The Latest Breaking News from the Temple Mount

Israeli nationalists chant ‘death to Arabs’ in violent Jerusalem Day march

Far-right Jewish marchers call for Palestinian villages to ‘burn’ as they storm through Muslim quarter of Old City

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Clashes in Jerusalem as thousands of Israelis parade through Muslim quarter

Fears that Flag Day event will spark more violence, with far-right minister expected to attend and Hamas calling for ‘day of anger’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

Tension at Al-Aqsa Mosque is deepening with each day of the Israel-Hamas war

Friction between Palestinians, Jewish activists and police over Jerusalem's religious sites are a flashpoint of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The war in Gaza has brought the tensions to the fore.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2024

Thousands Of Visitors Expected, Engineers Inspect Western Wall Ahead Of High Holidays

As Jews prepare for the High Holidays, engineers on Tuesday began getting the holy site ready for the thousands of visitors expected

Zenger · Aug 29, 2023

Not just Israel’s Ben-Gvir: A new Al-Aqsa provocation is rising

The Israeli minister’s visits have deep roots in religious Zionism. But his approach is now finding new takers too.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023

Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount: ‘We Are The Owners Of Jerusalem And Israel’

Jerusalem and the territory of Israel belong to the Jewish state, says Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir.

Zenger · May 22, 2023

US ‘deeply Troubled’ By Prospect Of Jews Returning To Homesh

The US on Monday harshly criticized Israel’s decision to walk back legislation barring Israeli citizens from entering Homesh 

Zenger · May 22, 2023

Commentary: Violence casts a shadow over holidays in the Holy Land. Will it fuel a new intifada?

Holy days in the Holy Land should be sacred refuges from escalating tensions and violence, but ironically, they are often just the opposite, producing some of the brutal hell that especially torments Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 14, 2023

Who are the Jewish groups who enter Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound?

Al Jazeera looks at the hardline ‘Temple Mount’ Jewish groups and why Palestinians protest their presence.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

Premeditated Jerusalem violence

The recent attacks in Israel demonstrate the consequences of using lies as political instruments, inciting terrorism and generating violence. Last Friday, two sisters, Rina (15) and Maia (20), were murdered when Palestinian terrorists sprayed the family's car with bullets. That evening, a car-ramming attack at Tel Aviv's beachfront promenade killed…

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023