Temple Mount

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

This year, the PA submitted a long list of obviously and undeniably Jewish historical sites to the World Heritage List at UNESCO, rebranding the sites as “Palestinian” or “Islamic” heritage locations

The dramatic mountaintop site rising 650 meters above the Jordan Valley
A JEWISH man prays during a visit to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, earlier this month.

Jordan condemns Israeli policies in Al-Aqsa, Temple Mount, calls to end 'escalation'

An NYPD vehicle is seen outside of the Congregation Temple Emanu-El in New York City in 2025.

Why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Tisha B’Av wishes are so ironic – opinion

HANNAH PRESENTS her infant son Samuel to the high priest Eli, painted by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, c. 1665.

'The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel': Groundbreaking way to explore the Book of Samuel - review


Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site

Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025.

Israel Police arrest four for incitement, terror support on Temple Mount

Three of these terror suspects were found to have expressed support for a terror organization, while the fourth incited to terror activity during a speech outside the Dome of the Rock.

 Israel Police release evidence of incitement from four West Bank residents, March 30, 2025.

Police on guard as tens of thousands of Muslims hold Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount

Police said mass prayer on al-Aqsa ended on Friday afternoon with no irregular incidents, after Israel limited the number entering from the West Bank.

 Muslims pray on the first Friday of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, March 7, 2025

Time to wake up! Israeli politicians react to Shin Bet, Netanyahu probe drama

"Bar must think the public is stupid," Ben-Gvir wrote, adding, "the Shin Bet itself was the one that blocked the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prison."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

Netanyahu's funding for Hamas via Qatar enabled October 7 invasion, Shin Bet reveals

The Shin Bet also revealed that SIM cards and sensors along the border were activated ahead of time but were ignored.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

A look in between sanctity and tension during Ramadan in Israel - opinion

Unfortunately, in recent years, the month of Ramadan in Israel has become a period marked by tension. Instead of preserving the values of compassion, extremist elements exploit the month.

 MUSLIMS PRAY marking Ramadan in al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City.

To ascend or not? Rabbi and tour guide share contrasting views on the Temple Mount - interview

Rabbi Rabinowitz and Zheina Fleischer sat down with The Jerusalem Report to answer some questions about the tensions surrounding Judaism’s holiest site.

 Palestinians walk near the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in September 2024.

Jerusalem Police ramp up security measures ahead of Ramadan

The police are also focused on the terrorists who were released to neighborhoods in east Jerusalem as part of the current hostage-prisoner exchange.

 A view shows the Dome of the Rock on Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, February 20, 2024

Israeli security echelon pushes for limited Temple Mount access ahead of Ramadan - report

Ramadan often presents a security challenge in Jerusalem, but this may be greater this year given the ongoing seven-front war and Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank.

 MUSLIM WORSHIPERS attend Friday prayers during Ramadan at the al-Aqsa compound last March. For Hamas and its supporters, the war with Israel is a war for the Temple Mount, the writer contends.

Trump’s win sparks hope for Jewish sovereignty on Temple Mount - opinion

Trump was overwhelmingly elected to save the United States from decline and to protect Israel from surging anti-Zionism and delegitimization in international courts and global public opinion.

 JEWS AND Christians pray on the Temple Mount for the success of US President Donald Trump.