Temple Mount

Israel should consider changing Hatikvah as its national anthem - opinion

If we want everyone to sing Israel's national anthem with pride and a sense of belonging, we must agree to change.

 THEN-PRESIDENT Shimon Peres sings ‘Hatikva’ with Israeli youngsters, 2008.
An Orthodox Jewish man faces the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 12, 2026

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms

Hamas terrorists 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

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

The dramatic mountaintop site rising 650 meters above the Jordan Valley

UNESCO joins Palestinians in rewriting Jewish history in Judea and Samaria - opinion


US criticizes Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit, sparking debate on Jewish prayer rights - opinion

US opposition to Itamar Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit highlights hypocrisy in denying Jewish prayer rights while supporting discriminatory practices.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir walks near the Western Wall, after visiting the temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, earlier this month.

Shin Bet chief to Netanyahu: Jewish terror in West Bank on brink of disaster

He accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and other coalition members of sometimes indirectly and sometimes almost explicitly encouraging the phenomenon.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at the Tel Aviv University, on June 27, 2023.

Arab world reacts to Haredi rabbis' Arabic video denouncing Temple Mount visits by Jews

While largely ignored by the Arab world, the video also sparked debates rejecting moderate views of Jews and claiming that Jews are now afraid due to the October 7th attacks

 Ben-Gvir, ministers, travel to Temple Mount on Tisha B'av 2024.

Netanyahu knew of Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount ascent in advance, minister says

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf defended his Temple Mount visit on Tisha B'Av, stating it was coordinated and criticizing Jewish condemnations.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, during Tisha B'Av, August 13, 2024

Opposition strikes down coalition law after Otzma Yehudit absent from plenum

Israel's government removed the next three bills from the plenum's agenda after realizing they no longer had a majority.

 Yesh Atid MK Yair Lapid speaks at the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

‘Temple desecrators’: Haredi newspapers slam Ben-Gvir's ascent to Temple Mount

Leading Ashkenazi haredi newspaper criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for visiting the Temple Mount, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to act against him.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir gazing at the Dome of the Rock during his visit to Temple Mount on 18.7.2024

International outrage over Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit threatens hostage negotiations

Qatar, the US, and others condemned Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit as provocative, warning it could derail hostage release talks.

 Ben-Gvir, ministers, travel to Temple Mount on Tisha B'av 2024.

‘Jewish myth:’ In Arab world, many still refuse to accept the two Temples' existence - analysis

‘Temple denial’ is a known practice amongst those who seek to deny any historical presence for Jews in Israel, leading to a denial of Israel’s right to exist

 The Dome of the Rock and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City as viewed from the Mount of Olives. This place should be for all who are interested in free and safe access and peaceful worship together, the writer maintains.

Likud MK: Israel still exists due to Netanyahu, Gallant could have led to destruction

Nissim Vaturi has made other controversial comments in the past, such as claiming in June that demonstrators advocating for a hostage deal acted as a 'wing' for Hamas.

 MK Nissim Vaturi attend a conference Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 1, 2024.

Netanyahu's office slams Ben-Gvir for breaking Temple Mount status quo

Ben-Gvir attempted to assert that the status quo, under which Jews can visit but not pray on the Temple Mount, no longer exists.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, during Tisha B'Av, August 13, 2024