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Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.
AN AERIAL view shows the Cave of the Patriarchs, a site sacred to Jews and Muslims, in the city of Hebron, November 2, 2020.

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

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

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


Abbas's Fatah: Israel planning to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Palestinians have since used the incident to revive their long-standing charge that Israel was planning to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque in order to rebuild the Third Temple.

Orthodox Jews on the Temple Mount

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.

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.

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.

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.

Border Police officers patrol Temple Mount

Two Temples, Two Mosques and Two Cafes

The Jerusalem Post

Know comment:‘Candid Camera’ to the rescue

The Temple Mount scheme is a trap for Israel.

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

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

Dans une école de Jérusalem-Est

Getting to the bottom of the Temple Mount

The Jerusalem Post