Al-aqsa

Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at al-Aqsa Mosque

Elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council are set to go ahead on November 28, the first in 20 years after Hamas won in January 2006. Hamas won 74 of the seats, with Fatah following behind.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Hamas militants stand guard near a stage before releasing Israeli hostage Agam Berger to a Red Cross team in Jabalia on January 30, 2025, as part of their third hostage-prisoner exchange; illustrative
People walk in the Old City of Jerusalem on March 8, 2026.

Government exploring plans to seize Arab homes, public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City - report

The government's investigation will focus on Chain Gate Street, a major commercial and tourist center on the border between the Jewish and Muslim quarters, and is very close to the Temple Mount.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.

|ByJAMES GENN
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he feels like the “owner” of the Temple Mount and vows expanded Jewish access, as Jordan condemns the visit.

|ByKESHET NEEV, REUTERS

17 Palestinians arrested at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa on last Ramadan Friday

Around 130,000 Palestinian worshipers flocked to al-Aqsa mosque on Jerusalem's Temple Mount to take part in prayers on this last Friday of Ramadan.

APRIL 14, 2023ByAMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!, SHLOMI HELLER/WALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tourist visit at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, on January 3, 2023.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad delegation visits Baghdad ahead of Quds Day

Nakhala is set to deliver a speech at the Quds Day rallies in Baghdad on Friday.

APRIL 13, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
A Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant looks out of a vehicle during a military show marking the 32nd anniversary of the organisation's founding, in the central Gaza Strip October 3, 2019

Israel's persecution of Palestinians is wrong and has to end - opinion

No moral human being can look at what we as Israelis are doing to the Palestinian people and not feel outrage.

APRIL 13, 2023ByGERSHON BASKIN
MUSLIMS, JEWS and Israeli security forces are present on the Temple Mount during Passover and Ramadan.

Netanyahu bans Jews from entering Temple Mount for rest of Ramadan

The decision was made despite relative calm on Temple Mount and despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's opposition.

APRIL 11, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israeli security forces guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, during the Passover holiday, April 10, 2023

The tragic and bloody Passover and Ramadan that Hamas planned all along

Every Ramadan, we see an escalation at the Temple Mount and it continues to be misrepresented every year.

APRIL 11, 2023ByZINA RAKHAMILOVA
THE IRON DOME anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from Gaza at the weekend, as seen from Ashkelon.

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2023: Travesty of justice

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

APRIL 10, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Palestinians brought explosives to al-Aqsa in last week's riots - police chief

The Shin Bet is reportedly investigating the entry of explosives to the mosque.

APRIL 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The aftermath of clashes with the police in the al-Aqsa mosque, April 5, 2023.

Hezbollah, Hamas heads meet, promise further 'resistance' against Israel

Ebrahim Raisi: "The crimes of the Zionist regime are a sign of weakness and are proof of a bright and promising future for the resistance movement."

APRIL 9, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, YONAH JEREMY BOB
LEFT: Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah RIGHT: Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh

Hundreds of Jews visit Temple Mount after Palestinian riots in al-Aqsa

Jews begin entering Temple Mount • Jordan warns of 'catastrophic consequences' if police remove Palestinians from mosque again

APRIL 8, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Jewish worshipers are seen at the Temple Mount on April 9, 2023

Muslim world must unite against Israel, Erdogan says to Iran's Raisi

The two world leaders also discussed the incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque and Iranian-Turkish relations.

APRIL 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony to mark an increase in capacity at a natural gas storage facility in Silivri near Istanbul, Turkey, December 16, 2022.