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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


IAA uncovers hospital from Crusader period in Jerusalem

Israel Antiquities Authority: Destroyed in earthquake, elaborate hospital once occupied over 15 dunams.

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Jew, Arabs involved in Temple Mount fight arrested

Jewish suspect was alleged to have assaulted Waqf official; suspect has had previous run-ins with the law.

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Ramle mourns loss of murdered Muslim leader

Head of local Wakf Muhammed Taji, 76, found dead in mosque; police deploy special YASSAM patrol officers.

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Ramle: Muslim leader murdered in mosque

Head of local "Waqf" Muhammed Taji, 80, found with stab wounds in his upper body; police deploy special YASSAM patrol officers.

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Le pèlerinage sur le mont du Temple : une véritable croisade

Jérusalem. Les autorités rabbiniques ont interdit l’accès du Mont du Temple aux Juifs. Pour autant, les religieux sont de plus en plus nombreux à fréquenter les lieux

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A-G: Israeli law is applicable on Temple Mount

All construction must adhere to Planning and Building C'tee, Antiquities laws, Weinstein says.

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Living with history

High asking prices in the Jewish Quarter limit the volume of trade.

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UNESCO report exposes Dome of Rock renovation

UN body condemns Israel for skipping meeting on Mugrahbi Bridge plans; Israel denies knowledge of meeting, blames Jordan.

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'Security situation isn't all doom and gloom'

Amos Gilad: Palestinians quiet, Syria in turmoil, Iran sanctioned, but trouble in Cairo looms.

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Bridge over troubled city

Municipality says bridge could collapse, but suspicion stands in the way of cooperation.

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