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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.

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

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

|ByOHAD MERLIN
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL world was set abuzz by the discovery in Lod of a hoard of coins from the time of the 4th-century Jewish revolt against Roman Emperor Gallus.

Forgotten Jewish revolts show poor historical literacy in Jewish world - opinion

Archaeological find of 4th-century coins in Lod challenges historical narratives about Jewish revolts against Roman and Byzantine rule, revealing lesser-known episodes of Jewish history.

|ByJACOB SIVAK
Cuneiform tablets are displayed during an exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, February 3, 2015.

In Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from history

Questions have risen over reports of women as priestesses in ancient times, and ancient artefacts give us a diverse picture of who could be a spiritual leader among ancient Israelites.

|ByRABBI JILL HAMMER\JTA

Israel Police, IDF fallen soldier's family clash on Temple Mount

The Temple Mount commander pushed the father of the family and his brother after they protested the detainment of their friends, who allegedly illegally recited the priestly blessing.  

JANUARY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yehoshua Socol, Yisrael's father, and family visiting the Temple Mount.

More Jews make trip to Temple Mount now than before the war

Beyandenu said that they “anticipated fewer people to bravely answer the call to ascend to the site, due to fear of increased attacks against Jews."

DECEMBER 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish pilgrims visit the Temple Mount on the Sukkot holiday. October 2, 2023

Tragedy on Temple Mount: Israel's government must act now - opinion

When it comes to the treatment of Jews who want to worship freely on the Temple Mount, this gov't has essentially continued Israel's discriminatory policies.

OCTOBER 6, 2023ByMICHAEL FREUND
SINGING AND dancing in honor of Sukkot at the entrance to the Temple Mount compound, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Oct. 1.

Over 1,400 Jews visit Temple Mount, Palestinians threaten response

The "Rebel Youth," group said that "these brutal Zionist crimes and attacks will not go unpunished" in response.

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Jewish pilgrims visit the Temple Mount on the Sukkot holiday. October 2, 2023

How many Jews have ascended the Temple Mount this Jewish year?

Bendayahu guides have reported 235 brides and grooms visiting on their wedding day, 72 teenagers for their Bnei Mitzvahs, and another 2000 visiting under the guidance of Beyadenu. 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Dome of the Rock, the western wall and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City on November 16, 2022.

Christian group makes 'aliyah' to Temple Mount on Tisha Be'av

Temple Mount activist Rabbi Yehudah Glick led the ascent. In addition to the ascent, the group hosted 27 hours of prayer with www.AltarofPrayer.com.

JULY 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Christian Zionists prepare to ascend the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu hits back at Abbas' lies that Jews have no history in Jerusalem

"The heart of the historic State of Israel, the City of David, was here 3,000 years ago," Netanyahu told his cabinet, which met in Jerusalem.

MAY 21, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a cabinet meeting next to the Western Wall, May 21, 2023

Dome of the Rock missing in Western Wall photo in Jerusalem gov't office

The base of the Dome of the Rock is still visible in the photo, but the dome itself is missing.

MARCH 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Under Jordanians, the Temple Mount is a center of incitement - opinion

Using it as a base for assaults on Israel and for education about the evils of Jews has become a Jordanian-sponsored standard of behavior.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Tourist visit at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, on January 3, 2023.

EU diplomats visit Temple Mount, express support for Jordan custodianship

EU diplomats send message of Palestinian support and support of Jordan maintaining control over the Temple Mount.

JANUARY 18, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Tourist visit at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, on January 3, 2023.

British minister visits Temple Mount, affirms Jordanian custodianship

UK minister for the Middle East affirms his belief that the Temple Mount should remain under Jordanian control while visiting the West Bank and PA

JANUARY 12, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Lord Ahmad 2023 at temple mount