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PA condemns ‘Judaization project’ after Israel takes over planning for Tomb of the Patriarchs

The administration said the decision was taken from the municipality due to Hebron’s “ongoing refusal” to approve a roofing project, stressing that the existing status quo would not be affected.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, TZVI JASPER
AN AERIAL view shows the Cave of the Patriarchs, a site sacred to Jews and Muslims, in the city of Hebron, November 2, 2020.
JEWS STAND at the Abraham’s tomb monument in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron

The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.

|ByTZVI JASPER
MK Zvi Sukkot (RZP) visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf

The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces guard while Jews and tourist visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, August 28, 2023.

Hundreds of Jews to fly Israeli flags on Temple Mount on Independence Day

Throughout Passover, a new record of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount was broken, as over 4,000 people visited despite the limited number of days of the holiday compared to the previous years.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Temple Mount guard issued with five month ban for praising terrorist

The guard used the Temple Mount's radio system to pay tribute to Ramadan Shallah, a former leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

JUNE 12, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
The temple mount on the Ninth of Av, July 22, 2018.

Saudi Arabia, Israel negotiating Temple Mount control - report

While Jordan had strongly objected to any change in the makeup of the Waqf, in recent months their stance changed after Turkey became involved in east Jerusalem and the Temple Mount

JUNE 1, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinians pray on the first Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City May 10, 2019.

Muslim worshipers to be allowed into Al-Aqsa after Eid Al-Fitr

The site has also been closed to all non-Muslim visitors, including Jews.

MAY 19, 2020ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Pilgrims and tourists outside Al-Aqsa Mosque after the second prayer of the day

Hamas calls for mass attendance at Al-Aqsa, Cave of the Patriarchs prayers

The Fajr prayers, the first ones of the day before sunrise, are being held to protest 'Israeli judaization schemes' at religious sites in the West Bank, including the Temple Mount.

JANUARY 16, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
PALESTINIAN MEN pray on the Temple Mount as they mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha on August 11.

Palestinians confirm receiving Ottoman State land documents

PA attorneys reportedly are already using material to undermine Israeli claims

JANUARY 4, 2020ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A PALESTINIAN Beduin village near Jericho. Disputes over land in the West Bank often end up decided by a military-run administration.

Over 29,000 Jewish 'fanatics' forced their way into Al-Aqsa in 2019: Waqf

The Waqf warned of an 'escalation in the frequency of violations' against the mosque, as Jewish groups reported that 30,416 Jews visited the Temple Mount in 2019.

JANUARY 1, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
Rabbi Ram HaCohen and other Jewish visitors on the Temple Mount during Hanukkah 2019

Jewish prayer has returned to the Temple Mount - exclusive

Senior Wakf official: Any change would spark strong response from Arabs and Muslims. Jewish activists: Final goal is to rebuild the Temple.

DECEMBER 12, 2019ByJEREMY SHARON
Jewish worshippers pray in full view of police on Temple Mount

Israeli police arrest 5 Palestinians at Temple Mount gate - report

Israeli police entered the Gate of Mercy (Bab al-Rahma) on the Temple Mount and arrested five young men and removed wooden partitions on Thursday, according to Palestinian reports.

OCTOBER 10, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Photo of the Gate of Mercy structure from Facebook pages of Muslim worshipers - June 2, 2019

Israeli watchdog accuses PA of plotting Temple Mount violence

Tisha Be’Av this year coincided with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, Festival of Sacrifice.

AUGUST 15, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Muslim worshippers on Temple Mount as police barred Jewish entrance on Tisha Be'av

Israel Police arrest 2 Palestinians on Temple Mount amid clashes

On Wednesday evening, clashes broke out between Palestinian youth and Jews near the Chain Gate entrance to the Temple Mount.

AUGUST 8, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israeli security forces stand at the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, after Israel removed all security measures it had installed at the compound, and Palestinians entered the compound in Jerusalem's Old City July 27, 2017.