al-aqsa

Ramadan powder keg: The Temple Mount in the eye of the storm

Prof. Yitzhak Reiter explains the government's irresponsible policy, Ben-Gvir's provocations to aid Hamas, the need to represent all Israelis, and demand caution from police in Temple Mount matters.

By PROF. YITZHAK REITER
26/03/2024

Netanyahu rejecting Ben-Gvir's Ramadan demand signals a return to sanity

Netanyahu’s wise choice to allow Israeli Arabs entry to Temple Mount during Ramadan, rejecting Ben-Gvir’s stance, signals a return to much-needed sanity amid volatile times.

By EHUD YATOM
12/03/2024

First night of Ramadan marred by crowding, scuffle in Jerusalem

Police and the Shin Bet uncovered a Hamas-linked terrorist group in Sakhnin, issuing charges against 13 suspects.

10/03/2024

Is the media about to ignite World War III?

When false accusations are inevitably made against Israel during Ramadan this year, how will the international media handle it?

02/03/2024

Why Ramadan at al-Aqsa is an annual flashpoint of violence

Tensions rise in Jerusalem ahead of Ramadan over Al-Aqsa Mosque access limits advised by Ben Gvir, sparking fears of unrest.

By SIMCHA PASKO/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2024

Netanyahu, police wait until last minute for Ramadan Temple Mount decision

Two weeks before Ramadan, and the concern over fermenting unrest due to intentions to limit the ascent of Israeli Arabs to the Temple Mount is preoccupying security authorities.

By SHLOMI HELLER
29/02/2024

US presses Israel on Temple Mount worship, Hamas calls for Al-Aqsa march

Concern is high about the potential for increased violence due to the religious sensitivities of the Ramadan holiday.

Hamas chief Haniyeh calls on Arabs to storm al-Aqsa on Ramadan

Hamas terror chief Ismail Haniyeh made a televised statement on Wednesday calling on barricades at al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan and Hamas's "flexible" stance on hostage negotiations.

Keep al-Aqsa Mosque out. One battlefield in Gaza is more than enough - opinion

Israel, the Palestinian leadership, and the Waqf must take careful measures to ensure freedom of worship for Muslims.

By ELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE
25/02/2024

'Explosion coming': Hamas warns against Ramadan restrictions on Temple Mount

[Our] anger is imminent… and an explosion is coming in response to any restrictions on the entry of Muslims to Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan,” Hamas wrote.

24/02/2024
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