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

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.

100,000 Palestinians arrive at al-Aqsa in peaceful Ramadan Friday prayers

Tens of thousands gathered to pray on the first Friday of Ramadan as the minister held a situational assessment with Israel Police officials.

MARCH 24, 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

Israel Police to secure thousands of Muslim worshippers on first Friday of Ramadan

Israel Police announced that a reinforcement of over 2,300 police officers and Border Police officers will be deployed in Jerusalem on Friday to maintain the peace.

MARCH 23, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinians perform dawn prayers during the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan by 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.

Activists offer to pay Arabs to store Paschal lambs near Temple Mount

The "Beyadenu" movement announced this week that it would be organizing a visit to the Temple Mount on Rosh Chodesh Nissan.

MARCH 22, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Temple Mount group offers NIS 10,000 for Pascal lamb sacrifice.

Iran is growing a Shi'ite nucleus in Israel, manipulates internal strife - opinion

Iran, discontent with their current regime of torture, is attempting to expand their influence in Israel.

MARCH 10, 2023ByRUTH WASSERMAN LANDE
A PERSON is lifted to an ambulance outside a girls’ school after reports of poisoning in Ardabil, Iran, in this still image from an undated video released last week.

Israel looks to spark religious war over al-Aqsa, Jordan warns UNSC

Jordan is not a member of the UNSC but was allowed to speak during the day-long debate which was open to all UNSC member states.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Muslims pray on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 6, 2023.

Israeli police hold up Jordanian envoy at al-Aqsa Mosque compound entrance

The ambassador, Ghassan Majali, was reportedly told he should have asked for permission in advance before trying to enter the mosque.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Al-Qibli Chapel, Part of Al-Aqsa Mosque, in the Old City of Jerusalem

My Word: Mounting an assault

In what warped world are only the prayers of Jews at their holiest site considered a threat?

JANUARY 5, 2023ByLIAT COLLINS
ISRAELI POLICE officers escort a group of religious Jews as they visit the Temple Mount in May 2020.