerusalem residents during the Early Roman period, before the destruction of the Second Temple in the year 70.

Jews Protesting Closure at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Supreme Court Battle Continues

The petitioners are arguing that Muslims are being allowed back while Jews are still banned.

Islamic Waqf Takes Advantage of Temple Mount Closure to Conduct Illegal Digs

The semi-official Waqf slogan is: "Destroying Jewish artifacts and history since June, 1967."

Temple Mount Closed to Muslims and Jews

Israel and Jordan have been discussing such a closure for some time due to the increasing number of infections from the virus.
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