Waqf

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.

|ByJAMES GENN
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

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The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.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

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

Reporter's Notebook: By the Temple Mount, we sat and wept

I wanted to see what all the fuss was about at the holy site and was subjected to humiliations from start to finish, included being told I’m forbidden from crying.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
Lahav Harkov visits the Temple Mount

Jordan ups Wakf employment in apparent attempt to boost presence on Temple Mount

Amman appoints 52 new workers to body in charge of Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem; plans to hire 70 more.

AUGUST 26, 2015ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Jerusalem's Old City and the Temple Mount

Temple Mount news. Really?!!

JUNE 28, 2014ByYISRAEL MEDAD
The Jerusalem Post

Wall-to-wall support?

Well, not yet, but with negotiations under way for an egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall, and relative quiet at Women of the Wall’s 25th anniversary celebrations, a solution to the years of rioting and unrest is in sight.

NOVEMBER 9, 2013ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Women on the Wall 370

Environment: Overhauling water management in Israel

To cope with rapid urbanization and climate change, future cities will need to encourage innovation and promote water efficiency.

OCTOBER 17, 2013BySHARON UDASIN
woman drinks water 370

Jordan slams Israel for Western Wall prayer platform

Structure built for Women of the Wall activist group "is a blatant attack on the Muslim monuments and Waqf, Jordanian minister says.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Jerusalem Western Wall, Dome of the Rock 521

Low-key victory party greets first round of released prisoners at Mukata in Ramallah

West Bank crowd welcomes home 11 of 26 freed Palestinian prisoners released as Israeli gesture on eve of resumption of peace talks.

AUGUST 14, 2013ByBEN HARTMAN
prisoners erez crossing 370

My obituary, as of 2/22/08

Veteran of World War II, War of Independence, dies on August 3 after a prolonged illness.

AUGUST 8, 2013ByYEHUDA LEV
Haganah volunteers evacuate wounded 370

Yehuda Lev, US-born journalist and Zionist, dies in Rhode Island at 86

Veteran of World War II, War of Independence, dies on August 3 after a prolonged illness.

AUGUST 8, 2013ByTOM TUGEND JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
Haganah volunteers evacuate wounded 370