Temple Mount

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

Arab and Muslim officials meeting in Amman condemned what they described as Israeli escalation in Jerusalem, according to Jordan's Foreign Ministry.

A JEWISH man prays during a visit to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, earlier this month.
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

Sharren Haskel speaks to the media as she announces her resignation as deputy foreign minister, at the Knesset, on July 14, 2026.

One people cannot survive under two laws: What pushed Israel's deputy FM to resign - opinion


Ancient seal discovered in Temple Mount soil may link to King Josiah's era

Based on the writing style, the sealing dates to the late First Temple period, approximately the late-7th to early-6th century BCE.

Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich holding the sealing.

Israeli-Jordanian agreement over Temple Mount is pathetic appeasement to terrorism - opinion

The network of Temple Mount activists includes advocates from across Israel and Jews from every circle of Israeli society.

THEN-US PRESIDENT Bill Clinton, prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein attend the Israel-Jordan peace treaty signing ceremony at the Arava Crossing in 1994.

Stones and stories: The life of a veteran family of Jerusalem's Old City

Residing steps away from the Temple Mount for near 50 years, the Ilans are well acquainted with life in the Old City of Jerusalem.

 The Jewish Quarter, as seen from above the Old City.

MK Gilad Kariv claims Itamar Ben-Gvir provides backing to Temple Mount 'extremists'

In the letter, which was publicized on Monday, Kariv mentioned two recent incidents. The first was on May 13, when activists attempted to bring a live goat onto the Temple Mount as a sacrifice.

 MK Gilad Kariv attending a Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, June 9, 2025.

Ben-Gvir bucks status-quo, announces prayer permitted on Temple Mount

In a speech given during his visit to the site, Ben-Gvir said he was "praying for victory in the Israel-Hamas War, the return of all hostages being held in Gaza."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

Ancient road connecting ancient Mikveh to Temple unveiled by archaeologists

Orenstein emphasized that excavations like that of the Pilgrimage Road put biblical stories into historical context.

 City of David 2,000 years ago.

Refurbishment work begins at Little Kotel in Muslim Quarter – report

PM Netanyahu approved the renovations and maintenance work after months of internal government discussions.

Pessah cleaning at Western Wall

'We still have capabilities that should worry Israel,' Hamas spokesman says after rocket barrage

Spokesman Jihad Taha: Hamas 'cannot agree to the dismantling of the Palestinian resistance' following Sunday night rocket salvo.

Hamas terrorists against the backdrop of a damaged car and street in Ashkelon after ten rockets was fired from Gaza into Israel on April 6, 2025. (illustration)

'Show leadership like Trump': MKs call for Hebrew signs on Temple Mount ahead of Passover

"There is no justification for the absence of directional signs to the Temple Mount, the holiest site to the Jewish people," a letter signed by 10 MKs said.

 View of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025

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.