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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.

 Israeli security forces guard while Jews and tourist visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, August 28, 2023.
 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Temple Mount groups plan 'March of the Maccabees' through Jerusalem's Old City

 Palestinians use a large explosive device during clashes with Israeli forces near the border between Israel-Gaza, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. September 27, 2023.

Gaza riots to renew in response to increased Jewish Temple Mount visits

 Muslims break their fast by eating the Iftar meal, during the holy month of Ramadan next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City April 4, 2023

Waqf, Palestinian groups warn Israel: Stop meddling in Temple Mount affairs


Under Jordanians, the Temple Mount is a center of incitement - opinion

Using it as a base for assaults on Israel and for education about the evils of Jews has become a Jordanian-sponsored standard of behavior.

Tourist visit at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, on January 3, 2023.

PMO: Foreign pressure won’t affect Temple Mount decisions

The appointment of guards and employees at the Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif is within the mandate of Jordan and its Wakf Department.

 A man place a Palestinian flag on the Golden Dome after Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 22, 2022.

Al-Aqsa guard attacked Israeli policeman for saying 'good morning'

A Waqf guard was arrested for attacking a police officer on the Temple Mount and disrupting an arrest.

Border Police officers clash with worshipers at the Temple Mount, Friday, May 7, 2021.

Public security minister: No Jewish prayer on Temple Mount

Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev said that the ‘customary situation’ set in 1967 whereby non-Muslims can visit but cannot pray should be upheld.

 Jewish man prays at the Temple Mount in front of the Dome of the Rock

Jewish prayer should be permitted on the Temple Mount - opinion

Can we not accept that all who seek to respect and worship at their holy sites be allowed to do so reasonably without recourse to threats of violence?

JEWISH MEN pray on the Temple Mount.

Palestinians said to be incensed over Israeli speakers near Temple Mount

This is reportedly the third time loudspeakers have been installed since 2017.

A view of the Temple Mount from the air

Waqf fills hole on Temple Mount, possibly hiding archaeological treasures

“The finds on the mountain reflect 3,000 years of Jewish activity at the site, and every pit dug in the site could shed light on thousands of years of Jewish history.”

A view of the Temple Mount from the air

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.

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

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.

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.

PALESTINIAN MEN pray on the Temple Mount as they mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha on August 11.