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The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.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

Head of Islamic body: '1.7 billion Muslims say no to metal detectors'

Israeli police installed the metal detectors after an attack last Friday by three Israeli Arab gunmen at an entrance to the Temple Mount left two policemen dead.

JULY 21, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
Palestinians stand in front of Israeli police officers and newly installed metal detectors at an entrance to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City July 16, 2017.

Islamic body orders Muslim clerics hold Friday prayers near Temple Mount

The Wakf is the branch of the Jordanian government that administers the Temple Mount and other Islamic sites in Jerusalem.

JULY 19, 2017ByADAM RASGON
Israeli policemen secure the scene of the shooting attack at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City July 14, 2017.

Esteemed Israeli archeologist censured at Temple Mount

Gabriel Barkay was told by Arab guard and police not to refer to holy site as ‘Temple Mount’ during tour with college students.

JANUARY 4, 2017ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
The Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem

Jordanian Waqf minister: No negotiations with Israel over Temple Mount cameras

In an interview with Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour, Jordanian Waqf minister said that reports about Israeli-Jordanian negotiations lack any credibility.

MARCH 1, 2016ByMAAYAN GROISMAN
Border Police officers patrol Temple Mount

Two Temples, Two Mosques and Two Cafes

JANUARY 7, 2016ByDAVID PFEFFER
The Jerusalem Post

Know comment:‘Candid Camera’ to the rescue

The Temple Mount scheme is a trap for Israel.

OCTOBER 29, 2015ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
A Border Police officer overlooks Temple Mount and the Western Wall

Israel hopes to coordinate Temple Mount camera installation ‘as soon as possible’

Ban: I hope security steps can demonstrate restraint, respect for sanctity of area, Wakf yet to decide on camera proposal

OCTOBER 27, 2015ByHERB KEINON
A Border Police officer overlooks Temple Mount and the Western Wall

Une question d'éducation

La municipalité de Jérusalem prend des mesures pour améliorer les services éducatifs dans le secteur arabe et minimiser l’influence du Waqf dans les quartiers est de la capitale

OCTOBER 22, 2015ByPEGGY CIDOR
Dans une école de Jérusalem-Est

Getting to the bottom of the Temple Mount

OCTOBER 7, 2015ByNEVILLE TELLER
The Jerusalem Post

Likud Youth ascend to Temple Mount despite Netanyahu's opposition

The youth leaders 'want to strengthen our sovereignty at our holiest site'

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
Likud Youth on the Temple Mount