Al-aqsa

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
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.
Police removes missile and interceptor fragments fell in and around the Old City, including near the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Jewish Quarter, and the Western Wall. March 16, 2026.

Western Wall Rabbi denounces missile fire near holy Jerusalem sites, prays for safety

The incident raised concern because the area contains some of the holiest sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making any strike nearby especially sensitive for an international audience.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025

Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens turn controversy into media attention - opinion

As anti-Israel conspiracies spread, Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are gaining attention at the cost of their reputations.

|ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson claims Chabad behind strikes on Iran in effort to destroy al-Aqsa Mosque

Columnist Joel Mowbray argued that the claim is both unfounded and dangerous, noting that Chabad institutions and events have historically been targets of antisemitic violence.

|ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Temple Mount riots spark clashes nationwide

For the second night in a row, Palestinians clashed with police on the Temple Mount, which later sparked riots across Israel.

APRIL 6, 2023ByHANAN LISCHINSKY
The aftermath of clashes with the police in the al-Aqsa mosque, April 5, 2023.

Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount

A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.

APRIL 5, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians pray as Israeli security forces take position at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023

Netanyahu vows to reduce clashes as UAE slams Israeli actions in al-Aqsa

"Israel remains committed to maintaining freedom of worship and free entry for all religions on Temple Mount," the prime minister said.

APRIL 5, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces work at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets fired after al-Aqsa clashes

Overnight, 10 rockets were fired from Gaza to Israel with one hitting a factory in Sderot.

APRIL 5, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Smoke rises amid buildings during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza April 5, 2023.

IDF soldier injured in shooting attack near Hebron

Violence broke out across the West Bank after clashes took place overnight in al-Aqsa mosque.

APRIL 5, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
IDF troops are seen operating across the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave on March 11, 2023

Violent clashes erupt between police, Palestinians in al-Aqsa

Palestinians barricaded in al-Aqsa fired fireworks and threw stones at Israeli forces who entered the mosque to remove them.

APRIL 4, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
A Palestinian man prays as Israeli police gather during clashes at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount. May 7, 2021.

No security footage of alleged terror attack in Old City, police say

Muhammad al-Osaibi's family stressed that was not a terrorist, saying he was a "normal kid, a medical student in Romania who returned home for a month."

APRIL 1, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israeli police walk near a security incident scene near the compound known to Muslims as Al-Aqsa or the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 1, 2023.

Over 200,000 Palestinians at al-Aqsa for second Friday prayers of Ramadan

2,300 Border Police officers operated in the Jerusalem area and the West Bank on Friday in preparation for the Friday prayers.

MARCH 31, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Worshippers pray on the first Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in front of the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 24, 2023

Police enter al-Aqsa, remove Palestinians barricaded in mosque

Video from the scene showed Muslim men and women praying, shouting at police officers as the officers removed worshippers.

MARCH 26, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinian worshippers perform Taraweeh prayers at the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the al-Aqsa mosque on Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, March 22, 2023.

Amid Ramadan, Israelis and Palestinians are playing with fire

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Both Israelis and Palestinians are aware that any small incident could lead to an explosion during the holy month

MARCH 24, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
PALESTINIANS GATHER at Damascus Gate at the beginning of Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City, Wednesday.