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Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan cannot survive his October 7 statement - opinion

Mamdani’s plan was written to show that he takes antisemitism seriously. His October 7 statement showed it was written to give him cover for the hatred he keeps feeding.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)
An Islamic Waqf member cleans the area outside the Dome of the Rock, at Al-Aqsa compound, in Jerusalem, September 13, 2026.

‘Raging desire for revenge’: How does the Arab world remember Hamas’s October 7 invasion?

Mural in the northern Israel city of Metula, 2026

Reporter's notebook: Hezbollah's flags no longer intimidate Metula's residents

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount


Likud MK invites secular Jews to 'learn from Temple Mount'

MK Amit Halevi explained that Jews believe that the Ten Commandments would sit inside the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and signify that morality is at the center of Jewish society.

 People read Koran by the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, as Palestinians attend the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Jerusalem's Old City March 24, 2023.

Video of Jews performing Priestly Blessing on Temple Mount sparks Palestinian outrage

While Jewish prayer has been conducted quietly on the Temple Mount since 2019, the video showed relatively public prayer.

 Jewish worshipers are seen at the Temple Mount on April 9, 2023

Israel's Jenin operation aggravates Fatah-Hamas tensions 

The expulsion of two senior Fatah officials sparked angry reactions from several Fatah representatives, including the faction’s armed wing, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. 

 Hamas and Islamic Jihad supporters protest in solidarity with Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Radah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 6, 2023.

Eid al-Adha: 15 arrested for raising Hamas flags at Temple Mount

The police seized flags and banners of terrorist organizations and a single bullet from the arrested suspects.

 Palestinians demonstrate at Al-Aqsa Mosque as Palestinian Muslims attend Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 7, 2023.

Palestinians rail at Likud lawmaker's proposal to divide Temple Mount

The PA's Mohammad Shtayyeh warned that a plan to divide the Temple Mount between Jews and Muslims would cause "overwhelming anger."

 Palestinians seen at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, during a stormy winter day, February 7, 2023.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: 'We are the masters of Jerusalem'

While about 1,146 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday amid Jerusalem Day festivities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir did not join them.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, May 21, 2023

Celebrate Jerusalem Day to promote peace, coexistence in Israel - editorial

With all eyes on Jerusalem during today’s events, let us redouble our efforts to bring peace, coexistence and equality to our beloved capital.

YOUTHS CELEBRATE Jerusalem Day outside the Old City walls of Jerusalem last year.

Jerusalem Day: Here's what to know ahead of the flag march

Security tensions, road closures, march routes and music festivals: Here's what to know for Jerusalem Day.

Itamar Ben-Gvir waves a flag at the Jerusalem Flag March on June 15

Jerusalem serial rioter who opened Snapchat group for riots indicted

Rioter established a Snapchat group chat to organize participation in riots throughout Jerusalem.

 Israeli Border Police work at al-Aqsa mosque, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023.

Letters to the Editor May 1, 2023: Israel’s prerogative

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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